Academics
AP scholars program
Purpose
The Advanced Placement Scholars Program (APS) will provide a variety
of college preparatory courses, such as Advanced Placement or Honors to ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve at an advanced
level and is prepared for college.
Theme
APS is part of the nationwide Advanced Placement Program, which is a
part of the College Board’s partnership with high schools, colleges and
universities. The program will provide students with instruction in college
level courses, taught by college board trained instructors.
AP courses challenge students with a rigorous academic focus on content knowledge, analytical reasoning skills , and disciplined study habits. The
APS program will better prepare students to compete for admissions and
scholarships from prestigious universities in Florida and across the nation.
Key Features
APS classes will offer the following:
1. A small college-preparatory learning community
2. College Board trained instructors ensuring rigorous, creative instruction
and expectations.
3. A wide variety of AP course offerings to meet individual needs and
strengths.
4. Special preparation for success on AP exams.
5. A strong community support group for students in APS.
6. Special activities such as college nights and visits.
7. Summer APS program enrichment opportunities.
8. Special recognition, notation and diploma seal
9. Technology rich environment
Students successfully completing eight or more AP courses will be
recognized in their senior year as Advanced Scholars.
APS students have the ability to earn recognition from college board is as follows:
• AP Scholar: 3 full-year AP exams with scores of 3 or higher
• AP Scholar with Honor: 4 full-year AP exams with scores of 3 or
higher and an average of 3.25 on all exams
• AP Scholar with Distinction: 5 full-year AP exams with scores of
3 or higher and an average of 3.25 on all exams
• State AP Scholar: Highest average on the greatest number of AP
exams in Florida
• National AP Scholar: 8 full-year AP exams with scores of 4 or
higher
Recommended course of study
| 9th Grade Contemporary Literature Honors AP Human Geography Biology Honors Geometry Honors Foreign Language I and II H.O.P.E. Major Area of Interest Elective |
10th Grade World Literature Honors AP World History Chemistry Honors Algebra II Honors Performing/Fine Art Foreign Language III Major Area of Interest Elective Major Area of Interest Elective |
| 11th Grade AP Language AP American History AP Chemistry Math Analysis/Trig or Pre-Calculus Physics Honors AP Psychology AP Statistics Major Area of Interest Elective |
12th Grade AP Literature AP Government/Economics AP Science: Physics, Biology or Environmental Science AP Foreign Language Major Area of Interest Elective Major Area of Interest Elective |