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Advanced Placement Courses: Descriptions and Requirements

2018-2019

STUDENT BOOKLET

History/ Social Science

“a”

787A

9-12th Grade

AP Human Geography

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Areas of study include population, migration, culture, languages, religion, ethnicity, politics, agriculture, industrialization, development, and cities and urban land use.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Do you meet outside of normal school hours:

Ø Review sessions in the morning before every test Ø Several review session before AP Test (after school) Ø 1 practice exam (mandatory) on a Saturday (at least 2 practice exams)

Curricular Requirements:

Ø Students must attend mandatory tutoring for D or F grades in the class

Additional Comments:

Ø Students are expected to read the text and participate in class discussions. There is additional reading including case studies and other supplemental material. The pace of the class is rigorous in order to cover the large amount of content. Students who have a strong background in social science are best suited for the class. Students will develop critical thinking skills to help them on the AP Human Geography Exam.

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework: 1hr

Thanksgiving Break § Reading and notes from the book § Optional extra credit project

Winter Break § Reading and notes from the book Spring Break § Practice FRQ

§ Reading and notes from the book § Review for AP

Special Note: The above requirements are subject to change to meet the needs of the students, as well as the year’s schedule.

SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS

Which of the following is the primary assumption of environmental determinism? (A) Human destiny is controlled by the cultural environment. (B) The physical environment has little influence on humans. C) Humans have complete control over the physical environment. (D) Many human adaptations are possible within a specific physical environment. (E) The physical environment controls human culture. At the same time that English is solidifying its role as the world’s premier lingua franca, lesser- used minority languages (such as Welsh, Basque, and Inuktitut) are undergoing revival. Discuss three distinct factors promoting the revival of minority languages in the face of globalization.

782A 10th Grade

AP European History

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers a survey of history from the high Renaissance (1450) to the present. The class focuses on the political, cultural, diplomatic, social, economic, artistic, and intellectual historical developments in Europe. Students will take the Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.



Ø About 10 days prior to exam, before and/or after school review sessions Ø Two Saturday sessions; students take practice AP Exams

Curricular Requirements

Ø Periodic in class long essay questions and document based essay questions


Ø Students who score a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam may be eligible for college credit Ø Students who fall below a ‘C’ must attend mandatory tutoring

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 45min to 1hr

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 45min to 1hr

Thanksgiving Break § One reading assignment § Topic Review

Winter Break § Voluntary Extra Credit Book Review (Optional) Spring Break § Review for AP Exam


SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS Celtis’ discussion of Italian influence in the German lands is most similar to which of the following (this question based on a passage)? (Question is based on a passage)

(A) Machiavelli’s criticism of Italian political systems in The Prince (B) Galileo’s science-based inquiries that threatened the authority of Catholic worldviews (C) Erasmus’ arguments in favor of religious toleration and criticizing traditional superstitions (D) Martin Luther’s criticisms of the Catholic Church in his Ninety-five Theses

Use the passage below and your knowledge of European history to answer all parts of the question that follows. “It must never be forgotten that, in so far as their voices can be heard at all, the common people of Europe had different priorities and preoccupations from those of the propertied classes. Theirs had not been ‘the empire of the professionals,’ but of the recruiting sergeant and the canceled Holy Day. Napoleonic rule left very deep scars in the body of Europe, all the more profound for being less tangible than the ideological divisions within the educated, propertied elites. . . . The struggle against Napoleon was one of diversity against standardization, of tradition against innovation, of dynastic loyalty against usurpation. It was a popular struggle . . . about preserving the past, a past in which the ‘nation-state’ had no part.” Michael Broers, Europe Under Napoleon, 1799–1815, published in 1996 (A) Provide one piece of evidence that supports Broers’ contention in the passage. (B) Provide one piece of evidence that undermines Broers’ contention in the passage. (C) Identify one example of a foreign occupation in the twentieth century, and analyze the extent to which it provoked reactions similar to those described by Broers.

740A 11th Grade

AP United States History

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Eleventh graders study the major turning points in American history in the twentieth century. Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students building upon the tenth grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events.



Ø Before and after school for Review/Study Sessions prior to each exam and before the AP Exam Ø Spring Break 1 Day (mandatory/ make-up days available)

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 1hr

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 45min to 1hr

Summer Break § LEQ § Chapters 1-2 § Vocabulary

Thanksgiving Break § 1-2 chapters of textbook assignments § Cornell Notes § Review questions § Vocabulary § Essay (DBQ, LEQ)

Winter Break § Essay (DBQ, FRQ) § 2 chapters of textbook work § Vocabulary § Cornell Notes § Review questions

Spring Break § Essay (DBQ, LEQ) § 2 chapters of textbook work § Vocabulary § Cornell Notes § Review questions


SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS One direct long-term effect of the Navigation Act was that it

(A) promoted commercial treaties with Spain and France throughout the 1700s (B) contributed to the rise of opposition that ultimately fostered the independence movement (C) encouraged colonists in North America to expand trade agreements with American Indians (D) led to the imposition of heavy taxes on the North American colonists in the early 1700s Briefly explain ONE example of how Native American societies resisted change brought by contact with Europeans in the same period.

