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Welcome
Welcome
Lake Park High School has over 1,000 students enrolled in AP courses who are collectively registered to take almost 1,900 AP exams this year. With the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the Lake Park staff wants you to know that you are not alone! Together, Lake Park students and staff, represent a tremendously strong, resilient community. We will get through this together!
This site is designed to provide resources and unity amongst these uncertain times. Our Lake Park AP teachers have compiled materials about learning, resources and tips that should help us all reach our end goal - to successfully earn college credit in these rigorous AP courses no matter what the world throws at us. We've gone behind the scenes of the typical AP classroom and found some remarkable students and teachers worth listening to. You will continue to find support here throughout the remainder of the school year!
Posted April 7, 2020
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Articles by Lake Park AP Teachers
Articles by Lake Park AP Teachers
Posted March 26, 2020
By Clint Anticevich and Kathy Lovelace-Birk
You want to do your best, but you also want to stay strong and healthy. Here's how.
By Gregg Long
Is cramming a good idea? How can I best remember stuff? Read on, scholar, read on...
An Open-Letter to Seniors
An Open-Letter to Seniors
Chris Dier is Louisiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year. He teaches social studies in St. Bernard. He knows what it's like to have his senior year of high school be abruptly interrupted due to unforseen circumstances. He can definitely relate to what you are going through now. Here is his open-letter to seniors, but it's relevant to all high school students during this unprecedented time.
It's worth a read!
Ms. Josie Cloud: AP Literature
Ms. Josie Cloud: AP Literature
What are some reasons you like teaching AP classes?
I love the discussions we have in class in response to the diverse stories we read about the human experience. Consequently, I am developing students to be more empathetic citizens, not just good test-takers. The literature also allows me to access my artistic side when planning lessons. Overall, AP curriculum challenges me to think about how to create a rigorous academic experience for diverse learners.
What are some challenges you experience teaching AP classes?
The intensity and pressure of the grading can be a little intimidating. It is important to give students feedback in a timely manner and that can be overwhelming for the teacher. Also, preparing lessons for AP Lit can take longer- every year, I am re-reading texts and finding literary criticism in order to teach the lessons in the most meaningful way for my students. I also like to read as much as I can outside of the required curriculum so that I am exposing students to contemporary texts.
What is a tip you can give other AP teachers?
A tip we often give students is also very important for teachers-manage your time wisely. Make lists and use your best organizational and executive functioning skills. Also, do not be afraid to take risks and be creative with your lessons and students. I think it is important to give our students grace without jeopardizing the integrity of the course. Finally, take full advantage of the AP community outside of Lake Park High School; go to conferences, reach out to fellow AP teachers at other schools, and join online forums...support is key!
Karen Ramirez: Class of 2020
Karen Ramirez: Class of 2020
AP Classes taken: Junior year (APUSH, AP Language, AP Spanish Language) Senior year (AP Psychology, AP Statistics)
What advice would you give a potential AP student or a current AP student?
First of all, as soon as you the syllabus students should plan out your whole semester, put things on a planner or calendar and work ahead a little at a time. Ask your teachers for help, they can give you great tips on how to be successful in the class. Try at least one AP class before you go to college, it is not a necessity but it is nice to get some college credit and it has prepared me to know what to expect in college.
What do you like about your AP classes?
I like the challenge and the teachers and curriculum push me to my limit. I have found an academic strength that I didn’t know I had. Being in AP forced me to learn the skill of managing my time more efficiently, if not I probably would have failed. At first I didn’t want to continue in AP my senior year but after the experience and the skills I learned it’s not so bad. The teachers really “over” prepare us for the exam to ensure we have success.
What do you dislike about AP classes?
That’s easy, the exams are harder and the class is time consuming.
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