According to the AP Student, "You’re already using the skills it takes to succeed; 
AP challenges you to take them to new levels. You might think that AP classes are tough, and you might be right. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t up to the task. If you are willing to work hard, you'll find that the qualities you use in other parts of your life can help you achieve your goals. AP brings the college experience to your high school with the opportunity to earn college credit at thousands of universities. More students are ready for AP than you’d think. Roll up your sleeves and find out what AP can do for you."
AP Courses Offered at CP
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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. You’ll learn how to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and how to make connections amongst these representations. You will learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.
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Explore the concepts, theories, perspectives, phenomena, and behaviors associated with the subfields and research areas of psychology. Analyze the methods psychologists use to study various types of behavior and mental processes and evaluate the validity and significance of their contributions.
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Explore drawing issues including line quality, light, and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making through a variety of means, such as painting, printmaking or mixed media. Develop technical skills and familiarize yourself with the functions of visual elements as you create an individual portfolio of work for evaluation at the end of the course.
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Learn to use 2-D design principles to organize an image on a picture plane in order to communicate content. Demonstrate mastery through any two-dimensional medium or process, such as graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting, and printmaking. Develop technical skills and familiarize yourself with the functions of visual elements as you create an individual portfolio of work for evaluation at the end of the course.
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Using guidelines established by the Advanced Placement College Board, AP Studio Art students prepare portfolios of their best work that contains all three aspects of portfolio development: breadth, concentration, and quality.
Helpful Links
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Information about everything AP
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The AP Studio Art Exam consists of two components:
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Digital images and commentary submitted to AP via the Digital Submission web application
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Physical portfolios: The Selected Works section (five physical artworks) for Drawing and 2-D Design portfolios, assembled and mailed to the AP Program
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Students will have access to AP scores in early July based on their physical location. apscore.org.