Advanced Placement
Angelo Rodriguez High School
February 18, 2014
FSUSD graduation requirements
Subject
Number of Credits:
● English
40
● Mathematics
30
● Science
20
● Physical Education
20
● History/Social Science/Econ
30
● Art/Foreign Language
10
● Art/Foreign Language/Voc Ed
10
● Electives
70
_____________________________________
Total
= 230
*Student must pass the ELA and mathematics portions of the California High
School Exit Exam
UC/CSU a-g minimum eligibility
requirements
Entrance Requirements
a-g requirements
History
English
Math
Lab Science
Foreign Lang
Visual & Per Art
Elective
Grade Point Average
UC: Minimum GPA= 3.0
2 years CSU: Minimum GPA= 2.0
4 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
1 year
1 year
SAT/ACT test
-General rule, the lower the GPA,
the higher the score needed
*** Must complete these courses with C’s or higher
both semesters
Please check the website www.ucop.edu/doorways for RHS/UC
certified course list of a-g courses
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
• Students enrolled in AP courses take collegelevel coursework taught by trained high school
teachers
▫ Courses are audited and approved annually by
College Board
• College Board offers 34 courses and
examinations (exams are administered in the first two full weeks of May).
▫ Successful completion of AP examinations can
grant college credit and/or waiver of certain
college courses
▫
https://apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
Which AP courses are offered at RHS?
• English Language and
Composition
• English Literature and
Composition
• Calculus AB
• Statistics
• Physics
• Biology
• European History (offered
in grade 10)
• United States History
• United States Government
and Politics
• Macroeconomics
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Art History
Which AP courses are offered at RHS
(cont’d)?
• There is no minimum or maximum limit on the
number of AP courses students can take;
however, students are strongly encouraged to
balance their academic load
▫ Enrollment in any AP course is a yearlong
commitment
Who is eligible to take AP courses?
• Success in AP level coursework depends on
successful completion of prerequisite courses,
dedication and motivation
• Enrollment in AP courses is based on student
interest and teacher recommendation
▫ Most courses offered at RHS are open access (any
student can take any course)
• The PSAT is offered to students in grade 10. PSAT
Potential is a useful tool to identify possible areas of
study
Who is eligible to take AP courses?
In order to successfully complete Advanced Placement
coursework, students must:
• Demonstrate high levels of commitment to academic
scholarship
• Produce clear and cohesive written compositions
• Complete an average of 6 hours of homework per class
per week
• Read complex non-fiction texts independently
• Attend class daily
• Complete summer work as assigned
Are students required to take the
AP exams?
•Taking the AP examinations is not required;
however, all students are strongly encouraged to
take the AP exams that correspond with the
courses in which they are enrolled
▫College Board offers fee reductions/waivers to
offset the cost of AP examination
What is the AP enrollment/passing
rate?
2013
Exams=792
Students=494
2012
Exams=649
2011
Exams=529
2010
Exams=501
RHS
44.7%
60.3%
56%
57.8%
Statewide
63.5%
64.5%
63.7%
64.2%
Worldwide
60.9%
61.5%
60.2%
60.2%
What are UC-CSU a-g eligibility rates?
2012
2011
2010
RHS
45.4%
42.4%
39.5%
FSUSD
32.8%
32.5%
29.1%
State
38.3%
36.9%
36.3%
What are the benefits of taking AP
coursework/examinations?
• Rigorous coursework that provides exposure to
the rigors of college level work
• College credit/course waivers for successful
completion of exams (varies by college)
• Early exposure to majors/minors of interest
• Preferred admissions to colleges and universities
• Weighted course credit (extra grade point)
Resources
More information about AP is available
www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
•
Course descriptions
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/index.html
•
Sample examinations with scoring guides
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/index.html
•
Links to college specific information
https://apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
Resources
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
• Tuesday March 4 (6pm-7pm)
▫ 8th Grade Information Night (class of 2018)
• Tuesday March 11 (5pm-7pm)
▫ 8th Grade Registration Night (GVMS)
• Wednesday March 12 (5pm-7pm)
▫ 8th Grade Registration Night
• Tuesday April 1
▫ New Student Enrollment (out of district)
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Questions?