ADVANCED LEARNING OPTIONS Weighted Courses: These courses may require written departmental approval for enrollment. An additional multiplier is applied to these courses in recognition of the increase in difficulty and work. For example, an “A” in an honors course is worth a 4.4 and an A in an AP course is worth 4.8 compared to a 4.0 for a standard class. See chart on page 5. ●
Advanced Placement Courses - designed to prepare for the corresponding AP exam. AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB AP Macroeconomics AP Calculus BC AP Physics AP Computer Science A AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Computer Science Principles AP Spanish Literature AP English Language & AP Statistics Composition AP US Government Students may elect to take AP exams in other subject areas without taking an AP course. Contact the Guidance Office for more information.
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Additional Weighted Courses Honors Algebra II Honors American Literature Honors Biology Honors Chemistry
Honors Geometry Honors World Literature Pre-Calculus
Non-Weighted Advanced Courses: These courses may require written departmental approval for enrollment. The GPA calculation is not weighted. ● Art: Photography II Portfolio Preparation Independent Studio ● Computer Science: Web Site Design II ● Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development II Culinary Arts II Fabrics and Fashion II ● Music: Advanced Music Instrumental Improvisation ● Science: Anatomy and Physiology 21st Century: Big Ideas in Small Places 9
