Advanced Placement
AP course expectations for success:
● Students MAP data in Spring of 9th grade meets or exceeds RIT level for Reading (234)
or Math (250)
● ACT Data (see chart below)
● State Assessment meets or exceeds a score of Advance
● Course pathways criteria is met with successful completion
● Teacher Recommendation
● Students score 85% or higher on academic readiness AP course assessment
● Course/student expectation agreement letter signed by student and parent
● Note: All students are encouraged to take the AP exam when enrolled in course
ACT Data:
Profile of a successful AP student:
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Successfully completes prerequisite coursework
Demonstrates excellent study skills and habits
Time management is effective
Views learning as a challenge and seeks to persevere when challenged
AP Summer Course Work:
● Students will receive summer work at the end of the school year prior to fall course
enrollment
● Teachers will set up checkpoints (example: meet prior to summer, mid July, mid August)
for student progress
● Students will take an academic readiness assessment within the first two days of class
(students need to score 85% or higher on the exam to be successful in AP course)
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