AP COURSE & COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS ONLINE COURSE INFORMATION

BISHOP O DOWD HIGH SCHOOL AP COURSE & COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS ONLINE COURSE INFORMATION AP Courses -- The College Board offers advanced placement exams in a variety of disciplines. This coursework is college level and students may receive college credit of advanced standing upon completion. Students are required to complete an application for enrollment. College of the Siskiyous The College of the Siskiyous has teamed up with O Dowd to offer a few online courses to our students for college credit. Office of Academics 1/6/2015

AP COURSE INFORMATION Bishop O Dowd High School 2015-2016 Making the decision to apply for an AP course is a big one. AP courses are challenging, rigorous, and exciting. The rich course material, classroom discussions, and demanding assignments typical of AP courses will help develop the content mastery and critical thinking skills expected of college students. Bishop O Dowd AP Courses AP Biology AP Calculus BC AP English AP Environmental Science AP French AP Government & Politics United States AP Government & Politics Comparative AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Spanish AP Statistics AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2-D or 3-D Design AP United States History AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A AP Psychology Application Process As advanced courses, AP classes require an application. The application requirements vary depending on the course. All applications may be printed from the Academics page of the Bishop O Dowd website www.bishopodowd.org. Select the Academics link to access applications. Application deadline is Monday, February 2, 2015, 3:00 p.m. Course Application Requirements at a Glance Course GPA Pre- Req Course Grades Essay Interview Teacher Rec Initial Meet Summer Work Challenge Grade Level Biology X X X X X X 11, 12 Calculus X X X X 11, 12 Chem X X X X X 11, 12 Comp Sci X 11, 12 English X X X X X X X 12 Env Science X X X X X X X 11, 12 French X X 11, 12 Gov US X X X 12 Gov Comp X X 12 Human Geography X X X X X 10, 11 Macroecon X X 12 Psych X X X X 11, 12 Spanish X X X X X 11, 12 Stats X X X X 11, 12 Stud Art X X X X X X X 12 US Hist X X X X X 11 1

AP CLASSES AND PREREQUISITES AP English Gr: 12 Year Course Prerequisite: B in Honors English 3, cumulative 3.5 GPA, high marks on a timed writing administered by the department, writing portfolio review, and English department chairperson and Honors English 3 teacher approval. Students wishing to take AP English must have enrolled for a full year in Honors English 3. AP Studio Art Gr: 12 Year Course Prerequisite: Drawing: Prerequisite for Drawing: A completed application, Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Painting 1, Painting 2, a figure life drawing course (summer at BOD or off-campus elsewhere) and instructor approval. 2-D Design Portfolio: A completed application, Drawing and Design or Drawing One, Computer Art One, Drawing Two, Photography, an off campus advanced figure life drawing or design course and instructor approval. 3-D Design Portfolio: Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2, Painting 1 and instructor approval. AP French Language Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: A- in Honors French 3 and/or recommendation of the French 3 teacher. AP Spanish Language Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: A- in Honors Spanish 3, recommendation of Honors/Spanish 3 teacher or AP Spanish teacher, and a 3.0 in English. AP Computer Science A Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.25 and approval of the instructor. AP Calculus BC Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: B in Precalculus, Honors Precalculus or Applied Calculus diagnostic test results and department recommendation. AP Statistics Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: A in Algebra 2/Trigonometry or B in Precalculus, Honors Precalculus or AP Calculus, diagnostic test results and department recommendation. AP Biology Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA 3.5 (including B in Biology and Chemistry) and department chair approval. Students who do not meet the prerequisite for this course may submit a Science Prerequisite Challenge form to be considered for enrollment. AP Chemistry Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: A- or better in Chemistry or B or better in Honors Chemistry. Students who do not meet the prerequisite for this course may submit a Science Prerequisite Challenge form to be considered for enrollment. Entry into this course must be approved by the department chair. AP Environmental Science Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: 3.5 cumulative GPA, B average in all high school science and English classes. Students who do not meet the prerequisite for this course may submit a Science Prerequisite Challenge form to be considered for enrollment. Entry into this course must be approved by the department chair. AP United States History Gr: 11 Year Course Prerequisite: 3.5 cumulative GPA, C or better in Geo-history and English, interest and aptitude for history and instructor approval. Students who are interested in taking the class but have below a 3.5 GPA can apply but are required to submit a second essay with their application. AP Government & Politics United States Gr: 12 Semester Course Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is recommended. This semester course is taken consecutively with AP Comparative Government, which is offered in the spring. AP Government & Politics Comparative Gr: 12 Semester Course Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is recommended. This semester course is taken consecutively with AP Government & Politics United States, which is offered in the fall. Students may apply to AP Government & Politics Comparative in place of Economics with instructor approval if space is available. 2

