Advanced Placement classes are rigorous college level courses offered at McIntosh High School. According to the College Board, an AP (advance placement) class is a program based on “commitment, passion and hard work.”  These classes allow students to gain both college and high school credit depending on the colleges they choose and their scores on the AP exam.

Sophomore Reina Garret who is currently enrolled in AP Statistics said that AP Statistics is not as stressful and hard as she thought it would be. She said that the homework usually consists of about three problems per night and does not take long to complete. When asked about the tests, she said, ” There is not a lot of tests, maybe only one per month; however, we have at least one quiz per week.” Reina said, “The main difference I see between AP Statistics and the math class I took last year is the writing aspect. In AP we do a lot of writing. For example, one problem can take up over half a page in writing.” Overall, Reina said she enjoys the class and would recommend it.

Junior Hannah Easter is currently enrolled in  AP Language, AP Physics 1, and AP US History. She said her favorite AP class is either AP Language or AP US History. Hannah said, ” AP US History has a lot of discussion, including viewpoint and argument, not necessarily what is said to be true. AP Language is similar to AP US History in the fact of discussion and having evidence to back up your viewpoint or idea.”  Hannah said AP Physics is not one of her favorite classes due to how difficult it is. She said AP Physics is probably her most difficult class due to the level of math required for understanding the content. She said she would recommend AP Physics to people who are good at math and enjoy the subject.

Advanced Placement application forms were due Friday, Jan. 15. Students who are accepted into advanced placement classes will receive their letters of acceptance on Monday, Feb. 1, and are expected to submit their qualification letters to the registrar’s office by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12.