AP Agreement
As part of its academic program, CCHS is pleased to offer students the opportunity to take Advanced Placement courses that are equivalent in rigor to college-level courses. These demanding courses require higher levels of effort, time, and commitment than Honors level classes and are recommended for highly motivated and determined students. Students enrolled in these courses take national exams offered by the College Board in May of each year. College credit is often awarded for passing scores on Advanced Placement tests; however, students must research individual institutions on policies regarding the issuance of college credit.
LAST DAY TO DROP AP AFTER REGISTRATION
In order to facilitate timely course additions and changes, if you wish to drop or add any AP course(s), they must be done by March 20th, 2024 at 11:59PM.
PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
Advanced Placement courses are taught at a college-level and the students are expected to be responsible for their educational experiences. If concerns arise, parents are welcome to conference with Advanced Placement teachers, but it is recommended that students use this opportunity to foster the independence needed for future educational success. The goal of all Advanced Placement courses is to give students the opportunity to develop the academic and personal skills that are integral parts of post-secondary education.
SCHEDULE CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS
Students who enroll in yearlong Advanced Placement courses will remain in the course for at least one quarter and for a minimum of four weeks in semester courses. Students who experience difficulty with the course content must complete the following steps prior to requesting a change:
· Parent, teacher and student meet with a School Counselor to discuss progress and identify a plan of action to assist with student improvement.
· If the student continues to experience difficulties after following the plan of action, the parent can then contact the teacher to discuss the possibility of a schedule change.
Summer & Winter Assignments
For some Advanced Placement courses, there are mandatory summer and winter break assignments due, without exception, on the designated due date usually the first day of class in each semester. Please contact the specific teacher for listing of summer and winter break assignments.
HONOR CODE
The nature of Advanced Placement work often requires that student complete graded assignments outside of class. Students are expected to complete their own work without the assistance of others unless the instructor specifies that collaboration is appropriate. Sharing work with another student or using another student’s work as his or her own will not be tolerated.
AP EXAMS
It is understood that a student taking an Advanced Placement course will sit for the College Board National Exam in May. If the student does not take the exam, reimbursement of $94 per exam to the school may be necessary.
By signing below, student and parent agree to the above statements. It is also understood that Advanced Placement courses are comparable to college-level courses with extensive and time-consuming assignments. Students are expected to become learners both in and out of the classroom. Both student and parent acknowledge that careful consideration has been given in choosing the Advanced Placement program and are committed to completing the course. In addition, the student will focus on learning all the material and developing the study skills necessary for scoring well on the Advanced Placement exams given in May. If the student decides not to pursue an AP course after making the request, the student must notify the counselor by March 8th, 2024.