The AP presentation from Beverly High School.

1. AP Parent Meeting
5/26/15

2. Purpose of Meeting
Clarity of expectations for
each AP course
Summer Work Expectations
Communication
Guidance Issues
Distribute AP Contract

3. Purpose of Meeting
Clarity of expectations for
each AP course
(Handouts)
Summer Work Expectations
Communication
Guidance Issues
Distribute AP Contract

4. AP Courses offered at BHS
World History, US History
English Literature
Biology, Chemistry,
Physics I & II
Art Studio
Calculus AB & BC
Statistics

5. Next Step
Submit signed AP Contract
(parent/guardian &
student)
Organizational meetings
during June (handout)
Pick up summer work &
materials
Make contact with teacher

6. Time Management
Work sheet (handout)
School activities
Extra-curricular activities
Daily living activities
Plan long range assignments
Total hours vs.
168hours/week

7. Summer Work
Background work – help to
reinforce skills needed for
success
Deadlines – if not met,
student will be contacted.
Want to make sure student
is on track for course.
Do not wait for issues – be
proactive

8. Communication
Please contact teachers if there
are issues with Summer
Work. Emails provided –
example
dbauer@beverlyschools.org
If student would like to drop
AP Course – Contact guidance
as soon as possible, before
organizational meeting

9. Scheduling Issues
If AP class is dropped
during summer or next
year – no guarantee that an
Honors level class will be
available.
Scheduling contraints
If not currently scheduled
for AP Class – see
Guidance for availability

10. A.P. Studio Art
pborsetti@beverlyschools.org
On Moodle:
AP Studio Art 15-16
Enrollment Key:
APART
3 PORTFOLIOS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Drawing - includes Painting
2D Design - includes Photography & Digital Media
3D Design - Sculpture
Each Portfolio Consists of:
24 - 29 Pieces of Completed Artwork:
12 Concentration: Sustained Investigation
12 Breadth: Variety of Approaches
5 Quality: The Best Work

11. Highlights:
partnership with Montserrat College of Art
(classes)
Guided visits to the Peabody Essex Museum
culminating in an exhibit of student work
sponsored by the Beverly Education Foundation and the PTSO
in class visits and portfolio reviews from college admissions
check out the college board website for more info and sample portfolios
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse

12. AP Studio Art – Summer Work
Summer work is required.
Information is on Moodle, BHS website and
from Mrs. Borsetti
(pborsetti@beverlyschools.org)
8/1/2015 – Date #1
9/2/2015 – Date #2
Important deadlines for two specific sets of assignments

13. AP World
History
•
What is it?: 10,000 years of World
History, focused on 5 themes
•
Expectations: College Level Reading,
Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking;
•
Fast Paced; 1-2 hours of homework
nightly
•
Time Management is Key!

14. AP World History
Part I – Thematic Book summary analysis-
Read and write summaries on either The
History of the World in Six Glasses or An Edible
History of Humanity. Due - August 1st.
Part II – Textbook Notes & Map. GRAPES
notes on the first 3 chapters of the textbook
and label a world map. The focus of the
GRAPES notes is on themes (Geography,
Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics,
Social Structure). Due 1st day of class
Questions: ehoeffner@beverlyschools.org
Summer Assignment

15. UNITED STATES HISTORY

TIME FRAME: 1491 – Present (July - May)
(vs. Honors U.S. II: 1877 – 1980 (September – June))

FAST PACE/INDEPENDENT LEARNING

NEW EXAM 2015: FOCUS ON THEMES, ANALYSIS,
HISTORICAL THINKING, AND CONTENT

16. UNITED STATES HISTORY

SUMMER WORK IN TWO SEGMENTS:
Due August 1: FIRST CONTACTS and COLONIAL
(read textbook chapters, primary documents,
historical articles; submit work online)
Due First Day of School: INTRO TO AMERICAN REV
(read Wood's American Revolution; watch online
lecture; read textbook chapters)
CONTACT: jbrotherton@beverlyschools.org
jriley@beverlyschools.org

