2. What Are AP Courses?
Advanced Placement is a program in the
United States and Canada that was
created by the College Board.
It offers college-level classes and
examinations to high school students.
3. What Does It Take To Take AP
Courses?
Character
Curiosity, creativity and commitment are key
ingredients for success in AP courses.
Academic Preparation
You don’t need to be top of your class but
you’ll want to be prepared for the AP
courses you choose.
Motivation
You show your determination when you do
the things that matter to you.
4. The AP Experience
AP is the college experience in a High
School setting
Learn how things really work
Learn by sharing and speaking out
Explore new ideas side-by-side with
your classmates and AP teachers
Set bigger goals for yourself and do
things you never thought possible
5. The Rewards of AP Courses
Stand out in College Admissions
Earn College Credit (by passing the
corresponding AP test)
Skip Introductory Classes
6. AP And Your Future
Discover the excitement of tomorrow by
diving into the present
AP Courses give you the opportunity to
explore what interests you the most
AP Courses help you find your unique
direction
7. Parent Resources
Competitive advantage in College
Admissions
College credit for qualifying AP exam
scores
Financial Benefits
Greater Course Depth
Preparation for College-Level work
Take the next steps together………..
8. AP Courses offered at
MaCES AP English Language (11th grade)
AP English Literature (12th grade)
AP Calculus (10th grade and beyond)
AP Statistics (10th grade and beyond)
AP Biology (11th and 12th)
AP Environmental Science (11th and 12th)
AP Computer Science Principles (10th grade and beyond)
AP Computer Science (11th and 12th)
AP World History (10th grade)
AP US History (11th grade)
AP Government (12th grade)
AP Human Geography (9th grade)
AP Spanish Language (9th grade and beyond)
AP Spanish Literature (10th grade and beyond)
AP Studio Art, 2D- design (10th grade and beyond)
AP Psychology (11th and 12th)
9. 9th grade recommendations
We recommend that 9th grade students
take no more than one AP Class
Sample rigorous 9th grade schedule:
H English 9
AP Human Geography
H Biology
H Math class
Advanced PE 1A
Foreign language or elective class
Elective class
10. 10th grade
recommendations
We recommend that 10th grade students
take no more than two AP Classes
Sample rigorous 10th grade schedule:
H English 10
AP World History
H Chemistry
H Math class (Could be AP class)
Advanced PE 2A
Foreign language
1 Elective classes
11. 11th grade
recommendations
We recommend that 11th grade students
take no more than three AP Classes
Sample rigorous 11th grade schedule:
AP English Language
AP US History
AP Calculus or AP Stats
AP or Honors Science class
Elective class
Elective class
Elective class
12. 12th grade
recommendations
We recommend that 12th grade students
take no more than three AP Classes
Sample rigorous 12th grade schedule:
AP English Literature
AP Government
AP Calculus or AP Stats
AP or Honors Science class
Elective class
Elective class
Elective class
13. Academic Counselor Information
2020-2021 school year
Ms. Romero, 6th, 7th and 10th grade
Mr. Velasco, 9th and 12th grade
Ms. Healy, 8th and 11th grade
Ms. Ostos, College and Career counselor
Ms. Carmona, Assistant Principal Secondary
Counseling Services