The purpose of the Advanced Placement (AP) program is to offer college-level courses to high school students. Administered by the College Board, the AP program includes both courses as well as a testing program that colleges and universities may utilize to grant credit to students who have done well on AP examinations.

Students can choose to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses as a part of their high school curriculum, during their junior and senior years. Sanderson offers an array of AP courses for students to choose from (just consult the Sanderson Program/Planning Guide to see what is available for the current year). All students enrolled in AP courses have the option to take the AP exam for that corresponding course.

Registration for AP exams take place in March of each school year and AP exams are administered in May.

For information on course topics, exam content and timing, sample exam questions & answers for a specific Sanderson course, visit the links below:

• AP Biology- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_bio
• AP Calculus AB- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_calab
• AP Calculus BC- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_calbc
• AP Chemistry- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_chem
• AP English Language (III)- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_englang
• AP English Literature (IV)- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_englit
• AP Environmental Science- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_envsci
• AP European History- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_eurohist
• AP Music Theory- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_music
• AP Psychology- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_psych
• AP Statistics- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_stats
• AP Studio Art- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart
• AP US Government & Politics- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_usgov
• AP US History- www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_ushist

For more information on AP courses and exams, visit: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html and see the “Testing” link on this web site.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an aptitude test, given to interested juniors and seniors, that can help students identify various skills and competencies and relate these to career and occupational opportunities. The ASVAB is typically administered at Sanderson High School in February. For more information about the ASVAB, visit: www.asvabprogram.com. Students who are interested in participating in this program should contact Ms. Claiborne, CDC. Please note that there is no obligation for military service associated with this assessment.

The American Legion has sponsored Boys’ State in North Carolina each year for over 70 years. It is held at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. It is a rare opportunity for rising seniors (students who have finished their junior year of high school) to participate in creating and governing a local and state government with their peers for one week in a college setting during the month of June. There is an application and interview process, with an approximate program cost of $275.

To learn more about Boys State go to www.legion.org . Follow “Programs and Activities” to “Boys State and Boys Nation.”

If you are interested in attending Boys State please listen for announcements, beginning in March for each school year. Mrs. Barrow is the contact person for this opportunity.

Design Camp informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of art and design through a series of weeklong summer programs. Design Camp projects challenge students to explore their creativity and critical-thinking skills while pushing them to try a range of techniques and media. The exploration of the design process teaches students to question, make choices, generate alternatives, work collaboratively and ultimately broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Camp participants work with camp faculty on projects involving each of the following design disciplines: architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, art + design and graphic design. In addition to studio projects, students participate in other activities all aimed at stimulating their creativity and broadening their understanding of the design field.

Design Camp is for:

• High school students eager to learn more about design in a college environment
• Beginners interested in developing skills and creativity through hands-on experiences
• Teens wanting to meet other high school students who enjoy art & design from around the state and country
• Young artists and designers serious about preparing portfolios for art and design college admission

For more information, visit: www.cam.ncsu.edu/programs-educational-designcamp.

Dual Enrollment is an opportunity that allows Sanderson students to take classes through other academic institutions in addition to the classes that they take at Sanderson. If students meet the criteria, they may take courses through the North Carolina Virtual Public School, Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina State University, and other local colleges/universities. To find out more about Dual Enrollment opportunities, students may contact their assigned school counselor.

FELC is a five day residential summer program hosted by Wingate University for rising sophomores, juniors & seniors who have demonstrated leadership potential and/or an interest in business. Students learn about the free market, how to create their own business, and discover how to become a great leader. FELC has proven an effective way to promote students' understanding of business, personal responsibility, and the opportunities available to them in the free enterprise system. Emphasis is also placed on philanthropy, ethical behavior in business and the development of good character.

The cost is a $75 registration fee for accepted students. This cost includes three meals a day (exception - arrival departure days), housing, materials during the week, a FELC t-shirt, and program costs (a $500 value). Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the conference. Grants are available for students and families who may need financial assistance to cover the $75 registration fee.

