FAQ

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES OFFERED AT MOUNT TABOR

The Advanced Placement Program provides opportunities for high school students to take rigorous college level courses and potentially earn college credit. Students enrolled in AP courses take AP Exams in May. North Carolina covers the cost of AP Exams for public high school students. Also, all University of North Carolina public universities grant college credit to students who earn 3 or higher on AP Exams. Many private colleges and universities award credit for scores of 3 or higher also.

Most Advancement Placement courses are offered at the Career Center. Look for the 20-21 Career Center Quick Reference Registration Guide and access the Career Center website for more details.

The following AP courses are offered at Mount Tabor High School for the 2021-22 school year. We recommend learning more about the prerequisite skills needed and rigorous expectations of each AP course by communicating with the teacher indicated and by reviewing course descriptions and prerequisites in the WS/FCS High School Registration Handbook.

· Art and Design 2-Dimensional (Barbara Trinh-bjtrinh@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Biology (Robyn Allen-rjallen@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Calculus AB (Matt Smith-mjsmith@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Chemistry* (Bradley Howard-cbhoward@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Computer Science Principles* (Chris Turner-cmturner@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· English Language and Composition-Junior Year (Jennifer Pisini-Martin-jpisini@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· English Literature and Composition-Senior Year (Meredith Wooten-mswooten@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Environmental Science* (Matt Starkey-mrstarkey@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Government and Politics: United States* (Tonya Dorman-tdorman@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Human Geography* (Richard Brendle-rabrendle@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Latin (Michael Thaxton-mlthaxton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Physics 1 (Taylor McDaniel-tamcdaniel@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Psychology* (Mainert Luther-mluther@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Seminar* (Gerianne Bartlett gbbartlett@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Spanish Language and Culture (Greg Williams-grwilliams@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· Statistics (Krista Hagin-khagin@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· United States History (Mike Kneisel-mkneisel@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

· World History** (Mike Kneisel-mkneisel@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

All AP courses are available to juniors and seniors who meet prerequisites (check the registration handbook and communicate with current and previous teachers) and are self-motivated to engage in demanding course work, extensive college-level reading, and critical thinking activities. Strong interest in the subject is a plus!

*Designates AP courses that well-prepared sophomores may consider.

**Designates AP course available to freshmen.

Forsyth Tech’s Career and College Promise (CCP) provides qualified North Carolina high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses, tuition free, while still in high school. We've created a short video with information here. CCP allows students to get a jump start on their college and workforce preparation. Learn more on FTCC's site here!

Seniors w/unweighted GPA between 2.2 and 2.799 are required to do CCRG Math Modules unless they meet one of the following:

• Unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher

• ACT Math Score of 22 or higher

• NC Math 3 EOC Score of Level 4 or 5

• SAT Math Score of 530 or higher

Seniors w/unweighted GPA between 2.2 and 2.799 are required to do CCRG English Modules unless they meet one of the following:

• Unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher

• ACT English Score of 18 or higher

• ACT Reading Score of 22 or higher

• SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing Score of 480 or higher

The Bus to Career Center is Free.

It serves all high schools

It runs 5 times per day:

• Early Morning - home school to CC

• Morning

• Midday (2)

• Afternoon

Afternoon run will arrive back at home school in time for buses & after school activities

IF you think you may need the bus make sure you alert your counselor when you register for classes!

Students can't register for a study hall. Sorry! The expectation is that all students register for 8 credits of classes if they attend only Mt. Tabor, and at least 7 credits of classes if they attend both the Career Center and Mt. Tabor (allowing for a travel period). Every fall Mt. Tabor administration re-evaluates the guidelines on if study halls will be an option, and if so, what requirements must be met to be eligible for one.