AP Newsletter
Spring 2019
Welcome to Advanced Placement at the International Academy!
A Few Words from your AP Coordinator
I am excited to share this journey with you this school year! I will be updating this newsletter each month with important AP information, announcements and resources you will not want to miss! As you begin working in your AP course(s), keep in mind AP courses are rigorous for a reason. The rich content in these courses will instill knowledge and critical thinking skills that will help prepare you to be successful in college. AP courses strengthen high school transcripts and make students more desirable during the college admission process. Due to this, the coursework is much more challenging than an average high school course, and the expectations for the students are set very high. With that said, please always remember that I believe in the power of YOU! I know that you are prepared academically and personally for the challenges AP will bring your way! If you ever have any questions, concerns or just need a pep talk please reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Mrs. Susan Hollingsworth
Email: shollingsworth@k12.com
Skype: icadsrichardson
Phone: 703.483.7522
Spring Bootcamp
Spring Bootcamp Recordings
Session 1, February 4th @ 2pm EST Mrs. Sublett & Mrs. Sullivan
What are AP Exams? How do I register for an AP Exam? How do I succeed in an AP course? What free online resources are available to me? How to request testing accommodations?
Session 2, February 5th @ 5pm EST Mrs. Huskey
Dissecting Free Response Questions to Get Every Last Point
Session 3, February 6th @ 1pm EST Mrs. Wyatt
Timed Writing Tips & Techniques
Session 4, February 7th @ 2pm EST Mrs. Gordon & Mr. Lankford
Using Review Materials to Prepare. What are some strategies for multiple-choice questions? How do I interpret a writing prompt on the exam?
Session 5, February 8th @11am EST Mrs. Connor & Mrs. Very
Strategies to Prepare for Your Exam/Utilizing the AP Exam Prep Courses & Signing Up for Your Exam
Course Specific Exam Prep Sessions
Recording Links
1: Constitutional Underpinnings
2: Political Beliefs and Behaviors
3: Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Media
4: Institutions of National Government
5: Public Policy
6: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
AP Macroeconomics / AP Microeconomics
AP Test Review Session
Friday, May 3rd at 9:30 am ET
Calculus Exam Prep Sessions
AP Review Session #1
AP Review Session #2
AP Review Session #3
AP Review Session #4
AP Review Session #5
AP Review Session #6 (BC Topics)
AP Review Session #7 (BC Topics)
AP Fall Bootcamp Recordings
BootCamp Recording Links
Session 1 What are AP Exams? How do I register for an AP Exam? How do I succeed in an AP course? What free online resources are available to me? How to request testing accommodations?
Mrs. Sublett & Mrs. Sullivan
Recording Link: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2018-10-29.1134.M.53DC0A4E8E5D3E077AA4BA58EE9289.vcr&sid=559
Session 2 What type of student are you?
Mrs. Huskey
Session 3 How do I write an effective thesis statement? How do I write a well-organized essay? How can I improve my writing skills for my AP exam?
Mrs. Wyatt
Session 4 How can I successfully learn the content in my AP course? What are some strategies for multiple-choice questions? How do I interpret a writing prompt on the exam?
Mrs. Gordon & Mrs. Wetsel
Session 5
Time Management and Study Skills & Signing Up for Your Exam
Mrs. Connor & Mrs. Hollingsworth
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2018-11-02.0846.M.558A29F5C464B37D9F90D2A9514670.vcr&sid=559
Taking the AP Exam
K12 International Academy does not administer AP Exams. Mrs. Taylor will assist you in locating a testing site in your local area. You will be provided with more information regarding test registration as we approach the date of the exam, but you do need to know the CEEB Code and the online provider code for K12 International Academy when you register. These codes are very important!
CEEB Code: 471067 Online Provider Code: 132
Free Resources from College Board
Have you created your College Board account?
Resources for Learning Coaches
- AP Calendar
- AP Updates on Twitter
- AP Youtube Channel
- AP Brochure
- AP Insights
Agreeing to Exam Security Policy and Procedures
All AP students deserve a fair and uniform testing experience, whether they are taking the exam in Connecticut, California, or China. To help make this happen, the AP Program requires each and every AP student to read, agree to and follow the “Test Security and Test Administration Policies and Procedures” that appear each year in the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. On exam day, before you can take your AP Exam, you will be required to sign your answer sheet, indicating that you have read through and agree to follow all the policies and procedures in the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. You will also need to sign the covers of your multiple-choice and free-response booklets, affirming statements related to the security of the exam. You can access the bulletin here.