ST. JOSEPH S. S.
REGIONAL AP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
FOR GRADE NINE
INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
The Regional Advanced Placement (AP) Program at St. Joseph S. S. provides an enriched
classroom setting for highly motivated students in the areas of English, French, Math, Science
and Social Science. The program begins in Grade 9 with Pre-AP classes in which students study
both the Ontario and the AP curriculum. Pre-AP courses in grades 9-11 lead to AP classes in
Grade 12 (and Grade 11 American History) that prepare students to write AP exams for
advanced placement or credit in university. All strong academic students are encouraged to
apply.
The flexibility of the AP Program allows students to select the number of AP classes that suit
their learning needs. Students from the Regional AP Program at St. Joseph S. S. may choose as
few as one AP class or the full complement of AP courses offered at the school in order to
work towards the AP National Scholar designation which is recognized world-wide.
St. Joseph S. S. will accept a limited number of students into the Regional AP Program in Grade
9 from across Mississauga. Admission to the program will be granted based on previous
report cards, application form and the student’s desire to commit to the level of study
required by the enriched classroom setting.
SECTION 1: STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name:
(Please print)
Surname
Given Name(s)
Full Mailing Address:
Street #, Street Name, Unit #
City:
Postal Code:
Telephone Number:
Present Elementary School:
SECTION 2: PRE-AP COURSE SELECTION
Check the Pre-AP course(s) that you would like to take in Grade 9 and indicate your most recent report card grade in
that subject.
Pre-AP Subject Desired
o
Pre-AP English
Most Recent Report Card Grade
Reading
Writing
Oral and Visual Communication
Number Sense
Measurement
o
Pre-AP Math
Geometry
Data Management
Patterning and Algebra
Oral Communication
o
Pre-AP French
Reading
Writing
o
Pre-AP Science
Science and Technology
Geography
o
Pre-AP Social Science
History
SECTION 3: SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
Please list any school club or teams and activities in which you have been involved in the past two years. (Some
examples might include: student council, office helper, volleyball team, etc.)
ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 4: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Please indicate any activities in which you have participated during the past two years. (Some examples might include:
music lessons, sports teams, volunteer work, scouts, etc.)
ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 5: AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Please list any awards or recognitions that you have received from your school or community. (Some
examples might include: academics, leadership, music, athletics, public speaking, contests, etc.)
ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 6: STUDENT RESPONSE
In a presentation (written format of approximately 200-250 words, video of 2-3 minutes or visual cube of maximum
10X10 cm. squares) please indicate why you are applying to the Regional AP Program at St. Joseph S. S. What do you
hope to gain from the program? What strengths will you bring to the program? (Please attach your response to this
application.)
APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST
If you wish to be considered for the Regional AP Program please ensure that you forward your completed application
to St. Joseph S. S. by the Friday prior to Christmas Break. After this time, applications will only be accepted if space
permits. Please include each of the following:
o
Completed and signed application form
o
Student Response (see Section 6)
o
Final Grade 7 report card and most recent Grade 8 report card
o
If available, include EQAO scores and any additional standardized test results
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Student Signature:
Date:
(Adapted from St. Edmund Campion Application Form)