West Forsyth High School Advanced Placement Program Commitment Contract I, ________________________________________________________________ 8 9 10 11 (Print legal name neatly) LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADE (circle) request to be considered for the following AP Course (Please place a dark check by all of the AP classes for which you would like to register): AP Biology 26.0140010 AP Calculus AB 27.0720010 AP Calculus BC 27.0730010 AP Chemistry 40.0530010 AP Gov/Pol US 45.0520011 AP Drawing Portfolio 50.4811010 AP 2-D Design 50.4813010 AP 3-D Design 50.4814010 AP Eng. Lang 23.0430012 Juniors AP Eng. Lit 23.0650010 Seniors AP Environ Sci 26.0620010 AP French Lang 60.0170000 AP H. Geography 45.0770010 AP Macroeconomics 45.0620011 AP Microeconomics 45.0630011 AP Physics B 40.0830010 AP Physics C 40.0840010 AP Psychology 45.0160010 AP Spanish Lang 60.0770010 AP Statistics 27.0740010 AP U.S. History 45.0820010 AP World History 45.0811010 I understand that: The fee for the AP exam MAY OR MAY NOT be funded by the county. AP courses require in-depth study and a willingness to go beyond usual class requirements and preparation (including summer reading). I am willing to invest the time and effort. Because I am making a commitment to take an AP class, I WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DROP THE CLASS. If it is necessary for me to use recovery during first semester to pass the course, it may be recommended that I withdraw from the class for second semester. With a first semester unweighted grade of 69 or lower, I will be subject to removal from the class for second semester upon the recommendation of the teacher. I am aware that my final transcript will show the final semester grade earned up to that point. The $15.00 administrative fee is non-refundable. I am expected to take all AP exams for the classes in which I am enrolled. Please fill out the requested information that is requested below, Have your parents sign the form, sign the form yourself, and return it to Dr. Fowler by March 5, 2011. I am requesting to sign up for the following AP Classes that I checked above. Below is the fee schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. Please note that these fees are subject to change as per the College Board. Fee Schedule: 1 Exam $102 2 Exams $189 3 Exams $276 4 Exams $363 5 Exams $450 Parent Signature______________________ Student Signature __________________________ Date ___________ Student’s Email Address ____________________________________ Advanced Placement (AP) Program The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a program of college courses and exams for secondary school students which have been administered nationally since 1955 by the College Board. AP courses make it possible for academically talented high school students to upgrade the quality and increase the challenge of their studies. Essentially, AP courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. AP Exams are College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) sponsored tests, which many colleges give advanced standing and/or credit. They are administered in May. Most AP courses are yearlong in order to prepare the students for the exams. All students who have a passing grade at the time of the exam are expected to take the test if state funding is provided. Most U.S. colleges and universities, and institutions in more than 20 other countries, grant credit, advanced placement, or both, to students whose AP Exams meet their requirements. Students earning a 3 or higher usually earn college credit or exemptions from required classes. Students should ask the institution of their choice to see what AP classes and scores are acceptable. To investigate a college’s AP Policy, visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy. Students may elect to send their AP score(s) to the colleges or universities to which they are applying, or they may withhold their score(s). If an AP score is withheld, it may be forwarded later. Scores are sent from the College Board per the student’s request (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html or call College Board at 888-308-0013). The following information will be needed to request scores: AP number; Social Security Number; Date of Birth; Exam year that corresponds with your AP number; Fourdigit College Code for the college you are having your scores sent; and a valid credit card number (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa). Awards and Honors: West Forsyth’s AP Scholars - Seniors completing five or more Advanced Placement courses will be recognized as AP Scholars. Names are inscribed on a plaque for display and a pin is presented to each recipient at Honors Night. College Board AP Scholars - receive grade of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams. College Board AP Scholars with Honors - receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. College Board AP Scholars with Distinction - receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. College Board State Scholar - granted to one male and one female student in each U.S. state and District of Columbia with grades of 3 or higher on the greatest number of AP Exams, and then the highest grades of 4 or highest average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken. College Board National AP Scholars - granted to students in US who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Advanced Placement International Diploma– granted to students who earn a 3 or higher on at least five AP Exams in four different areas and submit their scores to at least one university outside the United States.