Tar Heel Girls State is a week-long workshop on the legislative process sponsored by the North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary. North Carolina's program is the longest continuous-running Girls State program in the United States. For a week in June, nearly 300 of North Carolina's most promising rising high school senior girls come from every part of the state to learn about, and participate in, various parts of government. Participants should be in the top 1/3 of their class, a high school junior (having just completed their junior year), a NC resident for at least one year, and should possess an interest in government and politics. Each summer the North Carolina session is held during the month of June with an approximate cost of $250.
To learn more about Girls State go to www.thgs.com.
If you are interested in attending Girls State, please listen for announcements in January of each school year. Sanderson’s deadline for submitting names to this program is early February. Mrs. Barrow is the contact person for this opportunity.

The Governor's School of North Carolina is a six-week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades. The program is entirely free of charge to all students, funded by the General Assembly of North Carolina.

Students are nominated each year by their teachers for this opportunity. Students must be identified as academically gifted (AG) to attend this program. Once selected, students must fill out an application packet with essays. Only 14 Performing Art students and 7 Academic students can be forwarded to Wake County from Sanderson’s selection committee. Afterwards, the Wake County selection committee is allowed to select 18 applicants to more forward to the state level for final consideration.

To learn more about Governor’s School, please visit www.ncgovschool.org . Mrs. Conley is the contact person for this opportunity.

Each summer, juniors are invited to apply for the opportunity to be a Page for a member of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC each summer. Working as a team, Pages assist Representatives with their legislative duties, deliver correspondence and small packages within the congressional complex, answer phones in the Member cloakrooms, and prepare the House Floor for sessions.

High school juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in core academic subjects may apply to work as Pages in the U.S. House of Representatives for a fall or spring appointment. There is no GPA requirement for Pages who work during the summer semester. While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Pages must be sponsored by a Member of Congress and be at least sixteen years old on the date they begin their term. All communication regarding the Page program must be made through the applicant’s sponsoring Member.

For more information about this unique program or how to apply, visit pageprogram.house.gov.

Internships are work-based learning opportunities that allow a student to observe or work either paid, or unpaid, in a specific industry to learn more about the field. This may be a short or long term assignment. Students may register for an internship class, which may allow them time during the school day to report to an internship site. In order to receive credit, the student must apply and complete all internship requirements. The student must be able to provide reliable transportation for him/herself in order to participate. To learn more about internship opportunities, please visit: www.wcpss.net/school_to_career/work_based_learning/internship . Questions? Ms. Claiborne, CDC, is the contact person for this program.

Job Shadowing is a work-based opportunity that allows a student to go to a business or work-site for part or a full workday to observe a professional on the job to learn what a typical day is like for a person with that particular career. At Sanderson High School, job shadowing is the first Friday of February. Applications are available in December and due by the end of the month. For more information, or to participate, contact Ms. Claiborne, CDC.

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation. UNC Charlotte is the sole North Carolina host for JSHS in 2009.

Interested students and their teachers are encouraged to contact the JSHS regional symposium director in their area to obtain application guidelines and materials and be prepared to:

• Submit a written report (e.g abstract and/or paper) of the original research investigation for review by a regional panel of judges (the written and oral reports should present the results of original research carried out by the student. Students are encouraged to obtain assistance from teachers, mentors, parents, or other students.)
• Deliver a concise oral presentation to the symposium
• Complete registration and/or application materials
• Comply with regional and national rules and policies that apply to the preparation of the written reports and oral presentations

For more information, visit the JSHS homepage at www.jshs.org, or contact Ms. Ashley E. Wade at 919-549-4205 or by e-mail: Ashley.Wade@us.army.mil.

The mission of NCVPS is to provide skills, student support, and opportunities for 21st century learners to succeed in a globally competitive world. NCVPS offers over 72 courses-including Advanced Placement (AP), world language, and credit recovery courses-to students across the state of North Carolina. The courses utilize the Blackboard course management software to maximize student interaction in each class. NCVPS courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who utilize video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, active worlds, and online discussion tools to engage 21st century learners.

