pinelands regional high school advanced placement 2014
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PINELANDS REGIONAL HIGH
SCHOOLADVANCED PLACEMENT
2014
History of AP at Pinelands
The Advanced Placement Program began in the school year 1990-1991.
At that time, there was only one class running, and it took 15 years to build up the program to include 10 AP classes.
Only the top students were selected to take the AP classes, and very few took the exam and passed it at the end of the year.
We have slowly opened up the accessibility to the AP classes so that any student interested in taking this type of class can be admitted into the program.
We have also encouraged all students to take the exams.
Methodology
Begin the Year Support New AP Students and
Parents
Provide support and ongoing
communications to AP students and parent
PEP Rally Countdown to AP
Visit each classroom to talk about the
upcoming Exams and order exams
Take Exams/Get student/teacher/paren
t feedback, recruit new students,
reassess program analyze scores,
Teachers
“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up
on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that
they can possibly be.”
~Rita Pierson
AP Classes Math & ScienceBiology~ Ms. Law
*Chemistry~ Mr. Brown
Calculus AB~ Mr. Trenelli
Calculus BC~ Mr. Trenelli
Physics~Dr. Alletto
AP Classes English & Social Studies
English Language and Composition ~ Mr. Capelli
English Literature and Composition~ Mr. Lupo
European History~ Ms. English
Macroeconomics~ Mr. Bradley
Psychology~ Ms. Mongold
US History~ Mrs. Poerner
Journey to AP Expansion
Year Number of AP students
2008 48
2009 52
2010 62
2011 101
2012 126
2013 164
2014 195
Comparative DataMath and Science
2006 2014Biology 4 23
Chemistry 5 0
Calculus AB 10 19
Calculus BC 0 6
Physics 1 6
Comparative DataEnglish and Social
Studies2006 2014
Lang and Comp 0 94
Lit and Comp 15 29
European History
6 7
Macroeconomics 6 74
Psychology 3 66
US History 8 74
5 Year Summary
Interesting information
Students may take any AP Exam that is offered without taking the class.
Students who have already graduated high school can take AP Exams
Out of the 408 exams taken this year 117 were taken by students who are economically disadvantaged.
Where are we now?
Subject Exams Taken
Art History 1
Biology 23
Calculus AB 19
Calculus BC 6
Computer Science 1
English Language 94
English Literature 29
European History 7
French Language and Culture 1
Government and Politics 1
Where are we now?
Subject Exams Taken
Macroeconomics 74
Microeconomics 3
Physics 6
Psychology 66
Spanish Language and Culture 1
United States History 74
Total 408 Exams!
2014~ Grade level Break Down
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2013-14
3rd Annual AP PEP RALLY
More sophomores taking AP classes
From 290 Exams to 408 Exams
Washington Post~ Most Challenging High School
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15 School
YearPartner with SBYS to support AP students
with Stress Management techniques
Revive the AP Student Advisory Counsel
AP Fundraisers
Use social media for Communications Purposes
AP Online Ordering
Next steps…
After receiving the AP Examination Scores in July, we will reassess the program, as well as the individual class’ success.
I will be meeting with Volunteer AP teachers to have an informal Brainstorming Brunch where we will Celebrate our Success and Plan for the upcoming year.
After this meeting I will bring any building level concerns, such as the change in schedule, to the Principal.
I will also meet with the Superintendent to request policy changes if needed.
A SHARED VISION…
I believe that all students in the general population can succeed in an Advanced Placement class in High School with the proper tools:
A passionate teacher who is willing to go above and beyond the normal duties of a classroom. One who is an expert in his/her content area, but also has a passion for instilling the love of learning on their students.
The resources needed to give students the proper tools (texts, technology, facilities) in order to learn their topic
Support from the stakeholders ~the Board, Community, Parents, and the entire Staff
AP SCHOLARSstudents who receive a 3 or higher
on three or more exams
AmandaAbbott Robert Garvin
Amanda Anderson Brittany Lambert
Krystin Arcolesse Nancy Mathis
Brian Birks Catherine McLearen
Noah Cardillo Olivia Oravets
Jaime Cohalan Alfredo Ramirez
Nicole DeSimone Heather Scott
Juliarose Driscoll Austin Tooker
Aleece Errico
AP SCHOLARS with Honorstudents who receive an average score of 3.25 on all
exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
Kylie Browne
Michael Carman
Laura Dewey
Erin McDonald
Sean Minnick
Anthony Palandro
Avery Wilson
AP SCHOLARS with Distinctionstudents who receive an average score of 3.5 on all exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these
exams
Elizabeth Nicole Blake
Lucas Boyd
Matthew Johnson
Anastasia McGeoch
Aurora Pover
John Van Orden
Matthew Witbeck
Thank you!
Teachers
AP Students
Parents
Guidance Department
Dr. Blake
Mr. Normile
Dr. Stevenson
Board of Education
*Mrs. Linda Getz*
FINAL THOUGHTS
Being the Pinelands Regional AP Coordinator has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had thus far. From the moment I recruit these students into the program, until graduation day, they are my students.
They know that they can come to me with ideas and concerns and I will listen and try to find a solution. Building a relationship with these students has made me a better supervisor, and has help me to focus all of my energies in the direction of producing life-long learners.