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Prerequisite:  Successful completion of biology and chemistry. 

This course will follow the College Board approved AP Biology curriculum. This intense program will cover the following
topics: Chemistry of Life, Cell Structure and Function, Cellular Energetics, Cell Communication and Cell Cycle, Heredity,
Gene Expression and Regulation, Natural Selection, and Ecology. Students will work cooperatively in the lab and develop
skills to complete a formal lab report and organized notebook. Students will take the AP exam at the completion of the
course. Open to students in grades 11 and 12. 

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Prerequisite: 85 or better in Honors Pre-Calculus or administrative approval.

In this course students will cover the analysis of a function’s graph, limits, asymptotes, and continuity. Differential calculus will be studied which will include the definition of the derivative, the derivative at a point, and applications of derivatives.  Also, students will study integral calculus to include the Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integral, and techniques of anti-differentiation. Culmination of the course will be the AP Examination.

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Prerequisite: 90 or better in CP Chemistry or 85 or better in Honors Chemistry & teacher recommendation or
administrative approval.

Students enrolling in AP Chemistry have already successfully completed  Chemistry and Algebra II. The AP Chemistry course is equivalent to the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. Topics for this laboratory-based course will include structure of matter, states of matter, chemical equilibrium, reactions, chemical kinetics, descriptive chemistry and the basic concepts of thermodynamics. Summer preparation will also be required for this course. After school work (laboratory and review) is expected. Students will work cooperatively in the lab and develop skills to complete a formal lab report and organized notebook. Open to students in grades 11 and 12.

This class is open to juniors and seniors who meet the prerequisites.

Prerequisite: Grade of 90 or better in English 10(CP) or 11(CP) or 85 or better in 10(H) or 11(H) or administrative
approval.

Advanced Placement English Language is intended to be a very rigorous exercise in reading, thinking, analyzing and writing. It is a course that prepares students for the English Language Advanced Placement Examination. Topics of study include an introduction of rhetorical analysis, elements of argument and analysis of visual rhetoric. Non-fiction texts (speeches, essays, memoirs, etc.) will be featured, but some relevant fiction will also be required reading.  Students taking AP English must assume a major responsibility to complete work. To be successful, students will need to be highly motivated self-starters able to manage independent topics. Students will be required to complete a summer reading list.

Prerequisite: Grade of 90 or better in English 11(CP) or 85 or better in English 11(H) or administrative approval.

Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition is designed to be an extremely rigorous exercise in reading, thinking, analyzing and writing.  Although this course is primarily an intensive literature survey, it will provide continued exposure in each of the traditional areas of language arts. Vocabulary enrichment, composition, speech and college-level study skills will be included. While a balance between teacher and student activity will be struck, students must understand that they accept a major responsibility in electing this course. To be successful, students will need to be highly motivated self-starters who can manage independent projects. Ideally, the course will culminate with the students passing the AP Literature and Composition exam in May. Students will be required to complete a summer reading list.

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Prerequisite: 90 or better in CP Science course or 85 or better in Honors Science course, teacher recommendation and be
enrolled or have completed precalculus.

This course is designed to give students the in-depth level of knowledge required to succeed on the AP Physics 1 test. It
emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and proficiency in advanced problem-solving techniques. Topics include motion, forces, energy and momentum, circular motion and gravity, rotational motion and angular momentum,
mechanical waves and sound, and electricity including basic DC circuits. A strong work ethic and proficiency with algebra are essential to success. Students will work cooperatively in the lab and complete comprehensive lab reports. Dedicated effort and completion of regular homework assignments are vital to success in this course. It is expected that each AP Physics 1 student will take the AP Physics 1 exam. Open to students in grades 11 and 12

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Physics 1 or simultaneous enrollment in AP Physics 1.

This course is designed to give students the in-depth level of knowledge required to succeed on the AP Physics 2 test. It
emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and proficiency in advanced problem-solving techniques. Topics include fluid mechanics, temperature, heat, thermodynamics, electric field and potential, magnetism, electromagnetic waves 23 and optics, and nuclear physics. A strong work ethic and proficiency in algebra are essential to success. Dedicated effort and completion of regular homework assignments are vital to success in this course. It is expected that each AP Physics 2
student will take the AP Physics 2 exam. Open to students in grades 12

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for AP Psychology. Students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

AP Psychology is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology.

Prerequisite: 85 or better in Spanish IV or administrative approval.

AP Spanish V is designed to cover the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish composition and conversation. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. The goal of the course is to prepare students for success on the AP Spanish Language Exam by further developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Through authentic written and audio sources, students will build and expand their vocabulary and grammar skills as well as their abilities to analyze and make inferences. Furthermore, students will complete a thorough review of grammar and conjugations. Readings and authentic sources will vary but will relate to the arts, history, current events, literature, culture, etc. of the Spanish-speaking world. 

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Prerequisite: 85 or better in Honors Algebra II, 90 or better in CP Algebra II, or administrative approval.

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of probability, descriptive, and inferential statistics.  Numerous distributions will be studied such as the binomial distribution, normal distribution, and the chi-square distribution.  The correlation of variables and linear regression will be covered in depth.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator will be an integral tool in the student’s study of Statistics.  Culmination of the course will be the AP Examination.

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Prerequisite: Students must have passed at least two high school art courses (Honors Art Portfolio is highly
recommended) and have a recommendation from the art teacher.

As the highest level art course, AP Studio Art & Design is aligned with current expectations for college level art and design foundation courses. Students focus on in-depth, inquiry-based art and design making. They will create individual art portfolios in their choice of either AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design, or AP Drawing. (All three portfolio types
run concurrently in the same class.) The course culminates in the final portfolio submission to the College Board as their
exam, to earn opportunities for college credit and placement. All students in the course are expected to participate in the
exam to receive AP credit. The College Board rates 60% of the exam score on “Sustained Investigation”, which requires
students to submit 15 digital images that include works of art and design along with process documentation. The College
Board rates the remaining 40% of the exam score on “Selected Works”, which requires students to submit 5 works of art and design and writing to demonstrate skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas. Participation in multiple art exhibits, and creation of a student artist website are requirements for this course. Strong time management skills, work ethic, and homework are also an expectation for the course.

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Prerequisite: An 85 or better in Pre-A.P. U.S. or administrative approval.

This is a demanding college level course offering of the History/Social Sciences Department, and it is presented in
accordance with the requirements of the College Board. This is a one year course that follows successful completion of the
Pre -A.P. U S. History I and seeks to prepare highly motivated students toward the U.S. History Advanced Placement exam in their junior year. College credit may be extended by participating colleges and universities for successful completion of this course and the A. P. U. S. History exam. This course is a chronological study of the events, trends and details of American History from 1870 to the present day. It uses the historical method and sharpens critical thinking skills through an analytical approach. Many papers, book reviews and position papers are required. Students will be required to complete a summer reading list. The expectation is that students will take the College Board’s A. P. U. S. History exam in grade 10.