Monroe Township High School AP Program Information
Monroe Township High School is offering an AP Program with various exams and registration deadlines. Interested students can benefit from challenging courses, improved college admissions chances, scholarship opportunities, and cost savings. Students can pay exam fees through myschoolbucks.com accounts. Registration for AP exams starts on February 2, 2018, and ends on March 16, 2018. The program aims to provide a rigorous and stimulating academic experience to better prepare students for college.
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MONROE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL AP PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION October 12, 2017 Presenters: Diane Peterson, Doreen Mullarney, Dr Michele Critelli
MTHS AP COORDINATORS Diane Peterson diane.peterson@monroe.k12.nj.us Doreen Mullarney doreen.mullarney@monroe.k12.nj.us
MTHS AP ADMINISTRATION 2018 EXAM DATES Date AM PM May 7 Chemistry May 8 Spanish May 9 English Lit May 10 US Gov t May 11 US History ***AP Studio Art portfolio submission deadline Psychology Art History, Physics 1 Physics 2 Environmental Science Computer Science Principles
MTHS AP ADMINISTRATION 2018 EXAM DATES Date AM PM May 14 Biology, Music Theory Physics C (Both) May 15 Calculus AB and BC French, Computer Sci. A May 16 English Language Italian, MacroEcon. May 17 Statisitics May 18 Human Geography, MicroEcon
MTHS AP REGISTRATION DEADLINES Registration for AP Exams will begin February 2, 2018 and end March 16, 2018* *deadline is not negotiable
MTHS AP EXAM FEES Each AP exam will cost: $97.71
MTHS EXAM PAYMENT Students will pay for their selected exams using their myschoolbucks.com accounts. If your child does not have an account, please follow these simple steps: Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account. Add your student using his/her school name and student ID.
WHY TAKE AP CLASSES? 6. Be challenged. 5. Improve college admissions chances 4. Arrive at college better prepared 3. Win scholarships 2. Save money.
WHY TAKE AP CLASSES? The #1 reason for taking AP classes is Be challenged. Advanced Placement classes are rigorous and demanding, offering an intellectual stimulation that students won't get in regular high school courses.
WHY TAKE AP EXAMS? It s possible for you to earn college credit, since 90% of the colleges in the United States offer credit for qualifying scores. You could receive an AP Scholar Award. These are awarded to students who score a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams and are great to add to your college admission application. It could help you determine how well prepared you are for college. If you score a 3 or higher on an AP exam then you should enter similar college-level courses with a certain confidence you otherwise may not have. It enhances your college-readiness skills. Taking AP courses allow for academic rigor
WHY TAKE AP EXAMS? To determine if your child s AP exam score will be accepted at a respective college login to the following: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit- policies?excmpid=SM51-PR-1-tw
AP LATE TESTING POLICY Occasionally it's necessary for students to test late. To preserve the security of AP Exams, alternate forms are used. All students who participate in late testing must take these alternate exams on the College Board scheduled late-testing dates at the scheduled times. Early testing is not permitted under any circumstances.
AP LATE TESTING POLICY Late testing: no additional fee** Conflict with tests that are mandated at the state, province, or national level Emergency: bomb scare or fire alarm Emergency: serious injury, illness, or family tragedy Religious holiday/observance School closing: election, national holiday, or natural disaster Two AP Exams on the same date and time Three or more AP Exams on the same date **College Board Policy
AP LATE TESTING POLICY Late testing: with fees* Academic contest/event Athletic contest/event Conflict with non-AP and non-IB exam Family commitment Other school event School closing (local decision, non-emergency) *College Board Policy
JOIN THE AP REMIND GROUP 1. Text @7gf823 to the number 81010, Or, 2. Follow the link: https://www.remind.com/join/7gf823
MTHS AP CONTACT FORM Login to tinyurl.com/MTHSAPcontact and complete the required information.
MTHS AP INFORMATION SESSION Thank you for joining us this evening.