AP English 11 Updates
AP exam Information and upcoming events
AP Language and Composition Exam Information
What to Bring to the Exam Room
Bring No. 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils, please!) for your multiple-choice answer sheet, pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams, and your government-issued or school-issued photo I.D.
What Not to Bring to the Exam Room
Don't bring any electronic equipment or communication devices, like cell phones, smartphones, tablets or anything else that can access the internet, any cameras or other photographic equipment, or even any watches that beep or have an alarm (or smartwatches). You may not have any food or drink in the exam room, including bottled water.
There will be a break between the multiple choice section and the free response section. You may have a snack and a drink at that time.
The exam will end between 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm. Students are scheduled to attend class after the exam but it is appropriate for you to excuse your student to get lunch following the exam.
What happens in our classroom after the AP exam?
Extra Credit Opportunity for Students
"Screenagers" documentary and extra credit
Here's some information about the film from its website, screenagers.com.
"Award-winning SCREENAGERS probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's own, and depicts messy struggles, over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world."
The film will be shown at:
Piñon Elementary School
Wednesday, May 3rd
6:30 pm
Reel Deal Theater
Thursday, May 4th
7:00 pm
Los Alamos Teen Center (teens only, pizza served)
Friday, May 5th
4:30 pm
Information from the LAPS Healthy Schools Initiative on "13 Reasons Why"
Greetings from the Superintendent’s Desk!
Our Healthy Schools Initiative team has developed useful resources for talking with youth about the series 13 Reasons Why which is currently trending with teens and tweens on Netflix.
This series tells the story of a 17 year old who takes her own life and leaves behind tape recordings for 13 people who she believes have in some way contributed to her death. While talking about suicide is an important part of suicide prevention efforts, many adults are concerned about the sensationalist nature of the series and the show’s lack of helpful information and positive role modeling.
Attached is a list of talking points prepared by Suicide Awareness Voices of Education and the JED Foundation and a second document with detailed information for educators and families from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Let’s all work together to emphasize the following:
- 13 Reasons Why is a fictional account which may inadvertently glorify suicide – it includes graphic depictions and does not include healthy role models or help seeking behavior.
- Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people who think about committing suicide do not attempt.
- Take mentions of suicide seriously. Do not hesitate to ask for help for yourself, a friend, or a child.
- Check in with youth who may be vulnerable. Do not be afraid to ask, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”
- Respond with empathy and concern to threats of suicide.
- Suicide is never the survivors’ fault.
- Encourage youth to talk to their parent(s), school counselor, or other trusted adult.
- Be aware of the signs of suicide. Listen to youth. They are talking about 13 Reasons Why.
Available Resources
LAMS School Counselors – Jenn Neil, Nancy Jaffe – 663-2375
Topper Freshman Academy School Counselor – Michelle Harrison – 663-2537
LAHS School Counselors – Cassandra Olivas, Cindy Black, Cristin Haake – 663-2510
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-(TALK)8255 or text START to 741741
New Mexico Crisis Line 1-855-662-7474, Warm Line 1-855-466-7100
Download the app A Friend Asks from the Jason Foundation which includes warning signs, how to help a friend, and how to get help now
Know the signs (youthsuicidewarningsigns.org):
· Talking about or making plans for suicide
· Expressing hopelessness about the future
· Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
· Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:
· Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations
· Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
· Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
· Recent increased agitation or irritability
Supporting student mental health and well-being is a top priority for Los Alamos Public Schools. Building protective factors and being aware of potential risk factors are important elements of LAPS’ Healthy Schools Initiative. We are committed to working with the community to increase awareness, build life skills, and to help raise competent and confident youth. Please let us know if we can offer further resources or assistance.
Kristine Coblentz, Healthy Schools Initiative Director – 663-2263, k.coblentz@laschools.net
Chris Hazard, School Psychologist – 663-2562, c.hazard@laschools.net