Connect students with AP alumni and provide mentorship pairings for second half of year
AP alumni can take on an important role of helping contextualize students’ learning in the real world. Connecting students to others who have been in their shoes and can show them how they have applied their skills is a valuable way to help students stay connected to their purpose in AP.
We suggest implementing these strategies:
Explore Student Experiences Throughout the School Year
Click on each critical period to explore student experiences.
Strong Start
August/September
Keeping Up
November/December
Midterm Reset
January/February
Exam Prep
March/April
Due to varying school schedules and contexts, the exact timing of the critical periods will differ by school and even by class. The months provided are a guide for where teachers should be looking for experiences based on time of year.