784AF 12th Grade

AP United States Government and Politics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The objective of this course is to develop a life-long interest in and ability to analyze multiple perspectives on United States government and politics. Students will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system in order to develop their critical understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a citizen. The curriculum for this class reflects the content of an introductory university course in American Government and Politics. Emphasis is on both general concepts essential for understanding and interpreting U.S. government and politics as well as in depth analysis of documents and cases. Students will also conduct research relating to a political problem or current issue. Students are expected to take the United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement exam in May.



Ø 5 days before/after school tutoring review sessions Saturdays and holiday breaks *(select at least 2)

Ø 1 school practice exam / corrections (mandatory)


Ø Students must attend mandatory tutoring if/when grade drops below a C Ø Students are required to complete exam corrections for F grades

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework/Reading Per Day: 1.5 Hours

Summer Break • Constitution packet, articles and current events (posted on google classroom)

Thanksgiving Break • Reading and notes, and/or a mini-project Spring Break • Practice MC and FRQ to prepare for exam

• Reading and Notes • Study / Prep for Exams


SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government? (a) Reorganization of the federal bureaucracy (b) Conflicts between states (c) Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees d) Conflicts between national government and states (e) Elimination of the seniority rule in Congress

There are several different approaches to representation within a democratic political syste m. (a) Define direct democracy . (b) Define republican form of government . (c) Describe one reason the framers of the United States Constitution chose a republican form of government over a direct democracy . (d) Describe each of the models of congressional representation . · Trustee model (attitudinal view)· Delegate model (representational view) (e) Explain why a member of Congress might sometimes act as a trustee (attitudinal view) rather than a delegate (representational view) .

783AS 12th Grade

AP Macroeconomics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The objective of this course is comprehension and application of both general concepts essential for understanding and interpreting macroeconomics as well as in depth analysis of specific examples/scenarios. The focus of the class is on the principles of economics and the application of those principles to the economic systems as a whole. In addition, students will be developing important skills in critical thinking, evaluating, time management, and problem solving that will aid them in passing the Macroeconomics Advanced Placement exam in May.



Ø 5 days before/after school tutoring review sessions Saturdays and holiday breaks *(select at least 2)

Ø 2 Saturdays (optional) Ø 1 Mandatory Practice Exam


Ø Students must attend mandatory tutoring if/when grade drops below a C Ø Students are required to complete exam corrections for F grades

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework/Reading Per Day: 1 Hour

Winter Break • Intro Packet Spring Break • Practice MC and FRQ to prepare for exam

• Reading and Notes • Study/Prep for AP Exam



In an economy with lump-sum taxes and no international trade, if the marginal propensity to consume is 0 .8, which of the following is true?

(a) When consumption increases by $5, investment increases by a maximum of $1. (b) When consumption increases by $5, savings increase by a maximum of $1. (c) When investment increases by $1, income increases by a maximum of $5. (d) When investment increases by $1, consumption increases by a maximum of $5. (e) When income increases by $1, investment increases by a maximum of $5.

Country Y is experiencing severe and unanticipated inflation.

(a) Explain the effect of this inflation on each of the following. (i) A family with savings in a fixed-interest-rate time deposit account (ii) A business repaying a long-term, fixed-interest-rate loan (b) Identify one fiscal policy action that could be implemented to reduce inflation. (c) Identify an open-market operation that could be implemented to reduce inflation. (d) Suppose that Country Y continues to experience high inflation in the long run. Indicate the effect of this inflation on the nominal interest rate in Country Y. (e) If Country Y’s inflation is high relative to that of other countries, explain the effect of this inflation on the international value of Country Y’s currency

English

“b”

180A 11th Grade

AP English Language and Composition

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP English Language is a class that marries the junior-level American literature curriculum to the college-level non-fiction composition curriculum. Students will read approximately 8 major works of American literature in a multiplicity of genres and will also read a wide-variety of non-fiction work, spanning from the beginning of America to today. The class emphasizes close reading, critical thinking, analytical writing, the structure of argument, and rhetorical analysis. Students will write dozens of in-class essays as well as multi-draft essays in order to improve writing. The class is designed to prepare students for the rigor and responsibilities of being a college student and will provide support for those students who are doing all of the work to the best of their abilities. Students are expected to take the AP English Language and Composition exam given in May.



