6. Advanced Placement
• College level courses (Introductory/101) offered in
high school
• Students take AP exams at the end of the course to
measure their mastery of the coursework
• A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically
earn students college credit and/or placement into
advanced level courses in college
7. EHS Offers *23 Courses
English & Social Studies Math & Science Other
AP English Lang & Comp AP Calculus AB AP French Language NEW!
AP English Lit & Comp AP Calculus BC AP Spanish Language
AP Human Geography AP Statistics AP Music Theory
AP Government: US AP Biology AP Computer Science
AP Macroeconomics AP Chemistry AP Studio Art: 2D NEW!
AP Psychology AP Environmental Science AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP U.S. History AP Physics 1
AP World History AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Elec &
Magnetism
*23 AP course offerings is the most in EHS history
This is an increase of 11 AP course offerings since 2010
8. “Taking AP Spanish was the best decision I could make when it came to improving
my language skills. Prior Spanish classes focused mostly on teaching vocabulary
and grammar. In AP Spanish, however, students spend less time on these basic
skills and more time on refining their language skills by working with different
contexts, modes, and forms of communication.”
Student Feedback
9. Student Feedback
“easy for me, compared to those who didn’t have AP
Chem. in high school. I’ve seen it all before. Those
folks who didn’t have it in high school dropped by
mid-term, due to failing the class”.
10. AP Workload
Myth Reality
AP courses are for students who always get good
grades.
AP courses are for any students who are academically
prepared and motivated to take college-level courses.
AP courses are too stressful. It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But the
support you receive from your classmates and teachers can
help you manage the work load.
I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam
to get college credit.
You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit —
and placement as well — based on a 3 or higher on an AP
Exam.
Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA. Taking AP courses shows colleges that you are willing to
challenge yourself academically.
I can’t take AP because no one has recommended me. If you think you’re ready to take an AP course, then you’re
ready to advocate for yourself! Just talk to a teacher,
counselor, or administrator.
AP courses take up too much time. AP courses are college level classes and require the level of
work due a college course. The time spent now will save you
time in college to take other classes of your choosing.
15. AP Courses are given an extra .5 weight in calculating a
student’s HOPE GPA.
A=4.0
B=3.5
C=2.5
D=1.5
AP Courses in core subjects meet HOPE Rigor Requirements.
• Class of 2016 must meet 3
• Class of 2017 must meet 4
• Class of 2018 must meet 4
HOPE GPA & Rigor
Requirements
16. Advanced Placement Exams
• Exams are given on campus and during the school
day in May
• Exams are typically 2-3 hours and include
multiple choice questions and free-response
items such as essays, problem solving, document-
based questions and oral responses.
• Current Fee is $97* per exam
• Financial assistance is available to qualifying
students
GT = $4,501
Emory = $43,400
17. BIG BENEFIT$
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
ETOWAH’S MISSION:
Prepare life-long learners and productive
community and global citizens
20. Benefits of taking AP courses
• 85% of selective colleges report that having AP experience favorably impacts
admission decision.
• Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses (AP) and strength of curriculum
as the two top factors in the admissions decision
• AP courses tell college admissions officials that students are challenging themselves
and preparing for the rigors they will encounter in their college careers
• Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP exam
typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation
rates than their non-AP peers
• Students who take AP course are the least likely to need remedial courses at college
• Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college
degree on time (4-years) representing a significant savings in college
• The average cost of college for a single year is $23,410 for in-state schools (tuition,
fees, room/board, & misc. expenses)
21. Benefits of taking AP courses
•When students earn college credit through AP Exams, their options and opportunities
expand:
• Move to upper-level college courses sooner
• Pursue a double major
• Gain time to study and travel abroad
• Interships
•AP courses challenge students to work and participate at a higher level:
• Opportunities to explore topics in depth
• More time in and out of the classroom required to complete assignments and projects
• High expectations for critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evidence, multiple perspectives,
and clear written and verbal communications
22. Global & Etowah AP Stats
• Total # of AP students @ EHS in 2014 = 344
• Total # of AP exams taken @ EHS in 2014 = 638
• Overall Pass Rate @ EHS in 2014 = 85.5% Top 10 in the state
Etowah students can compete globally!
• Total # of AP students Globally in 2014 =2.3 million
• Total # of AP exams Globally in 2014 = 4.1 million
• Overall Pass Rate Globally in 2014 = 61.3%
23. Appendix
The Etowah High School AP Parent Night Presentation can
be found on the EHS home page.
*The appendix of the presentation contains additional
documents listing the minimum AP score required to
receive credit at our graduates most commonly attended
colleges.
