Advanced Programs

Westview High School Advanced Programs

In operation since 1955, the Advanced Placement Program has a long record of providing students the opportunity to take college-level courses and examinations while still in high school. Participation in an AP class brings many benefits to students:

AP courses provide the chance to study a particular subject in more depth
AP courses prepare students for the demands of college work and help with achievement in other courses
Depending on AP national exam scores and a student’s choice of college, students may qualify for college credit.

Please note: For the 2019-20 school year, students who want to participate in the national AP exams in May 2020 will be required to register and pay for AP exams in the fall. This is a change in practice for AP Exams.

Additional information about AP can be found on the College Board website at: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/.

AP Classes Offered at Westview High School

Biology – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Music Theory (exam only available every other year at this time) – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Calculus AB – Offered at grades 11, 12

Physics C – Offered at grades 11, 12

Calculus BC – Offered at grades 11, 12

Physics I – Offered at grades 11, 12

Chemistry – Offered at grades 11, 12

Psychology – Offered at grades 9 (with prerequisites), 10, 11, 12

Computer Science Principles – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Statistics – Offered at grades 11, 12

Economics – Offered at grades 11, 12

Studio Art – Offered at grades 11, 12

English Language – Offered at grades 10 (w/prerequisites), 11, 12

U.S. Government and Politics – Offered at grades 11, 12

English Literature – Offered at grades 11, 12

U.S. History – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Environmental Science – Offered at grades 9 (w/prerequisites), 10, 11, 12

World History – Offered at grades 11, 12

AP Exam Schedule for the 2020-21 School Year

Registering for the Spring 2021 Exams

Students exam options have been adjusted to meet the following timelines:

Administration 1 (May 3 – May 17): This administration is reserved for exams that are only offered in-person (Music Theory). No other exams will be offered during this window.

Administration 2 (May 18 – May 28): No exams will be offered in this window.

Administration 3 (June 1 – June 11): All exams will be offered during this administration except for the in-person only exams taken during Administration 1.

Logistics: We are still working on details for Administration 1. For Administration 3, students will be excused for the day and will be asked to take their exam at home. If a student cannot test in their home, they will need to seek in-school tech support with the AP coordinator, Kara Ferris. A tech support request form will be available in early May prior to the exams.

Billing: Fees for all exams have posted in ParentVue. We want all students to sure they want to test before making payments. Students will have until May 28th to pay for their exams. Starting June 1^st, any outstanding fees will be removed from student accounts and exams will be cancelled on the College Board website.

Costs

Dual Credit Courses

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.

Current dual credit courses include:

Child Development 2 – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Marketing III – Offered at grade 12

Culinary Arts 1 & 2 – Offered at grades 11, 12

Modern Globalization/Global Conflict – Offered at grades 11, 12

Cultural Anthropology – Offered at grades 11, 12

Pre-Calculus – Offered at grades 11, 12

Film Seminar – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Senior Inquiry – Offered at grade 12

Human Anatomy and Physiology – Offered at grades 10 (w/prerequisites), 11, 12

Spanish IV and V – Offered at grades 11, 12

Introduction to Childcare (Child Development 3) – Offered at grades 11, 12

Survey of American Literature – Offered at grade 12

Introduction to Education – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12

Writing 121/122 – Offered at grades 11 (w/prerequisites), 12

Honors Diploma

The Westview Honors Diploma is available to students who demonstrate academic rigor, integrity in their work, and a willingness to devote personal time in the service of others. The requirements take several years to complete, so students should decide early in their high school years if they want to pursue this honor.

The requirements for the Westview Honors Diploma are:

3.5 Cumulative unweighted GPA by the end of the first semester of the student’s senior year
Complete 3 years of study of the same world language or demonstration of multilingualism through an approved language assessment test (e.g., STAMP)
10 semesters of advanced programs or honors designated courses or completion of the requirements for a career pathway
Maintain a full schedule of classes all years of high school
Completion of a pre-approved Service Learning Project
Adherence to the Westview Academic Integrity Policy

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.

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 one way to become eligible for Valedictorian.

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: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

Science: STEM Physics, 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, Social Anthropology, Global Conflict/Modern Globalization

The Honors Diploma will not be automatically awarded. Students who feel they have met the requirements should submit pre-approval for Service Learning by the fall of their senior year and a final reflection of the experience in April prior to graduation. If you are concerned about requirements - speak to your counselor or the Advanced Programs Coordinator. Additional information about Service Learning can be found here and applications are available here.

Can transfer students earn an Honors diploma? Transfer students are welcome to meet with the Honors Diploma advisor to determine if their transfer classes qualify them for the Honors diploma. Students who complete all of the requirements can apply for the diploma during their senior year. Students who don’t complete the requirements should not ask for the requirements to be waived.

Westview Honors Scholar Award

These requirements are for students graduating in 2024 and beyond. Please see the Honors Diploma guidelines for the class of 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Requirements

· 3.5 Cumulative unweighted GPA by the end of the first semester of the student’s senior year

· Complete 3 years of study of the same world language or demonstration of multilingualism through an approved language assessment test (e.g., STAMP)

· 10 semesters of advanced programs or honors designated courses or completion of the requirements for a career pathway

· Maintain a full schedule of classes all years of high school

· Completion of a pre-approved Service Learning Project

· Adherence to the Westview Academic Integrity Policy

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 one way to become eligible for Valedictorian.

Can any of the above requirements be waived?

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: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

Science: STEM Physics, 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, 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)

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

9th and 10th grade English and social studies classes may offer honors through extension activities. A student who successfully completes an honors seminar receives an “H” next to his / her grade in their English or social studies class for the second semester. 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 can be earned by taking the STEM courses or completing STEM work in 9th grade Physics.

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 preapproved for the Service Learning component of the award and submitting a final checklist of requirements, Service Learning hours log, and Service Learning reflection. Preapproval 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. Preapproval 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.

For any questions about Westview’s Advanced Programs or Honors Diploma, please contact Kara Ferris at Westview.

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