Ø Frequent before and after school tutoring (optional and recommended) Ø 1-2 Saturdays for practice AP exams that are scored Ø Spring Break (one of the two AP practice exams is offered during this time). Two different test

days will be offered; however, students need to attend at least one


Ø This class is a challenging course, but the AP teachers offer a great deal of support. If students do the work to the best of their abilities and seek help when needed, they will find success in this course.

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework/Reading Per Day: 30-1hr

Summer Break In addition to the school-wide summer reading book, students will select a non-fiction book from a list provided to them, will closely read the text, and will perform an extensive analysis of the book’s argument. Students will also be expected to learn to identify and analyze specific rhetorical terms provided to them at the mandatory end-of-sophomore-year meeting.

Thanksgiving Break § Students carefully read and analyze a few chapters of a novel Winter Break § Students will actively read chapters from a novel or acts from a play Spring Break § Students will complete a novel and research/argument paper



Compared with that of the rest of the passage, the diction of lines 1–8 (“Climatologists ... survived”) is (A) informal and straightforward (B) technical and specialized C) subjective and impressionistic (D) speculative and uncertain (E) understated and euphemistic Which of the following is true of the comparisons in lines 11–14 (“they say ... Philadelphia”)? (A) They emphasize the unpredictable nature of tornadoes. (B) They exaggerate the danger of tornadoes in order to make people cautious of them. (C) They use technical terminology in order to ensure accuracy of description. (D) They draw on familiar information to particularize an aspect of tornadoes. (E) They clarify the distinctions between the language of climatologists and that of weathercasters.

181A 12th Grade AP English Literature

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Twelfth grade Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a college level course designed to meet the senior requirement for students who have achieved a level of reading and writing skills generally expected of first year university and college students. Students will be prepared for advanced or more specialized English course in college. Students will read approximately 14 major works of English and world literature in each literary genre (poetry, drama, fiction) with an emphasis on critical thinking and analytical writing. The culmination of the course is the AP English Literature & Composition Exam in May.



Ø 1 day during Spring Break for a mock exam Ø AP teachers are available all year for tutoring and make-up work


Ø Students should be strong readers (grade level or above) and proficient or advanced writers to be successful in AP Literature

Ø Not completing summer work will result in an uphill struggle for even the best students Ø This course may not be the best choice if this is a student’s first AP course; prior success in AP

Language is a predictor of success in AP Literature.

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework/Reading Per Day: 30 min-1.5 Hours

Summer Break § Students will be reading one non-fiction book, one novel, one play and the school-wide summer reading book

Thanksgiving Break § Students will be finish work begun before break Winter Break § Students read one play and respond to it; optional additional novel for

extra credit. Spring Break § Study for AP Exam or finish work begun before break



From the first sentence, one can infer which of the following about the Dodsons’ and Tullivers’ religious and moral ideas? (a) The narrator is unable to describe them with complete accuracy. (b) They have no real logical foundation. (c) They cannot be appreciated by anyone who does not share them. (d) They spring from a fundamental lack of tolerance for the ideas of others. (e) They are not typical of those of British Protestants in general. In lines 13–17 (“Their religion . . . asthma”), the narrator draws attention to the Dodson sisters’ (a) devotion to certain rituals (b) untroubled complacency (c) deep religious conviction (d) disturbed consciences (e) sense of history and tradition

Mathematics

“c”

484A

11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Statistics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course in a non-calculus based introduction to statistics exposing students to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, observing patterns and departures from patterns; planning a study, deciding what to measure and how to measure it; anticipating patterns in advance, introducing probability and simulation; and statistical inference, confirming models for explanations of patterns. This course is designed for all college bound students, but it is specifically applicable for those students who will major in the social sciences or humanities. AP Statistics also provides students, who have already passed AP Calculus, the chance for an additional college-level senior year math class. Graphing calculators will be used extensively, as they are required for the AP exam.



Ø 2 Saturdays Ø 1 day during Spring Break Ø AP Exam Prep on various days during the 2nd semester


Ø * 5 projects in addition to coursework over the course of the school year to apply learned concepts

Ø

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework/Reading Per Day: 45 min

Summer Break § Summer Packet- Brief Algebra II Review/ Basic Statistical Concept Introduction (Requires 2-3 hours, tutoring available in days before school begins)

Thanksgiving Break § Probability Review from previous math courses (2-3 hours) Spring Break § AP Exam Review #4 (4-6 hours)



In a certain game, a fair die is rolled and a player gains 20 points if the die shows a “6 .” If the die does not show a “6,” the player loses 3 points. If the die were to be rolled 100 times, what would be the expected total gain or loss for the player? (a) A gain of about 1,700 points (b) A gain of about 583 points (c) A gain of about 83 points (d) A loss of about 250 points (e) A loss of about 300 points

A department supervisor is considering purchasing one of two comparable photocopy machines, A or B. Machine A costs $10,000 and machine B costs $10,500. This department replaces photocopy machines every three years. The repair contract for machine A costs $50 per month and covers an unlimited number of repairs. The repair contract for machine B costs $200 per repair . Based on past performance, the distribution of the number of repairs needed over any one-year period for machine B is shown below.

