AP Commitment

AP students understand that certain skills, attitudes, and behaviors are essential to learning. AP courses are challenging and prepare students for the rigorous studies in higher education. AP Literature and Composition is a college level course as outlined by College Board; students completing the course and taking the AP exam in May will be given weighted credit.

Students in these advanced classes are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are expected to be practiced all students electing to take this AP course:

1. Self-control and maturity: being able to discuss relevant topics in a mature way; being able to accept feedback; being trustworthy and responsible; knowing the rules and expectations; coming to class with all the necessary materials. Because this class is a college-level courses, we will be reading and analyzing mature, controversial topics through analyzing various genres of literature.

2. Critical thinking: being accurate and seeking accuracy; being clear and seeking clarity; being open-minded; restraining impulsivity; taking a position when the situation warrants it; being sensitive to others’ feelings and level of knowledge.

3. Creative thinking: engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not immediately apparent.

4. Leadership and cooperation: establishing a relationship with teachers and peers; accepting team roles as assigned; adding to the order of the classroom; sharing responsibility for class leadership

5. Positive attitude: trying to find value and relevance when they are not immediately apparent; giving top effort in unfamiliar tasks; giving others the benefit of the doubt.

6. Strong work ethic: devoting extensive time and energy to the completion of homework assignments, projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, readings, writings, and near-perfect attendance to class.

7. Honor: following the same honor code that many colleges have. Plagiarism or cheating in any form is unacceptable. Students are expected to discuss with the teacher any knowledge of students participating in any dishonorable activities.