Elite Private School
Parents’ Orientation
Academic Year 2022-2023
High School Tracks
Advanced General
4 credits English 4 credits English
4 credits Math 4 credits Math
3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Social Studies
4 credits Science 4 credits Science
AP Biology Biology
In Grade 12
CollegBoard
University Level AP Calculus Calculus
Subjects
High School Graduation Requirements
Advanced General
Pass all subjects with at least D (60) Pass all subjects with at least D (60)
Pass EmSat English , Arabic, Math,
Pass EmSat English, Arabic, Math, Physics,
Physics, Chemistry
Pass AP Biology- AP Calculus with a
score of 3.0 and above
Elective Classes Grades 9 - 10
Advanced General
Package A Package A
Package B Package B
Package A Package B
Grade 9
Intro to programming Forensic Science 1 Intro to programming Environmental Science 1
Package A Package B
Grade 10
Web Design Forensic Science 2 Web Design Environmental Science 2
Elective Classes Grades 11-12
Advanced General
Package A Package A
Package B Package B
Package A Package B
Grade 11
Design and Photoshop Bioengineering 1/ Pre AP-Biology Photoshop Business 1
Package A Package B
Grade 12
Programming Bioengineering 2 / (AP Biology) Programming Business 2
How can students achieve their goals?
How can you help them?
1. Help them organize their time
2. Help them set their goal
3. They have to complete the graduation requirements
4. They have to attend classes on time
5. They have to submit their work in time (Never procrastinate)
An Introduction to the
Advanced Placement Program®
The Elite Private School
What We will Cover
• What are Advanced Placement® Courses?
• The sequence
• The Benefits
• What Is It Like to Take AP?
• Q&A
Advanced Placement ®: The Basics
• AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school
• Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
• Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of
college-level work
• A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit
and/or placement into advanced courses in college
EPS AP Courses Our AP® Courses Sequence
Grade 11: Pre AP Biology
Grade 12: AP Biology
Grade 12: AP Calculus AB
AP®: The Benefits
AP®: The Benefits
• Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
• Taking AP is valued in the college admission process
• AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
• Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college
Credit and Placement Opportunities
Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP® credit and placement. The College
Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college and universities at
www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy.
• Search by school name or alphabetically
• Data for each school includes a direct link to
that school’s Web page detailing AP credit
and placement policies
• A statement from the college or university
about its AP policy
What is it like to take AP®?
AP® Myths & Realities
Myth Reality
AP courses are for students who always get good AP courses are for any students who are academically
grades. prepared and motivated to take college-level courses.
AP courses are too stressful. It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But the
support you receive from your classmates and teachers can
help you manage the work load.
I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit —
to get college credit.§ and placement as well — based on a 3 or higher on an AP
Exam.
Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA. <extra weighting for AP course grades that your school may
offer.> Taking AP courses shows colleges that you’re willing
to challenge yourself academically.
I can’t take AP because no one has recommended me. If you think you’re ready to take an AP course, then you’re
ready to advocate for yourself — just talk to a teacher or
counselor.
Students & teachers… In Their Own Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxWgupR1iM
AP®: Resources Worth Exploring for Students and Families
• AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org
• College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org
• Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your
PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
• AP credit policy information from colleges and universities:
www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy
Explore AP®: Take the Next Step
Questions and Answers