Number of Repairs 0 1 2 3 Probability 0.50 0.25 0.15 0.10

You are asked to give a recommendation based on overall cost as to which machine, A or B, along with its repair contract, should be purchased. What would your recommendation be? Give a statistical justification to support your recommendation.

480A 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Calculus AB

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course consists of work in the calculus of functions of single variable and related topics comparable to courses in colleges and universities. It covers fully, and extends beyond, the topics required for the AP Calculus AB examination. Graphing calculators will be used extensively, as they are required for the AP exam.


Meetings outside of normal school hours:

Ø Before and after school 4 days (Monday-Thursday) Ø Meet 1-2 Saturday/s two weeks prior to AP Calculus Exam

Curricular Requirements

Ø Extensive studying everyday, pop quizzes throughout the year, lots of word problems, need strong Math Analysis foundation

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 45min to 1hr



Laboratory Science

“d”

681A

11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Environmental Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This interdisciplinary course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world and the added effects of human interaction. Students will learn to identify and analyze environmental issues (both natural and human made), to evaluate the relative risks associated with these issues, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Laboratory skills and the use of the scientific method will be utilized throughout the course.



Ø 2-4 days before / after school Ø 1-3 Saturdays Ø 1 day during Spring Break (optional)


Ø Students will be required to participate in one environmental community service event each semester Ø Students will attend several fieldtrips during the year, both on and off campus

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 30min-1hr

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 30-45min

Summer Break § Read 3-4 chapters and complete notes and a vocabulary assignment for each

§ 2 one page written nature observations § Packet of practice math problems

Thanksgiving Break § Read 1-2 chapters and complete notes and vocabulary Winter Break § Read 2-3 chapters and complete notes and vocabulary Spring Break § Read 1-2 chapters and complete notes, vocabulary and begin review



Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an effect of global warming? (a) Loss of fertile delta regions for agriculture (b) Change in global patterns of precipitation (c) Extinction of some species that have narrow temperature requirements (d) Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation (e) Increased frequency of hurricanes

Reasons that the population size of an exotic species often grows rapidly when the species is introduced in a new environment include which of the following?

I . The exotic species is resistant to pesticides. II . There is a large, underutilized food source in the new environment. III . The exotic species has few natural predators in the new environment. (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and III only (d) II and III only (e) I, II, and III


AP Biology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP Biology is the equivalent of a college introductory biology course taken by biology majors. We use a college-level textbook and materials. The expectation is that students will spend (and schedule time for spending) 1-2 hours of work outside of the class every weekday and two to four hours per weekend studying material we have learned or preparing for upcoming material in lecture or lab. This course is aligned with and conforms to the standards instituted by the College Board for all AP courses and covers all topics in the AP Biology Course Description.



Ø Before / After school as needed Ø 1 mandatory AP Practice Exam Session (90 min for multiple choice and 90 min for FRQ); offered

both after school and on Saturdays Ø Optional Review Sessions in late April/early May with multiple opportunities to attend; offered both

after school and on Saturdays

Additional Comments: Ø AP Biology is a lab based class that relies on students doing their homework when assigned to be

prepared to spend the majority of the class periods running labs. Ø Labs require in-depth analysis which often includes a formal report and may require additional time

outside of class to finish or redo experiments. Ø AP Biology has mandatory labs that are tested on the AP Biology exam, as such this is a lab heavy

class that will expand basic lab skills and analytical skills.

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 1hr-1.5 hrs

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: Less than 1hr

Summer Break § Required Chapters 1-4 from AP Biology textbook (chemistry review) § Graphing Review

Thanksgiving Break § Chapters 12, 13- Mitosis, Cell Cycle, Meiosis Winter Break § Full Length AP Practice Exam

§ Sample FRQ Packet Spring Break § Ecology Unit

§ Full length AP Practice Exam Special Note: The above requirements are subject to change to meet the needs of the students, as well as the year’s schedule.


Which of the following statements most directly supports the claim that different species of organisms use different metabolic strategies to meet their energy requirements for growth, reproduction, and homeostasis? (A) During cold periods pond-dwelling animals can increase the number of unsaturated fatty acids in their cell membranes while some plants make antifreeze proteins to prevent ice crystal formation in tissues. (B) Bacteria lack introns while many eukaryotic genes contain many of these intervening sequences. (C) Carnivores have more teeth that are specialized for ripping food while herbivores have more teeth that are specialized for grinding food. (D) Plants generally use starch molecules for storage while animals use glycogen and fats for storage.