At Sanderson, this program allows students to take classes that may not be offered or if they need a class to meet graduation requirements. Students are limited to one NCVPS class per semester. Students must receive permission from their counselor and the principal before being allowed to enroll. Interested students should first make an appointment to meet with their counselor to discuss eligibility and course availability. Dr. Taperek is the contact person for this program.

Princeton accepts about 20 high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to participate in an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. The program's goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. Students who attend the program come from across the country.

This program is intended for low-income students with excellent academic records who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism. To apply for the program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• You must currently be a junior in high school.
• You must live in the continental United States.
• You must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0).
• You must have an interest in journalism.

The combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000. (Note: This program is for students from under-resourced financial backgrounds. If the combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, exceeds $45,000 and you still wish to apply, you may attach a statement explaining why you believe your family qualifies as financially under-resourced.)

Get more information or an application at: www.princeton.edu/sjp/

African-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, low income, rural and other rising seniors from historically underserved populations who are in the top 25% of their class are invited to spend 2 days at UNC Chapel Hill (in May or June) for a general introduction to student life. This early recruitment program provides prospective students with insight into the UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate experience. During May and June, approximately 1000 rising high school seniors and other secondary students participate.

Participants will share a room with another Project Uplift participant and attend classes, talk with professors and attend demonstration lectures and science labs. Students will also learn about admissions procedures and how to afford a college education. Project Uplift will challenge and encourage students to become leaders.

Students interested in learning more about Project Uplift should visit www.unc.edu/diversity/prospective/uplift.html . Students interested in participating in this program should notify their school counselor in the fall semester of their junior year. Remember, participants must meet program requirements and have a valid email address. Sanderson must submit the names of qualified participants in late January of each year for their spring sessions.

The city of Raleigh has much to offer residents of all ages throughout the entire year. Check out all the activities available, from canoeing to camp, from teen outreach to tennis. Visit www.raleigh-nc.org and click on “Leisure” on the upper left, and then below that on the left click on “Activities.”

Summershine is a bi-annual publication of Lifelong Learning that offers information to parents about camps, activities, day care, clinics, and track out programs for children of all ages in the Wake County area.

To see the opportunities currently available for Wake County students, see the Summershine publication. (insert document link here)

Please note that the advertisers and the activities described in this publication are not endorsed by the Wake County Public School System. In addition, the Wake County Public School System makes no representation regarding the nature or quality of the services or activities promoted. These programs are not part of the Wake County Public School System and information is provided as a resource for parents.

UNITE aims to promote careers in engineering and technology at the high school level by providing high school students access to academic enrichment courses on college campuses. UNITE is designed to support socially and economically disadvantaged high school students. Coordinated by the Junior Engineering Technical Society and funded by the US Army Research Laboratory, Army Research Office, the UNITE, encourages high school students to pursue a college education in Engineering. UNITE prepares high school students for college by having them attend summer classes on a college campus, which is comparable to the academic experience of a first-year college or university student.

Cooperating college/universities:

• Colorado State University - Ft. Collins, Colorado
• Florida International University
• New Jersey Institute of Technology Women’s Center - Newark, NJ
• New Mexico MESA - Albuquerque, NM
• University of Delaware - Newark, NJ
• University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

For more information, visit the UNITE homepage at www.jets.org, or contact Ms. Ashley E. Wade at 919-549-4205 or by e-mail.

Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland (E2@UMD) is a one-week summer program for high school women (rising juniors or seniors) who are considering engineering as a possible major and career. You will live on campus for one-week and explore the world of engineering through fun hands-on activities, laboratory experiments, informative workshops, team challenges, and seminars with professional engineers. Cost is $550, transportation is not included. Get more information at: www.wie.umd.edu/precollege/e2umd.html .

WIE Leadership Academies (for young men and women)- The Women in Engineering Leadership Enhancement, Application and Design Academies have been created to provide students with the opportunity to spend a day learning and applying principles related to a particular engineering discipline found at the University of Maryland. Rising juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Talented rising sophomores may be accepted on a case by case basis. This program is open to young men and women. Cost is $50, transportation is not provided. Get more information at: www.wie.umd.edu/precollege/lead.

Literature on enrichment and summer programs/opportunities can be found in the Career Center.