STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
John Muir High School
(ONE APPLICATION FOR ALL AP COURSES)
1.
Legal Name _____________________________________ Current Grade level (circle one):
9
10
11
Which academy are you in? ________________________
Student Number: _____________________
2.
E-Mail __________________________________
AP course for which you are applying (Maximum 3)
Art History Biology Calculus English Language (11th )
Spanish Language
Studio Art
U.S. History
English Literature (12th)
Physics
World History
(Course descriptions are posted on johnmuirhs.org under the advanced placement link)
3.
List all AP courses you are currently / have previously taken.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
4.
Write an essay on the back of this sheet explaining why you wish to take the course(s) you have chosen.
5.
The following items are DUE to Mrs. R. Rodriguez in the Attendance office (A108) or Mrs. Lake (G226) ON
OR BEFORE Friday May 2, 2014

Complete Application

Current Teacher recommendation from one of your current academic courses – see attached form.
Once you give this to the teacher, the teacher will turn it in to the correct person.
Parent/Student Consent Statement
If accepted in to the Advanced Placement Program, students and parents must understand and agree to the following
responsibilities and obligations:
1. I agree to accept a much heavier workload including outside readings, written essays, tests, reports, projects,
etc.
2. I understand that this is a YEAR-LONG commitment. There will be no schedule changes.
3. I understand that I will have summer readings as well as assignments relating to all my A.P. classes. It is my
responsibility to get these from the appropriate teacher or otherwise be penalized upon returning to school
in the fall or in the new semester.
4. Students are expected to complete the summer assignment.
5. Students are expected to keep up with all assigned class readings. Many of these will be found on the
internet.
6. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time, written legibly, or typed.
7. ALL AP students are expected to pay for and take the Advanced Placement Examination(s) in May.
Refer to the Advanced Placement link on johnmuirhs.org for current costs and updates.
Parent Signature: ________________________________
Student Signature: _______________________________
Date: _________________
___________________________________________________________________
(If additional space is needed, please staple to this application)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Section I to be completed by student:
Name of Student: ______________________________________________ ID #__________________________
(Full Legal Name)
Academy: ___________________________________________________
Name of AP Course(s) Requested: _________________________________________________________________________
Section II to be completed by teacher offering recommendation:
Bearing in mind that the AP program demands much of the student’s time and will require
great ability and motivation, please rate the student in the following areas:
Not
Low
Average
Above Average Exceptional
observed
Self-motivation
Analytical Skills
Desire for
Knowledge
Oral Communication
Skills
Ability to Meet
Deadlines (complete
tasks)
Attendance
Positive Approach
Toward Studies
Work Ethic
Is a good writer, with
a good command of
the English language
First Semester Grade: _________
Would you recommend this student for an Advanced Placement course in your subject area next year?
YES
WITH RESERVATIONS (PLEASE EXPLAIN)
NO
COMMENTS:
Nominating teacher’s signature: _________________________
Date: ___________________
TEACHER…Please return the completed form to Ms. Rodriguez in the Attendance office (A108) by Thursday, May 8.
THIS RECOMMENDATION IS CONFIDENTAL AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT/PARENTAL REVIEW.