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the data? (A) Bicoid protein inhibits translation of caudal mRNA. (B) Bicoid protein stabilizes caudal mRNA. (C) Translation of bicoid mRNA produces caudal protein. (D) Caudal protein stimulates development of anterior structures.


AP Chemistry

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP Chemistry is equivalent to a college course for first year chemistry majors. This is a second year high school chemistry course that provides in depth study of topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics.



Ø Complete 3 scheduled assignments during summer break Ø 1 day per week before/after school Ø Up to 4 Saturdays Ø Up to 2 days during Spring Break


Ø Complete several chapters of chemistry review as summer homework prior to beginning this course Ø Work for a minimum of 1 hour per night on problems related to content


Ø Labs require an in-depth analysis and must often be completed outside school hours Ø Students who score a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam at the end of this course receive high school credit and

may be eligible for college credit

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 1hr-2hrs

Summer Break § Homework problems must be completed for three introductory sections: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Stoichiometry. Estimated completion 12 hours.

Thanksgiving Break § Review (estimated completion time 4 hours) Winter Break § Review (estimated completion time 14 hours) Spring Break § Review (estimated completion time 12 hours)



A second student is given two solutions, 75.0 mL of 1.00 M HCI and 75.0 mL of 1.00 M NaOH, each at 25.0°C. The student pours the solutions into an insulated cup, stirs the mixture, covers the cup, and records the maximum temperature of the mixture.

(i) The student calculates the amount of heat evolved in the experiment to be 4.1 kJ. Calculate the student’s experimental value for the enthalpy of reaction, in kJ/molrxn.

(ii) The student assumes that the thermometer and the calorimeter do not absorb energy during the reaction. Does this assumption result in a calculated value of the enthalpy of reaction that is higher than, lower than, or the same as it would have been had the heat capacities of the thermometer and calorimeter been taken into account? Justify your answer.

(iii) One assumption in interpreting the results of the experiment is that the reaction between HCI(aq) and NaOH(aq) goes to completion. Justify the validity of this assumption in terms of the equilibrium constant for the reaction.


AP Physics I

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based introductory course designed for in depth investigations in the areas of motion, forces, energy, momentum, work, waves, and basic electricity concepts. The course work includes narrative, mathematical, and graphical analysis of the above topics.



Ø 3 days before school as needed


Ø Students should have completed or currently be enrolled in Algebra II or Math Analysis (algebra and geometry will be used to solve problems)


Ø This course is strongly recommended for all students interested in pursuing a mathematic/scientific career path including physical, biological, medical or engineering

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework: 45 min- 1hr

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 30 min-45min

Summer Break § The first 1 or 2 major topics are introduced through student readings, problem solving, and lab activities. Student meet once in July and once in August to work on summer assignment labs.

Thanksgiving Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ packet of sample AP Test questions over covered material

Winter Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ of sample AP Test questions over covered material

Spring Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ of sample AP Test questions over covered material



Block A hangs from a light string that passes over a light pulley and is attached to block B, which is on a level horizontal frictionless table, as shown above. Students are to determine the mass of block B from the motion of the two-block system after it is released from rest. They plan to measure the time block A takes to reach the floor. The students must also take which of the following measurements to determine the mass of block B?

(A) Only the mass of block A (B) Only the distance block A falls to reach the floor (C) Only the mass of block A and the distance block A falls to reach the floor (D) The mass of block A, the distance block A falls to reach the floor, and the radius of the pulley

Two objects are released from rest at the top of ramps with the same dimensions, as shown in the figure below. The sphere rolls down one ramp without slipping. The small block slides down the other ramp without friction. Which object reaches the bottom of its ramp first, and why? (A) The sphere, because it gains rotational kinetic energy, but the block does not (B) The sphere, because it gains mechanical energy due to the torque exerted on it, but the block does not (C) The block, because it does not lose mechanical energy due to friction, but the sphere does (D) The block, because it does not gain rotational kinetic energy, but the sphere does

12th Grade

AP Physics 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP Physics 2 is an algebra- based 2nd year course designed for in depth investigations in the areas of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, electric forces, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics, and quantum physics. The course work includes narrative, mathematical and graphical analysis of the above topics.



Ø 3 days before school as needed


Ø Students should have completed or currently be enrolled in Algebra II or Math Analysis (algebra and geometry will be used to solve problems)

Ø 1 year of physics (any level) prior to taking this class


Ø This course is strongly recommended for all students interested in pursuing a mathematic/scientific career path including physical, biological, medical or engineering

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent Homework: 45 min- 1hr

Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 30 min-45min

Summer Break § The first 1 or 2 major topics are introduced through student readings, problem solving, and lab activities. Student meet once in July and once in August to work on summer assignment labs.

