7th Grade Pre AP Meeting

Math Ms. Knight Science Ms. Gunnip and Ms. GreenHistory Ms. Williams English Ms. Morgan and Ms. Cagle

give our students a start on the path to taking the Advanced Placement test.

introduce students to the level of rigor they can expect in high school A.P. classes.

Both students and parents are reminded that these courses require much more of students and that the curriculum’s pace and the higher level of expectation cannot be adjusted to help students who may struggle in those aspects.

The purpose of a Pre-A.P. class is to

PreAP courses are more rigorous than regular classes. Students will encounter more challenging schoolwork.

Students are encouraged to be self-motivated learners in order to be successful in PreAP courses.

Strong creative and critical thinking skills will aid in PreAP course success.

PreAP courses may require independent research. Time management is imperative in order to be

prepared for course assignments. The goal of Pre-AP courses is to ready students

for AP course work.

The purpose of a Pre-A.P. class is to

Teachers have the Academic Honesty Policy on their website.

Signed copy will be on file with English teachers.

Academic honesty

AnnotationOutside reading and book reportsMedia projectsWrite essays (personal narrative and expository)

2 STAAR tests (reading and writing)

English

effectively analyze primary sources

evaluate contributions of past civilizations to our present

create projects that demonstrate understanding of how/why events occur

Social Studies

analysissolve problems with real world applications

Math

create experiments and support with evidenceanalytical writingself-motivated researchdigital textbook

Science

Parent’s help and support is encouraged but we still put responsibility on the student for their grades and academic success.

  Zero Recovery - one chance per six weeks to recover partial credit. Additional late

assignments still need to be completed and checked with the teacher, but the grade remains a zero.

According to Martin students and teachers, there is no set policy on second chances to turn in homework. However, a survey shows that 70% of AP teachers typically do not accept late work.

AP students can learn to bring up their average without zero recovery. We may allow an extra credit opportunity, but do not rely on extra credit.

Grade remediation for quizzes and tests instead of retakes.

Passing vs. eligibility- a grade between 60-69 in a PreAP class is failing, but you are still eligible for extracurricular activities.

A genius level IQ is not required and is really not much help in these classes without a willingness to work. There is a relationship between effort and reward.

Tidbits

Parent Self Serve

be self-motivated, self-starting and self-sufficienthave self-discipline and self-controlenjoy reading and writinghave good time management and organization enjoy investigation and discoveryparticipateaccept challengesaccept teachers’ critiquesbe coachablebe willing to collaborate both in and out of class

A Pre-A.P. student must:

Student workMakeup workBringing up your grade

Logical Consequences

We appreciate your support and encouragement for your child’s academic success.

With your cooperation, we know that your student will have an exceptional year.

Thank you