Secondary

Honors classes cover material that regular class covers but at a faster pace and more in depth. (AP) courses are college level courses that offer advanced curricula and develop college level skills. Depending on the score they earn on the end-of-year exam, students may be able to receive college credit. College credit is dependent on the college or university’s AP credit policy.

We offer an impressive range of 14 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including… Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Physics Mechanics, Psychology, Seminar, Studio Art: Drawing, Research, and World History.

There are big benefits to be had for students who take advanced courses. By seizing the opportunity to challenge themselves in a more demanding class, and handling more advanced content, students can obtain additional college credit when they enroll in a college or university, achieve a higher GPA, and capture the attention of college admissions officers.

AP Capstone is the College Board’s two-year diploma program designed to hone students’ research, reasoning, analysis, and writing skills. In the first year of the AP Seminar course, students will learn to evaluate information, develop a research question, and craft an academic argument. In year two of AP Research, students will design and execute their own research project and write a 5,000-word research report.

Taken by students in Grades 10 and 11, the Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT / NMSQT) measures critical reading, math, and writing skills that are important for success in college. PSAT / NMSQT scores can be used to estimate probable performance on the SAT®.

These tests measure a student’s college readiness. Information obtained from test results can help students plan their education beyond high school. Prospective college websites usually specify which test they require, if any. Most students take the SAT and/or ACT in Grade 11.