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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is AP4ALL?
A. AP4ALL is a joint venture between the Maine DOE, UMS/ITS, the Maine Distance Learning Project, and high schools in Maine. AP4ALL helps schools in Maine broaden course offerings by providing online Advanced Placement programming.
Q. Who can enroll in AP4ALL courses?
A. Students who are academically prepared to succeeed in an Advanced Placement course can enroll.
Students who attend qualifying schools in Maine are eligible to enroll at no cost. Students who attend school that do not qualify may enroll but must pay $500 tuition per course.
Q. When can I enroll?
A. The deadline for registering students is June 1st, although if enrollment figures allow, registrations may be accepted on a rolling basis until school starts.
Q. What are the responsibilities of the school?
A. For each AP4ALL student, schools should provide an adequate study area and a computer with Internet access. Textbooks and lab materials for qualifying students are paid for by AP4ALL.
Schools must also identify a local School Mentor to support their AP4ALL students.
Q. Who teaches AP4ALL courses?
A. AP4ALL teachers are Maine licensed, highly qualified, and have experience in distance education. AP4ALL provides appropriate professional development training in online instruction for teachers.
Q. Does the School Mentor need to be a licensed teacher?
A. No; the School Mentor will proctor tests, be available to handle communication between the student and teacher as needed, monitor student progress, and assist students with technology issues. Ideally, the School Mentor is in the classroom with the students to promote an optimal learning environment. For more information on School Mentors, visit here.
Q. Are online AP courses as rigorous as conventional AP courses?
A. Yes. Advanced Placement courses are by nature more demanding than regular high school level courses, and students should be prepared for a rigorous academic environment.
Q. When do classes begin and end?
A. AP4ALL Advanced Placement courses begin the day following Labor Day, and end one week after the scheduled AP exam.
Q. Can students work at their own pace?
A. No. All course assignments have firm due dates. Students will occasionally have some flexibility in determining their pace between due dates.
Q. Are there any restrictions or other requirements for non-qualifying schools?
A. If enrollment capacity allows, students from non-qualifying schools may enroll in AP4ALL courses but are not eligible for free tuition, free books and materials, or AP exam fee payment. Students from non-qualifying schools must pay $500 tuition per course.
Q. If a student wants to register for a course, what should they do?
A. Students should confer with their school counselor. The school counselor will register each student individually. See your school counselor for more information.
Q. What skills do students need to succeed in an online class?
A. While AP4ALL students are strongly supported by the instructor and school mentor; students need to be self-motivated so they do not fall behind. Students must be able to stay on task, meet deadlines and ask for assistance when needed. Some keyboarding skills and knowledge of email and using a web browser are also helpful.
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