The Bolles School

THE INTRODUCTORY INSTITUTES are designed for teachers who are teaching AP courses for the first time or have less than two years experience. This institute will help teachers to identify and select students for course participation. Curriculum development will be emphasized with guidance in effective organization and pacing. An in-depth understanding of AP test construction and grading will be offered.
Subjects offered are:

July 7–11 • Spanish Language • Environmental Science • Calculus AB1 • English Language 1 • English Literature 1
July 14–18 • Calculus AB 2 • English Language 2 • English Literature 2 • Psychology •Studio Art
July 21–25 • American History • American Government and Politics • European History • Chemistry • Biology

The Faculty:
The Bolles School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school and a leading proponent of Advanced Placement. The Advanced Placement Institute Faculty are well established and offer extensive experience in Advanced Placement. They have served as readers for the College Board and as faculty of Advanced Placement in their respective schools.

Purpose:
The Advanced Placement Institutes are designed to aid the professional development of secondary Advanced Placement (AP) teachers throughout the Southeast. The introductory and advanced programs of instruction presented by the faculty will help AP teachers plan and implement their AP programs more effectively.

Teaching Method:
The workshops are designed to promote interaction among the AP teachers. This open forum encourages participants to work through similar problems and concerns.

THE INSTRUCTORS:

ACCOMMODATIONS:
All workshops will be offered on the BOLLES SAN JOSE CAMPUS, 7400 SAN JOSE BLVD.No housing is included with registration. A list of hotels is available here.

TRANSPORTATION:
Jacksonville is served by all major transportation systems including Greyhound, Amtrak and the Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). We do not offer shuttle service therefore; you will to need to provide your own transportation during the week of the workshop.

FEES:
The $500 per person registration fee for the five-day Advanced Placement workshops covers the cost of instruction, College Board Advanced Placement packets and other training materials, as well as access to academic and recreational resources. Lunch is included. Textbooks, which may be required for some courses, are not included in the fees. Additional lab fees are $30.00 for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Studio Art and Spanish. All fees include lunch each class day. Participants may wish to contact their local school districts or their regional College Board Office for information concerning scholarships. You are not registered until we receive your $50 nonrefundable deposit.

REGISTRATION AND FEE PAYMENT:
To reserve a space in a workshop, complete the application and send it with a $50 non-refundable deposit to the address shown. Registration is complete only if the tuition balance is received prior to June 1, 2008. All checks should be made payable to The Bolles School AP Summer Institute. As space is limited in each program, enrollment preference will be given to the earliest applicants. Classes will meet from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in and classes for all courses will be on the BOLLES SAN JOSE CAMPUS, 7400 SAN JOSE BLVD..

FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP:
All workshop fees will be paid through scholarships funded by the College Board Partnership for Florida Public School Teachers on a priority basis. You are not registered until we receive your $50 nonrefundable deposit.

NOTE: The scholarship will pay for tuition and up to $500 for travel as well as a $250 personal stipend upon the completion of the five day course.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
All cancellations must be made prior to June 1, 2008. Bolles reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment or for any other reason.


To apply online please click here.