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AP Program Overview What is AP What to Expect
bull Advanced Placement bull Greater workload bull Freshman level college course ndash Homework ‐gt Average of 1 hour a night
bull Curriculum ndash Higher levels of thinking strong reading comprehension bull Pace ndash Mastery of material ‐gt long termbull Quality of Work Expected retention with little review
bull Set national curriculum ndash Independent learning bull Not an honors course‐college level work bull Time management challenges bull $96 per AP Exam this year ndash More time out of class needed to achieve
ndash Maintain great attendance
Why Take AP The 3 Crsquos bull College Admissions ndash Opportunity to stand out in the college admissions process ndash Gain skills and self confidence that will help ensure college success ndash Competing against students with AP courses
bull College Prep For All Subjects ndash More rigorous course work ‐gt More prepared for what college will be like ndash Develop the study habits persistence and resiliency necessary for tackling rigorous coursework ndash Larger sense of accomplishment ‐gt Confidence comes from meeting challenges
bull College Credit ndash May be possible to earn college credit (save $$$) or advanced standing by scoring well on the AP Exam
Considerations bull Donrsquot take AP courses simply because they look good on a transcript Students must be committed to the depth of learning for the entire year
bull If students drop an AP course after the drop period either semester a ldquoWrdquo will be placed on their high school transcript
bull For second semester drops counselors are required to notify colleges (for seniors) bull As in life each student needs to seek hisher own balance bull It is critical to evaluate time commitments and priorities bull Some students may experience elevated stressanxiety due to the increased depth rigor and pace of the work
bull Students should be prepared for a possible grade dip
AP Spanish Language and Composition
bull Teacher Ellen Flores bull Fee $25 workbook fee bull Typical homework per week bull Study for one quiz bull Spend one hour watching a Spanish show or reading a Spanish book of your choice bull Roughly one hour of other homework
bull Note Depending on the college and AP exam score students can earn from 3‐15+ college credit hours from this one exam bull Contact information Ellen Flores (efloreslwsdorg)
AP ENGLISH Language amp Composition
11th grade class
Current Teachers Amy Sullivan ampTerry Terich
Potential Trained Teachers Chad Marsh Sarah Fradkin
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading studying)
Books are encouraged to be purchased for annotation purposes
tterichlwsdorg for questions
Literature amp Composition
12th grade class
Current Teacher Tena Lasik
Potential Trained Teachers Terry Terich
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading homework)
Books are encouraged to be purchases for annotation purposes
tlasiklwsdorg for questions
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
Why Take AP The 3 Crsquos bull College Admissions ndash Opportunity to stand out in the college admissions process ndash Gain skills and self confidence that will help ensure college success ndash Competing against students with AP courses
bull College Prep For All Subjects ndash More rigorous course work ‐gt More prepared for what college will be like ndash Develop the study habits persistence and resiliency necessary for tackling rigorous coursework ndash Larger sense of accomplishment ‐gt Confidence comes from meeting challenges
bull College Credit ndash May be possible to earn college credit (save $$$) or advanced standing by scoring well on the AP Exam
Considerations bull Donrsquot take AP courses simply because they look good on a transcript Students must be committed to the depth of learning for the entire year
bull If students drop an AP course after the drop period either semester a ldquoWrdquo will be placed on their high school transcript
bull For second semester drops counselors are required to notify colleges (for seniors) bull As in life each student needs to seek hisher own balance bull It is critical to evaluate time commitments and priorities bull Some students may experience elevated stressanxiety due to the increased depth rigor and pace of the work
bull Students should be prepared for a possible grade dip
AP Spanish Language and Composition
bull Teacher Ellen Flores bull Fee $25 workbook fee bull Typical homework per week bull Study for one quiz bull Spend one hour watching a Spanish show or reading a Spanish book of your choice bull Roughly one hour of other homework
bull Note Depending on the college and AP exam score students can earn from 3‐15+ college credit hours from this one exam bull Contact information Ellen Flores (efloreslwsdorg)
AP ENGLISH Language amp Composition
11th grade class
Current Teachers Amy Sullivan ampTerry Terich
