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General Information for AP* Seminars July 22-27, 2012 (Classes run July 23–27)
AP* SEMINARS IN Biology (Closed-full), Chemistry, Calculus AB,
Calculus BC, (Computer Science-canceled for 2012), Economics, English Language & Composition–New, English Language & Composition–Experieced, English Literature & Composition–New,English Literature
& Composition–Experienced, European History, French Language, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics–New, Statistics–Experienced, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, World History (note: sessions listed in green will be held at the Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton, CA. Up to five addtional subjects will be held at Sacred Heart. The
final list of classes to be held at Sacred Heart will be announced in late Spring. For participants staying on the Stanford
campus, transportation-either by carpool or van-will be arranged.)
AP* Seminars at Stanford University (APSEMSU) announces one-week summer workshops, July 22 –
27, 2012 (classes run July 23-27), for teachers in the fields listed above. These courses are designed to provide teachers
in the Advanced Placement Program* with the skills and materials they need to successfully teach AP*. These courses are appropriate
for both new and experienced teachers.
These seminars
have been taught for many years at Stanford by outstanding presenters. Most sessions are held on the campus of Stanford University,
one of the most prestigious and beautiful universities in the United States. Some sections (as many as 10) will be held on
the campus of the Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton-a short commute from Stanford (those are printed in green in the list above)
The final list of classes to be held at Sacred Heart is evolving and will be finalized in the Spring. Stanford is conveniently
located near two major airports and boasts a generally mild summer climate, and is within easy driving distance of San Francisco.
Details,
Details, Details, . . .
WHEN: Sunday, July 22-Friday, July 27, 2012 (No classes on Sunday; dorm check-in, early registration,
and reception only)
Stanford University, Stanford, CA and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, and both Statistics sessions will be held on the campus of the Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton.
Up to six additional subjects will hold classes at Sacred heart. Those classes will be announced in the Spring.
The College
Board*. College Board* materials, samples of AP* curriculum and AP* Exam information will be provided to all participants.
New or experienced AP* teachers
Sunday, 7/22,
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Dorm check-in; Institute registration, opening reception (no classes this day; commuters need not attend) Monday, 7/23 - Thursday, 7/27: 8:30 am -
4:00 pm: Training Sessions Friday, 7/27, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Final Training Session
(For additional information
on particular instructors and course of study, click on the appropriate link.) (Any one section must have a minimum of six participants to be offered.
Any decision to cancel a session due to low enrollment will be made at least 30 days in advance of the start of the workshop.
In the event of cancellation by AP* Seminars at Stanford, any and all fees will be refunded. For more information, see FAQ#12)
" EARLY" fees are for registrations received
bv AP Seminars by June 1 and " LATE" fees are for registration materials
received after June 1 and before the close of registration. (Note: registration
"officially" closes on July 1. However, that deadline is usually extended a few more days. AP* Seminars reserves
the right to close registration at any time after July 1. Notification of closed registration will be posted on this website.)
All registrations are confirmed when received. If you have not received a confirmation, do not assume that you
are registered. See FAQ 1 and FAQ 2.
Options for COMMUTERS:
| Early registration (received
by June 1): | $700 | | Late registration (received
after June 1): | $750 | | Early registration + lunch plan (received
by June 1): | $760 | | Late registration + lunch plan (received
after June 1): | $810 |
(Commuter lunch
plan includes lunch Monday – Thursday.)
Options for STAYING ON CAMPUS (includes registration fees, five nights lodging, breakfast Monday – Friday, lunch Monday
– Thursday, and BBQ dinner on Wednesday): | Single room; early registration(received
by June 1): | $1230 | | Single room; late registration (received
after June 1): | $1280 | Shared
room; early registration (received by June 1): | not
available in 2012 | Shared room; late registration (received
after June 1): | not available in 2012 |
(On-campus rooms are single dorm rooms w/ shared bath;
internet connection is available for an additional fee.)
If you drive on the Stanford campus, you will need to purchase a parking permit. This can be done
with registration ($25) or when you arrive on campus (you will save significant time by purchasing your permit with registration).
Parking permits are not necessary at Sacred Heart. You will need a permit for Stanford if you are staying in the
dorm but taking classes at Sacred Heart.
FEES may be paid by check
or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover only) after January 1, 2012. ABSOLUTELY NO PURCHASE ORDERS accepted.
GRANTS:. College Board AP* Fellows grants are available. Information concerning these grants is available
at: AP* Fellows Grants. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.
Two semester graduate units from San Diego State University - available for an additional fee (cost was $144 in 2011–rates
for 2012 will be published here when available). Information on how to apply for these units will be will be sent to participants
prior to the start of the institute.
Cancellations received more than 30 days
in advance of the start of the workshop are subject to a $50 fee. Due to contractual guarantees to Stanford University, cancellations
received within 30 days of the workshop may not be eligible for any refund. For more detail on refunds, see FAQ #12.
Registration: Download
and complete the registration form (Click on the "Registration Form" link at the left), and send along with payment
to: APSEMSU 2625
Swanson Way Mountain View, CA 94040. or
Fax, with credit card information, to: (650) 967-7388.
For additional information,
contact: Duane Hinders phone: (650) 964-3082
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