Advanced Placement

Welcome to the Advanced Placement Course Catalog

How To Sign Up:

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Elizabeth High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition. Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/060510. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the following steps. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment. After registering at totalregistration.net, use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.

Click the courses below to see the details of each.

Each course here can be found under their respective subjects as well.

Math

AP - Calculus AB
_{AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.}

AP - Calculus BC

_{AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses and extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The AP course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series.}

AP Statistics

_{This is an advanced course in statistics designed to prepare students for the AP Exam given in the spring. Topics include expository analysis of data, planning a study and collection of data, producing statistical models using probability distributions, and statistical inference.}

Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
_{In this course students will develop a further knowledge of functions. Concepts include all twelve parent functions, translations of functions, symmetry, piece-wise functions, polynomials, composite, complex zeros and rational zeros. A good portion of this course will focus on Trigonometry.}

English

AP - Language and Composition
_{This class will focus on the study of the essay both as literature and as a means of communication. In addition to readings from a variety of historical periods and academic disciplines, students will also increase their vocabulary, argumentative speaking skills, and essay writing skills. Students’ speaking skills will be enhanced by small and large group projects, speeches, and socratic seminars.}

AP - Literature and Composition
_{Recommended for college-bound seniors who are looking for a challenge and the chance to earn college credit. The course is designed to operate much as a college level literature course would. Students are expected to read and analyze literature. The materials covered include short stories, poetry, classic plays, and novels. Students are expected to discuss these stories in class as well as through several essays.}

Science

AP - Biology
_{The curriculum of AP Biology, while unique to each person who teaches it, is controlled by the AP College Board. They have a set of requirements and goals that we should complete prior to the AP test in May.}

Social Studies

AP - US History
_{The Advanced Placement U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history.}

AP - US Government and Politics
_{AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the operations and structure of the U.S. government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians.}

AP - Human Geography
_{AP Human Geography presents high school students with the curricular equivalent of an introductory college-level course in human geography or cultural geography.}

Elective AP Classes

AP - 2D Art & Design
_{Earn college credits with this 2D Art Class}

AP - 3D Art & Design
_{This course is a college level, independent 3D art class for juniors and seniors who have completed all other 3D art classes}

AP - 2D Drawing

_{This course is offered to advanced art students in their senior year.}

AP - Music Theory
_{This is a college level course designed to synthesize the first year of college level music theory. Students in this course will employ listening, singing, and composition, and analysis to further their understanding of how music is created and why it “sounds the way it sounds.” Students will also receive a brief overview of music}

AP Computer Science Principles
_{This class is organized around the investigation of seven big ideas.}

AP Course Information:

Always weighted on a 5.0 scale.
Must take, and receive a specific score to receive college credit.
May be important for competitive scholarships or universities.
Some colleges may not accept AP credits at all.
Does not impact college transcripts unless credits are accepted.
Credits may vary based on test score, university etc.

Career/Trade School

2 or 4 year CO state university

EX: CSU, UNC, CU

Competitive University

EX: Harvard, Mines

Traditional EHS Classes

CE Courses

AP Courses

CE Courses (especially if you think you may want to get an associates or bachelors degree later)