Clarksburg High School
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Meeting Objectives:
• Share information about the APPS program
• Review the application process and deadlines.
• Answer Questions
Parent Information Meeting - APPS
Advanced Placement Power Scholars
Clarksburg High School
Current Seniors!
What is the APPS Program?
1. Signature Program
2. Spans 4 years of high school
3. College preparatory
4. Combines AP and honors level classwork
5. Smaller learning community (cohort)
6. Supportive though enrichment
7. Flexible to meet student interests
Work Ethic
College Eligible
• 22 Credits
• HSA’s / PARCC
• 75 Student Service
Learning (SSL) hours
College Ready
• 22 Credits
• HSA’s / PARCC
• 1650/SAT
24/ACT
• Honors Classes
• 3 on 1 AP exam
• GPA 3.0
• Clubs/Sports
participation
College
Competitive
• 22 Credits
• HSA’s / PARCC
• GPA 3.3 or higher (B+‐
A)
• AP/Honors classes
• SAT 1850 +
• ACT 28 +
• Leadership in
Clubs/Sports
• 3 years language
• Upward trending
grades
What are AP (Advanced Placement) courses?
1. Courses created by the College Board (college level)
2. Courses widely recognized by colleges worldwide
3. Courses can count toward college credit with passing scores.
4. Exams scored 1 – 5. 3, 4, 5 considered passing.
5. There are currently 36 AP courses and corresponding exams
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
AP Courses offered:
Art:
AP Art History
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art Drawing
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics)
AP Studio Art 2- D Design (Photography)
English
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Language:
AP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Japanese Language and Culture
AP French Language and Culture
AP German Language and Culture
AP Italian Language and Culture
AP Latin
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Math:
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Science:
AP Biology
AP Physics I: Algebra based mechanics
AP Physics C: Calculus based mechanics
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Social Studies :
AP Macro Economics
AP Micro Economics
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government and Politics (NSL)
AP European History
AP US History
AP World History
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
Applied for:
AP Capstone Program
AP Seminar AP Research
Computer Science:
AP Computer Science A
(programming)AP Computer Science Principals
Current APPS Enrollment
Total Enrollment: 395 students
109 Freshmen
107 Sophomores
90 Juniors
89 Seniors
What kind of student is an
APPS student?
1. Student motivated to do school work.
2. Student willing to put some time into their
studies for reading assignments,
Cornell notes, study etc.
3. Generally has A’s and a few B’s
in middle school
4. Is sensitive to calendar deadlines.
5. Can work independently.
6. Has some intellectual curiosity.
APPS Program Commitments
1. 7 AP Classes in 4 years in your interest area(s).
2. unwweighted GPA of 3.3
3. Take advantage of the support, seminars, and
enrichment activities provided for them.
4. Participate in extra curricular clubs, activities,
and sports.
Why an unweighted 3.3 GPA? College
UNW GPA
W GPA Boston University 3.5 ‐ 3.7
Carnegie Mellon 3.6
Case Western Reserve 3.5 ‐3.7
Clemson 3.5 4.2
Cornell University 3.79 4.25
George Washington U None but
‘competitive’
B+ ‐ A avg.
New York University 3.64 4.04
Penn State 3.5
Towson U 3.1 3.7
Loyola University 3.7
Naval Academy NR top 20
University of MD College
Park 3.4 4.3
UMBC 3.3
John’s Hopkins 3.6
University of Michigan
3.5
University of Miami 3.5 4.2
Virginia Tech 3.7 4.2
Vanderbilt
3.7 4.23
Scores from various websites 2014 On 1600 SAT scale about a 1260
What does a schedule look like: APPS Freshman /Sophomore?