Potential Trained Teachers Chad Marsh Sarah Fradkin
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading studying)
Books are encouraged to be purchased for annotation purposes
tterichlwsdorg for questions
Literature amp Composition
12th grade class
Current Teacher Tena Lasik
Potential Trained Teachers Terry Terich
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading homework)
Books are encouraged to be purchases for annotation purposes
tlasiklwsdorg for questions
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
Considerations bull Donrsquot take AP courses simply because they look good on a transcript Students must be committed to the depth of learning for the entire year
bull If students drop an AP course after the drop period either semester a ldquoWrdquo will be placed on their high school transcript
bull For second semester drops counselors are required to notify colleges (for seniors) bull As in life each student needs to seek hisher own balance bull It is critical to evaluate time commitments and priorities bull Some students may experience elevated stressanxiety due to the increased depth rigor and pace of the work
bull Students should be prepared for a possible grade dip
AP Spanish Language and Composition
bull Teacher Ellen Flores bull Fee $25 workbook fee bull Typical homework per week bull Study for one quiz bull Spend one hour watching a Spanish show or reading a Spanish book of your choice bull Roughly one hour of other homework
bull Note Depending on the college and AP exam score students can earn from 3‐15+ college credit hours from this one exam bull Contact information Ellen Flores (efloreslwsdorg)
AP ENGLISH Language amp Composition
11th grade class
Current Teachers Amy Sullivan ampTerry Terich
Potential Trained Teachers Chad Marsh Sarah Fradkin
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading studying)
Books are encouraged to be purchased for annotation purposes
tterichlwsdorg for questions
Literature amp Composition
12th grade class
Current Teacher Tena Lasik
Potential Trained Teachers Terry Terich
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading homework)
Books are encouraged to be purchases for annotation purposes
tlasiklwsdorg for questions
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Spanish Language and Composition
bull Teacher Ellen Flores bull Fee $25 workbook fee bull Typical homework per week bull Study for one quiz bull Spend one hour watching a Spanish show or reading a Spanish book of your choice bull Roughly one hour of other homework
bull Note Depending on the college and AP exam score students can earn from 3‐15+ college credit hours from this one exam bull Contact information Ellen Flores (efloreslwsdorg)
AP ENGLISH Language amp Composition
11th grade class
Current Teachers Amy Sullivan ampTerry Terich
Potential Trained Teachers Chad Marsh Sarah Fradkin
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading studying)
Books are encouraged to be purchased for annotation purposes
tterichlwsdorg for questions
Literature amp Composition
12th grade class
Current Teacher Tena Lasik
Potential Trained Teachers Terry Terich
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading homework)
Books are encouraged to be purchases for annotation purposes
tlasiklwsdorg for questions
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP ENGLISH Language amp Composition
11th grade class
Current Teachers Amy Sullivan ampTerry Terich
Potential Trained Teachers Chad Marsh Sarah Fradkin
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading studying)
Books are encouraged to be purchased for annotation purposes
tterichlwsdorg for questions
Literature amp Composition
12th grade class
Current Teacher Tena Lasik
Potential Trained Teachers Terry Terich
Typical min of homework per night 30 min to an hour (class time is sometimes given ROO Time can be
used mostly reading homework)
Books are encouraged to be purchases for annotation purposes
tlasiklwsdorg for questions
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
Capstone Diploma Program bull Students complete AP Seminar AP Research and 4 additional AP courses to earn the Capstone Diploma honor
bull Students completing AP Seminar and AP Research can earn the CapstoneCertificate
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
AP Seminar bull Current Teachers Jill Berge Matt Macomber bull Credits Elective (10 11) bull Content Research Skills bull Group research project bull Individual research project bull End of course 2 hour exam on argumentation
bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Fall field trip to see play
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
AP Research bull First Cohort next year bull Credits Elective (11 12) bull Content Independent long‐form research project bull Homework bull Only what isnrsquot completed in class
bull Field Trips bull Fall field trip to University of Washington bull Independent research requires interviews surveys passage of IRB
