“I was impressed by the resolve of each student who took the examinations,” stated Joe Jauregui, director of Educational Services for the Santa Paula Union High School District. “Every student appeared well prepared and they all worked intently on their examinations. They only had a 10-minute break between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It was obvious to me they took their task seriously. The teachers did not take their responsibility lightly. They came in early each morning to give their students that last pep talk before the students tackled their respective examinations. I know the students appreciated the teachers’ efforts.”
Number of students completing Advanced Placement examinations increases at SPHS
May 24, 2002
Santa Paula High School
The Advanced Placement Program at Santa Paula High School realized a 30% increase in the number of students who completed at least one Advanced Placement examination during the 2001-2002 school year, compared to the previous school year. During the current school year, 160 students completed at least one AP examination, compared with 105 during the 2000-2001 school year. In the 2001-2002 school year, 38 students completed at least two examinations, and nine students completed three or more examinations.
The Advanced Placement Program at Santa Paula High School realized a 30% increase in the number of students who completed at least one Advanced Placement examination during the 2001-2002 school year, compared to the previous school year. During the current school year, 160 students completed at least one AP examination, compared with 105 during the 2000-2001 school year. In the 2001-2002 school year, 38 students completed at least two examinations, and nine students completed three or more examinations.Students were tested in the areas of Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Macroeconomics, Spanish Language, Government & Politics, United States History, and Studio Art. Successful completion of the examination allows students to earn college credits for their efforts. Results will be sent to the students July 1.The examinations were administered over a two-week period. With the exception of Studio Art, each examination took four hours to administer.
