AP Scholars Program
February 2019 Update
A Message from Mrs. Treichler, Specialty Program Coordinator
If your grades weren't where you would like them to be at the end of 1st Semester, remember that there is still time to make change. Below I have shared some of the supports we have available to students to support academic progress.
- Peer-to-peer tutoring in the Viking Learning Center during FLEX.
- Peer-to-peer tutoring on Mondays - Thursdays in the Library as part of Viking Scholars.
- Additional support from your teachers. It is important to self-advocate if you need help!
- FLEX into a class that you need additional support in.
- Online support in Algebra I and Geometry with the WSHS Math Virtual Tutor. Click to be re-directed to the WSHS Math Virtual Tutor landing page.
- Free online support through Khan Academy.
Need additional assistance? Reach out to your teachers, counselor, or myself (located in Lower Admin). We are all here to support you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Treichler
Changes to Advanced Placement Coursework in 2019-20
Next year, students who drop an AP course due to extenuating circumstances after the November exam order deadline will incur a $40.00 cancellation fee for their exam.
To better support our students, we have two changes that counselors will be implementing when meeting with students for 2019-20 scheduling:
- Students will be completing an electronic form with their counselor, and any student interested in taking 4 or more AP exams will meet with Mrs. Treichler, AP Coordinator.
- ALL students enrolling in at least 1 AP exam will be required to complete an "AP Course Acknowledgement Form" - parent signature required.
According to the College Board, "more students earn college credit and placement when they register for the fall. Fall exam registration improves students' chances of success. It's already a best practice at more than half of schools offering AP."
Program Requirements
Students will be meeting with their counselors for academic planning over the next several weeks. In preparation for those meetings, here are a few reminders about course requirements.
- 9th grade- Enroll in two or more Pre-AP courses and complete the year with a C or better in all courses.
- 10th grade- Enroll in any combination of two or more Pre-AP or AP courses, and complete the year with a C or better in all courses.
- 11th grade- Enroll in two or more AP courses, and complete the year with a C or better in all courses.
- 12th grade- Enroll in two or more AP courses, and complete the year with a C or better in all courses.
Have you joined our Classroom yet?
- Class of 2022 (9th Grade): n4bnpp
- Class of 2021 (10th Grade): m9ceqt9
- Class of 2020 (11th Grade): n45n4c
- Class of 2019 (12th Grade): 8llzks
(Note: after the 8 are 2 lowercase "els")
A copy of the presentation from the Class Meetings held on Tuesday, February 19th has been posted in Google Classroom.
Calendar of Events
We will continue to update it as new events are scheduled.
AP Scholars Freshman Seminar Series
Seminar #3 will be held on February 25th during Flex 4 OR Flex 5. Mr. Tavenner (Math Teacher) will be offering tips and tricks for efficiency, time management, and balancing extra curricular activities. Click to register (space is limited).
Seminar #4 will be held on March 14th during Flex 5/6 (90 minutes). Ms. Evans and upperclassmen will be offering a session on Biology: Way More Than Just Cells! Click to register (space is limited).
Interested in serving as a Peer Mentor?
Based on student feedback, we would like to reinvent the Peer Mentor Program for next year. Our goal is to pair seniors (Class of 2020) with rising freshmen (Class of 2023).
Click here to complete the interest form if you would like to be part of this program.
Senior Dates/Reminders
- April 26, 2019: Last day to submit Senior Portfolios via Google Classroom
- May 22, 2019: Last day to submit Community Service Hours
- May 28, 2019: AP Scholars Recognition Luncheon (for students)
AP Scholars Program
Email: TreichCB@pwcs.edu
Website: https://woodbridgehs.pwcs.edu/about_us/specialty_programs/advanced_placement_scholars
Location: 3001 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA, USA
Phone: 571-492-3973
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodbridgeHS/
Twitter: @APSprogramWSHS