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Clarksburg High SchoolHome of the CoyotesMeeting Objectives:
• Share information about the APPS program• Review the application process and deadlines.• Answer Questions
Parent Information Meeting - APPS
What is the APPS Program?1. Signature Program
2. Spans 4 years of high school
3. College preparatory
4. Combines AP and honors level classwork
5. Smaller learning community (cohort)
6. Supportive though enrichment
7. Flexible to meet student interests
Work Ethic
College Eligible
• 22 Credits• HSA’s / PARCC• 75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours
College Ready
• 22 Credits• HSA’s / PARCC• 1650/SAT24/ACT
• Honors Classes• 3 on 1 AP exam• GPA 3.0• Clubs/Sports participation
College Competitive
• 22 Credits• HSA’s / PARCC• GPA 3.3 or higher (B+‐A)
• AP/Honors classes• SAT 1850 +• ACT 28 +• Leadership in Clubs/Sports
• 3 years language• Upward trending grades
What are AP (Advanced Placement) courses?
1. Courses created by the College Board (college level)
2. Courses widely recognized by colleges worldwide
3. Courses can count toward college credit with passing scores.
4. Exams scored 1 – 5. 3, 4, 5 considered passing.
5. There are currently 36 AP courses and corresponding exams
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
AP Courses offered:Art:AP Art HistoryAP Music TheoryAP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics)AP Studio Art 2- D Design (Photography)
EnglishAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition
Language:AP Chinese Language and CultureAP Japanese Language and CultureAP French Language and CultureAP German Language and CultureAP Italian Language and CultureAP LatinAP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature
Math:AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP Statistics
Science:AP BiologyAP Physics I: Algebra based mechanicsAP Physics C: Calculus based mechanicsAP ChemistryAP Environmental Science
Social Studies:AP Macro EconomicsAP Micro EconomicsAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP U.S. Government and Politics (NSL) AP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP World HistoryAP Human GeographyAP Psychology
Applied for:AP Capstone Program
AP SeminarAP Research
Computer Science:AP Computer Science A (programming)AP Computer Science Principals
Current APPS Enrollment
Total Enrollment: 395 students109 Freshmen
107 Sophomores
90 Juniors
89 Seniors
What kind of student is an APPS student?1. Student motivated to do school work.
2. Student willing to put some time into theirstudies for reading assignments, Cornell notes, study etc.
3. Generally has A’s and a few B’s in middle school
4. Is sensitive to calendar deadlines.
5. Can work independently.
6. Has some intellectual curiosity.
APPS Program Commitments
1. 7 AP Classes in 4 years in your interest area(s).
2. unwweighted GPA of 3.3
3. Take advantage of the support, seminars, and enrichment activities provided for them.
4. Participate in extra curricular clubs, activities, and sports.
Why an unweighted 3.3 GPA? CollegeUNWGPA
W GPA
Boston University 3.5 ‐ 3.7Carnegie Mellon 3.6Case Western Reserve 3.5 ‐3.7Clemson 3.5 4.2Cornell University 3.79 4.25
George Washington U None but ‘competitive’
B+ ‐ A avg.
New York University 3.64 4.04Penn State 3.5Towson U 3.1 3.7 Loyola University 3.7
Naval Academy NR top 20University of MD College Park 3.4 4.3UMBC 3.3
John’s Hopkins 3.6
University of Michigan 3.5University of Miami 3.5 4.2
Virginia Tech 3.7 4.2
Vanderbilt 3.7 4.23
Scores from various websites 2014
On 1600 SAT scale about a 1260
What does a schedule look like: APPS Freshman /Sophomore?
91 or 2 AP classes • (APPS) AP Government • (APPS) Honors English 9• Appropriate math (Geometry, Algebra II, or Pre-calculus) (Honors level)
• Science choice:Honors Physics or AP Physics I
• Elective choice• Elective choice• Elective choice
Physical EducationTechnology: Designing Technology Solutions
Introduction to Engineering and Design Principals of EngineeringFoundations of Computer ScienceAP Computer Science PrincipalsFoundations of Technology
World LanguageMusic / Art
101 or 2 AP classes • (APPS) AP US History• APPS Honors English 10• Appropriate math (Algebra II, Precalculus, AP AB/BC Calculus)
• Science choice:Honors Biology and/orHonors Chemistry and/orAP Physics I
• Health/Elective choice• Elective choice• Elective choice
Physical EducationTechnology Designing Technology Solutions
Introduction to Engineering and Design Principals of EngineeringFoundations of Computer ScienceAP Computer Science Principals
World LanguageMusic / Art
Schedule for an APPS Junior/Senior?
