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
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP English Language (III)
• AP English Literature (IV)
• AP Environmental Science
• AP European History
• AP Music Theory
• AP Psychology
• AP Statistics
• AP Studio Art
• AP US Government & Politics
• AP US History

For more information on AP courses and exams, visit: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about 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. 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.

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.

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 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.

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 http://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 at: mailto:Ashley.Wade@us.army.mil.