AP Macroeconomics - 1 credit

Open to grades 11-12 (or grade 10 who have successfully completed math 2)

Prerequisite: Math 2

The purpose of this AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops students' familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Based on their scores on the Advanced Placement examination, students may receive college credit, advanced placement, or both. This course fulfills the New York State mandated Economics requirement for graduation. 

AP Microeconomics - 1 credit

(Not offered in the 2024-25 school year)

Open to grades 11-12 (or grade 10 who have successfully completed math 2)

Prerequisite: Math 2

The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the economic behavior in particular markets, such as the market for computers or for unskilled labor. Think of economics as a wrist watch. Macroeconomics is analogous to examining how all the parts fit together to reflect the passage of time. Microeconomics is analogous to examining the individual parts separately one at a time such as the individual consumer or individual firm. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of price determination, how individuals and firms contribute to the factor markets and the role of the government in economics. This course fulfills the New York State mandated Economics requirement for graduation.

1 credit

Juniors only

Prerequisite: English 10, teacher recommendation

The AP English Language and Composition course will help students sharpen their critical thinking skills as they interpret, analyze and evaluate a wide variety of texts. Students will also focus on developing arguments and using writing as a tool to closely examine basic elements of rhetoric. The course reading primarily involves non-fiction, including essays from some familiar names such as Stephen King and Sherman Alexie, as well as texts dealing with topics such as human endurance and the mysteries of everyday life. While this class will predominantly focus on non-fiction, some fiction such as The Great Gatsby and The Catcher in the Rye will also be incorporated into the program. The contents of this course will prepare students for the ELA Regents exam and strengthen skills necessary for success on the SAT and ACT exams. Finally, students will have the opportunity to earn valuable college credit upon successful completion of the AP Language and Composition exam. 

1 credit

Seniors only

Prerequisite: English 11, teacher recommendation

This advanced placement course concentrates on analysis of complex works of literature and written analysis and evaluation of those works. The course revolves around the theme "Search for Meaning" and includes novels and assorted short stories with intensive work on classical and contemporary poetry. Students refine their critical reading and writing skills, examining the effect of tone, diction, imagery, and syntax. They also explore patterns of structure, rhetorical devices, techniques of characterization, the use of parallels and contrasts, and especially the connotative value of language. Students write expository and argumentative essays, complete creative projects, and learn to discuss literature via the seminar method. These studies in literature and compositions culminate in the Advanced Placement Examination in English Composition and Literature and, based on their score, students may receive college credit, advanced placement, or both. During the course selection process, students should select English 12. Students eligible for this course will be notified at a later date.

Syracuse University Project Advance: 1 high school credit / 6 college credits through Syracuse University

Seniors only

Prerequisites: English 11, teacher recommendation

Project Advance is a partnership program linking Syracuse University and secondary schools. It offers college credit for successful completion of (1) a writing studio course, in which students engage in writing activities that help them develop their skills in critical reading, analysis, and argumentation.  The course is organized around a “focused inquiry” and consists of three major units and four major projects, including a library research project and a test-writing unit; (2) a reading and interpretation course in which students “read” a variety of texts, both literary – perhaps Hamlet or even a fairy tale – and non literary – a Nike ad or cartoon.  Students will read complex texts that introduce them to the linguistic theories of Saussure, other applications of structuralism, psychoanalytic theory, post-structural theory, as well as historical and socially constructed critical perspectives.  This course also includes a writing laboratory which meets one additional period per week.  Students are responsible for all college fees associated with the course.  This course parallels two Syracuse University courses:  Syracuse WRT 105 and ETS 142. During the course selection process, students should select English 12.  Students eligible for this course will be notified at a later date.  

3 SUNY Credits; .5 credit for English 12  

Seniors only

Prerequisites: Interested students must have an average of 85 over 2 semesters of English 11 and will take both English 101 and English 102 in place of English 12. 

Students in English 101 conduct research and write proposals, annotated bibliographies or literature reviews, and research essays. They develop research topics and questions; identify, summarize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize relevant sources; and present arguments based on their findings. Students document where information and ideas come from by using MLA style. They enter academic conversations by doing research thatbuilds upon existing knowledge.  

This course is offered in conjunction with Westchester Community College and is a college-level course. Each course earns 3 college credits (total of 6) that are automatically accepted at all SUNY schools. The credits are accepted at other colleges/universities at their discretion.  There is a $191 fee for each semester.  Please contact your guidance counselor if you have financial concerns. 

3 SUNY Credits, .5 credit for English 12  

Seniors only

Prerequisite: *you must pass English 101 to take this course.  

The second semester of a two-semester English sequence. Students are introduced to literaryterminology and methodology. They demonstrate in writing and discussion the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret works representing (but not limited to) the genres of drama, fiction, and poetry. Students enter broader conversations about literature by conducting research, evaluating sources, and documenting where information and ideas come from using MLA style.

This course is offered in conjunction with Westchester Community College and is a college-level course.  Interested students must have an average of 85 over 2 semesters of English and will take both English 101 and English 102 in place of English 12. Each course earns 3 college credits (total of 6) that are automatically accepted at all SUNY schools.  The credits are accepted at other colleges/universities at their discretion.  There is a $191 fee for each semester.  Please contact your guidance counselor if you have financial concerns.

