Submitted by Kimberly Ferguson, Advanced Academic Services
Almost 200 students used part of their summer break to get a jump start for advanced placement classes.
From June 3-6, these students participated in the Advanced Placement Summer Boot Camp, hosted by Advanced Academic Services. Throughout the week, students gained exposure to AP-level coursework and the skills necessary for AP success. They were also given the opportunity to attend sessions for AP classes like biology, calculus, pre-calculus, and human geography.
Additionally, the boot camp provided support and resources to the students, many of whom will take their first Advanced Placement course. Students engaged in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) best practices that encourage college and career readiness, including teamwork, communication, organization, critical reading, writing, and problem-solving. Each AP Boot Camp student received a backpack of school supplies, test prep workbooks, and a camp t-shirt. AP Calculus and AP Precalculus students received TI-NSPIRE graphing calculators to support learning at home.
Advanced Academic Services is committed to improving AP in the Dallas ISD.