11 & 122-3 AP; 3 HonorsAP English Language or Literature
AP or Honors Math
AP Biology
AP or Honors Modern World History
AP or Honors Elective
AP or Honors Elective
AP or Honors Elective
Classes from:Academy of Health ProfessionsHorticulture PathwayNetwork Operations PathwayFamily and Consumer Science Pathway
Classes at:Montgomery CollegeUniversities at Shady Grove
Internships with:Natl. Cancer InstituteJohns Hopkins Applied Physics LabNIH???
CHOICE – build your own:
Colleges our APPS students attend:
American University
Boston University
Boston College
Carnegie Mellon
Clemson University
Colorado University – Boulder
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth University
Drexel University
Elon University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Tech
Gettysburg College
Harvard University
Hood College
Howard University
Indiana University Bloomington
James Madison University
Lehigh University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Mass. Institute of Technology
University of NC Chapel Hill
NC State
Ohio State University
Penn State
Princeton University
Rutgers University
Rochester Inst. of Technology
Salisbury University
Spelman College
Stanford University
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Towson University
University of Cincinnati
U. of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana
University of MD College Park*
UMBC *
University of Miami
University of Michigan
Michigan State
Montgomery College
New York University – New York
New York University – Abu Dhabi
University of Pittsburg
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
CLUBS
Games / SkillsChess ClubRubiks Cube ClubBadminton ClubVideo Game ClubWoodworking Club
Government / Law type:Debate TeamDemocratic ClubModel UNStudent GovernmentInternational ClubForensics (Public Speaking)
Writing / ReadingNewspaper the “Howl”YearbookBook Club
Music / Art / Theatre / DanceStep Team (InfuSSion)Latin Dance Team (eXtremeThespian TroupeDrama ClubBand/competitive Marching Band/Marching Preseason Silent Thunda – DrumlineColor GuardMusic Theater Stage Crew and Set DesignConcert ChoirArt ClubFlagsTV Announcers Video Club
Service / Social IssuesAmbassadorsGreen School clubLGBT AllianceDance Marathon Brain InjuryMinortiy ScholarsSADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Tech / Engineering / ScienceCHS RacersFirst RoboticsEngineering ClubWeb Design ClubPre Med ClubNational Science Bowl
CompetitionsIt’s AcademicModel UNNational Science BowlForensics (Public Speaking)Univ of MD Math Competition
LanguagesFrench ClubGerman ClubSign Language ClubTravel Club
and activities
National Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
HONOR SOCIETIES
SportsCross CountryTrack and FieldIndoor TrackSoccerFootballBasketballBaseballSoftballLacrosseBocceField HockeyHandballSwimming and DivingGolfTennisWrestlingVolleyball
CheerleadingPoms
College Preparatory
Flexible studies
Small learning community
AP coursework widely recognized
Stay in your home school
Options: projects/internships/college classes
Enrichment activities
Regular school day
Academic Support
Honors recognition at graduation
See things from a different perspective
How do you apply to APPS?
Show us your skills…
Applications available onlineApplications available online
Deadline December 22Deadline December 22
5 parts to application5 parts to application
Reviewed in JanuaryReviewed in January
Notified by mid ‐ FebruaryNotified by mid ‐ FebruaryShow us your skills…
Form 2: Grades and Attendance
Given by student to middle schoolcounselor so they can send grade transcripts.
Form 4 : Extracurricular activities
Includes:
List of teachers given the recommendation forms.
List extra curricular activities, dates of participation, and names of sponsors/coaches.
Answer choice of prompt
Form 5: Writing sample:
Applications will be reviewed in January and results will be mailed home by mid – February.