Math 4 Pre-Calculus – 1 credit

Prerequisite: Math 3 or teacher recommendation

This course secures a foundation for college calculus. Topics covered include theory of equations, polynomials, analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, exponents and logarithms, review of trigonometry, inverses, polar coordinates and complex numbers, conic sections, sequences and series and if time permits an introduction to limits. A graphing calculator is recommended. *NOTE: Curriculum and assignments will be monitored by the Westchester Community College. The final exam will be designed in conjunction with Westchester Community College. Qualified students wishing to obtain credits from WCC must complete an application and pay tuition to the college. 

1 high school credit/4 college credits through Westchester Community College

Prerequisite: algebra 2 or Math 3  teacher recommendation

An introduction to algebraic functions and their graphs, solving equations that involve algebraic functions, and the use of function notation. Topics include linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions,rational functions, and systems of linear equations.  

**NOTE: Curriculum and assignments will be monitored by the Westchester Community College. The final exam will be designed in conjunction with  Westchester Community College. Qualified students wishing to obtain credits from WCC must complete an application and pay tuition to the college.

Advanced Placement Calculus (AB) – 1 credit

Prerequisite: Math 4 (AB) or teacher recommendation

This course presents the basis of differential and integral calculus. Topics include higher order derivatives, area under a curve, the definite integral as the limit of a sum, the Fundamental Theorem, and continuous functions with geometrical and physical applications. At the conclusion of this course, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam on the AB level. Based on their score and the policy of the college to which they apply, these students may receive up to one semester of college credit, advanced placement, or both.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

Advanced Placement Calculus (BC) – 1 credit

Prerequisite: Math 4(BC) or teacher recommendation

This course extends the basis of differential and integral calculus to include several additional topics including infinite series. Basic topics include higher order derivatives, area under a curve, the definite integral as the limit of a sum, the Fundamental Theorem, and continuous functions with geometrical and physical applications. At the conclusion of this course, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam on the BC level. Based on their score and the policy of the college to which they apply, these students may receive up to two semesters of college credit, advanced placement, or both.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

1 credit

Open to grades 10-12

Prerequisite:  computer programming, acceleration in math

This full year course in programming and computer science is similar to a one semester course of college level introductory computer science or computer programming.  The course is intended for anyone interested in majoring in computer science, mathematics, science or engineering in college. The course covers the basic constructs of the Java programming language and their application to computer science topics.  Java is a large and complex programming language.  The AP Computer Science A course will cover a restricted subset of Java which will include Windows programming.  Students will be taught to write and document programs in a style and a level that is consistent to those required by college students.  In May, the students will take the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam and, based on their score, may receive college credit, advanced placement or both.

1 credit

Open to grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Regents Biology and Regents Chemistry with an A average in each or Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry with a B average or permission of instructor.

This course provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.  Major topics will be molecules, cells, heredity, evolution, organisms, and populations.  In May, students will take the AP exam in biology and, based upon their scores, may receive college credit, advanced placement, or both. 

Syracuse University Project Advance:1 high school credit/8 college credits

Prerequisite: 85 or better in Regents biology and regents chemistry.

This is the Freshman Chemistry course offered at Syracuse University under the direction of the Syracuse University Chemistry Department.  Upon successful completion, students will receive college credits from Syracuse University which most colleges will accept.   Students pay for their tuition, books and lab manuals.  Students are responsible for all college fees associated with the course.

Syracuse University Project Advance

1 high school credit - 4 college credits

Open to Grades 11-12

Prerequisites: 85 or better in Regents biology and regents chemistry.

The SUPA Forensic Science course is intended to provide an introduction to understanding the science behind crime detection.  Scientific methods specifically relevant to crime detection and analysis will be presented with emphasis placed upon the techniques used in evaluating physical evidence.  Topics included are blood analysis, organic and inorganic evidence analysis, microscopic investigations, hair analysis, DNA, drug chemistry and toxicology, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions and fragmentation, fingerprints, soil comparisons, and arson investigations, among others.  Laboratory exercises will include techniques commonly employed in forensic investigations. 

 1 credit

Open to Grade 12

Prerequisite: Honors Physics

Co-requisite: Calculus

AP Physics C is a full year course devoted to mechanics.  This course is designed to follow Honors Physics, and is designed for students planning to specialize in a physical science or in engineering.  Calculus is used in problem solving and in derivations.

11th grade - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Completion of 9th & 10th grade social studies, application, and teacher recommendation

Advanced Placement United States History is a survey course of American history which provides chronological coverage of the creation and development of the American nation, stressing not only political-constitutional and diplomatic history, but economic and social history as well. A series of historic problems or topics, highlighting the interpretive controversies which American historians have addressed, will be studied by students. Thus the course deals with the colonial period, the American Revolution, the Jacksonian period, the

Civil War and Reconstruction, Populism and Progressivism, the New Deal, and international affairs and domestic change in the post-1945 period. During the course selection process, students should select Social Studies 11. Students eligible for this course will be notified at a later date. Students will take the Advanced Placement examination in United States History in May and the Regents examination in United States History and Government in June.