Thanksgiving Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ packet of sample AP Test questions over covered material

Winter Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ of sample AP Test questions over covered material

Spring Break § Students will complete a multiple choice and FRQ of sample AP Test questions over covered material



At some later time, the proton and pion are both moving to the right in the plane of the page when they enter a magnetic field directed out of the page. Which of the following describes the directions of the magnetic forces on the proton and pion at the instant they enter the field?

(A) Proton: toward the top of the page / Pion: toward the top of the page (B) Proton: toward the top of the page / Pion: toward the bottom of the page (C) Proton: toward the bottom of the page / Pion: toward the bottom of the page (D) Proton: toward the bottom of the page / Pion: toward the top of the page

After the object is released from rest, which of the paths shown in the figure is a possible trajectory for the object?

(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D

Foreign Language

“e”

282A 12th Grade

AP French Language and Culture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines advanced French grammar and provides continuing instruction in French culture. Students will read and analyze French literature and media orally and in writing, leading to original composition. Advanced Placement French has a College Board approved curriculum designed to prepare serious French students to pass the AP test in French Language and Culture. Students who pass the national test are qualified to take third-year college French.

* PreRequisite: French III or equivalent.



Ø Not on a regular basis


Ø Passage of the National Exam is highly dependent on individual initiative. Those who have passed the exam have consistently taken the lead in their own learning process.

Ø * The passage rate in 2016 was 63% (8/13 students).

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 1hr Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 30 min

Summer Break § Read the book, Le Petit Prince, answer study questions Thanksgiving Break § Listening assignments online Winter Break (*not applicable 2017*)

§ Prepare for French National Test § Write essay for contest entry into National Competition

Spring Break § Take mock exam Special Note: The above requirements are subject to change to meet the needs of the students, as well as the year’s schedule.


En quoi ce match de hockey est-il symbolique? (A) Il souligne qu’il y a de moins en moins de glace pour jouer au hockey. (B) Il représente les avantages de jouer au hockey sur ce terrain. (C) Il pousse les gens à relire le protocole de Kyoto. (D) Il permet d’utiliser le parc Toussaint-Louverture. Vous allez contacter Émilie Forget pour lui demander plus d’informations. Comment devriez-vous formuler votre demande? (A) «J’aimerais m’inscrire pour le match du 16 février. Est-ce que ce serait possible?» (B) «Émilie, ma vieille! Ça va? Écoute, c’est pour le match du 16 février: ça marche toujours?» (C) «Je vous prie d’avoir la bonté de m’inscrire sur les listes du match de l’année prochaine. Merci.» (D) «Émilie, j’habite juste à côté du parc Toussaint-Louverture! J’y serai, sans faute!»


AP Spanish Language

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on listening, speaking, writing, reading comprehension and grammar skills. It seeks to develop language skills that are useful in formal and informal settings. The primary goal is to develop vocabulary sufficient for reading authentic and varied Spanish readings, without the use of a dictionary.



Ø After school tutoring based on student need Ø 1-2 Saturday Study Groups based on student need


v Speak Spanish ONLY during class

Additional Comments: 93% - 100% passing rate in the past six years! J

HOMEWORK

Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 20min-1hr Average Number of Hours Spent Reading Per Day: 30mins minimum

Winter Break § Temas assignment Spring Break § Students will prepare for a two minute oral presentation on Cultural

Comparison and/or a Listening/Reading Assignment Special Note: The above requirements are subject to change to meet the needs of the students, as well as the year’s schedule.


¿Cuál es la moraleja del cuento? (A) Hay que vivir en armonía con los demás. (B) Los amigos son nuestro mejor refugio. (C) Hay que mirarse a sí mismo para aprender a valorarse.

(D) (D) La belleza interior es esencial para la autoestima.

¿Qué técnica usa el autor del artículo para comunicarse?

(A) Incluye opiniones divergentes de varios expertos. (B) Cita varias anécdotas de su propia situación. (C) Subraya su opinión con refranes populares. (D) Apoya la presentación del tema con datos.


AP Spanish Literature

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will read stories, poems, and plays written by various key Hispanic authors and poets. Students will analyze, and interpret these works via written and oral discussions. Special attention is also given to vocabulary building and correct oral and written expression. This course is taught in Spanish.



