AP Courses

• 10th - 12th grades 

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Required background: English I or English I Honors; English II or English II Honors

This course offers a comprehensive study of major world and British writers and prepares students to take the AP Literature and Composition Exam. Students will develop skills in literary and social criticism and study the advanced levels of writing style and technique that will be important for college. 

Major goals for the student:

1.     Understand the chronology of ideas within a series of texts in world and British literature.

2.     Study significant world and British writers who expressed the values, traditions, and thinking of each historical period—from the 16th century to the modern era.

3.     Develop critical standards for literary analysis.

4.     Sharpen awareness of language use and the writer’s craft.

5.     Use the writing process to respond thoughtfully and effectively to literature.

• 11th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Prerequisite: Advanced Math or IB Math AA SL with a “C” or better or teacher recommendation

Upon completion of AP Calculus AB, students will understand how to use mathematical language to describe concepts and relationships between concepts. Throughout their coursework, students will use the “Rule of Four” for problem-solving. Students will be asked to solve problems algebraically or analytically, support our results graphically and numerically (with and without a calculator), and then interpret the results in the context of the original problem verbally and in writing. Students will use technology to enhance and support their proofs and problem-solving techniques, but will also recognize that the calculator itself does not give proof of a concept. The concepts that will be studied include functions and equations, limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, integrals and their applications, and differential equations and mathematical modeling.

• 11th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Prerequisite: Completion of one or more of the following courses with a grade of B- or better: Statistics & Probability, Statistics in Sports, Advanced Math (Pre-Calculus), IB Math AA SL

AP Statistics is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college statistics course. Students study the following four main topics: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students who are successful in this challenging applied mathematics course tend to be highly self-motivated and have a strong work ethic. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit by earning a qualifying score on the AP exam in May. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

• 11th -12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Prerequisite: Advanced Math or IB Math AA SL with a “B+” or better or teacher recommendation

 This course presents a college-level introduction to calculus. The study first covers the foundational pre-requisites, including slope, limits, and functions before introducing the concept of the derivative. The AP portion of the course then begins with the idea of an integral, studies its uses in the analysis of physical and theoretical situations, and concludes with a look at infinite series, and parametric, vector, & polar applications. Upon completion of AP Calculus BC, students will understand how to use mathematical language to describe concepts and relationships between concepts. Throughout their coursework, students will use the “Rule of Four” for problem-solving. Students will be asked to solve problems algebraically or analytically, support our results graphically and numerically (with and without a calculator), and then interpret the results in the context of the original problem verbally and in writing. Students will use technology to enhance and support their proofs and problem-solving techniques, but will also recognize that the calculator itself does not give proof of a concept.

• 11th – 12th Grades

• Elective or substitute for United States Government

• Two semesters

• 3.0 + GPA

• Students may take this course instead of U.S. Government and still receive MMC credit.

This college level course is a rigorous study of the design and function of the American political system.  Students will demonstrate an understanding of American politics and the processes of government that help shape our public policies.  Extensive reading is a major requirement.  A student must have a 3.0 GPA in order to enroll in the course.  College credit can be earned if a student achieves a qualifying score on the AP Government and Politics test in the spring.  This course meets the Civics/Government requirement for graduation so long as the student completes BOTH terms.

• 10th – 12th Grades (9th grade by instructor approval only)

• Elective OR Core

• Two semesters; 3.0 + GPA

• Students may take this course instead of U.S. History A and B and still receive MMC credit.*

Advanced Placement United States History is a college level survey course of American History from the first native settlements to the beginning of the 21st century. The course gives students a full picture of the development of American political, social, economic, and cultural history. The course offers students dynamic, rigorous, and engaging opportunities to challenge themselves academically in preparation for college, citizenship, and future careers. The academic expectations of AP U.S. History put special emphasis on critical reading, writing, and analysis skills; crucial skills that translate to any later academic discipline or career path. To enroll in AP U.S. History, a student must have a 3.0 GPA. Highly capable and motivated students may take the AP Exam in May and possibly earn college credit. Students should expect to devote substantial time to course readings and written work every week. *Students can opt out of regular U.S. History to take this course instead with the understanding that it is a significantly more difficult course with added expectations and workload.

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• 10th-12th Grade

• Two Semesters

• GPA 3.0+

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals . Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology . They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students enrolled in AP Psychology should expect a college-level workload.

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• This course meets the credit toward senior math requirement, 3rd science credit, or an elective

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to a variety of topics in computer science. Despite being an AP class, it is designed to be a student's first experience in computer science - no prior computer courses or knowledge necessary. Students can expect to learn about programming and algorithms, the Internet, how computers work, data processing in the modern world, and the social impacts of computing. All of these topics are studied in the context of how computers can be used to solve human problems. Students are encouraged to explore these topics in computer science and see where their interests and skills might align with computer science.

• 10th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• This course meets the credit toward senior math requirement, 3rd science credit, or an elective

AP Computer Science A teaches students the programming language Java. No prior experience in Java is necessary, but students should be prepared for a fast-paced, rigorous curriculum that goes deeper than previous courses. Most students would benefit from taking either AP Computer Science Principles OR Python Fundamentals(previously called Coding and Programming in Python) OR Advanced Python prior to this course. Topics covered include computational problem-solving, data structures, algorithmic design, and code interpretation. Successful students in this class will leave with the ability to design solutions to a variety of computing problems. This course is analogous to a first-year college course in object-oriented computing.