Advanced Programs

Music Theory:  The Music Theory exam will be administered at Westview on May 12th.  Students will need to report to the main entrance of the school no later than 12:20. Please make sure to bring the following materials: #2 pencils, pens with blue or black ink, photo ID.  Cell phones will be powered off, collected, and stored during the exam.  Students should not bring: electronic devices, scratch paper, food or drink, or watches.  If you are a student taking the Music Theory exam, Mrs. Ferris will be in contact via email about additional details. 

Online Exams:  All exams except for Music Theory will take place online at home.  Please note the date and time in the provided calendar.  This is the only time these exams will be offered.  Students will be excused on the day of their exam and will be responsible for getting logged into the College Board testing application at least 30 minutes before their exam.  Students need to decide what device they plan to take their exam with as soon as possible and set up the Digital Testing Application.  Once a student chooses their device and gets set up in the application, they will not be able to change devices.  Please see the following instructions for setting up devices based on what you plan to use. 

Personal PC/Mac:  If a student plans to use their own personal device, they will need to download and install the Digital Testing App onto their device.  Students can access the application for download at cb.org/ap2021examapp. and follow the instructions provided on the site.  Once the application is downloaded, students should sign in and make sure it works.  Please note, no personal Chromebooks will be allowed for exams. 

School issued Chromebook:  If a student plans to use their school issued Chromebook, the application has already been installed.  A student will need to log off their Chromebook to access the application.  On the log in screen, there is a place to select apps on the bottom left-hand side of the screen.  The Digital Testing App will be listed there.  Remember, no personal Chromebooks will be allowed for exams this year. 

Technical Support for exams:  If you are concerned about having a stable testing environment at home and need in school support for your exam, please fill out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/kZVC6hnNkxn1tQgs5

Preparing for your exams:  Students may choose to run the Digital Testing App demo before doing any other practice.  This gives the students the opportunity to get a feel for the application and make sure everything is running well.  There are also several resources available to students preparing for the spring online exams.  There are daily review videos on the College Board/AP YouTube channel, practice exams in AP classroom and digital practice exams that will simulate what the students will experience on the day of their online exam.  Digital practice is available in the Digital Testing App and can be accessed by clicking Practice on the home page. 

1-3 days before your exam:  For each exam a student plans to take, they must complete set-up before testing.  This will open 3 days before an exam and must be done at least one day prior to the exam.  This must be done on the device the student plans to use for testing.  All steps for set-up will be completed in the Digital Testing App. 

Additional and detailed exam instruction can be found at: cb.org/ap2021instructions and any additional questions can be directed to Kara Ferris, the advanced programs coordinator.

Other reminders:  If you plan to take exams, you have until May 28^th to make payments.  Any unpaid exams will be canceled, and student fees will be removed at that time.  If you paid for an exam and no longer wish to test, please contact Kara Ferris.

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.  

2020 WHS AP Exam Fees

$85 Per Exam

$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.

$50 Late test fee

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 and 2023.  Students in the class of 2024 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 2024 and beyond.  Please see the Honors Diploma guidelines for the class of 2021, 2022, and 2023. 

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?

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: 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 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.