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New Visions: Law & Government students ace AP exam

New Visions: Law & Government students performed exceptionally well on the 2008 Advance Placement (AP) U.S. Government & Politics examination. While all of the New Visions programs offer honors and college credit, U.S. Government & Politics is the only AP course offered through Career & Tech and certified by the College Board, according to New Visions: Law & Government teacher Richard Bader, Esq.

"Ten New Visions: Law & Government students took the May 2008 AP U.S. Government & Politics exam," Bader reported, "and all earned a score of 3 or higher, qualifying for college credit at most universities and colleges." All of the New Visions: Law & Government students -100%- have scored 3 or higher in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

The maximum score a student can earn on the APR exam is 5. Sixty percent of the New Visions: Law & Government class scored a 5 in 2008, which the College Board classifies as "Extremely well qualified". This is ten times the rate of candidates taking the test worldwide: just 52% score "3" or higher on average each year.

"Our New Visions: Law & Government students perform consistently well above the national and global average on the AP U.S. Government & Politics exam, an accomplishment indicative of their future success in college, career and life," said Bader.

New Visions: Law & Government is one of four New Visions programs that provide honors- and college-level study for college-bound high school seniors in unique, off-campus classroom locations. New Visions: Law & Government students meet for class in the State Education Building across from the New York State Capitol. New Visions: Health Careers students meet at either Ellis or St. Peter's hospital. The New Visions: Journalism & Media Studies classroom is located at the Times Union, and the New Visions: Human Services & Special/Elementary Education classroom is at the Wildwood School in Schenectady.

Details on all New Visions programs may be found at the New Visions home page.

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