January 9, 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

WHAT IS THE ADAVANCE PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM?

With AP®, students can take college-level course work in high school. When students take AP courses, they demonstrate to college admission officers that they have sought out an educational experience that will prepare them for success in college and beyond. Resourceful and dedicated AP teachers work with their students to develop and apply the skills, abilities, and content knowledge they will need later in college. Each of AP’s 38 courses is modeled upon a comparable college course. College and university faculty play a vital role in ensuring that AP courses align with college-level standards. Each AP course concludes with a college-level exam developed and scored by college and university faculty members as well as experienced AP teachers. AP Exams are an essential part of the AP experience, enabling students to apply the new critical thinking skills they have learned in a comprehensive exam. Most two- and four-year colleges and universities worldwide recognize AP in the admission process and accept successful exam scores for credit, advanced placement, or both. Performing well on an AP Exam means more than just the successful completion of a course. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3 or higher typically earn higher GPAs in college and have higher graduation rates.

Agoura High School is proud of your commitment to the rigorous educational experience of Advanced Placement (AP) class(es) on campus. Students are selected to participate in Advanced Placement courses on the basis of their academic preparation and demonstrated ability. Although not mandatory, taking the AP examination is an expectation of each AP course. Passing the AP exam with a score of at least 3 on a 5 point scale, may earn college credit at select institutions and could be used for placement at the colleges.

Please verify the score required with the college or university of your choice, and, if in fact, they will issue college credit for the AP exam.

The exam(s) can be purchased either ONLINE via the Webstore at agourahighschool.net, or by bringing cash or check payable to Agoura High School along with your student I.D. card to the Activities & Athletic Center (AAC).

Regular Sign-Up Dates and Fees for 2017 (Webstore and AAC Sales)

January 23 – February 12 $100.00/exam; $150.00/Chinese exam

Late Sign-Up Dates and Fees for 2017(Webstore only)

February 13 – March 19 $150.00/exam; $200.00/Chinese exam

Late Sign-up Dates and Fees for 2017 (AAC Sales)

March 13 – March 17 $150.00/exam; $200.00/Chinese exam

You will be able to request a refund of $70.00 per exam up until Friday, March 31, 2017.

After this date, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

Mandatory Pre-Administration Session Dates

April 18, 19, 20, and 21 @ Student Support Period at the PAEC (Performing Arts Education Center) Students must attend one of these sessions as assigned by their last names.

Any questions concerning the AP exams, please contact Antasha Lange at

PLEASE NOTE: Students will receive additional AP information and updates via their Naviance account, Blackboard connect, during morning announcements, and on the AHS website (agourahighschool.net). ***It is the student’s responsibility to obtain this information.***

Scott Foli

Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction

EXAM INFORMATION SHEET FOR ALL AP EXAM CANDIDATES

MANDATORY PRE-ADMINISTRATION SESSIONS DATES:

There are four opportunities for students to attend one of our pre-administration sessions. These sessions are for students to fill out their AP paperwork, so testing time is only used for testing. Please allow approximately 40 minutes to fill out this mandatory paperwork.

If students do not attend one of these sessions, they will not be allowed to take any exams nor will their fees be refunded.

These sessions are held during Student Support Period at the PAEC. STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED BY LAST NAME.

Tuesday, April 18 (A -H) / Wednesday, April 19 (I -R) / Thursday, April 20 (S - Z) / Friday, April 21 (Makeup)

AP EXAM SCHEDULE

WHEN: Start Finish

Mon / May 1 / Chemistry / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Environmental Science / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Psychology / 12:20 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Tue / May 2 / Computer Science A / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Spanish Language (AHS Course) / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Physics 1: Algebra-Based (AHS Course) / 12:20 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Wed. / May 3 / English Literature and Comp (12th grade) / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Physics 2: Algebra-Based / 12:20 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. (approx..)
Thurs / May 4 / U. S. Government and Politics (AHS Course) / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Chinese Language and Culture*** / 11:30 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.
Fri / May 5 / U. S. History / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Computer Science Principles / 12:20 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
STUDIO ART PORTFOLIOS DUE / TBD
Mon / May 8 / Biology / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Music Theory / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Physics C: Mechanics / 12:20 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. (approx.)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism / 2:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Tues / May 9 / Calculus AB and BC / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Wed / May 10 / English Language and Composition (11th grade) / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
Thurs / May 11 / Statistics / 12:20 p.m. / 4:45 p.m. (approx.)
Fri / May 12 / Human Geography / 7:20 a.m. / 12:00 noon
European History / 12:20 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. (approx.)

*** PLEASE NOTE: Students who are taking these exams will need to take a pre-exam before the actual one. It is done in order for the students to become familiar with the exam, keyboard, and the computer. Time and Location TBD.

The following AP exams will also be offered at Agoura:

Art History, Comparative Government and Politics, German Language, Italian Language and Culture, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Spanish Literature, and World History. If you are interested in taking one of these exams, please contact Antasha Lange.

For additional information:

Please visit the College Board’s websites:

Information about AP courses and exams: apcentral.collegeboard.org/coursehomepages

Information about upcoming changes to AP courses and exams: advancesinap.collegeboard.org

Curricular and resource requirements for AP courses: www.collegeboard.org/apcourseaudit

College and university AP credit and placement policies: www.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy

Administering AP Exams: www.collegeboard.org/ap/testing

Universities outside the United States that recognize AP: www.collegeboard.org/apintl