bull Fees Exam fee of $144
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
Major Concepts bull Tools for collecting analyzing and drawing conclusions from data bull Describe patterns and departures from patterns bull Plan and conduct a study bull Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation and bull Estimate population parameters and testhypotheses
Prerequisites bull Credit in Math Analysis bull Enjoy problem solving and working with real life data bull Good reading skills
AP Statistics Nadia Marcus ndash nmarcuslwsdorg
Careers Interest in Social Sciences PsychologySociology Risk Management Quality Control Analyst Business Actuary
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 130
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Calculus AB Katherine Ellis‐ kaellislwsdorg and Liz Sirjani ndash esirjanilwsdorg
Major Concepts bull Topics in the first two quarters of CollegeCalculus bull Limits bull Derivatives (instantaneous rates of change) bull Integrals (accumulation of quantities over time) bull Applications of Derivatives amp Integrals and how the two concepts are interconnected
Prerequisites bull B‐ or higher in Math Analysis or credit in Foundations of Calculus bull Ability to reason analytically bull A lovepassion for math
Careers Interest in Engineering Aeronautics Physics Chemistry Computer Science Technology amp Game Design Economics Architecture
College Credit bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam in May bull Amount of college credit depends on their score and the university attending OR bull Register for College in the High School credit through Bellevue College ‐ Math 151 bull A letter is sent home in December explaining the procedure to register
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Calculus BC 2nd year course for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB
Lisa Martinez ndash lmartinezlwsdorg
Major Concepts College Credit bull Advanced Integration bull Earn a score of 3 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus
BC Exam in May bull Planar Analysis in Polar Parametric and Vector forms bull Amount of college credit depends on their
score and the university attending bull Infinite Series Convergence
OR bull Taylor Series approximations bull Register for College in the High School credit Prerequisites through Bellevue College ‐ Math 152 amp Math
153bull B‐ or higher in AP Calculus AB
bull A letter is sent home in December explaining bull Ability to reason abstractly the procedure to register bull Strong algebraic and trigonometric skills
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
AP Chemistry bull Topics include bonding kinetics equilibrium redox acidbase and thermochemistry bull This is a lab based science with potential to earn college credit bull The AP Exam is the primary focus of the course bull Challenging course bull The past 7 years the AP chem class has taken a field trip in May to tour the UW chemistry department
bull Weekly homework (2‐6 hours) LW Chemistry teachers include Mr Cummings Ms OrsquoNeal Mr Verbanic Ms Petersen Mr Hale (can fieldquestions) $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
AP Biology bull In‐depth learning of how living things work bull Many different kinds of lab experiencesbull Biotechnology experimental design data analysis
bull Potential to earn college creditbull AP Exam
bull Many opportunities to work through material with peers bull Challenging coursebull Students leaving feeling accomplished and proud of how hard they worked bull Nightly homework (30‐60 min)
bull CurrentPotential Teachersbull Ms Zydel ndash current ndash can answer questions bull Potential ndash Ms Moore or Ms Dominici
bull Counts as an elective or science credit bull $25 fee + AP test fee
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
AP Environmental Science bull What is APES APES is a year long Learn abouthellip science elective that can also be bull Population growth taken for occupational ed credit
bull Feeding the world bull LEARN the science behind important issues that impact bull GMOs Are they safe YOU NOW and in the FUTURE bull Global Warming Is it real and bull Current Teacher Mr Cummings how do we know micummingslwsdorg ndash can bull Alternative Energy answer questions bull Endangered Species bull Potential to earn college credit ‐ bull Mining ndash AP Exam
bull And much much more
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Research
Why Take AP Physics Itrsquos All Around You AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
Cool teachers Ms Koetke Ms Petersen
Transferrable units If you get a 3 ‐ 5 credits at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 units and skip introductory physics course at UW
If you get a 4 ‐ 5 credits and skip second introductory physics course at UW
Interesting real world content Forces Motion Sound and more
Circuits electromagnetism thermodynamics and more
