APtitute 2022

APtitute 2022 is a session-filled event designed to acclimate aspiring 9th-12th grade students to the world of Advanced Placement (AP). Join AP teachers, district staff and fellow students from around the district in this opportunity to aspire, attain, and achieve in the world of AP. The institute will include special events for parents as well as special guests including representatives from universities and colleges.

New to this year's event includes:

Access to students 9^th-12^th grade who are taking their first AP course(s) in the fall.
Extended Expo Hall hours

Institute Highlights

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Designed to provide participants opportunities to explore various topics while leveraging strengths of expert presenters. Concurrent sessions have been designed for both students and parents.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Provide opportunities for panelists and audience members to discuss and answer questions around central topics.

EXPO HALL

An opportunity to meet representatives from universities and colleges as well as district AP teachers and staff from district schools.

Scheduled Guests

The list of scheduled guests will be updated as new guests confirm their participation with the event.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Expo Hall)

Florida State University (Expo Hall)

Full Sail University (Expo Hall)

Lake Sumter State College (Expo Hall)

Lake Technical College (Expo Hall)

Nova Southeastern University (Expo Hall)

University of Central Florida (Expo Hall)

University of North Florida (Expo Hall-Virtual)

University of South Florida (Expo Hall)

Valencia College (Expo Hall- Virtual)

Register for APtitute 2022

FAQ's

General Questions

Q- WHAT IS THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF APTITUTE 2022?

APtitute 2022 is designed to acclimate aspiring 9th-12th grade students to the world of Advanced Placement (AP) and provide a foundation to prepare these students for success within their AP courses. Students will have the opportunity to participate in sessions of their choice, covering a wide-range of topics all designed to help prepare them for success.

Q- WHEN AND WHERE WILL APTITUTE 2022 BE HELD?

APtitute 2022- LCS AP Student Summer Institute will be held at East Ridge High School on July 28. East Ridge HS is located at: 13322 EXCALIBUR RD. CLERMONT, FL 34711

Google Map to East Ridge HS

Q- What are the hours of the institute?

The hours for APtitute 2022 are: Thursday, July 28th 8AM-4PM (Doors open at 7:30AM)

Q- WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED?

We strongly encourage parents to join their child at the event as specially curated sessions have been prepared just for parents. As a result, bus transportation will not be available.

Q- WILL LUNCH BE PROVIDED?

Yes. The Department of College & Career Readiness has coordinated with district culinary chefs to provide a light breakfast, a lunch as well as snacks.

Q-IS THERE A DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR APTITUTE 2022?

Q- IS THERE A DISTRICT CONTACT REGARDING THE INSTITUTE?

For specific questions regarding the institute please contact district staff at: LCSAspire@lake.k12.fl.us

Institute Specific Questions

Q- WILL PARENTS BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND?

Parents are encouraged to attend the institute and special sessions for parents have been included in the agenda.

Q- WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE PART OF APTITUTE 2022?

APtitute 2022 has been designed with students and parents in mind. The institute will resemble an actual professional institute with opening and closing sessions, concurrent sessions, led by district AP teachers, a panel discussion led by current AP students, as well as an expo hall with representatives from area universities and colleges.

Q- What's New for APtitute 2022?