AP Course Expectations - Falls Church High School

AP Course ExpectationsFor the 2016-2017 School YearThe following chart is meant to give you an idea of how much out-of-class time should be budgeted for each AP Course. These entries are meant to be an approximation oftime and assignments. Different teachers for the same course may have slightly different expectations but the time commitment should be about the same. Some studentswill need to budget less time and some will need to budget more depending on their skill levels.EnglishCourseGrade Level/Prerequisites11th GradeAP English Languageand CompositionAP English Literatureand CompositionPrerequisite English 1012th GradePrerequisite English 11 (B orbetter)Helpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside classComments / AdditionalConsiderationsSolid critical reading skills; Goodanalytical writing skills; Patience withthe writing processUnderstands MLA usageOne reading per classTwo –two page papersper monthSOL testSummer AssignmentReading of literature and material withupper level syntax and diction; upperlevel literary analysis1-2 hours MinimumHelpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside classSummer AssignmentSocial StudiesCourseGrade Level/PrerequisitesthAP World History10 GradeAP US History11th GradeHigher level reading and writing skills;Strong grasp of World I knowledge;Able to actively retrieve informationfrom textHigher level reading, writing andanalytical skills; as well as timemanagement skills and enthusiasm forthe subject matter.2-3 hours per class2 - 3 hours per classComments / AdditionalConsiderationsSOL TestSOL TestSummer assignment* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

Social StudiesCourseAP US Government& PoliticsAP HumanGeographyAPMacroeconomics/MicroeconomicsAP ComparativeGovernments &PoliticsAP PsychologyGrade Level/Prerequisitesth12 Grade10th - 12th GradeNo PrerequisiteHelpful Skills*Analyze and synthesize concepts ofgovernment; Read critically;Communicate effectively using thespoken word; Write clearly & conciselyApproximateWork Timeoutside class2-3 hours per classFamiliarity with maps; Interest in globalevents; Analytical Skills1-2 hours11th -12th GradeReading skills; note-taking skills;academic motivation to succeed, basicalgebra and graphic skills2-4 hours per class12th GradeSee syllabus in fall1-2 hours per classAbility to read and take notes from acollege level text; willingness tomemorize; Understanding of scientificmethod and basic statistics2-3 hoursHelpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside class11th - 12th GradeComments / AdditionalConsiderationsNot a substitute for requiredsocial studies courseSummer reading assignmentand paperMathematicsCourseGrade Level/Prerequisites10th - 12th GradeCalculus ABPrerequisite – Precalculus11 12th GradeCalculus BCPrerequisite – Precalculus HonorsStrong Algebra 2 and Pre-calculus skills;trigonometry without calculator, graphing parentfunctions and their transformation withoutcalculator, solving exponential and log equations,rational and negative exponents without calculator.Exemplary work ethic required; willingness to gethelp as neededComments / AdditionalConsiderations2-4 hoursMay include some Jagand after school work2-4 hours* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

AP ComputerSciencePrerequisite -Computer ScienceSome programming experience; Highinterest in programming; Good logicalthinking / reasoning skills; Goodattention to detail2-4 hoursGood reading, writing and analyticalthinking skills2 hoursHelpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside classStudents must be able towork independently10th - 12th GradeAP StatisticsPrerequisite –Geometry andAlgebra 2ScienceCourseGrade Level/Prerequisites11th - 12th GradeAP BiologyPrerequisite –Biology andChemistryStrong reading, listening, note-takingand study skills; Organizational skills;Ability to explain answers. Good mathskills.1- 2 hoursComments / AdditionalConsiderationsReview of basic biologyconcepts is expected. Onestudent inquiry lab per BigIdea (4 total).11th - 12th GradeAP ChemistryAP EnvironmentalSciencePrerequisite –Chemistry Corequisite(recommended)Physics or PrecalculusPrerequisite –biology, chemistry,and physics11th and 12 gradersStrong Algebra 2 skillsBasic math skills w/out calculator; suchas calculating percentage change &dimensional analysis ( the math-heavyunits could frustrate students who do nothave strong basic computational skills);essay writing; strong reading skills andnote taking ;1-2 hoursDaily review is expectedMemorization of rules andequations* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

