Philosophy, Goals, & History
The Honors/A.P. Program of the Auburn School District
2013-2014
Mr. Wright, A.P. Coordinator
(253) 804-5154 tawright@auburn.wednet.edu

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
1.
4 year university (private, public, proprietary)
2.
2 year university (degree/transfer)
3.
Certification (1-3 year for career and technical
4.
Military
5.
Work

Test scores
Letters of
Rec.
Quality of classes
GPA
What do colleges look for?
Extracurricular
Personal
Statement
Volunteer

Colleges and scholarship use these to learn about your interests , passions , goals , and intellectual curiosity .

Quality of classes
Volunteer service
High school focus
GPA
Extracurricular

What does the ASD offer?
• Honors courses
• College preparatory courses
• Running Start
• GRCC tech prep credit (drafting, etc.)
•UW in the High School
• Advanced Placement classes

“Two halves of a common enterprise”

Advanced Placement
“Two halves of a common enterprise”

Advanced Placement
“Two halves of a common enterprise”

A.P. PROGRAM
EXAM

Advanced Placement:
1.
College level course
2.
“A.P.” appears on the student transcript
3.
Class grade appears on the transcript

Advanced Placement:
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Measures depth and breadth of knowledge
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Emphasizes quality of thinking and creativity
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Evaluated by college faculty

Advanced Placement:
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Exam in May
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Test score reported in June
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Colleges will know your scores after you are 1) admitted and 2) submit your scores.

Advanced Placement: ARHS
“Two halves of a common enterprise”
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics (B & C)
• European History
• US History
• US Government & Politics
• Psychology
• Human Geography
• Economics*
• Computer Science
• Studio Art (Drawing)
• Studio Art (Two-dimensional)
• Language & Composition
• Literature & Composition
• Calculus (AB & BC)
• Statistics
• German
• Spanish
• French
• Japanese
• Music theory
What is your passion?

Advanced Placement: ARHS
“Two halves of a common enterprise”
What is your passion?

Drafting/architecture

Debate/competitive speaking

Business
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Sports

Choir (we have lots of them)
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Band
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Orchestra
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Drama
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Sports
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DECA
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Clubs (service and interest)
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TSA
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Electronics
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Sports Medicine
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Newspaper
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Journalism
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Yearbook
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And many, many more!!!!

LAW

Honors

AP (focus on history, language arts)

ASB/student government

Debate/competitive speaking
BUSINESS &
MARKETING

Honors

Advanced Placement

Sports

DECA/business & marketing

Summer program @ USC
MEDICINE

Honors

Advanced Placement
(focus on science, math, and language arts)

Sports

Human anatomy, sports medicine

Sports Medicine Club

Works at a physical therapy clinic
ART/GRAPHIC
DESIGN

Honors

Jewelry, painting, sculpting

AP Studio Art

AP Capstone Program
ARHS & AMHS

Why AP Capstone?

What is AP Capstone?

College Board video on AP Capstone

AP Capstone website

AP Capstone Diploma
1.
Take and pass 4 AP courses with a
3+ on each exam
2.
Take and pass AP Seminar with a
3+
3.
Take and pass AP Research

A.P. Capstone
Diploma, Certificate & Exams

Advanced Placement Awards

A.P. Scholar

A.P. Scholar with Honor
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A.P. Scholar with Distinction
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And, for students wishing to attend school overseas, the College Board offers
A.P.I.D., the Advanced Placement
International Diploma.

Benefits of Advanced Placement:
1.
2.
3.

THE MISSION : To create a high school life that . . .

Is rigorous and challenging

Explores your interests
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Develops “servant leadership”
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Provides opportunity

Where do freshmen start?
 Honors Language Arts 9 (1 year)

A.P. Human Geography

Geometry or Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry

Biology (full year) in place of Science Links

Spanish, German, French, or Japanese
(If you want to enroll in a 4 th year/A.P. course as a senior)

Options for the sophomore year?

A.P. European History

Honors Language Arts 10

A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Biology, A.P. Physics

Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus

Continue with a world language course

Junior Year / Senior Year

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Physics

AP US History

AP US Government

AP Psychology

AP Music Theory

AP Computer Science

AP Studio Art

AP Language & Composition
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AP Literature & Composition
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AP Calculus
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AP Statistics

AP Spanish
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4 th Year German, French, Japanese

A.P. & Honors Myths
1.
A.P. and honors classes are only for students with good grades.
2.
A.P. courses are too stressful
3.
“I don’t test well. Why bother with an A.P. course and A.P. exam?”
4.
Taking an A.P. course will hurt my GPA.
5.
A low A.P. test score will hurt my chances of getting into college.
6.
No one has recommended me for an A.P. course.

Benefits of A.P.
1.
2.
3.
4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j72ZamgqOg

A.P. & College Admissions

85% of colleges/universities say that an
AP experience does impact admissions decisions
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Top two factors colleges consider on applications: challenging curriculum & grades
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjE
NZXfxCv4


Average time to graduate: 5-7 years

Students who take A.P. classes are statistically more likely to graduate in 4 years.

Costs:

Average public school = $7,662

Average private school = $18,529

Increases eligibility for scholarships

Questions & Answers
Contact your high school’s counselor or A.P. Coordinator
Brian Keller
Auburn High School
253-931-4880 bkeller@auburn.wednet.edu
Robin Hammer
Auburn Mountainview High School
253-804-4539 rhammer@auburn.wednet.edu
Tim Wright
Auburn Riverside High School
253-804-5154 twright@auburn.wednet.edu
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