Boot Camp
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
AP BOOT CAMP
Summer 2023
PHS Parents and Students.
The AP Summer Boot Camp program is designed to give incoming AP students a mental jumpstart before they get into their AP class. Enrichment material will be available for students to complete over the summer, but the material is not required, but as past students have learned, the material is very helpful !
AP Boot Camp Program
What is the AP Boot Camp Curriculum?
Students can attend a three-day session to work on strengthening their academic foundations and refining their advanced learning skills in general. We focus on team building, time management, AP level essay defining and time management skills. The idea is to prepare them for taking an AP course for the first time in their high school career.
Who can attend?
Any Pioneer student who is planning to take an AP History class for the first time. (Currently only AP Euro is offered)
Is the Boot Camp required in order to take an AP class?
No, but students who take the Boot Camp can get more detailed explanations the types of assignments they will be given during the school year and a clearer grasp of the increased workload that is typical in an AP class.
Where is the Camp?
The AP Boot Camp will be held on the PHS campus in and around D205.
What about transportation?
Students will need to find his/her own means of getting to and from Pioneer High School for their Boot Camp sessions.
What should students bring?
On the first day, your Chromebook, paper, pencils and pens, to write down some notes. Any additional materials will be explained at the Boot Camp.
What courses are supported by the Boot Camp?
With our first boot camp in 2010, we started with European History AP for 10th grade and US History AP for 11th grade. We hope to expand the program as more teachers, parents and students see the benefit of the program. For the 2023 Boot Camp, only AP Euro will be available, APUSH students, you will need to convince Mrs. Ott about it. contact her for details!
Are there any costs?
Not at the present time, but we may charge a nominal fee to cover some material costs, such as snacks. Currently the Boot Camp has no funding from the school district.
When is the Camp?
There will be two sessions of three days each, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Both sessions are exactly the same, so you can plan which session works best for you !
June 20-June 22 ( 8 am - Noon) Room D205
July 18 - 20 ( 8 am - Noon) Room D205
How do students sign up?
First students must be accepted into an AP class. Information will be distributed at that time on how to sign up for the Boot camp session, Incoming students will be signed up to a Google classroom where they can access course materials outside of Canvas. If you don't read the messages, don't blame us when you don't find out about stuff !!!
For more information contact Mr. Guemmer at: Kurt.Guemmer@wjusd.org
Sample Schedule
Day One
Group Dynamics
Class Expectations
AP Note-taking- Expectations and Tips
Summer Enrichment Assignment
Day Two
Time Management
LEQ's- What are they?
APPARTS assignments
Summer Enrichment Assignment
Day Three
DBQ's What are they?
Student Led Discussions/ Study Groups
Summer Enrichment Assignment