The following selection criteria will be entered into a rubric which will be converted to scores of 1 through 5 and then added together to create a composite Matrix score. 

• First and Second Quarter Grades for social studies 10

• social studies 10 Midterm grade

• Global I (SS9) course grade  

• Writing Sample

• Teacher Recommendation

 1 credit

Open to Grades 11 & 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Social Studies 9, and 10

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Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is a survey course of American Government.   The course will be a balance between theories concerning government, practical workings of the government, 

and analyses of political data.  The Constitution, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, campaigns, Congress, the Presidency, and the judicial system will be explored.  Much of the class will be involved with debates, case studies, and mock trials.  In May, the students will take the Advanced Placement examination and, based on their scores, may receive college credit, advanced placement, or both.

1 credit

Seniors only    

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. Students will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  The topics include but are not limited to history and approaches, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing and individual differences, abnormal behavior and the treatments associated with abnormal behavior, and social psychology. 

1 year - 1 credit

Open to Grade 12 only

Prerequisite:  Teacher recommendation, Studio in Art or DDP, and Drawing & Painting.

This course  is intended for the highly-motivated and accomplished art student who wishes to prepare a drawing portfolio that will fulfill the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio requirements. Challenging projects for each of the three sections of the portfolio will enable the student to demonstrate his/her artistic talent and proficiency through a variety of mediums representing a wide range of subject matter.  Because the student is working to earn possible college credit, the course is demanding and time-consuming and will require attention beyond classroom time. It should only be considered by ambitious and dedicated students who have developed a style and mastery of skills beyond the Studio in Art and Drawing/Painting classroom. Students do not need to have an interest in pursuing art in college to complete the course. See link to required portfolio information.

1 credit (not offered 2024-2025)

Prerequisite: Music Theory

(offered alternate school years)

Designed for advanced level study of Music Theory, this course will give the motivated student a comprehensive understanding of music and its structures. Specific topics of study will include: a brief review of fundamentals; investigation and application of compositional techniques; form and analysis, historical perspectives on selected composers and their works, ear training and sight singing.  At the culmination of the course, students will be prepared to take the AP Music Theory exam.

Spanish College 200** (see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite:  successful completion of Spanish 3 with an 85+ average and teacher recommendation 

A continuation of the active development of the four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) within the context of the study of different topics of Hispanic culture.  These topics include: Differing Concepts of Family, the Geography and Demography of Spanish America, and the History of U.S. Relations with Latin America.  Course includes short compositions and videos to be seen inside the class.  Students are expected to participate in all class activities.  Spanish is the language of instruction.

Spanish College 201** (see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: College Spanish 200

Students will continue to work with the four skills as in Spanish college Level I with emphasis on readings, short compositions, and class discussions.  Cultural topics include: Hispanics in the United States, Habits and Dependencies, Personal Freedom Work and Leisure.  Spanish will be the language of instruction.  Students are expected to participate actively, and they will be assigned compositions and videos to be viewed.

AP Spanish Language I

Prerequisite: Regents exam in Spanish, AP entry/assessment of skills exam, and teacher recommendation

The focus of this course is on developing and refining the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of those students who will be taking the AP language exam next year. Students will be exposed to contemporary vocabulary in the context of short stories, articles, novels, plays and films. Grammar is stressed with objective of facilitating language acquisition. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish and students are required to speak only Spanish in the classroom setting.

AP Spanish II

Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language II

This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed AP Spanish language I, and who wish to further develop proficiency in Spanish with an emphasis on language rather than on literature. Literature is, however, used as a means to achieve the goal of proficiency. The objectives of the course are to develop mastery of grammar and prepare students for the AP examination in Spanish language. Students will continue to work toward understanding Spanish when spoken with native fluency and to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency.     

Italian College Level I **(see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: successful completion of Italian 3 with an 85+ average and teacher recommendation 

Modern Italian readings.  Review of Italian grammar, composition and conversation.

Italian College Level II ** (see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/3 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: College Italian Level 200Y

Continuation of modern Italian readings, review of Italian grammar, composition and conversation.

AP Italian Language I- 1 credit

Prerequisite: Regents exam in Italian, AP entry/assessment of skills examination, and teacher recommendation

The focus of this course is on developing and refining the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of those students who will be taking the AP language exam next year. Students will be exposed to contemporary vocabulary in the context of short stories, articles, novels, plays and films. Grammar is stressed with the objective of facilitating language acquisition. The course is conducted entirely in Italian and students are required to speak only Italian in the classroom setting.

AP Italian Language II- 1 credit

Prerequisite: AP Italian Language II

This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed AP Italian language I, and who wish to further develop proficiency in Italian with an emphasis on language rather than on literature.   Literature is, however, used as a means to achieve the goal of proficiency. The objectives of the course are to develop mastery of grammar and prepare students for the AP examination in Italian language. Students will continue to work toward understanding Italian when spoken with native fluency and to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency.