PHS AP Academy introduction!

1. 2015-2016
PHS APAcademy

2. What is AP Academy?
The AP Academy is a program that offers a rigorous,
relevant, and challenging Advanced Placement
curriculum.
Students participating in the AP Academy enroll in
Honor and AP courses that challenge them to expand
their knowledge, increase their skills and dig deeper
into their subject matter.

3. Who should enroll in the
Academy?
 Students who possess intrinsic motivation. The students will develop
requisite skills needed to achieve success in AP courses, improve SAT
& ACT scores, and establish the academic tool box necessary to
transition successfully to either a 2- or 4- year university program
after graduation.
 Students who are prepared to accept the academic challenge inherent
in Academy courses.
 Students who demonstrate the characteristics self-discipline,
perseverance, and independence, all of which are required for
success in the Academy.
 Students who demonstrate a respect for self and others.

4. Why Choose AP Academy?
The AP Academy is designed to assist students seeking a
rigorous advanced curriculum throughout their high school
career. The AP Academy will offer students the following
services:

5.  Challenging course of study to include Pre-Advanced Placement(Honors) and
Advanced Placement courses(AP)
 Opportunities for pursuit of other academic and extracurricular interest
 AP Academic Events~ college exploration, college financial aid and planning, summer
programs, guest speakers, etc.
 School sponsored college tours and other travel opportunities
 A supportive framework which includes peer mentoring and tutoring, SAT and ACT
test preparation opportunities, and administrative monitoring and support
 Multiple levels of recognition upon exiting the program including special recognition
on diploma and at graduation ceremony

6. Requirements
Meet all graduation requirements as specified by
district and state.
Meet all the requirements set by the AP Academy:
 Red Level- 6 Honor Courses –5 AP Courses
 Blue Level –6 Honor Courses-3 AP Courses
 100 hours of community service during high school years
 Leadership, participation, and commitment in at least one
school-sponsored organization or club
 Attendance at AP Academy Evening Events; Minimum of two
each year
 Maintain a 3.6 GPA (weighted)

7. Honor Classes Currently Offered
English I American History I, II, III
English II Civics
English III World History
English IV Spanish III & IV
Precalculus Chorus Proficient & Advanced
Math II Jazz Band Proficient & Advanced
Math III Symphonic Band Proficient & Advanced
Biology Visual Art or Music Independent Studies
Chemistry Healthful Living
Earth & Environmental Yearbook II, III, & IV

8. AP Courses Currently Offered
AP English III
AP English IV
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
AP Human Geography
AP Biology (online)
AP Chemistry (online)
AP US History
AP Music Theory

9. Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: How does a student enroll?
Answer: Applications can be found on Pender High School’s
Home Webpage
FAQ: Who is eligible to apply for PHS AP Academy?
Answer: Any Rising 9th –12th Grader
FAQ: When is the deadline for submitting an application?
Answer: June 6, 2015
FAQ: When will students be notified?
Answer: By June 30, 2015

10. Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: How does a student enroll?
Answer: Applications can be found on Pender High School’s
Home Webpage
FAQ: Who is eligible to apply for PHS AP Academy?
Answer: Any Rising 9th –12th Grader
FAQ: When is the deadline for submitting an application?
Answer: June 6, 2015
FAQ: When will students be notified?
Answer: By June 30, 2015