Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) Course Expectations

Considering Honors and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses for your class schedule?

Are you a student who...

• Recognizes that academic achievement is not solely based on ‘high’ grades?

• Understands the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation for academic success?

• Is generally curious, enjoys the subject, and wants to expand content understanding?

• Realizes the value of note-taking as a supplement to improving content understanding?

• Is self-disciplined & organized?

• Is willing to read sources beyond grade-level?

• Is willing to accept short-term struggle for long-term growth?

• Is willing to commit the time necessary to reach benchmark levels of understanding?

• Can consider the balance of your schedule and factors in outside activities?