Hello AP/IB Boosters
JHS students have the right stuff!
JHS 9th-11th
graders just completed the preregistration process. The 8th graders at
Heatherwood and Gateway middle schools are just now completing theirs. This
information is used to help determine class offerings for the next school year.
Students will actually register for specific classes (times, teachers) later
this school year. The preregistration preliminary results from the 9th – 11th
graders show students are interested in advanced courses. Average class size,
based on total school enrollment and teacher resources, is approximately 33
students. Therefore, it is desirable to have at least this many students signup
for a course. Some of the student signup numbers are:
AP Art History,
6
AP Calculus AB, 18
AP
Calculus BC, 18
AP Chemistry, 32
Honors Chemistry, 30
AP
Computer Science, 9
AP English Language, Literature & Composition
(12th grade English), 22
12th grade honors English, 116
12th grade
regular English, 197
AP Government & Politics: US, 45
Honors
Government, 51
Government, 238
AP Studio Art, 13
AP US
History (11th grade block), 51
11th grade honors block, 44
11th grade regular block, 312
AP World History (10th grade
block),
31
10th grade
honors block,
83
10th grade
regular block, 350
The Everett School District is assisting with
additional FTEs for the core AP courses during the first couple of years. This
means that the core AP Courses (math, science, humanities) can start with
smaller classes in the first 2 years as the program builds. In the 3rd year, AP
courses, like other courses, must then stand on their own, drawing enough
student interest.
This information (preliminary as it is) was distributed
by Mr. Dahlem at the JLC meeting. Mr. Dahlem also distributed the Bellevue AP/IB
tape to JLC members, "encouraging members to share it with their
colleagues." We appreciate Mr. Dahlem’s support in publicizing this
information. We look forward to assisting the staff with making the AP and
non-AP courses successful.
Last week, JHS held an 8th grade parents’
information evening. Members of the AP/IB Boosters were invited to attend and
greeted many parents who will have children at Jackson next year. We welcome our
new members.
In Wednesday’s Herald, there was a nice article on
JHS.
http://www.heraldnet.com/Stories/03/2/26/16565214.cfm
On Monday, March 3rd through March 18th,
students can sign up for the AP Exams in May. Details can be found at the
following links:
http://www.everett.wednet.edu/schools/high/hmjackson/schoolinfo.htmlhttp://www.everett.wednet.edu/hmjackson/schoolinfo/apexamparentletter.pdf
Students can take AP Exams whether they
have had an AP Course or not. One just needs to know the subject well. Last
year, five JHS students took the AP Computer Science Exam (after their advanced
computer science course at JHS). They all aced it with the highest score
possible score of five.
On Friday, March 7th, Inglemoor High School
(Northshore School District) has their International Baccalaureate Day for 9th
graders.
http://ihsweb.nsd.org/departments.php?f=ib
The registration deadline is Monday,
March 3rd. This is a chance for 9th graders to experience and learn about IB. An
out-of-district transfer would be required to obtain an International
Baccalaureate (IB) education though. The kind folks at Inglemoor welcome Everett
School District families to consider this option.
AP/IB Boosters have
been asked by a couple of parents, to service parents and students that have
transportation needs to various opportunities. For example, car pooling to
Inglemoor or Edmonds-Woodway IB program, car pooling to Kamiak High School,
Summer Stretch at UW, etc. We will provide this service for all types of
transportation needs including the above. Process: Email: info@apibboosters.org your transportation need and we will forward your need
to other AP/IB Boosters with the same need.
Summary of events coming up
next week:
Mar 3 - Mar 18 Mon, Jackson High
School Career Center, Register for May AP Exams
Mar 6 -
Thu 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Jackson High School, Running Start
Night
Mar 6 - Thu 7:00 PM, Jackson High School, PTSA Meeting
Mar 7 - Fri 7:20 AM - 11:10 AM, Inglemoor High
School, International Baccalaureate Day for 9th Graders
Have a Great Day!
Todd A. Aagard
AP/IB Boosters Chairperson
Co:
Todd Aagard
P.O. Box 13317
Mill Creek, WA 98082
Phone: 425
316-0522
Email: info@apibboosters.org
Web: www.apibboosters.org