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SRVHS
AP & HONORS
PARENT INFORMATION
EVENING
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
ACCELERATED &
ADVANCED COURSES
Different than regular college prep classes:
• Pace
• Depth and complexity of assignments
• Higher standards of evaluation
No weighted grade for Accelerated Algebra 2,
Accelerated Biology, Advanced English 10 ,
Advanced Art 5
HONORS COURSES
Specialized content with extended workload
Weighted grade
Honors Classes at SRVHS:
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Pre-Calculus
World Languages: French 4 & Spanish 4
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
College Level
Access with Multiple Measures (prerequisites, tests, prior
course grades, teacher recommendations)
Weighted Grade
Possible college credit w/ College Board’s AP Exams in
May
Go to SRVHS.net for Common Course Descriptions
WHY TAKE AP COURSES?
Challenging curriculum
Preparation for college work
Potential to earn college credit
SRVHS EXPECTATIONS FOR
AP STUDENTS
Highly motivated
Self-discipline and self-motivation
Perseverance
Try to avoid “over scheduling”
Computer savvy a big plus
Take AP Exam in May
VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS
• Music Theory AP
• Studio Art AP
AP STUDIO ART
• 11th-12th grade
• Independent projects
• Complete a portfolio for AP exam:
• Drawing
• 2D
• Minimum of 18 pieces
MUSIC THEORY AP
Develop the student’s ability to
recognize, understand and describe
the basic materials and processes of
music that are heard in a score.
Junior or Senior standing
Ability to read music and consent
of instructor.
See Ms. Glass for information
regarding the summer study packet
between June 1st-June 4th. .
ENGLISH COURSES
• English Language AP
• English Literature AP
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• Junior Year
• Superior skills in reading comprehension, analysis,
and writing
• Course emphasis on: rhetorical analysis, argument,
and synthesis writing and close reading of fiction
and non-fiction texts.
• Summer Assignment
• Entrance Guidelines:
• A in S1 English 10
• B- or better in Adv. English 10
• OR Placement Exam on March 5 and 6. Sign up with your
English teacher.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Senior Year
• Superior reading comprehension and writing skills
• Intensive study of select World Literature
• Entrance Guidelines:
A S1 English 11
B- or better in AP Lang
OR placement exam March 5th and 6th. See
English teacher to sign up.
MATHEMATICS COURSES
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Accelerated Algebra 2
See course description
guide for detailed Math
Course Selection Guide.
AP CALCULUS AB
11th-12th grade
Equivalent to one semester of college
Calculus
Homework daily: 0.5-1 hour/day
Entrance Guidelines:
Test average honors pre-calc = B
or test avg pre-calc =A
AP CALCULUS BC
12th grade
Equivalent to a year-long
college Calculus course
Entrance Guidelines:
Successful completion
of Calc AB
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
STATISTICS
11th-12th grade
Analytical Skills and
Logical Reasoning
Graphing Calculator
Homework: 30-45 minutes
per day
Entrance Guidelines:
B or better in Algebra 2
ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 2
Rigorous fast paced course.
Covers Algebra 2 and advanced
trigonometric concepts
Prepares students for AP Calculus
AB and BC
Not a weighted grade
Placement Criteria
Course Grade
Algebra 1 A/Geometry A And 85% on Mastery Readiness
Exam. Less than above, requires 90%
on Mastery Readiness Exam
WORLD LANGUAGES
Honors Spanish 4
Honors French 4
Spanish 5 AP
French 5 AP
SPANISH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE AP
11th-12th grade
Course entirely in Spanish
Students to have oral and written fluency
Homework is at least 20-30 minutes per
evening
Entrance Guidelines: Spanish 4 Honors with a
“B” or better
AP exam emphasizes real-life communication
and focuses on Spanish Language and Culture.