17. AP Biology

18. AP Biology
•
Students should have a serious interest in the
possibility of majoring in science in college.
•
Progression through the topics is fast paced.
–
1-3 Chapters per week
•
Course topics include: evolution, cellular
processes, genetics, information transfer, and
interactions in biological systems.
•
Lab investigations include independent, inquiry
experimentation and analysis

19. AP Biology Summer Assignment
•
Complete three pre-lab writing
assignments by August 1st
–
Choose from 9 AP Biology labs
–
Submit to Turn-it-in
•
Take seven Moodle quizzes by
August 15th
–
Includes chapters on Chemistry
Review, Parts of the Cell, and
Mitosis & Meiosis

20. Contact Information
•
Randee Epie
repie@beverlyschools.org
•
Trish Regan
pregan@beverlyschools.org

21. AP English Literature &
Composition
The expectation is that students read texts individually and
completely without the help of online summaries and
aides. The vast majority of reading will be done outside
of class, and we will be starting a new work, on average,
every other week.
As a group, we will thoroughly discuss and dissect key
elements of the texts during class time.
Much of the writing will consist of timed, in-class
assignments based on the reading and discussion. These
essays will be similar to those on the AP exam and will
be graded according to the AP English scoring guide.

22. AP English Literature &
Composition
Who should take AP Literature and
Composition?
Students who enjoy and want to learn more about
literature and writing
Students who want to be surrounded by peers who
have an advanced work ethic
Students who want to be better prepared for college
Students who enjoy taking part in class discussions
(or who enjoy listening to them)

23. What should you and your child consider in
choosing AP English?
Will you be electing this class because you have a
love of the game?
In other words – do you have a strong interest in
analyzing literature at an advanced level?
Are you willing to write often and to apply
constructive criticism in order to improve your
writing?
Are you willing to continually apply yourself in
order to constantly learn and improve your skills?

24. AP English – Summer Work
Assignment #1 – Essay – Due August 1st
Must be submitted in hard copy - to the BHS main office on
Friday, August 1st to receive full credit. (There will be a box
labeled AP English.) No e-mail copies will be accepted.
Assignment #2-Reading a novel – Due first day of
class.
In addition to school-wide summer reading, you will read
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow.
It is highly recommended that you take notes on a focus sheet
that will be provided when you pick up the novel.
Email – srichardson@beverlyschools.org

25. AP Physics
Two AP Physics courses are now offered.
AP Physics 1
•
Motion, Forces, and Energy
•
Similar curriculum to Honors Physics
•
More in-depth and more challenging
•
Can be a first or second-year physics course

26. AP Physics
Two AP Physics courses are now offered.
AP Physics 2
•
Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Fluids,
Optics, Modern Physics
•
Similar to a second-semester college physics
course
•
Honors Physics or AP Physics 1 is required

27. AP Physics
Summer assignment for both courses is a math
review packet
- Due on the first day of class
Students need to have solid math skills (algebra and
basic trigonometry)
Contacts: Mr. King (jking@beverlyschools.org)
Mr. Gruber
(sgruber@beverlyschools.org)

28. AP Statistics
Four Major Topics:
I. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and
departures from patterns
I. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and
conducting a study
I. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random
phenomena using probability and simulation

29. AP Statistics
Course pre-requisite:
• Successful completion of Honors
Algebra 2.
• If a student will be enrolled in
Honors Algebra 2 concurrently with
AP Statistics, that is acceptable.

30. AP Statistics
Course expectations:
Students must be…
• motivated to learn the subject matter &
willing to learn independently outside of
class.
• comfortable with basic Algebra 1 skills
• able to clearly communicate mathematical
ideas in written English.

31. AP Statistics
Important Course Requirement:
All students must own a TI-84 Plus graphing
calculator. They will use their graphing calculator
daily in class and are allowed to use it on the entire
AP Exam.
(The TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is acceptable,
however it lacks many of the programs and
capabilities of the TI-84.)

