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9th Grade PAC Options
PAC = Pre-Advanced Course
(formerly known as Pre-AP)
Pre AP English Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP Geometry (Algebra I credit required)
Students who are currently taking PAC courses in 8th grade will be automatically enrolled in PAC or AP courses for 9th grade
Example: If a student is currently in PAC science, they will automatically be enrolled in PAC Biology
If you want to move into or out of a Pre-AP/AP course, you must contact your Dobie9 Counselor
PAC courses prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Due to the pacing of coursework in PAC courses, students must begin the school year in the course and may not be moved into them later in the year
PAC coursework requires independent study/work outside of the classroom
Most PAC & AP courses require work over the summer
9th Grade AP Courses
AP Human Geography
(click here for more details about AP Human Geography)
AP Computer Science Principles (must take Geometry concurrently)
8th grade students who are currently enrolled PAC US History, in addition to other PAC courses, will automatically be enrolled in AP Human Geography for 9th grade.
If you want to move into or out of a PAC/AP course, you must contact your Dobie9 Counselor
The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program gives students an opportunity to seek college-level studies while still in high school.
By taking PAC classes, AP classes and AP exams, students may gain advanced placement and/or credit in college.
Depending on students’ scores on AP Exams, they may earn up to a full year’s credit from their college or university.
Enrollment in AP courses enhances entry into major colleges and universities, especially for students who are interested in highly selective colleges/universities.
AP courses are open to all students with the prerequisite coursework who wish to take challenging college level course work
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