Honors Biology Class Overview

Students will analyze and evaluate components of the biological world and implement procedures to safely investigate the chemical, microscopic, and macroscopic components of life, analyzing and categorizing biological processes and life forms that they may encounter on an almost daily basis or in a scientific work setting. This course includes comparisons of the various types of cellular structures and structures found within and among the various types of multicellular organisms as well as the interactions of life forms with their environment.

The following topics will be covered:

• Cells

• Organisms

• Genetics

• Ecology

AP Research Class Overview

Students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an Academic Paper (AP) of approximately 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a Presentation with an Oral Defense (POD)

AP Computer Science Principles Class Overview

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical (College Board, 2025)