9
1 or 2 AP classes
• (APPS) AP Government
• (APPS) Honors English 9
• Appropriate math
(Geometry, Algebra II, or Pre-calculus) (Honors level)• Science choice:
Honors Physics orAPPhysics I
• Elective choice
• Elective choice
• Elective choice
Physical Education
Technology: Designing Technology Solutions
Introduction to Engineering and Design Principals of Engineering
Foundations of Computer Science APComputer Science Principals Foundations of Technology World Language
Music / Art
10
1 or 2 AP classes
• (APPS) AP US History
• APPS Honors English 10
• Appropriate math
(Algebra II, Precalculus, APAB/BC Calculus)• Science choice:
Honors Biology and/or Honors Chemistry and/or AP Physics I
• Health/Elective choice
• Elective choice
• Elective choice
Physical Education
Technology Designing Technology Solutions
Introduction to Engineering and Design Principals of Engineering
Foundations of Computer Science APComputer Science Principals World Language
Music / Art
Schedule for an APPS Junior/Senior?
11 & 12
2-3 AP; 3 Honors
AP English Language or Literature
AP or Honors Math
AP Biology
AP or Honors Modern World History
AP or Honors Elective
AP or Honors Elective
AP or Honors Elective
Classes from:
Academy of Health Professions
Horticulture Pathway
Network Operations Pathway
Family and Consumer Science Pathway
Classes at:
Montgomery College
Universities at Shady Grove
Internships with:
Natl. Cancer Institute
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
NIH
???
CHOICE – build your own:
Colleges our APPS students attend:
American University
Boston University
Boston College
Carnegie Mellon
Clemson University
Colorado University – Boulder
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth University
Drexel University
Elon University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Tech
Gettysburg College
Harvard University
Hood College
Howard University
Indiana University Bloomington
James Madison University
Lehigh University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Mass. Institute of Technology
University of NC Chapel Hill
NC State
Ohio State University
Penn State
Princeton University
Rutgers University
Rochester Inst. of Technology
Salisbury University
Spelman College
Stanford University
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Towson University
University of Cincinnati
U. of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana
University of MD College Park*
UMBC
*University of Miami
University of Michigan
Michigan State
Montgomery College
New York University – New York
New York University – Abu Dhabi
University of Pittsburg
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
CLUBS
Games / Skills
Chess Club
Rubiks Cube Club Badminton Club Video Game Club Woodworking Club
Government / Law type:
Debate Team Democratic Club Model UN
Student Government International Club
Forensics (Public Speaking)
Writing / Reading
Newspaper the “Howl”
Yearbook Book Club
Music / Art / Theatre / Dance
Step Team (InfuSSion) Latin Dance Team (eXtreme Thespian Troupe
Drama Club
Band/competitive Marching Band/Marching Preseason Silent Thunda – Drumline Color Guard
Music Theater
Stage Crew and Set Design Concert Choir
Art Club Flags
TV Announcers Video Club
Service / Social Issues
Ambassadors Green School club LGBT Alliance
Dance Marathon Brain Injury Minortiy Scholars
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Tech / Engineering / Science
CHS Racers First Robotics Engineering Club Web Design Club Pre Med Club
National Science Bowl
Competitions
It’s Academic Model UN
National Science Bowl Forensics (Public Speaking) Univ of MD Math Competition
Languages
French Club German Club
Sign Language Club Travel Club
and activities
National Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
HONOR SOCIETIES
Sports
Cross Country
Track and Field
Indoor Track
Soccer
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Bocce
Field Hockey
Handball
Swimming and Diving
Golf
Tennis
Wrestling
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Poms
Students in the Program
College Preparatory
Flexible studies
Small learning community
AP coursework widely recognized
Stay in your home school
Options: projects/internships/college classes
Enrichment activities
Regular school day
Academic Support
Honors recognition at graduation
See things from a
different perspective
How do you apply to APPS?
Show us your skills…
Applications available online
Applications available online
Deadline December 22
Deadline December 22
5 parts to application
5 parts to application
Reviewed in January
Reviewed in January
Notified by mid ‐ February
Notified by mid ‐ February
Show us your skills…
How do you apply?
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