Sachse High School Administration

Principal: Mr. Ray MerrillAssistant Principal (A-Di): Mrs. Brandy SchneiderAssistant Principal (Do-Gr): Mrs. Melinda CrookAssistant Principal (Gu-Mc): Mr. Ray YoungAssistant Principal (Me-Ri): Mrs. Carmen BlakeyAssistant Principal (Ro-Z): Mrs. Nikki Jones-Hunter

Instructional Coach/Freshman Specialist: Ms. Sharon Hogue

Please refer to the back of the

agenda sheet for graduation

program details.

Advanced Placement: The BasicsAdvanced Placement Program® (AP®) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses.

At the end of course, students take AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work.

Students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

NMSI Program participation 2016-2017

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Extracurricular Activities

Interview

Teacher Recommendation

Counselor Recommendation

Essay/Writing Sample

Class Rank

Grades in All Subjects

Admission Test Scores

Strength of Curriculum

Course Selection/Grades in College Prep Courses

What Are AP Courses Like?• AP courses typically demand more of students than regular or

honors courses.

• Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes.

• More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework.

• AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively.

•AP Students are expected to take the exam and attend review tutorials.

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9th Grade•AP Human Geography

•Principles of Computer Science

• Students should expect a workload consistent with college-level courses as stated earlier

• Students will be responsible for reading and taking notes from a college-level textbook

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• Students will be taught skills necessary for success in AP courses

• Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May for two reasons:

1) The opportunity to earn college credit

2) Gain the experience of preparing for a college-level

exam

What should 9th Graders expect from their first AP class?