AP Expectations For the 2016-2017 School Year The following chart is meant to give you an idea of how much out-of-class time should be budgeted for each AP. These entries are meant to be an approximation of time and assignments. Different teachers for the same course may have slightly different expectations but the time commitment should be about the same. Some students will need to budget less time and some will need to budget more depending on their skill levels. English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition 11 th Grade Prerequisite - English 10 12 th Grade Prerequisite - English 11 (B or better) Solid critical reading skills; Good analytical writing skills; Patience with the writing process Understands MLA usage Reading of literature and material with upper level syntax and diction; upper level literary analysis One reading per class Two two page papers per month s Minimum SOL test Summer Assignment Summer Assignment Social Studies AP World History AP US History 10 th Grade 11 th Grade Higher level reading and writing skills; Strong grasp of World I knowledge; Able to actively retrieve information from text Higher level reading, writing and analytical skills; as well as time management skills and enthusiasm for the subject matter. 2-3 hours per class SOL Test 2-3 hours per class SOL Test Summer assignment * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed
Social Studies Mathematics AP US Government & Politics AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics/Mic roeconomics AP Comparative Governments & Politics AP Psychology 12 th Grade 10 th - 12 th Grade No Prerequisite 11 th -12 th Grade Analyze and synthesize concepts of government; Read critically; Communicate effectively using the spoken word; Write clearly & concisely Familiarity with maps; Interest in global events; Analytical Skills Reading skills; note-taking skills; academic motivation to succeed, basic algebra and graphic skills 2-3 hours per class s 2-4 hours per class 12 th Grade See syllabus in fall s per class Ability to read and take notes from a college level text; willingness to memorize; Understanding of scientific method and basic statistics 2-3 hours Not a substitute for required social studies course Summer reading assignment and paper Calculus AB Calculus BC 10 th - 12 th Grade Precalculus 11 12 th Grade Precalculus Honors Strong Algebra 2 and Pre-calculus skills; trigonometry without calculator, graphing parent functions and their transformation without calculator, solving exponential and log equations, rational and negative exponents without calculator. Exemplary work ethic required; willingness to get help as needed 2-4 hours May include some Jag and after school work 2-4 hours * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed
AP Computer Science Prerequisite -- Computer Science Some programming experience; High interest in programming; Good logical thinking / reasoning skills; Good attention to detail 2-4 hours Students must be able to work independently 10 th - 12 th Grade AP Statistics Geometry and Algebra 2 Good reading, writing and analytical thinking skills 2 hours Science AP Biology Biology and Chemistry Strong reading, listening, note-taking and study skills; Organizational skills; Ability to explain answers. Good math skills. 1-2 hours Review of basic biology concepts is expected. One student inquiry lab per Big Idea (4 total). AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Chemistry Co requisite (recommended) Physics or Precalculus biology, chemistry, and physics 11 th and 12 graders Strong Algebra 2 skills Basic math skills w/out calculator; such as calculating percentage change & dimensional analysis ( the math-heavy units could frustrate students who do not have strong basic computational skills); essay writing; strong reading skills and note taking ; s Daily review is expected Memorization of rules and equations * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed
AP Physic I AP Physic II AP Physic C Mechanics AP Physics C Electrical Mechanical 11th - 12th Grade Pre- calculus 11th - 12th Grade Pre- calculus 11th - 12th Grade Pre- calculus Physics I Calculus ability; the ability to articulate concepts mathematically and in paragraph form. ability; the ability to articulate concepts mathematically and in paragraph form. ability; the ability to articulate concepts mathematically and in paragraph form. ability; ability to apply concepts mathematically This course is based on inquiry labs This course is based on inquiry labs This course is based on inquiry labs This course is based on inquiry labs World Languages AP French Language and Culture Level 4 or Equivalency Test Good command of the language in the domains of communication; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ability to communicate in the target language. AP Japanese Language and Culture 11 th -12 th Grade Level 4 or equivalency test Good command of the language in the domains of communication; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ability to communicate in the target language * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed
AP Latin Level 3 or 4 or Equivalency Test Strong grasp of all formal Latin grammar; good English and Latin vocabulary; ability to translate Latin literally; strong interest in Classical Antiquity (Mythology, history) 2 hours AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature and Culture Level 4, Spanish for Fluent Speakers 3, or Level 3 with instructor approval. AP Spanish Language or permission of the instructor. Good command of the language in the domains of communication; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ability to communicate in the target language. Excellent command of the language in the domains of communication; writing, listening, and speaking. Strong literature reading skills. Fine Arts AP Studio Art s: -Drawing -2D Design (Computer Graphics or Photo) -3DE Studio Art 12 th Grade Prerequisite - Studio Art & Design 1 & 2 Teacher Permission is Required Working knowledge of aesthetics, composition and technique is required. Students must be skilled in their discipline area and have a strong work ethic, commitment and be able to meet deadlines. 2-8 hours per week Students must be able to work independently * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed
AP Art History Junior or senior Ability to write well, be a critical thinker, and have an understanding of European and world history One hour every night AP Music Theory 10-th-12 th Grade Proficiency on musical instrument or chorus; teacher permission required Reading & writing proficiency of standard music notation. Active instrument in a current performing ensemble (band, orchestra, chorus, piano, or chorus, or guitar) s Homework must be completed on time. * Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listed