Ø 2 Saturdays or After School Study Groups


Ø 3 filmed projects throughout the year Ø Speak Spanish ONLY during class


Ø AP Exam passing rate is over 90% J

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework Per Day: 1hr-1.5hrs

Summer Break § Read and analyze two short stories and one poem. Write flashcards of literary terms to prepare for tests given at the beginning of the school year

Winter Break § Project Spring Break § Prepare for AP Exam


SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS ¿Qué se deduce de los comentarios de la autora sobre su experiencia en la industria fílmica? (A) Las limitaciones de escribir guiones la llevaron a escribir una novela. (B) El hecho de ser mujer reprimía las oportunidades económicas. (C) Hay que escribir mucho antes de lograr el éxito por la competencia entre autores. (D) Las circunstancias del momento le prohibían sólo colaborar con su esposo. ¿Cuál es la función de las exclamaciones al inicio del poema? (A) Enumerar una serie de ideas (B) Desacelerar el ritmo del poema (C) Comparar un objeto real con uno imaginario (D) Dirigirse enfáticamente a algo querido

Visual and Performing

Arts

“f”

381A

12th Grade AP Studio Art: Drawing

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The AP Studio Art program is designed for students who are seriously interested in Visual Art. Success in AP Studio Art is not measured with a written test. Students submit portfolios of their work for evaluation instead. The portfolios are due at the beginning of May. The AP Studio Art Program at Godinez focuses on the Drawing emphasis (2-D Design and 3-D Design are other options) which can include painting and collage. This class corresponds to common college foundation courses in Art. Three major concerns that are addressed in this course are the student’s ability to recognize quality in her or his work, the student’s concentration on a sustained investigation of a particular visual interest or problem, and the exploration of a range of approaches to the formal, technical, and expressive means of the artist. The student will submit 12 pieces for the Range of Approaches (Breadth) part of their portfolio, 12 pieces for the Sustained Investigation (Concentration) portion, and 5 works (Selected Works) representing the highest Quality (selected works from either or both other categories) they have achieved during the year.



Ø Encourage creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues

Ø Emphasize making art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making

Ø Help students develop technical skills and familiarize them with the functions of the visual elements

Ø Encourage students to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and critically to their culture through artmaking.



Please visit https://www.collegeboard.org for more information regarding assessment overview and format of assessment for this course. Students will be submitting a portfolio: actual works will demonstrate artistic growth, development and describe ideas investigated and explain how the ideas evolved as they created their body of work.

College Preparatory

Electives

“g”


AP Psychology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and research methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students will be able to examine personality, human development, and the workings of the mind and body including the brain, sleep, sensation and perception. They will also explore the power of learning and how it is achieved including conditioning, memory, language, motivation, and emotion as well as study major psychological disorders, treatment options, and social psychology including group dynamics and obedience. Students will develop critical thinking skills to help them on the AP Psychological Exam.



Ø Meetings in the weeks before AP Exam

HOMEWORK Average Number of Hours Spent on Homework/Reading Per Day: 1Hour

Winter Break § Cornell Notes Spring Break § Review



According to one theory of psychology, many people have mental illnesses because their maladaptive behaviors have proven rewarding for them in the past and thus have been continued. This belief is consistent with which of the following models? (a) Behavioral (b) Biological (c) Cognitive (d) Psychodynamic (e) Sociocultural

Which of the following best describes the following graph? (a) Histogram (b) Frequency polygon (c) Normal distribution (d) Positively skewed distribution (e) Negatively skewed distribution


AP Computer Science Principles

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The AP Computer Science A course is an introductory course in computer science. The AP Computer Science A course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. Computer science embraces problem solving, hardware, algorithms, and perspectives that help people utilize computers to address real-world problems in contemporary life. The AP Computer Science A curriculum provides resources, such as application- related labs, that connect with students with diverse interests, particularly female and underrepresented student populations. The course is engaging and underscores the importance of communicating solutions appropriately and in ways that are relevant to current societal needs. Thus, a well-designed, modern AP Computer Science A course can help address traditional issues of equity, access, and broadening participation in computing while providing a strong and engaging introduction to fundamental areas of the discipline. Students who take the AP Computer Science A course and exam are well prepared to continue their study of computer science and its integration into a wide array of computing and STEM-related fields.



The following goals apply to the AP Computer Science course...

Ø Students will be able to design, implement, and analyze solutions to problems

Ø Students will be able to use and implement commonly used algorithms

Ø Students will be able to use standard data structures

Ø Students will be able to develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve new problems

Ø Students will be able to write solutions fluently in an object-oriented paradigm

Ø Students will understand the ethical and social implications of computer use

In this course, you will create apps and other programs using the SNAP programming language, you will learn some of the most powerful ideas of computer science, you will be creative, and you will discuss the social implications of computing, thinking deeply about how you can be personally active in promoting the benefits and reducing the possible harms. Godinez Fundamental is a satellite school for object based programming - You are among the first in the nation to be doing this.

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What is printed as a result of executing the code segment? (a) [dog, fish, cat] (b) [dog, fish, lizard] (c) [dog, lizard, fish] (d) [fish, dog, cat] (e) The code throws an ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException exception.

A car dealership needs a program to store information about the cars for sale. For each car, they want to keep track of the following information: number of doors (2 or 4), whether the car has air conditioning, and its average number of miles per gallon. Which of the following is the best object-oriented program design?

