Art History

The AP course in Art History is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in art history. The scope of the course includes an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art media within diverse historical and cul­tural contexts.

Biology

The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year.

Calculus AB

An AP course in Calculus consists of a full high school academic year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities.

Chemistry

AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. This course is designed to be taken only after the success­ful completion of a first course in high school chemistry. In addi­tion, the recommended mathematics prerequisite for an AP Chemistry class is the successful completion of a second-year algebra course.


Economics-Microeconomics

The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give studnets a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumer and producers, within the system.


English Literature and Composition

The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in English literature. The Course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. 

Environmental Science

The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. AP Environmental Science is interdisciplinary as it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study.

European History

The AP course and exam in European History are intended for qualified students who wish to complete classes in secondary school equivalent to college introductory courses in European history.


Human Geography

The Advanced Placement Program offers a course and exam in Human Geography to qualified students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course in human geography.   The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. 

Government and Politics: United States

The AP U.S. Government and Politics course provides students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in United States government and politics. A well-designed course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, including the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analy­sis of specific examples. The course requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the U.S. politics.


Latin Literature

AP Latin Literature is designed to provide students with a learn­ing experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in Latin at the second and third-year college level. The basic course objective is to read, translate, understand, analyze, and interpret Latin in the original with special emphasis paid to the development of Latin lyric and elegiac poetry as literary gen­res.


Latin: Vergil 

AP Latin: Vergil is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of a college course in Latin at the second and third-year college level. The basic course objectives is to read, translate, understand, analyze, and interpret Latin in the original, with special emphasis paid to pertinent Roman cul­tural, social, and political history and the tradition of the ancient epic.

Music Theory

AP Music Theory is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course ii music theory. The course should develop a student's ability to recognize, understand, describe, and analyze the basic materi­als and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score.

Physics B

The AP Physics B course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in physics, with a laboratory component intended for non-physics or non-engineering majors. The course includes topics in both classical and modem physics as described in the Course Description. Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is required, and basic concepts of calculus are introduced in the course.

Psychology

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic study of the behavior and mental process of human beings and other animals.


Spanish-Language

AP Spanish Language is intended for students who wish to de­velop their proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students who enroll should al­ready have a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples and should have attained a reason­able proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.


Studio Art

The AP Studio Art course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in studio art foundation.  Students have the option of submitting one of the three different portfolios - Drawing, 2D-Design or 3D-Design each based upon different skills mastered and concepts addressed in college-level foundation courses.

United States History

The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal criti­cally with the problems and materials in U.S. history.

World History

The AP Program offers a course and exam in World History to qualified students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course in world his­tory. The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies.

*****Courses will be offered based on a minimum enrollment of 15 students.

Profile of a Successful AP Student

√	Successfully completes prerequisite coursework
√	Demonstrates successful performance in related content area course
√	Meets PSAT AP Potential requirements
√	Receives a teacher recommendation
√	Professes interest in subject selected
√	Demonstrates excellent study skills and habits
√	Carefully considers time commitments
√	Asks questions and participates in class
√	Perseveres when faced with challenging material
√	Asks for assistance when needed
√	Plans and works ahead on long term projects

Choosing AP Courses and Making Wise Decisions

Glynn Academy encourages students to take AP classes. When making a decision about how many of these classes to take, consider the following:

√	Are you a self-motivated, organized, independent worker?
√	Do you need and/or have support with your organizational skills and/or studies on a daily basis?
√	Are you involved in many activities? Is your interest in this course of study sufficient to ensure that you will find adequate time to complete the extra work required outside of class without having to give up the things you enjoy?
√	How much sleep per night do you require in order to feel rested and be productive the following day?
√	How well do you handle the rigors of a demanding academic workload? Are you realistic about your performance expectations for yourself?
√	Have you considered all academic disciplines for which there are AP courses including art, languages other than English, computer science and music?