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Physics 1 No prior physics required Must be taken concurrently with Astronomy 2
Topicsbull kinematics forces uniform circular motion work energy and power impulse and momentum rotational kinematics and dynamics simple harmonic motion mechanical waves and sound and an introduction to simple circuits
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations relating mathematical equations to the ideas of real life experiences
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework 45 minutes per class
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull 25 of class time is inquiry based laboratory experiences
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Physics 2 After physics OR AP Physics 1
Topicsbull fluid mechanics thermodynamics electricity and magnetism light waves and optics atomic and nuclear physics
Class work emphasizes deep understanding of concepts through conversations and demonstrations
Math is the language of physics bull Comfort working with basic algebra is all that is needed bull District requires Math Analysis concurrent but only skills from Advanced Algebra areactually used
Homework is critical to success bull Averages 2 hours a week
Lab work is emphasized for hands-on understanding of concepts bull This includes simulations and hands-on labs 25 of class time
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Computer Science A (The Programming AP Class)
bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Java (Beginning ‐ Intermediate Level) bull Prerequisites Algebra 2 bull Homework 30‐45 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Curriculum University of Washington Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 142 ‐ Computer Programming I
bull Outcomes bull 97 of LW students pass AP the test (45 average score) bull You will know how to program in Java at a college level
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed (But it is helpful) bull Lab based course bull If you can only take one‐year computer science class at LW you are a strong student and you are interested in STEM fields then this is the course for you
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Computer Science Principles (The Computer Concepts AP Class) bull Teacher bull Mr Stave ndash tstavelwsdorg
bull Credits bull Occupational Ed Science
bull Overview bull Language Javascript (Beginning Level) bull Prerequisites Geometry 9th Grade bull Homework 15‐20 minutesnight
bull Curriculum bull Codeorg Microsoft Teals bull UW similar classes CSE 120 ‐ Computer Science Principles
bull Outcomes bull You will be able to think critically about a variety of topics in computer science like the internet big data encryption hacking and innovations bull You will be able to program in Javascriptat a starting level and submit an App using Applab as a final project
bull Bottom Line bull No prior programming experience needed bull This AP class was designed to be equivalent to computer science for non‐majors at the university level It is engaging for students of all levels backgrounds bull Less homework than a typical AP class because it is lab and portfolio based
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Psychology Lynne Luckey ndash lluckeylwsdorg
Equivalent to college level Intro to PsychologyPsych 101 course
Prerequisites bull No prerequisite class required bull Interest in Psychology bull Completing Psychology or Child Psychology may be helpful bull Solid time management skills bull Self‐motivateddisciplined study habits
AP Psychology includes bull History and approaches bull Research methods bull Historical figures in psychology bull Biological causes of behavior bull Learning bull States of consciousness bull Personality traits bull Testing bull Abnormal behavior and treatment bull Social amp cultural psychology
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP Studio Art Dawn Wyatt ndash dwyattlwsdorg Fine Arts and CTE credit
Prerequisites bull Art 1 (drawing) bull Art 2 (painting)
Portfolio Options 2D Design ndash Leans towards graphic design and commercial art
OR Drawing (and painting) Fine Arts
Sustained Investigation 15 works of art submitted digitally A body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence
Selected Works 5 physical works of art submitted to the College Board for evaluation
Also includes written commentary explain artistic intent and processes
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations
AP HISTORY CLASSES
bull AP World History ndash 10th Grade bull Jill Berge Michael Dawson Beau Hansen (jbergelwsdorg)
bull AP United States History ndash 11th Grade bull Beau Hansen (bhansenlwsdorg)
bull AP US Government amp Politics ndash 12th Grade bull Michael Dawson Bethany Shoda (mdawsonlwsdorg)
bull AP Economics ndash 12th Grade (counts towards Civics requirement) bull Bethany Shoda (bshodalwsdorg)
bull Focus is on reading comprehension using evidence to support written arguments and Fun GamesSimulations