OUR VISION
The AP Program at Jordan provides coursework which not only challenges and enriches a student's high school experience while preparing for the AP Exam, but also helps prepare students for advanced pursuits after high school. To achieve both goals, our faculty will work to advance the following "Falcon" values:
- FIDELITY - The common practices of our teachers are intentional to serve the best interests of our students. Every faculty member in the program is committed to organizing their course through unit plans, offering support and tutoring through office hours, and responding to assignments with specific feedback.
- ACHIEVEMENT - Our goal is not only to prepare you for the AP Exams in May, but also provide the academic preparation necessary for future success. To accomplish this, our coursework will not only mirror the exam, but also provide opportunities for the development of skills and opportunities for growth.
- LEARNING - Learning through rigor is a key element of our AP Program; our school defines rigor as "instructional pedagogy, learning experiences, and performance tasks which reflect depth, complexity, and autonomy." Students will benefit from assignments, activities, and assessments which require higher order thinking skills and exploration!
- COLLABORATION - The program maintains a culture of collaboration for students and faculty. Each course includes authentic collaboration among students through assignments, discussion, and/or projects. Additionally, courses with multiple instructors maintain common pacing and/or assessments to maximize results.
- OPPORTUNITY - As a result of our open enrollment policy, every student has the chance to take an AP class. Each class then provides the opportunity for collaboration, research, skill-building, practice, enrichment, and/or intervention. Additionally, a passing score on the AP Exam could provide college credit!
- NURTURING - The faculty will work to balance the academic expectations of a college-style course with the social and emotional needs of our students. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged! Additionally, students can benefit from office hours, review sessions, and free peer-to-peer tutoring from National Honor Society.
- SUCCESS - It is our intent to support each student's success through a growth mindset. Emphasis on goal-setting, feedback, support, and improvements will become the focus of our program. We want students to overcome the obstacles, build upon your successes and benefit from your experience!