Our Mission

United with parents and the community,

the Wauwatosa School District delivers an
outstanding education that equips and
inspires our students to conquer their
challenges now and in the future.

2015-2016

Advanced Placement (AP) Minority Parent Information Night

Advanced Placement
Did you know...

the Wauwatosa School District offers 21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school
level in many content areas, including Art, World Languages, English Language Arts, Science, Math,
Psychology, History, Photography, and Government?
students can earn college credit in high school by taking an AP course?
I have questions...

Why AP?
Earn credit or placement for
qualifying AP Exam grades
Stand out in the admissions
process
Earn academic scholarships
and awards from colleges and
universities

What are AP courses?

Why should my child take an AP course?
How are AP courses taken in high school related to college?
What preparation is needed in middle and early high school to prepare for an AP course?
What are the financial advantages to taking an Advanced Placement course in high school?

Join us!
2nd Annual Advanced Placement (AP) Minority Parent Information Night
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. m. in Conference Room E
Fisher Buidling, 12121 W. North Ave.
Light refreshments and child care will be provided.

Experience a college-level
exam
Be prepared for college-level
course work

Come Discover:
The Opportunity: Despite years of effort by dedicated educators across the country, tens of thousands of
students who have demonstrated the potential to do well in AP courses are not enrolling in them -- even
when their schools offer AP courses.

Sponsored by the
Wauwatosa School District
Raising Achievement and
Cultural Excellence Parent
Network

The Commitment: The Wauwatosa School District has made a commitment to ensure that 100% of
minority students enroll in at least one AP course in which they have an interest. High School and guidance
staff have been working with students to identify AP courses they can consider taking to prepare them for
future academic success.
The Data: According to a 2014 College Board report, 10 years of Advanced Placement Exam data shows
significant gains in access and success for students in their college and university pursuits.
The Wauwatosa School District does not discriminate on the basis of a persons color, sex, race, religion, national origin,
ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.