AP and Dual Enrollment Courses
Edlio Central High School is dedicated to providing a challenging and comprehensive academic experience for its students. To achieve this, the school offers a range of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit courses across various academic departments. These courses are designed to prepare students for college-level work, offering both depth and rigor in their chosen fields of study.
English Department:
1. AP English Language and Composition:
This course focuses on advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors English courses and teacher recommendation.
2. Dual Credit English Literature:
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors English courses and teacher recommendation.
2. Dual Credit English Literature:
Students can earn college credits while exploring classic and contemporary literature.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors English courses and minimum GPA requirement.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors English courses and minimum GPA requirement.
Mathematics Department:
1. AP Calculus AB and BC:
A rigorous exploration of differential and integral calculus.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of pre-calculus and teacher recommendation.
2. Dual Credit Statistics:
Prerequisite: Successful completion of pre-calculus and teacher recommendation.
2. Dual Credit Statistics:
Introduction to statistical methods with an opportunity to earn college credits.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of pre-calculus and minimum GPA requirement.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of pre-calculus and minimum GPA requirement.
Science Department:
1. AP Biology:
In-depth study of biology with a focus on college-level concepts and laboratory work.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors biology and chemistry courses.
2. Dual Credit Physics:
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors biology and chemistry courses.
2. Dual Credit Physics:
Students can earn college credits while exploring classical physics concepts.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors physics and teacher recommendation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors physics and teacher recommendation.
Social Studies Department:
1. AP U.S. History:
A comprehensive study of U.S. history with an emphasis on critical analysis.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors history courses.
2. Dual Credit Psychology:
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors history courses.
2. Dual Credit Psychology:
Introduction to psychology concepts with the opportunity to earn college credits.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors psychology and minimum GPA requirement.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of honors psychology and minimum GPA requirement.
World Languages Department:
1. AP Spanish Language and Culture:
Develops advanced language skills and cultural understanding.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced Spanish courses.
2. Dual Credit French Literature:
Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced Spanish courses.
2. Dual Credit French Literature:
Allows students to explore French literature while earning college credits.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced French courses and teacher recommendation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced French courses and teacher recommendation.
Overall Entrance Requirements:
- Students interested in AP and Dual Credit courses should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Teacher recommendations are required for most AP courses.
- Some courses may have specific prerequisites, including successful completion of advanced or honors courses in the respective subject.
- A commitment to academic excellence and a strong work ethic are essential for success in these challenging courses.
- Edlio Central High School is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of academic excellence, providing opportunities for both intellectual growth and college preparation through its Advanced Placement and Dual Credit programs.