Advanced
Placement (AP) is a program of university level courses and examinations for
high school students. In addition to acquiring course credit, those
students who successfully complete external AP exams may, upon admission to
university/college, be granted credit and/or placement at most post-secondary
institutions around the world (with a minimum score of 4 on a 5 point scale
although some institutions also grant credit for a score of 3).
The program of university
level courses and examinations is administered by the College Board, based in
New York, (www.apcentral.collegeboard.com)
and a Canadian office in Victoria, B.C. (www.ap.ca)
More in depth study with other equally
interested students
Within a
high school setting, develop the study skills and habits to read and think
critically, and to help build confidence to succeed at the university level
Economics of
achieving a 4 or 5 on AP exams results in credit for a first year course
(approx. $1,000)
AP
courses at Pen High are awarded dual credit: AP PHYSICS (4)
PHYSICS 12 (4)
Please note: A student who
takes an AP course is strongly encouraged to write the external
examination in May. Since this is an external exam
administered by the College
Board, we are obligated to charge the student
the cost of writing the exam
which is $110 Cdn. Even if the student chooses not to write the AP exam in
May, the fact that he or she completed an AP course is acknowledged on the
Ministry of Education transcript. However, if the student wants to earn
advanced placement credit at a post-secondary institution, then the AP
examination must be written and the results forwarded to the respective
institutions.
All AP exam-writing students attend a pre-registration
session at the end of April.
Exams are approximately 3 hours in length and are written
at Okanagan College(Penticton Campus) during the period May
9-16(2012). The French Language exam is the only exam to be
written at Penticton Secondary School. All students will be provided with a package of
specific exam writing instructions.
In July, AP exam results are sent to the universities
designated on the student’s pre-registration answer sheet, to the student, and
to the student’s secondary school.
"Advanced Placement courses may
be combined with an approved high school credential for the purpose of
admission. The admission average for students who present results from one or
more AP courses will be calculated on the higher of either the AP examination
score or the final school grade. In those cases where an AP examination score is
not available at the time of admission selection, the course grade will be used.
UBC credit will be granted if you achieve a grade of 4 or better on approved AP
exams. First-year students eligible for advanced credit should consult
departmental advisers at UBC before registering in any second-year courses"
SFU:
"Advanced Placement Program
courses may be used in place of equivalent provincially approved grade 12
courses. SFU grants transfer credit and/or advanced standing to students who
complete APP examinations, in certain transferable subjects, with grades of 4 or
5. Course challenge (credit by examination) is also available in some
disciplines."
For additional information and clarification,
please contact Mr. Hugh Lines, Advanced Placement Coordinator, Penticton
Secondary, 770-7750, or
hlines@summer.com or visit the Advanced Placement program link on our
school website at
www.sd67.bc.ca/schools/penhi/AP.html
