Advanced Placement 2016 MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AUGUST 22, 2016

What Does “AP” Mean? AP = Advanced Placement program conducted through the College Board Course outlines submitted to College Board College level work and expectations Cost of exams is shared by the district and parents

What Does “AP” Mean? AP Exams administered in May worldwide AP Exams created and scored by College Board Exams are scored on a scale of 1-5 (5 is the best) Possible credit or advancement at most colleges

What Courses are Offered? Biology Physics B Calculus AB/BC Psychology Chemistry Spanish Computer Science (2016-17) Statistics English Lang/Comp Studio Art: 2D English Lit/Comp Studio Art: 3D Environmental Science Studio Art: Photography European History U.S. Gov’t/Politics Human Geography U.S. History Macroeconomics

How are MPS students doing? Number of students?

Doing Well- the number students taking courses has increased every

year since 2011

How are MPS students doing? Number of exams?

Doing Well- the number of exams taken has increased every year

since 2011

Why Have the Numbers Increased? ◦Moved from electives to core areas ◦Vertical alignment – logical course sequence ◦Removed the glass ceiling ◦All high school teachers understand the progression and skills needed ◦Boot camp in the summer ◦10th grade courses lead to success in later years

How are MPS students doing? Scores on exams?

Doing Well – the number of exams with a score of “3” or higher has

increased.

How are MPS students doing? Scores on exams? Doing Well– the number of exams with a score of “3” or higher has

increased. Mixed – the number and percentage of exams scoring a “1” was

high, but dropped this year

How are MPS students doing? Scores on exams? Doing Well – the number of exams with a score of “3” or higher has

increased. Mixed – the number and percentage of exams scoring a “1” was

high, but dropped this year Doing Well – the percentage of exams scoring a “4 & 5” was steady,

and the number has increased every year

How are MPS students doing? AP Scholars ◦Doing Well– numbers continue to climb

◦Great – top ten percent in the state! ◦Only 12 other public districts in CT had over 150 scholars ◦10 of the 12 districts are in DRG A or B

What Are AP Scholars? AP Scholar: Students with scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP

Exams AP Scholar with Honor: Students with an average score of at least 3.25 on

all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams

AP Scholar with Distinction: Students with an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams

National AP Scholar: Students with an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams

Equity & Excellence Rate (EER) Number of students with a score of 3 on at least one exam

Total number of students

◦Doing Well – the ratio continues to climb ◦Graduating class – % with at least one score of “3”

Moving Forward ◦Add AP French ◦ Continue to train teachers ◦ Continue to support students ◦Review practices in grades 7-12 ◦Milford Public Schools District Goals 2020 – alignment ◦ Continue shift out of scores of “1” towards “3+”

Questions?