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The faster pace and heavier workload that come with signing up for an Advanced Placement course have often been a source of intimidation for many high schoolers, yet it’s quite the opposite at Madison Schools, especially East. We are happy to report that student participation in AP classes and AP test scores are on the rise.
East High School Assistant Principal A.J. Simonini said getting students to sign up for the challenging coursework is rooted in relationship building and intentional conversations about the “why?”
“There's sometimes a preconceived notion that advanced placement courses should only – or only are – accessible to students headed to college,” Simonini said. “We want to ensure that that’s not the case at East High School.”
Together with school staff, he’s worked to help students understand that the benefits of AP exams go beyond just college credit. They serve as a relevant opportunity across fields; for example with job certification or licensing, practice with summative exams comes in handy.
“It's not just about getting kids into class; it's getting them to stay,” said Eric Arnold, East High School Math Teacher. “That work's been intentional and has been happening around the school more and more, and I think that that's really one reason we're seeing more success at East.”
We are so proud of the collaboration between our students and staff that is leading to these positive outcomes!
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