KENZIE SPROUSE
STAFF WRITER
As scheduling for the upcoming school year quickly approaches, it is time for students to consider the classes they would like to take. Fortunately, several Advanced Placement (AP) programs are available for committed students here at Morristown West. Students are encouraged to take AP courses who want to challenge themselves and obtain pre-college experience. Every AP class is instructed at a college-level and the AP exam is taken each May over the class material. There is a cost for every AP exam that is offered through the College Board, however, the price may be well worth it. Students that take AP classes are automatically able to get a lead on college-level work, upgrade their writing and problem solving skills, and mature their studying capabilities.
Senior Chloe Livesay is only one of the many students that has reaped the benefits of AP courses. Livesay reflected, “Although AP classes are more rigorous and time consuming, I would recommend them to anyone who is determined and college bound. These classes help you learn valuable skills to be the best possible college student you can be in the future.”
Chloe also encourages those considering to take AP classes to have “strong commitment and a drive to strive for excellence.”
In addition, students that pass an AP exam with a score of three or above are able to acquire college credit that is granted by more than 90% of four-year colleges and universities across the United States. West High school is immensely fortunate to provide a favorable amount of AP courses for a variety of student interests. Below is a full list of the Advanced Placement classes available:
English Courses:
AP English Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition
Mathematics Courses:
AP Statistics
AP Calculus I/II
Science Courses:
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Social Studies Courses:
AP Human Geography
AP Government and Politics: United States
AP U.S. History (taken with AP English Language)
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP European History
AP World History Modern
AP World History Ancient
Fine Arts Courses:
AP Studio Art 2-D
AP Studio Art 3-D
AP Drawing
If anyone is interested in more information about any course and its availability, please contact the counseling office or visit the school’s website for a complete list and description of the Programs of Study for the 2020-2021 school year. Any strong-willed student is encouraged to take on the challenge of AP classes in order to win the limitless rewards of early college opportunities that may last a lifetime.
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