English 7-8 Advanced Placement English Literature - #0190
Classification: Grade 12
Credit: 1 credit, weighted, yearlong
May be used to fulfill the 12th grade English requirement
Prerequisites: For continuing students, A's or B's in Pre-AP 5-6 and teacher recommendation. Students must "exceed" either the reading or the writing standards and "meet" the other standard on the AIMS. Transfer students must have received A's or B's in an honors/Pre-AP program and complete an interview with the AP teacher.
Fee: Cost of AP exam
The class focuses on both the PHS senior English curriculum and the College Board AP Test Prep curriculum. The literary focus is world literature, and the writing centers around literary analysis and research. Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours a night in preparation for this class. Students must complete summer reading prior to the beginning of class. This class receives a weighted grade.