Alhambra USD |  BP  6141.5  Instruction

Advanced Placement   

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To encourage all students to challenge themselves academically and to enable students to be more competitive when applying for admission to postsecondary institutions, the Governing Board shall provide opportunities for college-level coursework that will prepare interested high school students participate in Advanced Placement examinations.

The Board desires to provide multiple Honors and Advanced Placement courses at each high school. The Superintendent or designee shall recommend subject areas for Honors and Advanced Placement courses at each school based on student interest, availability of qualified certificated staff, and availability of instructional materials and other resources. To increase the capacity of the school to offer these courses, the Superintendent or designee shall provide staff development and support to Honors and Advanced Placement teachers.

(cf. 4111 - Recruitment and Selection)

(cf. 4113 - Assignment)

(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's curriculum provides opportunities for students to acquire the skills necessary to successfully undertake Honors and Advanced Placement coursework. To the extent possible, the Superintendent or designee shall collaborate with feeder middle schools in developing and implementing a preparation program.

(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)

(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)

The Superintendent or designee also shall provide academic support services designed to increase the rate of participation in Honors and Advanced Placement courses offered by the district.

(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services)

All students shall have equal access to Honors and Advanced Placement courses.

(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)

Grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses shall be assigned in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation.

(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

48980 Parental notifications

52240-52244 Advanced Placement program

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

3840 Advanced Placement as program option for gifted and talented students

Management Resources:

WEB SITES

CDE: http://www.cde.ca.gov

AP Challenge Project: http://www.apchallenge.net

College Entrance Examination Board: http://www.collegeboard.org/ap

Advancement Via Individual Determination: http://www.avidcenter.org

Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: May 22, 2007 Alhambra, California