Faculty

Ted Hornback, ‘83
English & Department Chair

June 14, 2011

(916) 482-6060 ex. 559

General Information

Placement Criteria for AP English 4
Placement into AP English 4 is based on the following criteria

January 19, 2012 Ted Hornback, '83

A minimum history of an A- (though a grade of A or A+ is considered a more likely recommendation) in the current English class (B+ will be considered if the student is currently enrolled in AP),
Standardized test data – top 20% of class in reading and verbal skills
Class Rank and GPA – top 20% of class
Overall teacher recommendation of 4 or above stressing the willingness of the student to do the work required in an honors course and his ability / competence
A graded writing sample from current year or a timed writing sample administ

General Information

January 19, 2012 Ted Hornback, '83

A minimum history of an A- (though a grade of A or A+ is considered a more likely recommendation) in the current English class (B+ will be considered if the student is currently enrolled in XL/AP),
Standardized test data – top 20% of class in reading and verbal skills
Class Rank and GPA – top 20% of class
Overall teacher recommendation of 4 or above stressing the willingness of the student to do the work required in an honors course and his ability / competence
Current XL/AP students have first consideration for the next level

General Information

January 19, 2012 Ted Hornback, '83

A minimum history of an A- (though a grade of A or A+ is considered a more likely recommendation) in the current English class (B+ will be considered if the student is currently enrolled in XL),
Standardized test data – top 20% of class in reading and verbal skills
Class Rank and GPA – top 20% of class
Overall teacher recommendation of 4 or above stressing the willingness of the student to do the work required in an honors course and his ability / competence
A graded writing sample from current year. If one is not available, yo