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| AP English Literature (0280) |
11,12 |
.5 |
AP English Literature provides a more challenging
course for gifted literature students. The course promotes
critical reading, the habit of reading with discernment,
and an awareness of larger contexts and deeper implications.
Students will study the forms, modes, and traditions of
literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. There
will be a substantial amount of in-depth reading, and
students will be required to write with insight, clarity,
and logic. Students may choose to take the Advanced Placement
exam in English Literature at the conclusion of the year.
Open to grade 11 and 12 with Department consent. Students
in this course are not required to take quarter literature
courses, but may if they so desire.
Pre-req: GPA > 3.800 in English, math, and science |
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| AP English Composition (0290) |
12 |
.5 |
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AP English Composition is the capstone composition
class for talented writers. It is intended to provide
a forum for learning about logic, analyzing and evaluating
arguments, and the use of statistical evidence and rhetoric
in composition. Contemporary issues are addressed throughout
the semester. In addition, some examples of fiction
and nonfiction will be analyzed. Students in this course
may choose to take the Advanced Placement exam in English
Composition at the conclusion of the year. Open to Grade
12 with Department consent. This course is an alternate
to Advanced Composition.
Pre-req: American Literature.
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| AP Chemistry (0340) |
12 |
1 |
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This Course is designed to be the equivalent to the
general chemistry course usually taken during the first
college year. The course will teach the fundamentals
and competence in dealing with chemical problems. In
addition, the course will contribute to the development
of students' abilities to think clearly and express
their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and
logic. Students will be expected to spend some time
outside of the regular class period in laboratory activities.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Advanced Chemistry
and consent of instructor
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| AP Biology (0325) |
11,12 |
1 |
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This course is designed for students who have special
interests and abilities in the life sciences. The course
is designed to help students understand, explain, analyze
and interpret biological processes that God uses to
sustain His living creation. Students will be expected
to spend some time outside of the regular class period
in laboratory activities. Students are also encouraged
to take the Advanced Placement exam in Biology.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Chemistry or Advanced
Chemistry and consent of the instructor
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| AP Calculus AB (0448) |
12 |
1 |
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A study of first year Calculus following the AP curriculum.
Major topics include: limits, differentiation, integration,
and series. Successful completion of the course will
allow students to take the Advanced Placement exam for
Calculus AB.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus or
Pre-Calculus A
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| AP U.S. History (0530) |
11,12 |
1 |
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AP U.S. History is a full year elective course designed
for the highly-motivated and academically gifted student.
It involves an in-depth study of United States history,
providing opportunity for research, writing, and discussions
about history. This fulfills the WLHS graduation requirement
in place of American History. Students in this course
may choose to take the Advanced Placement exam in U.S.
History at the conclusion of the year.
Pre-req: GPA > 3.800 in English, math, and science
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| AP Psychology (0541) |
11,12 |
.5 |
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AP Psychology is a one-semester, elective course for
juniors and seniors. It provides students with an understanding
of psychology as a developing field of study; insight
concerning human development, thought, and behavior;
and appropriate applications in the modern life of Christians.
Students who complete the course will have the option
of taking the Advanced Placement exam in Psychology.
Pre-req: GPA > 3.800 in English, math, and science
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