32. AP Statistics
Summer Work:
The purpose of the summer assignment is to have
students become fluent in the essential graphing
calculator programs and functions for statistics.
It will be posted on Moodle in June.
Questions??
Ms. Dalton: edalton@beverlyschools.org
Mrs. MacDonald:
jmacdonald@beverlyschools.org

33. AP Calculus AB
Mission Statement
The AP Calculus AB class is a College Board
certified high school class that is designed
to give students a feel for a college level
mathematics and to prepare them for the
rigors of college mathematics.

34. Composition of Class
AP Calculus is composed of concepts that span the equivalence
of 1 ½ semesters of College Calculus.
Differential Calculus is covered in its entirety
(This is the equivalent of a college level Calculus 1 class.)
Integral Calculus – 50%
( This is the equivalence of the first ½ of a college Calculus 2
class.)

35. Prerequisites
 Honors Precalculus: Grade B or Better (A Preferred)
 A love of Mathematics (to get you through the hard times)
 A commitment to complete short term and long term homework
assigns, most averaging about 2 hours per class day
 Completion of all AP Summer Assignments (approximately 90 hours)
reviewing Precalculus and self paced learning of Limit Theory using
on-line aids.
 Be prepared to take your first test, on the second day of class, on
Limits and Limit Theory

36. Conclusion
AP Calculus AB will prepare you for the AP Calculus exam and
your future in math-related endeavors in college.
If you like relevant math and a good challenge, you will love AP
Calculus AB and push yourself to understand its importance in
disciplines ranging from rocket science to business
administration.
Are you up for the challenge?

37. AP Calculus BC
Mission Statement
The AP Calculus BC class is a College Board
certified high school class that is designed to give
students a intense exposure to a college level
mathematics and to prepare them for the rigors
of higher level college mathematics beyond AP
Calculus AB.

38. Composition of AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus BC covers all the same topics as AP Calculus AB
but goes significantly deeper in each of every topic, giving
students a more rigorous exposure to the more difficult
topics in Calculus
AP Calculus BC covers many additional topics found in college
level Calculus 2 that are not covered in AP Calculus AB
The course is further supplemented by a number of
important Calculus topics that extend beyond the AP Calculus
BC curriculum

39. Prerequisites
Honors Precalculus: Grade B+ or Better (A Preferred)
AP Calculus AB with a B average of better
A love of Mathematics (to get you through the challenging
times)
A commitment to complete short term and long term
homework assigns, most averaging about 2 hours per class day

40. Conclusion
AP Calculus BC will prepare students for the AP Calculus BC
exam
 A or B level grade in this course would be acceptable to
virtually any institute of higher learning worldwide.
If you liked the math challenges of AP Calculus AB and are
looking to climb the next tallest math-challenging mountain, AP
Calculus BC is the answer.
If you are up for the challenge, sign the contract with your
parents’ approval, and lets go!

41. AP Chemistry
Mrs. Brewster
Donna.brewster@beverlyschools.org
• Textbook• Textbook

42. The successful student
• Is able to work independently
• Is able to complete assignments on a timely basis
• Has taken, or will be taking, pre-calculus
• Will develop strong problem solving skills
• Will be better prepared for college

43. Summer Assignment – due August 1
• Chapter 1 – Chemical
Foundations
• Chapter 2 – Atoms,
Molecules and Ions
• Outline chapter
• Assigned problems
• Quiz on moodle
• Chapter reflections

44. Summer Assignment
due 1st day of
classes
• Textbook
Chapter 3 – Stoichiometry
Outline, problems, quiz,
reflections
Math packet
Summarize, quiz (on moodle),
reflections

45. Lab notebook
• Labs start as soon as
school begins!
• Students need to purchase
50 page carbonless lab
notebook
• Available on B&N or
Amazon for about $15

46. Thank You!
Guidance Department - Julie Angelo
Sue Richardson, Amanda Ferrari
Julia Brotheron, John Riley, Liz Hoeffner
Al Gibbs, Jan MacDonald Ellie Henebury,
Emily Dalton
Donna Brewster, Randee Epie, Trish Regan,
Joe King, Steve Gruber
Paula Borsetti