Skyline High School Advanced Placement

Course Application

Please complete and turn your A.P. Application in to Ms. Webbs office no
later than Friday March 11, 2016
Your Last Name: _______________________ First Name: _____________________________________
Expected Year of Graduation:____________

Current Overall G.P.A: ________

I am applying to enter
(Check all that apply)

_______ AP English Language

_______AP English Literature
_______ AP World History
______AP U.S. History
_______AP Government
_______ AP Biology
_______ AP Chemistry
_______ ____AP
Environmental Science
_______ AP Physics
_______ AP Spanish Language
_______ AP Madrin
_______ AP Calculus AB
_______AP Calculus BC
_______AP Statistics

1.
Please attach a copy of your transcript and latest report card. An unofficial copy is fine. See Ms. Adams
in the counseling if you need a copy. You can pick up your transcript the next day.
2.
On a separate sheet of paper, please briefly explain your reasons for wanting to enroll in and complete an
AP Course. Please be sure to explain how attributes like determination, motivation, and enthusiasm for the subject(s)
will assist you in the class. Complete in 3-4 well-written paragraphs.
3.
You are required to attend the information session for each AP course that you are applying to. The
information sessions will take place the week of February 29th through March 4th, 2016 in the auditorium.
4.

Required: One Skyline High School Teacher Recommendation Signature

(They must be from the same department as the AP Course you want to take.
If you wish to take more than one course, please get teachers from both departments.)
Teachers, your signature confirms that you feel this student can adequately complete the AP course indicated above, has good
attendance (at least 90%), can keep up with an AP class, and has acquired most of the necessary skills needed for the course.
AP Course 1: _________________________________________

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Teachers Name

__________________________________
Teachers Signature

_______________________
Subject

AP Course 2 (if desired): ________________________________________

________________________________
Teachers Name

__________________________________
Teachers Signature

_______________________
Subject

AP Course 3 (if desired): ________________________________________

________________________________
Teachers Name

__________________________________
Teachers Signature

_______________________
Subject

Skyline High School Advanced Placement

Course Application
AP Course 4 (if desired):______________________________________

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__________________________________

Teachers Name

Teachers Signature

_______________________
Subject

Applicant- Please Attach one sample of what you feel is the best example of your academic writing ability.
The sample should be either from this school year or last (nothing older, please). Please understand that the
sample will not be returned, feel free to turn in a copy if necessary.
Important Information Should be read by student applicants and parents of applicants.
It is imperative that all students who wish to enroll in an Advanced Placement course understand the nature of
the work and the expected outcomes of such a course. Each of these courses is, of course, intended to
prepare our students for the rigors of college as well as the successful undertaking of the appropriate
Advanced Placement exam. Successful completion of the exam offers the opportunity to earn college credit.
As these courses are intended to be a head start for college studies, it is imperative that we complete the
work necessary for a college course, and that parents and students be prepared to enroll in a college course.
This means that students will be asked to read and discuss a great deal of material (and are expected to have
all assigned reading completed on time), to write often with rigorous evaluation, and to participate in university
modeled seminars. Students and parents need to be aware that this is not an honors class, but an
opportunity to begin college work while still enrolled at Skyline High School. A.P. courses are, therefore,
considered college classes and maintain the expectations of college classes (the most important requirements
to understand and be prepared for are that late work is not accepted for credit and that students are expected
to remain cognizant of and understand all assignment due dates). College credit is given only if the exam is
passed. Because of these higher requirements, grades given in this class are worth more when calculating a
students grade point average (GPA) than in a standard class. For example, a grade of B in a standard class
is assigned a GPA of 3.0. In an AP class the GPA is weighted a full point higher, to 4.0. This is beneficial to
students when colleges begin to examine their transcript. Finally, the completion of a required summer
assignment is due for all students on the very first day of school, without exception.

I understand that this course will involve a great deal of effort and be conducted as a college course. I am
ready and willing to put forth the effort necessary to succeed in this course. I understand that I am required to
complete the full year of the course, per the Skyline course change policy I will not be allowed to drop this
class or change teachers, or sections.
Student Name: _________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________

I understand that this course will involve a great deal of effort and time management from my child. I also
understand this course and will be conducted as a college course. I believe that my son or daughter is ready
and willing to do the work necessary to succeed in this course. I also understand that my student is required to
complete the full year of the class, and per the Skyline course change policy will not be allowed to drop the
class or change teachers, or sections.

Parent Name____________________________ Student Signature ______________________________