2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Results

Last night it was my pleasure to present the achievement of Nipmuc’s students and teachers on the 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) tests. As I mentioned at the meeting, Nipmuc’s AP programming has never been stronger. Over the course of the past eight years, Nipmuc has increased the number of Advanced Placement courses that it offers from 5 to 11. During this time period our students have embraced the challenge of AP which gives them the chance to take a college-level course while still in high school.

 

Some of the key data points showing the growth of the program and the achievement of our students.



These courses are independently reviewed by the College Board to ensure the rigor of the class, the specificity of the curriculum, and the quality of learning opportunities provided to our students. In offering eleven AP classes, Nipmuc gives its students a chance to challenge themselves in a variety of fields of study, helping them to develop their interests and prepare themselves for life on a college campus. We are excited that so many of our students have embraced this challenge. Whereas AP classes were once offered to only the top 10-15% of a grade, this year nearly 50% or Nipmuc's juniors or seniors are enrolled in AP courses.



In growing our AP program Nipmuc is fortunate to have support from the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative (MMSI). MMSI has provided our school with a “gain” grant, designed for schools with established AP programs with the intention of helping them not only increase enrollment, but also achievement.

 

Some of the gains made in Nipmuc's first year of the grant with MMSI.



Last year Nipmuc was one of approximately 300 schools in the nation awarded a spot on the 2^nd Annual District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Enrollment and Achievement. I encourage you to view the presentation below in order to see some of the tremendous achievement of our students and teachers. We recognize that there is always room for improvement; however, we are also proud of the story of achievement told in our enrollment and achievement data.

 

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Advanced Placement Data 2012 on Prezi