AP Course Selection and Requirements

Mr. Kenter from the social studies department provides an overview of course selections for the 2021 school year. Current freshmen will move into government, with honors students having the option for AP government. Sophomores must take US history, with an option for AP US history. Juniors can choose from electives like psychology and sociology, with AP options available. Students interested in AP courses should consult their current honors history teacher. No tests are required for AP classes, but top students are selected based on credentials.

What course will all rising sophomores be required to take next year?

• Psychology

• Economics

• Government

• World History

Which course is linked with the elective 'Street Law' for rising juniors?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Forensics

• Physics

What is a mandatory course for all rising juniors?

• World History

• US History

• European History

• Ancient History

Which elective can current juniors take if they haven't taken it in their junior year?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Street Law

What AP course is available as an option for current juniors?

• AP Chemistry

• AP Biology

• AP Psychology

• AP Physics

Who should students interested in AP courses consult for more information?

• Their math teacher

• Their honors history teacher

• Their science teacher

• Their English teacher

What is not required for enrolling in AP classes?

• Teacher recommendation

• Previous coursework

• Student interest

• A written test

What criteria will be considered for AP course selection?

• Top 50 students in math classes

• Top 30 students in English classes

• Top 25 students in history classes

• Top 10 students in science classes