St. Edmund Campion Secondary School Regional AP Program at St. Edmund Campion AP Program Application Form For Grade Nine 2018-2019
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INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES on and Guidelines The Regional Advanced Placement (AP) Program at St. Edmund Campion provides an enriched classroom setting for highly motivated students in the areas of English, Math, Science, French and Geography. The program begins in Grade 9 with Pre-AP classes in which students study both the Ontario and the AP curriculum. Pre-AP courses in grade 9-11 lead to AP classes in Grades 12 that prepare students to write AP exams for advanced placement or credit in university. All strong academic students are encouraged to apply. The flexibility of the AP Program allows students to select the number of AP classes that suit their learning needs. Students from the Regional AP Program at St. Edmund Campion allows students to choose as few as one AP class, or the full complement of AP courses offered at the school in order to work towards the AP National Scholar designation which is recognized world-wide. St. Edmund Campion will accept a limited number of students into the Regional AP Program in Grade 9 from across Brampton and Caledon. Admission into the program will be granted based on previous report cards, application form, as well as the student’s desire to commit to the level of study required by the enriched classroom setting.
Future Costs The College Board charges $130 per AP exam. This amount is payable in the year that the AP exam will be written in grade 12. Students can speak to the AP Coordinator to make alternate financial arrangements, if necessary. There may also be an additional fee for Advanced Placement courses.
SECTION 1: STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name: _________________________________________________________________ (Please Print) Surname Given Name(s) Full Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Street # Street Name
City: ___________________ Postal Code: ___________ Telephone number:_____________________
Present Elementary School:_____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Address:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION 2: PRE-AP COURSE SELECTION Check only the Pre-AP course(s) that you would like to take in Grade 9 and indicate your most recent report card grade in those subjects only. Pre-AP Subject Desired
o Pre-AP English
o Pre-AP Math
o Pre-AP French
o Pre-AP Science o Pre-AP Social Science
Most Recent Report Card Grade __________
Reading
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Writing
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Oral and Visual Communication
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Number Sense
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Measurement
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Geometry
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Data Management
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Patterning and Algebra
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Oral Communication
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Reading
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Writing
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Science and Technology
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History
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Geography
Please remember to check off ONLY the courses you wish to enroll in.
SECTION 3: SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT Please list any school club or teams and activities in which you have been involved in the past two years. (Some examples might include: student council, office helper, volleyball, etc.) ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 4: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Please indicate any activities in which you have participated during the past two years. (Some examples might include: music lessons, sports teams, volunteer work, scouts, etc.) ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 5: AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS Please list any awards or recognitions that you have received from your school or community. (Some examples might include: academics, leadership, music, athletics, public speaking, contests, etc.) ACTIVITY
DATE
SECTION 6: STUDENT RESPONSE In a presentation (written format of approximately 200-250 words) OR video of 2-3 minutes OR visual cube (of maximum 10X10 cm. squares) please indicate why you are applying to the Regional AP Program at St. Edmund Campion S.S. What do you hope to gain from the program? What strengths will you bring to the program? (Please attach your response to this application.)
APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST If you wish to be considered for the Regional AP Program, please ensure that you forward your completed application to St. Edmund Campion by Thursday, December 21, 2017. After this date, applications will be accepted, if space permits. Please include each of the following:
o Completed and signed application form o Student Response (see Section 6) o Final Grade 7 report card o Most recent Grade 8 Progress Report o If available, include EQAO scores and any additional standardized test results
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date _______________________
Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date________________________
Section 1: Student Information
ection(Adapted from Bishop Allen Academy Congregated Application Form)
