A.PhilipRandolphCampusHigh School
David Fanning, Principal
443 West 135 Street ∙Manhattan, New York ∙10031Telephone: (212) 926 - 0113 ∙ Fax: (212) 281 - 2726 ∙
Advanced Placement CalculusAB
A. PhilipRandolphCampusHigh School has a reputation for academic excellence. We provide all students with a college preparatory curriculum. A key component of this curriculum is the opportunity to participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
The AP Program benefits students by introducing them to the challenge of college courses. Success in these courses facilitates success in college. The exposure to college-level courses while still in high school strengthens students’ academic skills and confidence, enabling them to better meet the demands of college. Those who participate may be eligible to receive advanced placement standing, college credit, or both when they enter college.
An AP course is both more challenging and stimulating than a regular high school course. It explores the subject in greater depth and requires more work.
A.P. Calculus AB is a one year course which is equivalent to approximately 1 ½ semesters of college Calculus 1-2. It prepares students to take the three-hour Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus during the month of May. The test consists of multiple choice and free response questions. Topics covered include function analysis, derivatives and their applications, indefinite and definite integrals and their applications, the relationship between the definite integral and derivative in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, modeling situations with Calculus, communicating mathematics orally and in well-written sentences, and using technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results and verify conclusions. For more information, please go to We expect that Ms. Reisman will be teaching the class next year.
In order to be selected, you MUST:
have a love of mathematics
be willing to do the additional homework required of A.P. course students including much more in-depth reading & problem sets (at least one hour per night)
have already passed Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry courses and maintained an overall transcript average of 80 or higher
have already passed the three math Regents examinations. Received a score of 80 or higher on at least one of those exams.
maintain a satisfactory attendance and disciplinary record
do a mandatory summer assignment - details will be given before the end of the school year
Interested students must complete the application below and return it to Ms. Reisman in room 207byMonday, May 20, 2013.
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AP Calculus ABSCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014
NEATLY PRINT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED EXCEPT REQUIRED SIGNATURES
Name……………………………………………………… Official Class………………. 9-Digit OSIS #:………………………
Student E-mail ………………………………………………Current Math Teacher/Class………………………………………
Parent/Guardian’s Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR THE STUDENT:
I have read the information above and wish to be considered for inclusion in the A.P. Calculus class. I understand all qualifications must be met in order to be considered, however meeting these qualifications does not guarantee selection since the limited number of seats makes admission competitive. I am committing to a one year enrollment in the course and understand that I may not withdraw from the course at any time.
Student Signature…………………………………………………………………… Date…………………………………………
FOR THE CURRENT MATH TEACHER:
I have read the information above and feel confident that the above student will succeed in the AP Calculus course next year.
Teacher Signature…………………………………………………………………… Date…………………………………………
FOR THE PARENT:
I have read the information above and understand that my son/daughter is applying for inclusion in an Advanced Placement program. I understand the purpose of the Advanced Placement program, that the work assigned in the class will be college-level,will require at least one hour of mathematics homework per night, and that my student selected might be required to pay a fee (approximately $20) to take the May, 2014 A.P. examination in Calculus AB. Students who miss the A.P. test will not be granted A.P. credit on their transcript.
Parent signature………………………………………………………………………. Date………………………………………….