1-2 hourThis course is based oninquiry labs1-2 hourThis course is based oninquiry labs1-2 hourThis course is based oninquiry labsStrong algebra skills; critical thinkingability; ability to apply conceptsmathematically1-2 hourThis course is based on inquirylabsHelpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside classPrerequisite –Level 4 orEquivalency TestGood command of the language in thedomains of communication; reading,writing, listening, and speaking.The ability to communicate in the targetlanguage.1 hour11th -12th GradePrerequisite –Level 4 orequivalency testGood command of the language in thedomains of communication; reading, writing,listening, and speaking. The ability tocommunicate in the target language1 hourAP Physic I11th - 12th GradeCo-requisitePre- calculusAP Physic II11th - 12th GradeCo-requisitePre- calculusAP Physic CMechanics11th - 12th GradeCo-requisitePre- calculusStrong algebra skills; critical thinkingability; the ability to articulate conceptsmathematically and in paragraph form.Strong algebra skills; critical thinkingability; the ability to articulate conceptsmathematically and in paragraph form.Strong algebra skills; critical thinkingability; the ability to articulate conceptsmathematically and in paragraph form.11th - 12th GradeAP Physics CElectrical MechanicalPrerequisite –Physics ICo-requisiteCalculusWorld LanguagesCourseGrade Level/Prerequisites11th - 12th GradeAP French Languageand CultureAP JapaneseLanguage andCultureComments / AdditionalConsiderations* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

11th - 12th GradeAP LatinPrerequisite –Level 3 or 4 orEquivalency TestStrong grasp of all formal Latingrammar; good English and Latinvocabulary; ability to translate Latinliterally; strong interest in ClassicalAntiquity (Mythology, history)2 hoursGood command of the language in thedomains of communication; reading,writing, listening, and speaking. Theability to communicate in the targetlanguage.1 hourExcellent command of the language inthe domains of communication; writing,listening, and speaking. Strong literaturereading skills.1 hourHelpful Skills*ApproximateWork Timeoutside class11th - 12th GradeAP SpanishLanguage andCulturePrerequisite –Level 4, Spanishfor Fluent Speakers3, or Level 3 withinstructor approval.11th - 12th GradeAP SpanishLiterature andCulturePrerequisite – APSpanish Languageor permission ofthe instructor.Fine ArtsCourseAP Studio ArtCourses:-Drawing-2D Design(Computer Graphicsor Photo)-3DE Studio ArtGrade Level/PrerequisitesComments / AdditionalConsiderations12th GradePrerequisite Studio Art &Design 1 & 2TeacherPermission isRequiredWorking knowledge of aesthetics,composition and technique is required.Students must be skilled in theirdiscipline area and have a strong workethic, commitment and be able to meetdeadlines.2-8 hours per weekStudents must be able towork independently* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

AP Art HistoryAP Music TheoryJunior or seniorAbility to write well, be a criticalthinker, and have an understanding ofEuropean and world historyOne hour every night10-th-12th GradeProficiency onmusical instrumentor chorus;teacher permissionrequiredReading & writing proficiency ofstandard music notation. Activeinstrument in a current performingensemble (band, orchestra, chorus,piano, or chorus, or guitar)1-2 hoursHomework must be completed ontime.* Helpful Skills are non-curricular based skills that support student success in the AP Course. If your student feels that he or she may struggle with the skills listedfor a particular course, additional time outside of class should be budgeted for homework or study time.

AP Course Expectations For the 2016-2017 School Year . 12th Grade See syllabus in fall 1-2 hours per class AP Psychology and paper 11th - 12th Grade Ability to read and take notes from a college level text; willingness to . Calculus AB 10th - 12th Grade Prerequisite –