• COURSE DESCRIPTION

    AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives.  Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances.  Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team.  Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.  In year two, students continue to use these skills in the AP Capstone Research class where they focus their research on one topic in depth. 

    I requested to teach this course because it teaches essential college skills by allowing students to research topics that actually matter to them. 

    IMPORTANT INFO

    Registration for the AP Exam can be done at myap.collegeboard.org. Payment of $147 is due by October 31st, 2024 to avoid late fees.

    Any students who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch, should apply as early as possible for the 2024-2025 school year. If your student qualifies for free or reduced price meals, they may be eligible for reduced AP Exam Fees and need to go to the ASB office to pay. Reduced rate exams cannot be paid for online. 

    Please refer to our Canvas course and syllabus for detailed information.