2015-2016 AP Biology Application
AP Biology is a rigorous, year-long college level course. Students and parents/guardians should be aware of the course’s expectations and requirements prior to enrolling in the course. Due to the difficulty of the class and the amount of material that must be covered, students will be offered and required to attend before or school tutoring sessions and outside of school review sessions. Students will be responsible for paying the cost for taking of the AP Exam. After completing the course in May, students will take the AP exam.
This is a very academically demanding course that strives to adequately prepare students for future college courses. This course will require dedication and many hours of outside class studying and work. Receiving a passing score in this course does not guarantee a passing score on the AP Exam, college credit, or a passing grade at the collegiate level. Once a student has made the commitment to enroll in AP Biology, they will not be allowed to withdraw from the course. In order to receive the weighted points for GPA calculations, the student will have to take the AP College Board Biology Exam.
Despite the difficulty of the course, the students will reap many benefits including preparation for college level studying, college style instruction, college level laboratory experiences, and a greater in-depth understanding of biology themes.
Pre-Requisites: Students must have taken Biology and Chemistry.
APPLY FOR AP BIOLOGY
1. Complete Online Application at:
Click Here to Go Directly to Application
Or you can find the application at:
http://sshs.ecboe.org/
Select: Staff Directory
Science
Ayres, Andrea
And you will find the application link on the main page.
2. Return Signed Signature Page to Ms. Ayres.
Please complete the online application and return the signature page to
Ms. Ayres in Room 144 by Friday, March 20th, 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at .
AP BIOLOGY APPLICATION
Make sure you have completed the online form.
Return this signature verification to Ms. Ayres in Room 144 by Friday, March 20th, 2015.
Student Name:______Grade 2013-2014:______
I accept the challenge of taking the AP Biology class, and I am willing to put forth the effort that it will take to have success in this course and on the AP Exam. I understand that once I am enrolled in the course that I have made the commitment for the following school year. I understand that I am responsible for paying the fee for the AP Biology Exam.
Student Signature:______Date:______
As the parent/guardian of ______(student name), I understand that this is a college level class that will be very demanding of my child. I am willing to help encourage my child to put forth their best effort. I understand that once my child has committed to the class by turning in the application, they will not be removed from the class. I understand that the fee for the AP Biology Exam must be paid by the student.
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date:______
Please Return This Application to Ms. Ayres in Room 144 by Friday, March 20th, 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at .