Advanced Placement Power Scholars
at Clarksburg HS
APPS Coordinators: Bernie Legrande and Sarah Costlow
Bernestine_D_Legrande@mcpsmd.org
Sarah_l_Costlow@mcpsmd.org
301.444.3000
Informational Meeting for 8th grade parents interested in the APPS Program on Wednesday Nov 18, 2010 @ 7 pm in the CHS Media Center.
Program Philosophy
The APPS Program is designed as a four year course of study through which students follow a comprehensive curriculum combining honors level and advanced placement level course work. Students accepted into the program will follow a rigouous course of study designed to challenge the highly motivated learner.
Students in the program will receive structured support and skill refinement through their honors and advanced placement courses as well as through periodic meetings and seminars held at school. The program is designed to offer students flexibility in their schedules and allow them to pursue individual educational goals through their four years of study at Clarksburg High School.
The Course of Study
- In the freshman year, students are required to take one advanced placement course (APPS United States Government and Politics with NSL) and at least three academic honors courses.
- In the sophomore year, students are required to take one advanced placement course (APPS US History) and at least three academic honors courses.
- In the junior year of the program, students must take at least two advanced placement courses of their choice and at least three academic honors courses.
- By the end of the senior year, the student should have successfully completed at least six advanced placement courses and twelve honors courses.
In addition, students will be required to:
• attend periodic group meetings and seminars.
• take the corresponding advanced placement test for each of the six required advanced placement courses.
The APPS Program is only availabe for students within the cluster. If a student outside the cluster opts to apply for this program, they must also apply for a transfer stating their unusual hardship. An acceptance into the APPS program will not serve as a reason for a transfer to be granted.
Admission Process
Nomination
Submission of a complete admission packet to the APPS Program will be considered a nomination. It is available on this wesite as well as in the CHS Guidance Office. The selection process begins when the completed admission packet is received.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to all students who are well-rounded and highly motivated learners. A student, parent or teacher may initiate the application for a student. The student should meet the basic criteria below:
- Highly Motivated Learner (Constantly reading, consistently does class work and homework, organized, problem solves and possesses good time management skills)
- 3.5 Un-Weighted Overall GPA in 7th and 8th grade
- Active participant in extra-curricular activities in school
- Excellent Writer (Consistently receives A’s and B’s on written work in English class portfolio)
- Well-Rounded Student (An individual who is able to mix school work and other activities and excel at both. This student is often seen as a leader in the school and is involved in school life.)