What AP Programs are at Como
Park Senior High and who
teaches them?
AP Coordinator………..Molly McCurdy
Art History……………..Jason McIntrye
Biology……………………Robyn Asher
Calculus AB& BC………...Colin Marsh
Chemistry…………..Lindsday Lowther
English Lit/Lang………..Kristin Meister
Environmental Science…..Dylan Adair
Human Geography…….Jackie Larson
Macroeconomics………Eric Erickson
Physics…………………Abdul Karimi
Psychology…………...David Stahlman
Spanish Language….Kirsten Peterson
Statistics…………………..Colin Marsh
Studio Art……………...Jason McIntyre
U.S. Government……….Eric Erickson
U.S. History…………..David Stahlman
World History………………..Liz Paone
AP Exam Schedule for May 2016
WK. 1
8 A.M.
12 P.M.
May 2
AP Chemistry
AP Psychology
AP Environmental Science
May 3
AP Computer Science AP Art History
AP Spanish Language AP Physics 1
and Culture
AP English Literature AP Japanese
and Composition
AP Physics 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Chinese
AP Calculus BC
AP Seminar
AP German
AP European History
May 4
May 5
May 6
WK.2
May 9
8 A.M
May 10
AP Biology
AP Music Theory
AP US Government
May 11
AP English Lang
May 12
AP Comparative
Government
AP World History
AP Human
Geography
AP Microeconomics
May 13
12 P.M.
Como Park Senior
High’s Advanced
Placement Program
Como Park Senior High
School
740 Rose Ave W.
St. Paul, MN 55117
(651)293-8800-phone
(651)293-8806-fax
www.comosr.spps.org
AP Physics C
AP French
AP Spanish Lit
AP Italian
AP Statistics
AP Latin
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities may be eligible for
testing accommodations. Having an IEP or 504
Plan does not automatically constitute
authorization for testing accommodations.
Students requesting accommodations should see
Ms. McCurdy for instructions on completing the
SSD Eligibility Form.
Home of the Cougars
CEEB Code:242280
Como Park Senior High School
Administration
Theresa Neal, Principal
Patrick Coyne, Assistant Principal
Amy Dutton, Assistant Principal
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What is the Advanced Placement (AP)
Program
The program allows high school students to take
college-level courses and exams and to earn
college credit while still in high school.
The Advanced Placement Program is a
collaborative effort among motivated students,
dedicated teachers, and committed high schools,
districts, college/universities, and the College
Board.
The program consists of two parts
 The course
 The exam
Who should be involved in AP classes?
College bound students
Students who want a challenging academic
program
Students who want a challenge in certain
disciplines
What are the academic benefits of AP?
Learn the subject in greater depth
Develop analytical reasoning skills
Form disciplined study habits
Gain confidence by meeting the challenges of
college level course
Gain experience of college level work within the
support of the high school environment
What are the academic benefits of AP?
 Many college and universities award credit for
completion of a test score of three or higher. Each
college/university sets policy for AP exam credit. To
check each institution:
www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy
College Admission counselors look for AP courses on
student transcripts. The rigorous course work improves
a student’s chance of acceptance.
Students may be granted up to a full year’s worth of
credit by a college/university upon completion of a
number of AP Programs. This saves students and
families thousands of dollars.
http://www.collegeboards.com/ap for additional AP
information
What are the AP Exams?
AP Programs include courses of study which
culminate with a nationally coordinated exam.
AP Exams are prepared by the College Board
Development Committees.
Most AP exams consist of a multiple-choice section
and free-response section
Studio Art exams are based on a portfolio
Exams are typically three hours in length
Exam fees are set by the College Board. The fee for
2015 was $89 per exam. Actual cost to the student is
reduced dependent on state and district subsidiary.
Exams are given in May on a prescribed national
schedule.
How are exams graded and
scores reported?
Exams are graded by college professors and
AP teachers using college level standards.
Each AP Exam grade is weighted combination
of the student’s score on the multiple-choice
section and on the free-response section.
The final grade is reported on a 5-point scale:
5=extremely well, 4=well qualified, 3=qualified,
2=possibly qualified, 1=no recommendation
Exams scores are sent in July to the student,
the student’s high school, and chosen colleges.
Congratulations!
How are AP Students recognized? Students
who (complete the AP Program) may be
honored by College Board in the following
manner.
AP Scholar-Students who receive grades of 3
or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor-Students who receive
an average of a least 3.25 on all AP Exams
taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or
more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction-students who
receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all
AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on
five or more of these exams.
AP State Scholar-Granted to one female and
one male student in each state with grades of 3
or higher on the greatest number of exams and
then the highest average grade-at least a 3.5on all AP Exams taken.
National AP Scholar-Granted to students who
receive an average grade of at least 4 on all
AP Exams and grades of 4 or higher on eight
or more of these exams on a full-year courses.
Como Park Senior High School 2015
Results: 33 AP Scholars, 6 AP Scholars
with Honor, 19 Scholars with Distinction, 9
National AP Scholars, 1 AP International
Diploma