The choices you make now will determine the future course of your life. By taking college-level Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes you enter a world of knowledge and a learning environment that you might not otherwise experience in high school; by taking AP or IB exams, you have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at many of the nation’s colleges and universities.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in all our high schools. While the availability of classes differ among the schools, in Clover Park School District we offer a variety of AP courses ranging from English, US History, to Statistics, Calculus, Biology and Chemistry, to Spanish Language, Music Theory and Art Portfolio. Additional courses can be found later in catalog. We try to provide a broad selection of courses to appeal to a wide variety of student interests.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) is located at Harrison Preparatory School. The 2-year IB Diploma Program is designed to meet international standards of excellence and is typically completed by students in grades 11 and 12. IB features a comprehensive and broadly based curriculum that includes languages, social studies, science, mathematics, and electives culminating with examinations in six subject areas.
WHY SHOULD YOU SIGN UP FOR AP OR IB COURSES?
The greatest benefit of AP/IB is the experience of taking academic courses in an enriched environment with classmates who, like you, are seeking intellectual challenge, are motivated to learn, and are committed to excellence. Participating in these courses is going to give you a head start on exactly the sort of work you will confront in college. You will improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques; develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework; assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself; and study subjects in greater depth and detail.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
AP/IB courses are challenging courses; however, we offer just the classes you need in order to be well prepared. In this Course Catalog you will find a flowchart for many of the content areas that describes a recommended course sequence leading up to AP and IB courses. Other than that, the only requirements for becoming an AP/IB student are a curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVANCED PLACEMENT OR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM?
For more information about either of these programs you can check with your school counselor. Additional information may also be found online at:
Advanced Placement: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/ testing/ap/about.html
International Baccalaureate: http://www.ibo.org/