Students begin their first and second years with a strong foundation in core academics and a variety of required elective courses. Through the challenge of Pre-AP classes, students garner the requisite knowledge for Advanced Placement classes. They may also enroll in dual credit classes to explore electives not offered at MVHS and/or complete college level core classes.
What Is Pre-AP?
“Open to all students, Pre-AP is a grade-level program usually taught in grades 9 and 10 though some schools offer these high-school level courses in middle school. Pre-AP courses:
Are back-mapped from AP courses and provide students with the content, skills, and practices for success in AP.
Do not provide college credit or require a final exam.
The consistent instructional model of plan, teach, and assess provides continuity for students and teachers across all courses.”
~Taken from the College Board website. Learn more about Pre-AP.
What Is AP?
“AP—Advanced Placement®—courses give high school students an opportunity to do college-level coursework and are often taught in grades 10, 11, and 12. Students take AP because:
College admissions officers look for challenging courses—such as AP classes—on applications.
Many colleges grant credit and/or placement in advanced classes when a student earns a qualifying score on an AP Exam.
AP courses help students build academic skills they’ll need to succeed in college.”
~Taken from the College Board website. Learn more about AP.
Learn more about the College Board’s AP program by visiting their Parents and Guardians information page.