What is the ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM?

As a designated Congregated Advanced Placement Regional Centre, Marshall McLuhan is equipped with AP teacher coordinators who will guide students through enriched classes in the core subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies and French), starting in grade 9 and continuing at every grade level. These AP preparatory classes lead to AP classes in grade 12, which prepare students to write the AP exams for possible university credits. 

What should an AP STUDENT be like?

A successful AP learner is a self-directed, intellectually curious, critical thinker. This student has excellent learning skills and work habits, and consistently achieves outstanding academic results as indicated on their Grade 7 and Grade 8 report cards.  

What does the AP PROGRAM OFFER?

AP Teachers at Marshall McLuhan develop their own enriched tasks, projects and learning materials for courses labelled “AP” and submit their syllabus for approval through a process called the AP Course Audit. This process ensures that each AP course meets specific standards as established by the Advanced Placement College Board. All strong academic students are encouraged to apply!   

ADMISSION CRITERIA for the Congregated AP PROGRAM:

• • • Level 3 or higher on grade 7 final grades in the appropriate courses

    • Level 3 or higher on grade 6 EQAO scores (Math and Literacy)

    • Letter of reference from applicant's grade 7 teacher

    • Written essay by applicant outlining interest and aptitude in the program

Other KEY INFORMATION:

• There are no Program Application Fees; the program is free.

• Allows congregation and regional program status in grade 9 and for all Congregated AP programs for the duration of the program.

• Courses require de-streamed content PLUS the student and assessment of supplemental AP focused materials

• Grade 10 entry point is available to all grade 9 students based on final grade 9 grades and statement of interest communicated to their Guidance Teacher

• Strategic Student Advantage: Student is prepared for the writing of AP exams in grade 12.