Kalypso Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I know this is no big deal, but it seems as if everytime I have to sign one of my dc up for something with a public school it takes multiple phone calls to get anywhere. Yesterday I called the AP director, he answered his phone, and said, "absolutely" when I asked if my dds could take AP exams at his school. I am just so relieved. This particular school was easy for signing up for the PSAT, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Yea! Doesn't it make you feel good to not get shot down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Yes! I always have such feelings of dread as I dial the number just knowing that someone is going to tell me "no." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in nj Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm glad it worked out for you! It sounds like you found a school that "gets it" with respect to accomodating homeschoolers for AP tests. I remember how stressful it was to make the first contact with our local school for AP testing two years ago. The AP coordinator was terrific! Here's the scoop, this schoool LOVES having homeschoolers take the AP tests there because it improves their performance rankings. Apparently they are ranked by the ratio of #AP tests given/# of seniors in the highschool; so administering 20-30 separate tests for homeschoolers gives them the same boost as having one more AP class for their own students! I know it is a stupid, stupid method of evaluating a school's performance, but it is a win-win for both the school and our homeschooled teens! It's too bad more AP coordinators don't understand this or none of us would have problems finding AP testing centers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Yay!!! Yes, it can be very stressful; I'm glad they're so helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It is a big deal! Congrats on finding an accommodating school.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiaTia Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 you found a school that "gets it" with respect to accomodating homeschoolers for AP tests. So some schools are evaluated on the number of AP exams taken, rather than (in addition to?) scores. Hmm. That might explain some stories I've heard about unprepared or uninterested students being pushed to take tests. Nancy in NJ, do you know if this is a county or state measure in your area? Just curious. Our AP scores make no difference to the proctoring school, since we use our state's homeschool code. As far as I can tell, other than the $13 proctoring fee for homeschoolers, there's no benefit to schools in my county for making it easy for local homeschoolers to take exams. I guess it comes down to someone at the school having a friendly attitude and being organized. Our schools are required by law to offer exams to homeschoolers, but some are much easier to work with than others. WT Woodson in Fairfax, VA, gets five stars from me. Their lovely AP Coordinator mailed us a little form with return envelope (which we sent back with our check), made sure to include us in the "fill in the bubbles" session, and even gave us a map so we wouldn't get lost in her great, big school. Tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I chatted with her last year and she was both helpful and encouraging. I think ap course students may be required to test. I think the district is still paying for the tests of those who took the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri NS Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Good for you- The local school board will only let dd write 1 so I'm still on the look out. I may have to drive to the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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