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Mill Creek Advanced Placement (A.P.) Program


   The A.P. Program affords students a college experience at the high school level.  The academic
   rigor, combined with the knowledge and expertise of the high school teacher gives the student
   a good preview to the college learning environment in a supportive classroom.

   Mill Creek A.P. Course Offerings include the following:

       Art: Studio Drawing                                           U.S. Government & Politics
       Art: Studio: 2D Design                                        Human Geography
       Art: Studio: 3D Design                                        Physics 1
       Biology                                                       Physics 2

       Calculus AB                                                   Physics C: Mechanics
       Calculus BC                                                   Psychology
       Chemistry                                                     Seminar
       Computer Science Principles                                   Research
       Computer Science                                              Spanish Language
       Macroecomnomics                                               Spanish Literature
       English Language & Composition                                Statistics*
       English Literature & Composition                              U.S. History
       Environmental Science                                         World History
       European History                                              World History/European History
       French Lanuage



                            *Rising 9th grade students may be eligible for courses in bold.
   Additional details including course descriptions, practice questions, etc., can be found on the
   A.P. Central website though the College Board at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org


   Points to Ponder:
   Ø  It is advisable to sit down with your student and discuss both short and long-term goals
   before registering for an A.P. course.  Make a four-year plan.  Of course, it is always a work in
   progress, but it is something to build upon.
   Ø  While “A’s” in A.P. courses are weighted on the GCPS transcript, they are not weighted when
   calculating eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship.  Know how these numbers are determined.
   Ø  Some of the courses require applications.  For example, AP Seminar requires an application
   and students must complete at least one A.P. course during their freshman year and earn a 4.0
   G.P.A. in order to be eligible.
   Ø  The workload and demands in these courses can be stressful for some students.  Students
   should weigh their current time commitments (work, athletics, service) along with their
   academic readiness before choosing to pursue any A.P. course.




            Questions?  Email the MCHS A.P. Coordinator:  Gregory_Marr@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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