AP Courses

The AP Biology course is a very challenging and time-intensive course designed for students who are interested in pursuing science in college and/or as a career. This course is designed to be the
equivalent of a two-semester college level biology course usually taken by biology majors in their freshman year. It provides students with an opportunity to develop a conceptual framework for modern biology, emphasizing applications of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. As a college-level course, students will be held to high expectations and mature responsibilities just like a college freshman. The course focuses on science process skills and application of factual information. As such, students should be self-motivated and be able to work both independently and collaboratively to solve science-related problems.

This course is designed to prepare students to be successful on the AP Biology exam. AP exam scores can earn the student college credit for the course. Because the AP Biology exam requires students to hand draw graphs—students are required to use: online graphing tools, spreadsheet graphing tools (ie. Excel), AND hand drawn graphs to illustrate data.

All instruction is provided for the student either in the course or in the textbook. Instructors provide focused, constructive feedback for each lab or authentic assignment, as well as for each exam. The teacher is available throughout the week, and the student is able to receive one-on-one support and help in whatever capacity they need.

Because this class is presented in an online format, the pace and schedule varies slightly from student to student from within the course, but we have a definitive fall start and definitive spring end date so that students are finished the course prior to taking their exam.

This High School AP Calculus course is designed with the intent for students to incorporate the concepts of all previous math courses and expand upon these concepts with the implementation of limits. Emphasis is placed upon the multi-representational approach to calculus where problems and their solutions are explored and interpreted graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students will also be required to explain their answers in written form and will be asked to compare their written response to the AP grading rubric and explain why they feel they should receive that grade. Students are required to use graphing calculators with the capabilities ascribed by the College Board: (apcentral.collegeboard.com). These calculators will be used in a variety of ways including multi-representation of equations (graphs and tables) and for conducting explorations with various functions and how different values change the look of the function.

Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz.

An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals, parametric and polar equations, and infinite sequences and series. 

An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning.

Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.

Have you ever wondered if a diamond really is forever? How batteries create electricity from chemical reactions? Or how we know that atoms exist when they’re too small to be seen? In AP Chemistry, you’ll learn to examine the atomic and molecular interactions that result in all the varied materials and changes that you observe daily, as well as how to properly test and analyze errors in an experiment.

Do you want to cure cancer? Solve climate change? Or maybe build interactive art? AP Computer Science A explores how to use, build, and work with the technologies of tomorrow to help answer some of the biggest questions of today. In this course, you’ll design and implement computer programs using a subset of the Java programming language that can be used to develop algorithms, data structures, and solve problems.

If you’ve ever been curious about how the websites and apps you love are built, this introductory computer science course is for you. You don’t need a coding background to succeed, and your school will provide the computer. In AP Computer Science Principles, you’ll learn how computers and technology impact our daily lives by examining the apps we use, how our personal data is collected, and how technology can have positive and negative consequences.

We are surrounded by written language that is often used intentionally to achieve a purpose. In AP English Language and Composition, you’ll read nonfiction texts through the eyes of a writer, exploring the choices writers and speakers make to persuade their audience. By analyzing how writing is composed, you’ll be able to construct your own persuasive pieces.

This course provides high school students with college-level instruction in active, close reading and analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of carefully selected works of literary merit, students learn to consider how a work’s style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements contribute to its cultural significance. The approach to analyzing prose and poetry allows students to establish connections, make observations about textual details, and sharpen their understanding of these nuances through their own writing. This course will effectively prepare students for the AP Exam and learning beyond the exam by enabling them to read, analyze, and write about complex texts.

How can we meet the needs of a growing population while sustaining natural resources? How can the global community collaborate to address environmental challenges? What does science tell us about our relationship with and dependence on the earth? In AP Environmental Science, you’ll learn how to use the tools of science to address these and other big questions about our planet’s future.