(a) Use one class, Car, with three instance variables: int numDoors, boolean hasAir, and double milesPerGallon. (b) Use four unrelated classes: Car, Doors, AirConditioning, and MilesPerGallon. (c) Use a class Car with three subclasses: Doors, AirConditioning, and MilesPerGallon. (d) Use a class Car, with a subclass Doors, with a subclass AirConditioning, with a subclass MilesPerGallon. (e) Use three classes: Doors, each with a subclass Car.

I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N : A P C o u r s e s

Congratulations on accepting the challenge of taking one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses! You should be proud of yourself for recognizing the importance of taking a rigorous academic schedule as a way to prepare yourself for a successful post-high school education. AP courses are also designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future college coursework. AP courses are often taught at accelerated paces and at advanced levels of instruction. The text, writing, and format of the AP courses are at a higher level and require an increased time commitment to homework and study. As a result, there are some expectations that we need to make clear for you before the school year begins:

Ø AP courses are rigorous and demanding, therefore they require a great level of time commitment. Ø Success in AP courses may require that students give up extracurricular activities and/or entertainment. Ø Initial grades (progress report cards) in AP courses may not reflect later grades in the course (semester grades). Ø Students enrolled in an AP class will normally NOT be permitted to drop the class once the school year has

started (failure to complete summer work, the difficulty level of the course, the personality of the instructor, a poor grade in the class, and/or stress factors are NOT reasons for removal from an AP class after the year has started).

Ø In the event that students encounter difficulties with the AP course content, they should conference with the teacher(s) and should attend tutoring.

Ø AP courses may require additional meeting times, study sessions and practice exams outside of class (before/after school, vacation/holiday breaks, and/or weekends).

Ø SENIORS ONLY: If you receive a D or F, or if you drop the class second semester, you must notify the colleges you applied to. If you do not notify the colleges your application may be withdrawn.

I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N f o r P a r e n t s / L e g a l G u a r d i a n

Your student has accepted the challenge of taking one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses this school year. You should be proud of your student for recognizing the importance of taking a rigorous academic schedule as a way to prepare himself/herself for a successful post-high school education. AP courses are also designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future college coursework. AP courses are often taught at accelerated paces and at advanced levels of instruction. The text, writing, and format of the AP courses are at a higher level and require an increased time commitment to homework and study. Thus, there are some expectations that we need to make clear for you before the school year begins: AP courses are rigorous and demanding, therefore students may be required a great level of time commitment (i.e., summer work is often a requirement and students may be required to complete an average of 2-6 hours of homework per day). Success in AP courses may require that students give up school or outside activities, interests, and/or entertainment. Students are expected to make a commitment to stay in AP courses for the entire year, regardless of the grade they earn in the first semester. Thus, students in AP classes are normally NOT permitted to drop the class once the school year has started. Failure to complete summer work, the difficulty level of the course, the personality of the instructor, a poor grade in the class, and/or stress factors are NOT reasons for removal from an AP class after the year has started. In the event that students encounter difficulties with the AP course content, parents are encouraged to conference with AP teacher(s) about student’s academic progress and ensure that students attend tutoring, additional meeting times, study sessions and practice exams outside of class.

I n f o r m a c i o n I m p o r t a n t e p a r a p a d r e s / t u t o r e s l e g a l e s Su estudiante ha decidido tomar clases de aptitud universitaria avanzadas. Como padres deben estar orgullosos de su estudiante y reconocer la importancia de tomar clases rigorosas para que los estudiantes estén preparados para la universidad. Su estudiante quiere ir al colegio entonces a decido inscribirse en estos cursos. Las clases de aptitud universitaria son diseñadas para enseñar a los estudiantes como sobresalir en las clases universitarias. Por lo tanto, estos cursos requieren muchas horas de trabajo y tarea. Los maestros las enseñan de manera acelerada y a un nivel universitario. Esto significa que los estudiantes tienen que organizar su tiempo para cumplir todos sus trabajos y mantener calificaciones altas. Clases de AP son rigorosas y tienen expectativas universitarias, requieren un compromiso de mucho tiempo (tarea de verano, vacaciones y 2 a 6 horas de tarea diariamente) Para sobresalir en clases de AP estudiantes a veces tienen que suspender algunas actividades después de escuela. Estudiantes que están inscritos en clases de AP normalmente no se les permite dejar la clase después de que empiece el año escolar. El no completar la tarea de verano, la dificultad de la clase, la personalidad del maestro/a, calificación baja en la clase, o estrés, no son razón suficiente para que mi hijo/a se salga de una clase de AP. En el evento de que los estudiantes tengan dificultad con el contenido y trabajos de la clase; padres tendrán una conferencia con el maestro/a del estudiante para hablar de la situación, sobre el progreso académico del estudiante en clase y asegurase que el estudiante se reporte a tutoría.

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