Please complete and turn your A.P. Psychology Application in to Dr.
Houston (Room 1111) no later than March 4.
Student’s Last Name: _______________________________________ First Name: _______________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________ Email address __________________________________________________
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List your current courses and grades for each course.
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In the space below, please briefly explain your reason/s for wanting to enroll in and complete the AP Psychology
course. Please be sure to explain how attributes like determination, motivation, and enthusiasm for the subject will
assist you in the class. Complete in 2-3 well-written paragraphs.
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Required: Two NFHS Teacher Recommendations – each teacher should complete the
recommendation form and return directly to Dr. Houston before the deadline mentioned above.
Applicant- Please Attach one sample of what you feel is the best example of your academic writing
ability. The sample should be either from this school year or last (nothing older, please). Please
understand that the sample will not be returned, feel free to turn in a copy if necessary.
Important Information – Should be read by student applicants and parents of applicants.
It is imperative that all students who wish to enroll in an Advanced Placement course understand the nature of the
work and the expected outcomes of such a course. Each of these courses is, of course, intended to prepare students for
the rigors of college as well as the successful undertaking of the Advanced Placement exam. Successful completion of
the exam offers the opportunity to earn college credit. As these courses are intended to be a ”head start” for college
studies, it is imperative that we complete the work necessary for a college course, and that parents and students be
prepared to enroll in a college course.
This means that students will be asked to read and discuss a great deal of material (and are expected to have all
assigned reading completed on time), to write often with rigorous evaluation, and to participate in university modeled
seminars. Students and parents need to be aware that this is not a “honors” class, but an opportunity to begin college
work while still enrolled at North Forsyth High School. AP courses are, therefore, considered college classes and
maintain the expectations of college classes (the most important requirements to understand and be prepared for are that
late work is not accepted for credit and that students are expected to remain cognizant of and understand all assignment
due dates).
Course Description: This yearlong, one credit elective course conforms to the College Board topics for the Advanced
Placement Psychology Examination. This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study
of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will be exposed to the psychological
facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Course topics include:
Psychological History and Approaches; Research Methods; Biological Bases of Behavior; Sensation and Perception;
States of Consciousness; Learning; Cognition; Motivation and Emotion; Developmental Psychology; Testing and
Individual Differences; Abnormal Psychology; Treatment of Psychological Disorders; and Social Psychology. Students are
strongly encouraged to take the College Board AP Psychology Examination at the completion of this course in May.
Significant outside reading and assignments should be anticipated as a part of the course. **Please understand some
units include topics of a mature (sexual) nature. If you or your child is not comfortable with this, AP Psychology is not a
recommended course.**
Standards: Course Standards can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/ psych/topics.html. There
are fourteen standards which students will master through the completion of thirteen units.
I understand that this course will involve a great deal of effort and be conducted as a college course. I am ready
and willing to put forth the effort necessary to succeed in this course.
Student Name ________________________________________ Student Signature _______________________________________
I understand that this course will involve a great deal of effort and time management from my child. I also
understand this course will be conducted as a college course. I believe that my son or daughter is ready and willing to do
the work necessary to succeed in this course.
Parent Name ________________________________________ Parent Signature _________________________________________
Please hand your completed application to Dr. Houston prior to Ma
AP Psychology
Teacher Recommendation
Students: Please have two teachers complete this form for AP Psychology.
Teachers: The student listed below is applying for AP Psychology as a sophomore. Please complete the information below and return directly to Dr.
Houston no later than March 4. Thank you for your help.
Student’s Name: _______________________________________________________
Course Requested: AP Psychology
Teachers, please indicate this student’s abilities/performance in the following areas as
compared to others in their class by placing an “X” in the appropriate box.
Top 10%
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Responsibility
Dependability
Study Habits
Completes
Assignments
Performance on
Tests
This is a vigorous, science based course. Your honest, professional opinion is needed to help insure the success of the student
requesting to take AP Psychology as a sophomore.
First Semester Average in Current Class: ______
I believe this student is capable of being successful in an AP level course.
Yes ___ No ___
Comments:
Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Please have a recommendation form completed by two current teachers. The form should be completed and returned directly to Dr. Houston by
the teacher completing the form no later than March 4.