Clarksburg High School

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1 Parent Information Meeting - APPS Clarksburg High School Home of the Coyotes Meeting Objectives: Share information about the APPS program Review the application process and deadlines. Answer Questions

2 Current Seniors! Advanced Placement Power Scholars Clarksburg High School

3 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

4 College Eligible 22 Credits HSA s / PARCC 75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours Work Ethic 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 ACT 28 + Leadership in Clubs/Sports 3 years language Upward trending grades

5 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 Exams scored , 4, 5 considered passing. 5. There are currently 36 AP courses and corresponding exams

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7 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) Science: AP Biology AP Physics I: Algebra based mechanics AP Physics C: Calculus based mechanics AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science 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 Computer Science: AP Computer Science A (programming) AP Computer Science Principals 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

8 Current APPS Enrollment Total Enrollment: 395 students 109 Freshmen 107 Sophomores 90 Juniors 89 Seniors

9 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.

10 APPS Program Commitments 1. 7 AP Classes in 4 years in your interest area(s). 2. unwweighted GPA of Take advantage of the support, seminars, and enrichment activities provided for them. 4. Participate in extra curricular clubs, activities, and sports.

11 Why an unweighted 3.3 GPA? College UNW W GPA GPA Boston University Carnegie Mellon 3.6 Case Western Reserve Clemson Cornell University George Washington U None but B+ A competitive avg. New York University Penn State 3.5 Towson U Loyola University 3.7 Naval Academy NR top 20 University of MD College Park UMBC 3.3 John s Hopkins 3.6 On 1600 SAT scale about a 1260 University of Michigan 3.5 University of Miami Virginia Tech Vanderbilt Scores from various websites 2014

12 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 or AP Physics 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 AP Computer 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, AP AB/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 AP Computer Science Principals World Language Music / Art

13 Schedule for an APPS Junior/Senior? CHOICE build your own: 11 & 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???

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15 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

16 CLUBS and activities 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) Languages French Club German Club Sign Language Club Travel Club Games / Skills Chess Club Rubiks Cube Club Badminton Club Video Game Club Woodworking Club 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

17 HONOR SOCIETIES National Honor Society National Science Honor Society National Art Honor Society National Spanish Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society

18 Sports Cross Country Track and Field Cheerleading Indoor Track Poms Soccer Football Basketball Baseball Softball Lacrosse Bocce Field Hockey Handball Swimming and Diving Golf Tennis Wrestling Volleyball

19 Students in the Program

20 College Preparatory Flexible studies Small learning community AP coursework widely recognized Stay in your home school See things from a different perspective Options: projects/internships/college classes Enrichment activities Regular school day Academic Support Honors recognition at graduation

21 How do you apply to APPS? Applications available online Deadline December 22 Show us your skills 5 parts to application Reviewed in January Show us your skills Notified by mid February

22 How do you apply? Go directly to the link:

23 Form 1: Student Information filled out ONLINE by parent/student PRINTED AND SUBMITTED ONLINE

24 Form 2: Grades and Attendance Given by student to middle school counselor so they can send grade transcripts.

25 Form 3: Recommendations 3 needed (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Language)

26 Form 4 : Extracurricular activities Includes: List of teachers given the recommendation forms. List extra curricular activities, dates of participation, and names of sponsors/coaches.

27 Form 5: Writing sample: Answer choice of prompt Applications will be reviewed in January and results will be mailed home by mid February.

28 Clarksburg High School Get involved!