FRENCH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE AP
11th-12th grade
Class entirely in French
Solid skill level in writing and speaking
AP exam emphasizes real-life communication
and focuses on French Language and
Culture
Homework: 20-40 minutes per night
Entrance Guidelines: French IV Honors with
“B” or better
SOCIAL STUDIES
European History AP
Human Geography AP
U.S. History AP
Psychology AP
Economics AP
American Gov AP
Comp Politics AP
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP
11TH and 12TH grade
In depth study of
political, cultural,
population geography
Strong reading, writing,
math and computer skills
EUROPEAN HISTORY AP
10th grade
Students need accelerated
reading, comprehension,
note taking, and writing
skills
In-depth look at European
History
Homework: extensive
reading, 4-7 hours per week
U.S. HISTORY AP
11th grade
Study of American History
from the pre-Columbian
era to the present
Strong reading
comprehension, critical
thinking and writing skills
Homework: 5-7 hours
reading and writing per
week plus research
papers and projects
PSYCHOLOGY AP
11th-12th grade
Comprehensive study of
general psychology
including research and
clinical psychology
Strong reading
comprehension and
critical thinking skills
Homework: 30-45 minutes
per night
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AP
12th grade
Analytical skills, essay
writing, critical thinking
skills, factual recall ability
Exams, quizzes, essays,
presentations, and
research project
Homework: approximately
6 hours/week
Semester Class
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS:
COMPARATIVE AP
12th grade semester class
Satisfies government requirement
Strong reading and writing skills
Online publication of news analysis and essays
MICRO AND MACRO
ECONOMICS AP
12th grade
Strong math and
analytical skills
Homework is 1 hour
every night with one
test a week
Semester Class
SCIENCE
AP Physics C
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP PHYSICS C
Students must be concurrently
enrolled in Calculus AB or BC
AP
Intended for students with an
interest in engineering, science
or the medical field
Includes topics in both classical
and modern physics
Newtonian mechanics covers:
Kinematics, Newton's Laws,
Energy, Collisions, Uniform
Circular Motion & Oscillations.
Homework approximately 5
hours per week
AP BIOLOGY
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with an B Completion of
Chemistry with a B or better
For students who want to major in the life sciences in college or for
students wishing to test out of life science breadth requirements in
college
Emphasis on integrating lab inquiry and reasoning and quantitative
skills in lab activities
Students need to be independent learners with computer skills,
reading at college level (heavy emphasis on writing and reading 12 chapters per week
Encouraging use of podcasts instead of lecture to free up more time
in the lab.
Uses Campbell’s 9th Edition Biology: College Book
CHEMISTRY AP
Prerequisite: Completion of
Biology and Chemistry with an B
or better or Honors Chemistry
with a B or better, completion of
Alg 2 with a B or better
In order to cover all of the
material demanded by the AP
exam, mandatory work, such as,
reading and problem
assignments, may be required
over school breaks and vacations.
Homework requirement – approx.
6 hours per week.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP
Prerequisite: B or better of Bio and
Chem, concurrent enrollment in Alg 2
Equivalent of a one-semester,
introductory college course in
environmental science
Interdisciplinary course embracing topics
from chemistry, biology, earth science,
population dynamics, environmental
quality, resource policy and management,
and the environment and society
Summer Assignment information
forthcoming
Homework– approx. 5 hours per week
PLACEMENT AGREEMENTS
Please select courses carefully
Have up to 6 weeks to drop the
course without a grade appearing
on the transcript
No guarantee that a substitute
course is available
CONTACT INFORMATION
Counseling Office: 925-552-3016
Jenifer Levy-Wendt (A-Doe)
[email protected]
Nancy Conti (Dof-Ko)
[email protected]
Melissa Bergstedt (Kp-Ob)
[email protected]
Emperatris Vega (Oc-Sca)
[email protected]
Cady Scharff (Scb-Z)
[email protected]
KEY DATES
Parent Meetings, 6:30pm in the Commons
March 3th -- To be 10th grade
March 4th -- To be 11th and 12th grade
Online Registration March 13th – 20th