Pre AP & AP
Parent Seminar
2013
HALE HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME
AND
ACTIVITY
1. List all of the
extracurricular activities
that your student will
participate in next school
year. Include school
activities and outside
school activities.
2. How would you describe
your student’s study
habits and homework
habits. Please use the
questions on the
following slide as a
guide.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Do I have to remind my child to study?
2. Do I regularly have to check my child’s homework to make sure
it has been done correctly?
3. Does my child ever receive zeros for not turning in homework?
4. Is my child a “self-starter,” or, I usually have to motivate
him/her with rewards, incentives or consequences?
5. Can my child manage his/her time?
6. Is my child serious about learning and higher education?
PRE AP CLASSES OFFERED AT HHS
 PAP English 1
 PAP English 2
 PAP Biology
 PAP Chemistry
 PAP Physics
 PAP World Geography
 PAP Algebra 1
 PAP Geometry
 PAP Algebra 2
 PAP Pre-Cal
 PAP Computer Science
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PAP Spanish 2
PAP Spanish 3
PAP French 2
PAP French 3
PAP German 2
PAP German 3
PAP Latin 2
PAP Latin 3
PAP Art 1
PAP Art 2 2-D
PAP Art 2 3-D
AP CLASSES OFFERED AT HHS
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AP English 3
AP English 4
AP World History
AP US History
AP Government
AP Economics
AP Microeconomics
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Computer Science
AP German 4
AP Latin 4
AP French 4
AP Statistics
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AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Environmental Science
AP Art History
AP Music Theory
AP Art 2-D
AP Art 3-D
AP Art Draw
AP Spanish 4
AP Spanish 5
MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS RATED BY ADMISSION
OFFICERS IN EVALUATING COLLEGE APPLICANTS
KEY FACTORS IN COLLEGE
ACCEPTANCE
FACTORS RATED LOWEST
IN COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
 Grades in college prep classes
 SAT subject test scores (SAT II)
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(AP/PAP)
Strength of curriculum
Scores from standardized
admission tests (SAT/ACT)
Overall GPA
Strength of the application essay
or writing sample
Student’s level of interest in
attending
Class rank
Counselor and teacher
recommendations
Extra-curricular activities
 Portfolios
 Work experience
NACAC’s, 2009, Issue 6
KEY POINTS OF PAP/AP CONTRACT
 Students must stay in their PAP/AP class for a
minimum of 15 school days. We do not allow a
student to exit the first 15 days of school.
 After the initial 15 days, a student may only exit at
the end of the 1st 9 weeks and at semester. In order
to exit, a student must have parent and teacher
permission. After that they are in the class for the
rest of the year.
 Students who take AP classes are expected to take
the AP exam in each AP class they are enrolled.
PAP ENGLISH 1 and 2
What We Do
 PAP English is the study of an
author’s style, techniques and
purpose. Many are confused that
we study novels to understand a
story or plot.
Skills Needed
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Self Motivation
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Organizational Skills
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Time Management
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Nightly Reading
 Annotations and interactions
with the text through note-taking
is a practiced and mandatory
skill.
 PAP English prepares students
for college-level work. The class
is conducted with the notion in
mind that the next level, AP
English, uses college-level
curriculum.
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Homework
Completion
AP ENGLISH 3
 Introduction, understanding and preparation of
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college concepts and rigor
1 timed writing per week
Reading of 100-150 pages of text per week
2 novels read outside of class per quarter
In depth class discussions, Socratic seminars and
application of critical thinking through writing
Required summer reading and assignment
PAP background highly recommended as a
foundation or a commitment to attend weekly tutorials
AP ENGLISH 4
 Collegiate rigor of reading and composition.
 Curriculum will be rich in the classics, poetry and
contemporary novels and dramas.
 Students should expect to read outside of class an
average of 4-6 hours per week.
 Cornerstone of the class is based on reading, Socratic
seminars and research.
 Students who graduate with AP English 4 herald
they are well-prepared for the rigor at the university
level.
PAP BIOLOGY
 PAP Biology is considered college preparatory because much
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of the class is designed after what a student will be expected to
do in college.
