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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES 2017-2018 STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS VESTAVIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

An AP Application Packet must be completed FOR EACH AP COURSE the student wants to take. This packet must include all of the following before AP acceptance will be considered: 1. 2. 3. 4.

AP Application (page 2 of this print out) Student Transcript – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from the Home Portal of iNOW. 1st Semester report card – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from the Home Portal of iNOW. TEST SCORES – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from Family Connections. a. b. c. d. e.

Look for “Family Connection” in left column. Click on the link, http://connection.naviance.com/vestavia, and log in. (Student can get log in information from Mrs. Tinney in Guidance for help. Log in information cannot be given by phone or email.) Click on the “About Me” tab Click on “Test Scores” Print this page

TURN IN AP APLICATION PACKET TO APPROPRIATE AP TEACHER BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 3:30 PM

Important Dates • MONDAY, JANUARY 30 - AP Assembly for students. • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 3:30 p.m. - Deadline for students to turn in the Application packet to AP teachers. • FEBRUARY - MARCH – Teachers turn in AP approval list into counselors and notifies students of acceptance. If you have any questions about the AP course, please contact the AP teacher and refer to the Course Selection Guide. English AP English Language AP English Literature

Teacher Mr. Sinnott Mrs. Corona

Application Requirements

Room # H260 H254

E-mail address [email protected] [email protected]

A238 A234 A233

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

A239

[email protected]

A134 A129 A247 A142

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Math AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC/AP Computer Science Principles AP Statistics

Ms. Rupright Mr. Taylor Mr. Kolasa Mrs. Gifford Science

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science

Ms. Busbee Dr. Scheirer Mrs. Norton Mr. Waguespack

AP World History/ AP Human Geography AP US History to 1877 (10th)/ AP US History from 1877 (11th) AP Gov/AP MicroEcon/ AP Comparative Gov AP Gov / AP MacroEcon AP European History AP Psychology

Mr. Osborne

E249

[email protected]

Mrs. Maddox

E251

[email protected]

Mrs. Schaefer

E247

[email protected]

History

E244 [email protected] E248 [email protected] C116 [email protected] Foreign Language AP German Mrs. Buder D205 [email protected] AP French Mrs. Harlan D207 [email protected] AP Spanish Mrs. Jordan D209 [email protected] AP Latin Mrs. Means D104 [email protected] Fine Arts AP Studio Art Mrs. Everette D107 [email protected] AP Studio Art Digital Mrs. Daly A137 [email protected] • Enrollment in AP courses is dependent upon a written commitment (parent/student contract: STUDENT APPLICATION), which includes a statement explaining what is expected of students. • Additional fees are associated with Advanced Placement courses. Mrs. Woodham

Mr. Toland Mrs. O’Kelley

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES 2017-2018

STUDENT APPLICATION VESTAVIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Please Print Information ____________________________________ LAST NAME

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FIRST NAME

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PERIOD TEACHER

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BIRTH DATE

GRADE

HOME PHONE

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AP COURSE REQUESTED

AP TEACHER (See chart on page 1)

An AP Application Packet must be completed FOR EACH AP COURSE the student wants to take. This packet must include all of the following before AP acceptance will be considered: 1. 2. 3. 4.

AP Application Student Transcript – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from the Home Portal of iNOW. 1st Semester report card – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from the Home Portal of iNOW. TEST SCORES – Attach to AP Application. Student can get this information from Family Connections.

TURN IN AP APPLICATION PACKET TO APPROPRIATE AP TEACHER BY Friday, February 3 3:30 PM ______________________________________

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION:

(You must have your current teacher’s signature here.)

STUDENT/PARENT APPROVAL: In the event that your son or daughter is accepted into an AP course, your signature indicates that you realize that all AP courses are extremely challenging and require additional work and time. Your signature also indicates approval of your son/daughter to take the AP course requested above. Please be advised that AP students may be required to pay for supplemental textbooks, materials, and the AP exam (estimated cost of $100.00).

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________________________________________________ PARENT'S APPROVAL SIGNATURE ________________________________________________ STUDENT'S SIGNATURE

Please understand that scheduling conflicts may prevent some students from taking the course. Also, be aware that teacher approval / recommendation for these courses is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the spring semester.

STUDENT COPY – Notification ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2017-2018 AP Teacher: Please complete the bottom portion by putting your initials next to the appropriate decision. Please make a copy of this form for your records and return this form to the student’s first period teacher’s box.

Dear Student, Your AP application has been reviewed and your request to take this AP course is: Approved ______________________

Not Approved _______________________

If your request has not been approved, you may appeal this decision. Any appeals must be submitted in writing to Mrs. th Lauren Dressback before March 24 .