ADVANCED LEARNING OPTIONS Weighted Courses: These courses may require written departmental approval for enrollment. An additional multiplier is applied to these courses in recognition of the increase in difficulty and work. For example, an “A” in an honors course is worth a 4.4 and an A in an AP course is worth 4.8 compared to a 4.0 for a standard class. See chart on page 5. •
Advanced Placement Courses - designed to prepare for the corresponding AP exam. AP Biology AP Macroeconomics AP Calculus AB AP Physics AP Calculus BC AP Spanish IV Language and Culture AP Computer Science Principles II AP Spanish V Literature AP English Language/Composition AP Statistics II AP Environmental Science AP US Government Students may elect to take AP exams in other subject areas without taking an AP course. Contact the Guidance Office for more information.
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Additional Weighted Courses Advanced Math I Advanced Math II Honors Algebra II Honors American Lit
Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Geometry Honors World Lit
Non-Weighted Advanced Courses: These courses may require written departmental approval for enrollment. The GPA calculation is not weighted. • Art: Photography II Portfolio Preparation Independent Studio • Technology: Web Site Design II • Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development II Culinary Arts II Fabrics and Fashion II • Music: Advanced Music Instrumental Improvisation • Science: Anatomy and Physiology 21st Century: Big Ideas in Small Places
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