Critical thinking is necessary.
Students must be able to apply information previously learned
in the next unit.
Students study topics in more detail and depth.
Students will need to spend at least 3 hours per week outside
of class.
Students are expected to learn a list of 100 word parts at the
beginning of each semester
Approximately 40% of class time is dedicated to performing
labs, but much of the report is written outside of class time.
Dissections are required.
PAP CHEMISTRY
 Chemistry is the first time where math is used in a systematic
way to explain science. Many students learned their algebra
skills in middle school and struggle their sophomore year in
consistency and accuracy.
 Chemistry is cumulative. Students must reach master every
step of the way because it builds and builds and builds. Small
gaps can sometimes become large gaps if tutorials are not
attended.
 Higher order thinking skills are used consistently throughout
this course. More than memorization is needed for success.
 Students with a willingness to think, consistently practice and
immediately address areas of concerns are good candidates
for PAP Chemistry
PAP Physics
 PAP Physics is algebra-based physics
 It is the application of math to real-world problems.
 Biggest barriers to success:
 Poor algebra and geometry skills
 Visualizing and diagramming physical situations/problems
 Note-taking and homework habits; deadlines
 Homework commitment: ~15 minutes, ~3x per
week
 Expected to start transitioning to a college mindset
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Example: online grade-book for missing assignments, etc.
 Need after school online access (web & homework
sites)
AP BIOLOGY
 College level course that consists of 2 periods that is a
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combination of lecture and labs
PAP Biology and PAP Chemistry is highly recommended
as well as strong Algebra 2 skills
Average study time is approximately 4-6 hours per week
AP exam is changing to be more conceptual and less a
requirement to be a walking biological dictionary
There is an opportunity to dissect at the end of the course
If you do well on the AP exam it can replace most
freshman level science classes at most universities
Common Requirements of PAP/AP
Courses
 Outside reading and note taking is extensive for each
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course.
The use of analytical and critical thinking skills is a daily
class occurrence.
Assessments and assignments are not simply rote
memorization, but application of concepts learned at a
high level.
Students need to check prerequisite and concurrent
enrollment requirements.
Strong writing skills are a requirement.
Attendance in weekly tutorials is a strong
recommendation.
Benefits of PAP and AP track
 Students are exposed to higher order thinking skills,
develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
 Students develop study skills (note taking,
organization, time management, etc.) needed to
succeed in college.
 Students develop stamina and understand studies as
a long term commitment.
 Exposure to the classes / the program provides
basis to college success.
Advanced Placement in Universities Overarching Focus
 Enrollment into the PAP and AP program exposes
students to rigorous curriculum in preparation to
college-level expectations.
 Long term goal of the PAP and AP program is to
guarantee students to successfully enroll, remain
and graduate from a four- year university in a timely
manner.
Teachers To Contact For Further
Information
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PAP English 1- Hale High Teacher
PAP English 2- Hale High Teacher
AP English 3- Hale High Teacher
AP English 4- Hale High Teacher
PAP Algebra 1- Hale High Teacher
PAP Geometry- Hale High Teacher
PAP Algebra 2- Hale High Teacher
PAP Pre-Cal- Hale High Teacher
AP Calculus AB/BC- Hale High Teacher
AP Statistics- Hale High Teacher
PAP/AP Computer Science- Hale High Teacher
PAP World GeographyAP World HistoryAP US HistoryAP Economics- Casey
AP GovernmentP MicroeconomicsAP European History-
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PAP Spanish 2- Hale High Teacher
PAP/AP Spanish 3/4- Hale High Teacher
AP Spanish 5PAP French 2/3AP French 4PAP/AP GermanPAP/AP LatinPAP BiologyPAP ChemistryPAP Physics / AP Physics C –
AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics B –
AP Environmental ScienceAP Human GeographyAP PsychologyAP Music TheoryAP Art HistoryAP Studio Art-
Thank You
for coming tonight.
Our teachers are available for
specific questions that you
might have about your
student.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT:
HALE HIGH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
HHSAP@HALEHIGHISD.NET OR (469)302-3HHS