Advanced Placement (AP)
Allen High School offers approximately over 20
Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The Advanced Placement
Program is directed by the College Board to allow
students to take college-level course work while still
in high school. The College Board develops the scope
and sequence of AP courses and provides training for
teachers. The examination for each course is a national
standard that is used by colleges to grant college
credits to those students that make a high enough
score. Most colleges and universities consider students
that take AP courses to be better prepared for the rigor
of college courses.
Courses designated as “AP” are college-level courses.
Students should expect course subject matter and
workload at a college level. Students enrolled in an AP
course are expected to take the College Board exam at
the end of the year.
Middle School Advanced Academics
Allen
ISD offers Pre-AP courses in Math, English, Science, and
Reading at the middle school level. All students are
screened for these courses during the spring semester of
their 6th grade year. Placement is
determined by the following: semester grade, TAKS, ITBS,
and teacher recommendation.
Any student denied placement based on
the previous criteria may appeal to the department of
Learner Services by May 23, 2008. Appeals are based on new information
not available at the time of initial screening. i.e.
second semester grades, latest TAKS, etc. Please attach
with your appeal copies of all necessary data.
Incoming 8th grade students not originally
placed in a Pre-AP Science or English class may apply
for the course during the spring semester of their 7th
grade year. Send your application to Learner Services
by Feb. 29, 2008. Please attach with your
application all necessary data.
7th Grade Appeal — Pre-AP Math, Science, English (PDF*)
8th Grade Application — Science, English
(PDF*)
8th Grade Appeal — Science, ELA
(PDF*)
8th Grade Appeal — Foreign Language
(PDF*)
8th Grade Appeal — Algebra I
(PDF*)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Allen High School is an authorized school
for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a
rigorous pre-university course of study for the
academically talented and highly motivated student.
The curriculum is designed to provide
a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound
student. Each student will become proficient in
language, mathematical studies, and the experimental
sciences. Students also participate in an in-depth
exploration of the study of human behavior and the
process of educational inquiry. In addition to testing
in the 6 subject areas, IB diploma candidates must
complete the Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity,
Action, Service (CAS) component, and an Extended Essay.
Students desiring to enter the program must complete an
application process prior to acceptance in the program.
Students pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma
must also meet all state graduation requirements.
Philosophy
The International Baccalaureate Diploma
program is a rigorous pre-university course of study for
the academically talented and highly motivated secondary
student. Designed and administered by the home office
in Cardiff, Wales, the program encompasses
internationally based standards of achievement. The
curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts
experience for the college bound student. Each student
will become proficient in language and mathematical
studies and participate in an in-depth exploration of
the study of human behavior and the process of
educational inquiry. The program is designed to provide
the student with a well-rounded, high academic course of
study emphasizing the development of the “whole
person.” Successful completion of the course work and
examinations at the junior/senior level may earn
students credit or advanced placement at colleges and
universities around the world.
Students desiring to enter the program
must complete an application process prior to acceptance
in the program. Students admitted to the program will be
encouraged to tailor their course of study based upon
their individual interests and unique needs. They may
opt to pursue the full IB diploma or to specialize in
content fields and receive IB certification in those
areas. Both Pre-IB and IB courses earn additional grade
points.
Program Description
Full diploma candidates are required to
complete course work and test in 6 of the IB hexagon
subject areas. At least three, and no more than four
areas of study must be done at the Higher Level. The
remaining courses are Standard Level. Full diploma
candidates must also complete the additional components
listed below.
Subject Levels
> Standard Level (after 1 year of study)
> Higher Level (after 2 years of study)
Additional Components
> Extended Essay (completed over summer after junior
year)
> CAS (Creativity, Action, Service – 150 hours over a
two-year period)
> TOK (Theory of Knowledge course – during senior year)
Subject Areas
Higher Level
> Language A
> History of the Americas/20th Century Topics
> Biology
> Math Higher Level
Standard Level
> Language B
> Math Methods
> 6th Subject
- Psychology
- Physics
- Art/Design
Web Resources
Teacher Resources
AP Central
College Board
International Baccalaureate
Texas IB Organization
Student
Resources
AP Central
College Board Student Resources
Contact
Jackie Schornick
972.727.0511 ext. 308 |
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