AP Biology
AP Biology Course Description
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes — energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. Extensive amount of time required outside of class.
AP Biology Course Overview
College Board Information for AP Biology
2026-27 Exam Date: Monday, May 3rd at 12:00 pm
AP Biology Supplies:
3-ring binder (large for this class only)
loose leaf paper
loose leaf graph paper
pens (blue, black, red ink - specific colors are for FRQ requirements)
pencils
highlighters (4 colors recommended)
calculator (see approved calculator list here)
Classroom Supply Wish List: Cleaning Wipes, Tissues, Lab Supplies as needed
AP Biology 1st Block:
Remind Code: @apbio1fitz
Google Classroom Code: k2ockphm
AP Biology 2nd Block:
Remind Code: @apbio2fitz
Google Classroom Code: bwuurq6j
AP Biology 3rd Block:
Remind Code: @apbio3fitz
Google Classroom Code: ihk6w6gs
Extracurriculars
Science National Honor Society (SNHS) Remind Code: @rhhssnhs
Science National Honor Society RHHS Chapter Information
STEM Scholars Remind Code: @stemscs
STEM Scholars Information
Governor's Honors Program (GHP)
GHP Information
RHHS Senior Advisement Information:
RHHS Senior Sunrise: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at the Wildcat Stadium 6:15-7:15 am
RHHS Class of 2027 Graduation: Friday, May 14th at the Wildcat Stadium 7:30 pm
Mrs. Fitzgerald's Advisement Information:
Remind Code: @fitzadvise
Google Classroom Code: ytyyvlq
About Mrs. Fitzgerald
I have been teaching high school biology for 19 years. This is my 9th year at RHHS teaching Biology, Honors Biology, & AP Biology. While in Graduate School at UTSW Medical Center studying Molecular Microbiology, I taught a lab course in Medical Microbiology for 2nd year medical students and served as graduate student host to high school students in the STAR program interested in medical research. I found a true love of pathogenic bacteria and teaching while studying how infectious strains of E. coli communicate with each other through chemical signals. I wrote curriculum in genetics and served as a graduate tutor coordinator while earning my teaching certificate in graduate school at the University of Illinois.
I serve as the Academic Advisor for the RHHS Chapter of the Science National Honor Society and the STEM Scholars Program. I am the Science Advisor for the RHHS Governor's Honors Program (GHP) Committee. My favorite hobbies are playing in my pollinator garden, reading a good book, or watching a superhero movie with my husband and 2 sons.