Saltus Celebrates 40 Years Of AP Students
This year, Saltus Grammar School celebrated 40 years of offering Advanced Placement [AP] courses and exams, and the class of 2014 was another success story for the school.
65 students from both the Junior and Senior Years sat these demanding exams, and more than 70 percent achieved grades that would allow them credit in their first-year of university.
A spokesperson said, “Saltus is delighted that twelve students of the graduating class have been awarded the designation of Advanced Placement [AP] Scholars by the US College Board.
“Advanced Placement [AP] courses are first-year university level courses taught at high schools throughout the world. More students take AP examinations worldwide than any other exam. Success in the AP exams can earn placement, credit or both in many North American universities.
“They are also used for entry to UK and other European universities. AP examinations are graded between 1 and 5, with 5 being the highest grade possible. Students who are particularly successful are awarded the designation of AP Scholar.
“The top Saltus student in the AP exams was Nathaniel Hartwig with eight passes of grade three or above. He obtained grades of four in Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Physics, with grades of three in Calculus and English Language. Additionally he is awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Distinction.
“Nathaniel will be attending Northeastern University in Massachusetts, United States.”
Students achieving six passes of grade three or above were:
- Ciara Burrows, who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Ciara will be attending the University of Waterloo [ON, Canada]
- Alex Fox who is also awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Alex will be attending Wilfrid Laurier University [ON, Canada]
- Philip Ahl, who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Distinction. Philip will be attending Northeastern University [MA, USA]
Students achieving five passes included:
- Ellie Wollmann who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Ellie will be attending Southampton University [UK]
- Courtney Barbosa who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar. Courtney will be attending the University of Guelph [ON, Canada]
- Eryn Beach who is also awarded the designation of AP Scholar. Eryn will be attending Trinity Laban, Conservatoire of Music and Dance [UK]
Students achieving four passes included:
- Dylan Moulder who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Dylan will be attending Dalhousie University [NS, Canada]
- Samantha Hillen who is also awarded the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Samantha will be attending Northeastern University [MA, USA]
Students achieving three passes included:
- Matthew Queary, who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar. Matthew will be attending the University of New Brunswick [NB, Canada]
- Katherine Arnfield, who is awarded the designation of AP Scholar. Katherine will be attending the University of Kent [UK]
- Sekou Hendrickson, who is also awarded the designation of AP Scholar. Sekou will be attending St Thomas College [ON, Canada]
“Saltus is immensely proud of these students and of all of our graduates. We are equally proud of our excellent teaching staff that has supported them throughout their time at Saltus, and our thanks go to the staff for their dedication.”
ATTA BOY NATALIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!