AP Human Geography Gr: 10-11 Year Course Prerequisite: An A or B in Geo-History or Honors Geo-History, completed application and instructor approval required. A 3.3 cumulative GPA is recommended. Students with a GPA below 3.3 must submit answers to supplemental questions AP Macroeconomics Gr: 12 Semester Course Prerequisite: 3.5 overall GPA recommended. AP Psychology Gr: 11 12 Year Course Prerequisite: Completed application including an essay, a C in Biology or AP Biology and instructor approval. HERE S WHAT AP CAN DO FOR YOU: Achievement AP provides the opportunity to earn credit or advanced placement for college and stand out in the admissions process. Preparation AP helps develop better study habits, improve writing skills, and sharpen problem-solving abilities skills vital to success later in college. Confidence AP helps you gain confidence in your ability to tackle academic challenges that you may not have thought possible. Application Timeline for 2015: January 6 AP Applications available online www.bishopodowd.org/academics January 8 January 30 Counselors available for consultation. January 13 AP Parent and College of the Siskiyous Online Course Info Evening 7:00 pm, BOD Theater January 20 Course Request Forms due in 2 nd Period. Counselors begin meeting with students to finalize choices. February 2 AP Application Deadline 3:00 pm Earning College Credit or Placement with AP courses With qualifying AP Exam grades, student may earn credit, placement, or both at more than 90 percent of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Individual colleges and universities grant credit and placement. You should obtain a college s AP policy in writing or use the AP Credit Policy Info Search at www.collegeboard.com. February 27 AP decisions emailed to students. 3

COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS ONLINE CLASSES EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM Bishop O Dowd High School is working with the College of the Siskiyous to allow O Dowd students to take college level online course work that will be transferable to all UC and CSU schools. Many out of state schools and private universities accept credits from California Community Colleges as well. Students can earn between 3-23 units of transferable college credit through this program. Some of the benefits of the program include: Cost-savings on college course work Guided transition to college level work College scheduling flexibility COST OF THE PROGRAM $ 40 per course Textbook (cost will vary) TRANSFER OF UNITS The California Community College (CCC) courses we have selected are transferable to all UC and CSU schools. We have selected courses that can be applied to the general education requirements of most campuses. If you re considering attending a private or an out-of-state school, call the admissions office of the universities in question and ask about the transfer of California Community College units. APPLICATION TIMELINE For fall classes, the application period is late spring (April). For spring classes, the application period is late fall (November). See Mr. Jase Turner in Room 10 of Hurley Hall to register. COURSES OFFERED ANTH 1010 (FORMERLY ANTH 1) INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture/3 lab hours Advisory: ENGL 1001 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1001. This course is designed to present an overview of human cultures and the many remarkable ways in which humans adapt to their environment. The course includes sections on languages, archeology, ancient history and modern cultures, with an emphasis on living traditional cultures. (AA, CSU, UC) 4

HUM 1001 (FORMERLY HUM 1) INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES A broad introduction to the major forms and types of artistic expression: sculpture, architecture, painting, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, film, and music. (AA, CSU,UC) PHIL 1001 (FORMERLY PHIL 1) INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY This class introduces students to major Western philosophical issues and methodologies. It is a chronological presentation of archetypical philosophers thought concerning knowledge, reality and values. Topics include the sources and limits of knowledge, the nature of reality and the self, and examination of fundamental beliefs about ethics, religion, science, language, art, society, politics, and the meaning of life. (AA, CSU, UC) PSY 1001 (FORMERLY PSY 1) GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Advisory: ENGL 1001. This is a basic course introducing psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes through the exploration of major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings. Topics include biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition, learning, emotion and motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (AA, CSU, UC) SOC 1001 (FORMERLY SOC 1A) INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Advisory: ENGL 0950. An introduction to the study of Sociology including its basic concepts, theories, and methods. Topics include analysis and explanations of different social systems, cultures, socialization, deviance, groups, social stratification, race, gender, minorities, and the family. (AA, CSU, UC) HOW TO REGISTER See Mr. Jase Turner, Room 10 in Hurley Hall 5