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Advanced Placement Program
Advanced Placement Program
The AP Program offers high school students the equivalent of first-year university courses in a variety of areas. Individual courses go into great depth and prepare students to take the external AP examination administered by the College Board of the United States. The exams are taken to earn either advanced standing or coursework credits in many universities in the USA, Canada, and many other countries. Students applying to competitive schools in the US, Canada, or Australia should consider AP as a necessary component in preparing for admission.
Student Course Selection
Student Course Selection
KCIS students must demonstrate the following before being admitted to AP courses:
A high level of motivation and good grades across the majority of subject areas.
Fulfillment of course prerequisites as stated in curriculum guide.
An understanding and acceptance of the increased homework demands.
Teacher recommendation.
AP course entrance exam if needed.
Student Selection of Courses
The Dean of Students will present all potential courses that could be offered to students.
Students meet with their counselor or high school coordinator to review scheduling and course selections.
Counselors or coordinators assist students in making appropriate choices based on teacher recommendations and student interests.
Completed registration forms are sent home for parent review and signature.
All registration forms must be submitted within the specified timeframe for each grade level.
The final list of courses offered is dependent on the number of students expressing interest in each course.
Tentative class lists are generated, and first-semester schedules are created.
New students receive their schedules by the end of August.
Class changes must be made before the first day of school, with exceptions allowed under extenuating circumstances within the first two weeks.
Course prerequisites are designed to guide students in selecting courses by highlighting the necessary intellectual maturity and prior knowledge required for each course.
Notes:
Any absence from a class that has been in session for more than five weeks will result in a “W” (Withdrawal) grade and loss of credit for that class.
AP Capstone Program
AP Capstone Program
AP Capstone Program
AP Capstone Program
AP Capstone is an innovative program from the College Board that consists of two courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. This program is designed to equip students with the skills needed for independent research, collaborative work, and effective communication. It was developed in response to feedback from higher education institutions seeking students who are well-prepared to tackle complex issues and engage in scholarly inquiry.
The AP Capstone program challenges students to:
Analyze topics from multiple perspectives to construct deeper understanding.
Design and conduct research studies or investigations.
Propose solutions to real-world problems.
Produce and present work in various formats, including written and oral communication.
Collaborate effectively to address complex issues.
Integrate and synthesize information across different disciplines, making meaningful cross-curricular connections (College Board, n.d.).
Reference: College Board. (n.d.). AP Capstone: Skills for College and Beyond. Retrieved from https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-capstone
For any questions please email the Curriculum & Accreditation Coordinator - Ms. Jay Billones
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