Advanced Programs

Location and procedures are still being finalized.  Details will be posted as soon as possible.

*Registration for exams is currently closed.  Students can check their exam status by logging into their accounts at http://myap.collegeboard.org/

Students will be provided join codes from their AP teacher the first week of school in September.  Students will then log into their account at http://myap.collegeboard.org/ and use the code to join the class.  Once a student has joined the class, they will then have to decide to take the exam by clicking the yellow exam registration button.  All students must make a decision about their exam status by October 1, 2021.

Once the decision deadline closes, all students who decided to take exams will be billed.  Families must pay for their exams before November 1, 2021 to secure their exam seat. 

No changes can be made after November 15, 2021 without a fee.  No exams can be ordered, even with a late fee, after March 11, 2022.

2021-2022 Exam Fees

$85 Per exam

$40 Late exam registration fee

$40 Exam cancelation fee

$0 If student is on free/reduced lunch

$40 If student is one free/reduced lunch but does not take the exam for which they have registered.

Payments are to be made the WHS bookkeeper in the business office or online when fees are added to student accounts.

In addition to the Advanced Placement Program, Portland Community College and other colleges also offer the opportunity for students to earn college credit while taking courses at Westview.  Listed below are courses that offer this option.  As additional courses are continually being added, students should speak with their teachers or counselor about these opportunities.

These requirements are for students graduating in 2022.  Students in the class of 2023 and beyond will apply for the New Westview Honors Scholar Award.

To obtain the Westview Honors or Westview Scholars Award, students must complete an application. These awards are not automatically earned.

Westview Honors: Students must submit an application by November 1st of their Senior year to notify the AP Coordinator of their intent to pursue the Honors Diploma (this can be done when the Service Learning Project is approved).  Students may begin the Service Learning component in the fall of their Junior year.  The AP Coordinator will then work with students to support completion of the requirements.  The final application must be submitted by May 1st of the student’s Senior Year.  

Westview Scholar: Students receive an email notification of meeting the first hurdle, the weighted gpa requirement, after Semester 1 of their senior year. Students have until May 1st to submit their application for review. Students are informed of their award and receive the stole at the Senior Assembly in June.

Westview Honors Recognition - Silver Stole at graduation

Contact for Westview Honors: kara_ferris@beaverton.k12.or.us

Requirements:

1. 3.5 Cumulative un-weighted GPA

2. Complete Level 3 Proficiency of a world language offered at Westview (or another academic institution if Westview does not offer that language)

3. 11 semesters of advanced programs (3 of which can be honors recognition in language arts, social studies and/or science).

4. Completion of a pre-approved Service Learning Project (see details on official document)

5. Adherence to the Westview Academic Integrity Policy

Advanced Program Courses That Qualify:

Arts: AP Studio Art, Cantores, Wind Ensemble, Acting 3, AP Music Theory

CTE: Advanced Culinary, Cadet Teaching Capstone, Early Education Internship

Film Seminar, Manufacturing II, Marketing 3

Health:  Advanced Health Careers

Language Arts: AP Language, AP Literature, Senior Inquiry, Survey American Lit, Writing 121/122

Math: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

Science: STEM Physics (H), STEM Chemistry, AP Physics I, AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science

Social Studies: AP US History, AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Government, Cultural Anthropology, Global Conflict/Modern Globalization

World Languages: Spanish IV or Spanish V, French IV, Japanese IV or V (may earn credit for either level IV or V but not both)
 

Westview Scholar Recognition - Red Stole at graduation

Contact for Westview Scholars: diane_fitzpatrick@beaverton.k12.or.us

Westview Scholar criteria:

1. Earn a cumulative 4.0 or higher weighted GPA

2. Complete a full load of courses in four years of high school (maintain at least six 0.5

credit classes for both semesters of the senior year at Westview for a total of at least 26 credits)

3. Be an active participant in at least one co-curricular or extra-curricular activity each

year of high school (e.g. athletics, clubs, leadership, performing arts outside of a WHS class, employment)

4. Maintain a high level of personal and academic integrity (no issues relevant to forgery,

plagiarism, substance abuse, or other serious violations of school behavioral

expectations)

5. Earn a Career Pathway (please see the Pathway lead end of junior year or start of senior year) OR an Honors Diploma

These requirements are for students graduating in 2023 and beyond.  Please see the Honors Diploma guidelines for the class of 2022.

Questions about the Westview Honors Scholar Award

Why should I try to earn the award?

·      The award recognizes those students who have excelled in a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including many honors and advanced classes. 

·      Diploma recipients have shown additional effort and dedication by carrying out a service project.

·      It is required to become eligible for Valedictorian.

Can any of the above requirements be waived?

No. Transfer students are welcome to meet with the Advanced Programs Coordinator to determine if their transfer classes qualify them for the award. Students who complete all of the requirements can apply for the award during their senior year.

Which courses are considered “advanced programs” and qualify for the required semesters?

Arts: AP Studio Art, Cantores, Wind Ensemble, Acting 3, AP Music Theory

CTE: Advanced Culinary, Cadet Teaching Capstone, Early Education Internship

Film Seminar, Manufacturing II, Marketing 3

Health:  Advanced Health Careers

Language Arts: AP Language, AP Literature, Senior Inquiry, Survey American Lit, Writing 121/122

Math: Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

Science: STEM Chemistry (class of 2023 or 2024 only), AP Physics I, AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology

Social Studies: AP US History, AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Government, Social Anthropology, Global Conflict/Modern Globalization

World Languages: Spanish IV or Spanish V, French IV or V, Japanese IV or V (may earn credit for either level IV or V but not both), passing the ELPA

What classes offer honors designation (an “H” on the transcript)?

Classes with an “H” identification are considered advanced programs and count toward the required semesters. Math does not offer honors since students are already placed at their ability levels. Honors in science may be earned in STEM Physics or STEM Chemistry~speak with your teacher about these possible options. Honors options in STEM Physics or STEM Chemistry are not always available.

Will I automatically earn a Westview Honors Scholar Award if I have fulfilled the criteria?

No. Students apply for the award.  The application consists of being pre-approved for the Service Learning component of the award and submitting a final checklist of requirements, Service Learning hours log, and Service Learning reflection.  Pre-approval must be completed by the end of the first nine weeks of the students senior year (the beginning of November) and the final checklist, log, and reflection is due May 1^st.  The AP Coordinator will work with students to support completion of the requirements. 

What is a Service Learning Project?

Students must engage in community service hours OUTSIDE of Westview high school.  Before students engage in service, they must present a brief service plan and receive approval.  At least 60 hours at no more than two different venues is required.  Students must submit documentation of their volunteer work (see Service Learning Documentation form), and complete a written reflection following completion of the service.   Pre-approval is due at the end of the first nine weeks (early November) and the documentation and reflection are due by May 1^st of the senior year.  A student may begin the project during junior year but not before.  See the Service Learning Application for a complete list of criteria and restrictions.

Can this project be part of my Senior Career Ed project?

Maybe.  While you may certainly elect to do volunteer work that aligns with your career goals, the 60 hours for this Service Learning Project must be approved by both the College and Career Counselor as well as the AP Coordinator. 

More Questions?

See Mrs. Ferris, the AP Coordinator in her designated office cluster.