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THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM
The AP Program offered at York House enables students to experience the rigor of college-level courses in the familiar and supportive environment of a high school setting. For the most part, it is a challenge-by-choice program in which students self-select AP courses from a number offered by the school.

AP COURSES OFFERED AT YORK HOUSE
Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Comparative Government, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Spanish Language and Studio Art.

AP COURSES AND EXAMS
The primary goal of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program is to strengthen the secondary school experiences of students who are ready for college-level work. In addition to experiencing the academic rigor of a college curriculum, AP inspires confidence, a sense of responsibility and self-reliance, and provides an academic bridge to ease the transition from high school to university. Additionally, many institutions grant advanced standing in courses for students achieving a score of 4 or higher (some universities accept a score of 3). Finally, the AP designation on a high school applicant’s transcript demonstrates to admissions officers that a student has challenged herself intellectually. Students receive AP Credit on their Ministry and York House School transcripts when they successfully complete the course and AP exam in May. Students challenging AP exams will not receive credit for their high school graduate program but can still receive university credit placement where applicable.

Note: AP Exams are written in May. Students are expected to pay the cost of the AP Exam ($110 CAD). Students who have completed an AP course and have written the examination will receive an income tax receipt (in the following spring) covering the tuition for that course.

For more information about the AP Program go to the following websites:
http://www.ap.ca (Canadian website)
http://www.apcentral.collegeboard.com (US website)

THE JEAN MCLAGAN COUNSELLING CENTRE
The Jean McLagan Counselling Centre has a resources library containing books, pamphlets, and multi-media related to personal health and development issues, as well as career and university information. The Director of University Admissions and School Counsellor are available to assist students and parents with both personal and academic counselling. Course planning, course selection, and timetabling concerns are all handled in the Centre through the Director of University Admissions. There is an extensive program of university liaison visits each Fall that students in Grades 10-12 are encouraged to attend. Additionally, the Director of University Admissions meets individually with every student to discuss her academic goals and post secondary plans. All student records are secured in the Centre. Besides dealing with wellness, health and personal concerns, the School Counsellor is also available to assist with test anxiety, study skills, stress, setting goals and priorities. All student records are secured in the Centre.

STUDENT RESOURCE PROGRAM
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
The school will develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with learning challenges when necessary, as they are documented in educational assessments. Qualified consultants from outside the school administer the assessments and parents assume responsibility for arranging appointments for their daughters to be assessed. York House does not endorse any particular person or agency, but can provide parents with some help in getting started. Once the assessment has been administered, and a copy has been supplied to the School, an IEP is developed for a student highlighting the learning strengths and challenges as documented in the educational assessment. This IEP is: (1) a concise document that summarizes a plan for the students’ education program, (2) a tool to assist teachers in monitoring and communicating student growth, (3) a plan developed, implemented, and monitored by school staff, and (4) a flexible, working document with meaning for all contributors. It is reviewed periodically throughout the year.

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