Have you ever wondered how events during the Renaissance impact your life today? Or how Napoleon changed politics forever? In AP European History, you’ll study the rich history of countries such as France, England, Spain, and many others from c. 1450 to the present. You’ll cover key events and uncover the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments that shaped Europe and subsequently the world.

Have you ever wondered why the national debt is so large or why interest rates are considered to be so important? You’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn how the economy works as a whole in AP Macroeconomics. As part of your studies, you’ll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Have you ever wondered why prices fluctuate for online retailers depending on the time and day? Or why people say, “time is money”? In AP Microeconomics, you’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn the principles of economics that govern the actions of individuals and businesses. You’ll also explore concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures to gain a deeper understanding of how economic decisions shape our world.

Uncover the mysteries that explain all phenomena in the universe. In this course, you will develop an understanding of physics through rich content, problem solving, and inquiry-based investigations in an algebra-based, introductory college-level course. You will create visual representations of physical phenomena as you explore dynamic concepts in the areas of motion, force, energy, momentum, and fluids. You will apply science practice skills when you engage in real-world and theoretical examples related to physical models, systems interactions, conservation laws, and experimental design. Get ready to make sense of the natural events witnessed in our universe!

Advanced Placement Precalculus centers on functions modeling dynamic behaviors. This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide a basis for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study the value of polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and polar functions, and supplemental topics. As a result of examining functions from many perspectives, students develop a conceptual understanding not only of specific function types but also of functions in general. Furthermore, as AP Precalculus may be the last mathematics course of a student’s secondary education, the course is structured to provide a comprehensive experience rather than exclusively focusing on preparation for future courses.

Have you ever wondered why you act a certain way around different people? Or how your family and society influence your behaviors? In AP Psychology, you’ll learn the foundational concepts that detail how and why people think and behave the way they do.

Do you know in which countries Spanish is spoken? And do you know that in Mexico, in addition to Spanish, there are more than 67 indigenous languages? Do you want to learn which Hispanic painters were known as “The Elephant and the Ant,” or which is the highest navigable river in the world? Immerse yourself in this cultural adventure through the second most spoken language in the world, and learn about issues such as family, identity, health, technology, global challenges, art, and many other topics

Semester A

This High School AP Statistics is a preparatory AP course that introduces students to selecting statistical methods, analyzing data, using simulations and probability, as well as statistical argumentation. In part A, students will explore:

– One-variable Data
– Two-Variable Data
– Collecting Data
– Probability
– Modeling probability
– Sample Proportions and the Central Limit Theorem.

Students will be required to answer questions using proper language associated with the AP Statistics exam. Students are required to use graphing calculators. This course will demonstrate the use of a TI-84 calculator in preparation for the AP exam.

Semester B

This High School AP Statistics is a preparatory AP course that introduces students to selecting statistical methods, analyzing data, using simulations and probability, as well as statistical argumentation. In part B, students will explore:

– Hypothesis Testing for Proportions
– Testing Two Proportions
– Hypothesis Testing for Means
– Testing Two Means and Matched Pairs
– Chi-Square Testing
– Inferences About Slopes

Students will be required to answer questions using proper language associated with the AP Statistics exam. Students are required to use graphing calculators. This course will demonstrate the use of a TI-84 calculator in preparation for the AP exam.

Have you ever wondered how the government and politics are connected? Or how you can actively participate in the political process? In AP United States Government and Politics, you’ll examine the relationships between the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court, and explore how different political ideologies and opinions shape American politics.

How did the United States become THE United States? What happened to the American economy when factories went from being powered by water to powered by coal? Or how have definitions of who is, and who is not, a U.S. citizen changed over time? In AP United States History, you’ll explore and try to answer questions like these, while discussing the ways in which Americans have debated their values, practices, and traditions since even before the country’s founding.

In AP World History: Modern, you’ll learn about the rise and fall of empires, the evolution of technology, and the cultural and social changes that have shaped our world. The course isn’t just about memorizing dates and battles—it’s about exploring civilizations and cultures from a global perspective to better understand the complex relationships that exist today.