STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Student & Parent Information
& AP Pre-Registration Session
November 18, 2014
Advanced Placement Vice Principal: Janice Chen
IB Diploma Program Vice Principal: Samantha Beaudoin
AP Coordinator/Running Start HS Coordinator: Suzanne Nii
suzanne_nii@notes.k12.hi.us
(808) 394-1200 ext. 2283
IB Diploma Program Coordinator: Brad Bogard
bradley_bogard@notes.k12.hi.us
(808) 394-1200 ext. 2338
Student & Parent Information
& Pre-Registration Session
AGENDA
Introductions
Administrators, Teachers, Counselors
Facts About AP/IBDP/RS
What Does it Take?
What’s a Class Like?
How do I Sign-Up?
AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015
Instructor
AP Course
Maryam Ayati
US History
IBDP Course
Paul Balazs
Theory of Knowledge
Sean Barrett
Math & Info Tech in Global Society
Michael Bataluna
Music Theory
Rachel Bonilla
Music
Mathematics
Mel Cariaga
Spanish
Stephanie DaSilva
European History
Francesca DePasquale
Chemistry
Spanish
Rinda Fernandes
Creativity, Action, Service
Mark Gardner
Mathematical Studies
Shino Hee
Japanese
David Higa
Geography
Scott Iwanaga
Calculus AB
Ben Lane
Joshua Lawrence
Mathematical Studies
Literature
Environmental Science
Environmental Systems and Societies
AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015
Instructor
AP Course
IBDP Course
Andy Lee
Studio Art
Visual Arts
Yi Lee
Chinese
Janelle Ling
Biology
Tanya Misi
Film
Shareen Murayama
English Literature and Composition
Wade Nakamura
Biology
Chastity Nobriga
Biology
Literature
Daniel Noia
English Language and Composition
Ann Ogilvie
English Language and Composition
Elizabeth Oh
Visual Arts
Duc Ong
Physics
Karen Ann Puu-Grubbs
US History
Satoko Ragan
Joseph Whitford
Adam Yeatts
Japanese
World History
History
Fast facts about AP/IBDP Exams
Advanced Placement Nationwide
IBDP Worldwide
IBDP Nationwide
2608 schools (2014)
830 schools (2014)
127,284 Year 2
students (2013)
70,568 Year 2
students (2013)
466,959 exams (2013)
165,938 exams (2009)
Nearly 60% of U.S. high schools offer
Advanced Placement Courses.
2.3 million students
4.2 million exams
Advanced Placement at KHS
IB Diploma Programme at KHS
224 students enrolled in at least 1 AP class
83 IB Full Diploma Candidates
335 exams to be taken in May 2015
293 exams to be taken in May 2015
(IB Visual Arts & IB Film - no exams)
ASSESSMENTS
AP
IBDP
Report card grade by
AP Teacher
Exam in May – multiple
choice and free-response
scored nationally
Report card grade by
IBDP Teacher
External Assessments (EA)
•Externally graded by IB examiners
•All May exams are EAs
•
Except for Studio Art –
portfolio assessments
Multiple choice and free-response
scored internationally
•Certain subjects have additional EAs
Internal Assessments (IA)
•Internally assessed by teachers and
externally moderated by IB examiners
AP
Choose subject(s) that
interest you
End of year exam
IBDP
Comprehensive program
includes 6 subject areas over
two years (grades 11 & 12)
Additional requirements:
Theory of Knowledge;
Extended Essay; Creativity,
Action, Service
End of SENIOR year exams
Fees
AP
$91 per exam
IBDP
IB Registration Fee: $175/student
IB Subject Fees:
$120/subject x 6 = $720 total
Partial Shipping (IA, EA, EE): $80
Total = $975
Fee reduction for qualifying Kaiser pays IB annual fee of
students, depending on the approximately $10K
student’s state and funding.
Most four-year colleges in the United States
provide credit and/or advanced placement
for qualifying scores.
The most selective institutions do not award
credits for IBDP and AP courses/scores but
expect students to have taken advantage of
these programs.
Students need to research their specific
institution’s policies.
How will these courses affect my
grades?
•All AP courses are graded on a 5 point scale.
•All IBDP Higher Level (HL) courses are graded on
a 5 point scale.
•Running Start courses are graded on a 4 point
scale.
•If you receive an F or don’t take the exam(s) for
any reason, you will be graded on a regular 4-point
scale and your course will be reported as a
“regular” course on your transcript.
What is RUNNING START?
•statewide program that provides an opportunity for
academically qualified juniors and seniors to enroll in
college classes through the University of Hawaiʻi system as
part of their high school coursework.
•allows public high school students to attend college
classes during the fall, spring, and summer while earning
both high school and college credits. Currently, nine UH
campuses participate in the Running Start program.
Running Start Considerations
•All approved RS credits earned count as
ELECTIVE credit only at Kaiser High School.
•Not all community college credits will transfer to
other 4 year universities.
What does it take?
Character
Curiosity, creativity
and commitment are
key ingredients for
success.
Academic Preparation
You don't need to be top of your class but
you’ll want to make sure your choice is a
GOOD FIT FOR YOU.
Motivation,
Responsibility,
&
Time Management
Get real.
You don't have to wait for
college to start contributing,
because AP/IBDP/Running
Start are college level courses.
Step up.
Surprise yourself.
Set bigger goals for yourself,
and find yourself doing things
you never thought possible.
Websites
apstudent.collegeboard.org
ibo.org/diploma/
http://www.hawaii.edu/runningstart/
Other considerations…
Course offerings are subject to change depending on
•Student interest
•Master scheduling
•Weighted student formula
Enrollment in AP Courses may be adjusted based on
•Academic progress at the end of this school year
•Teacher recommendation
•See individual departments for pre-enrollment
procedures.
Other considerations…
Summer Work Requirements:
•Some AP and IBDP Courses require summer work
to be completed prior to the start of the school year.
•Ask about what those requirements are before
registering for a course.
•Summer work will be available electronically in late
April 2015.
Academic Honors diploma requirements
for the Class of 2016 and on…
– 4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via
a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB
math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry,
Precalculus.
– 4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology
1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other
three credits must be lab-based science credits.
– Two credits minimum must be from
AP/IBDP/Running Start courses (equivalent to
credits for 2 college courses).
How do I Sign-Up?
How do I Sign-Up?
IBDP
Students interested in IBDP should see Mr. Bogard before you
leave this evening. The early application deadline has passed but
students may still submit an application by Nov. 24.
Running Start
Students interested in the Running Start program should make an
appointment to see their grade level counselor to begin the
planning process.
How do I Sign-Up?
AP
•Meet with the AP Teacher(s) for the course(s) you are thinking about
taking tonight.
•Learn about course expectations
•Find out about what kind of commitment it will take in order to
succeed.
•Review the course syllabus
•Ask questions
If you and your family agree that AP is for you:
•Show your teacher your completed AP Agreement form
•Ask the teacher for a registration course label for your card.
•Turn in the AP Agreement form and your registration card in KAP on
Nov. 26.
Relax…
There is no reason to RUSH the tables tonight.
Nothing is going to RUN OUT.
Remember, getting an AP Label does not
guarantee your spot in the course.
Most importantly, you must submit your
registration card on time with a complete AP
Policy and Agreement form.
Any Questions?
•You do NOT need to make final decisions tonight.
•Students will be given an opportunity to get labels
tomorrow during KAP Class.
•Registration cards are due on Nov. 26 in KAP Class.
•Counselors are available if you have any academic
advising questions.
Thank you for coming!