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Distance Learning Course Description
COURSE NAME: AP
English Language And Composition
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Granville Central School District
INSTRUCTOR: TBD
Full Year
COURSE PREREQUISITES: (Grade
10) Entrance into this course is based on teacher recommendation,
achievement of at least an 85% average for current Honors students
and at least a 90% average for
current Regents students. Additionally, potential students must receive
a "Satisfactory Score" on an AP
Qualifying Examination prior to enrolling in this course. Finally,
all students enrolled in this course are
expected to complete a summer assignment.
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION/OUTLINE: The purpose of this course is to
help students "write effectively
and confidently in their college courses across the curriculum and
in their professional and personal lives."
The course is organized according to the requirements and guidelines
of the College Board and, therefore,
students are expected to read critically, think analytically, and
communicate clearly both in writing and
speech.
OTHER NOTES/MISCELLANEOUS: Successful candidates
are expected to sit for the nationally administered
AP Exam in spring. The responsibility for paying for this Exam (approx.
$85) lies with the student.
The achievement of a qualifying score on the national Exam may result
in college credit for the course.
Students must also take the Comprehensive English Regents exam in
June.
12/30/08
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