We’re Proud to be AP Free
We don’t teach to a test. We teach for real learning.
At Mid-Pen, we’ve chosen not to offer AP courses so our teachers can design learning experiences that go deeper, not just faster.
Without the pressure of a standardized curriculum, students can think critically, collaborate, apply what they learn in meaningful ways, and build college-ready skills that last.
And, yes, students can still take AP exams if they choose to pursue college credit for a class. Here’s what we know. Colleges don’t just want APs. They want thinkers. That’s who we’re preparing.
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Sequence of Study Grades 9-12
| ... | Grade 9 | ... | Grade 10 | ... | Grade 11 | ... | Grade 12 | |
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English |
English I | English II* | English III: General*, Gender Studies | English IV: General*, Gender Studies*, Socratic Seminar, Advanced Composition |
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| Social Science (3 years) Must Include US History |
World Studies I | World Studies II |
US History*, |
World Studies Senior Electives: Honors Senior Elective, Current Events, Education Studies, Latin America |
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Science |
Environmental Science | Biology |
Chemistry |
Option: Physics, Biotechnology Honors |
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World Language |
Spanish or American Sign Language |
Spanish or American Sign Language |
Spanish or American Sign Language |
Spanish or American Sign Language |
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| Math¹ (3 years) |
Algebra I ––> Geometry ––> Algebra II | Precalculus with Trigonometry* |
Calculus and/or Statistics | |||||
| Statistics | ||||||||
| Visual & Performing Arts (1 year) |
Art I, |
Art I, Art II Digital Arts Mixed Reality, or Music Ensemble |
Art I, Art II, Studio Art Honors, Digital Arts Mixed Reality, or Music Ensemble |
Art I, Art II, Studio Art Honors, Digital Arts Mixed Reality, or Music Ensemble |
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| Physical Education (2 years/20 credits) |
PE Class or Sports Team | PE Class or Sports Team | PE Class or Sports Team | PE Class or Sports Team | ||||
| Elective Options (Non A-G) |
Six courses is a full schedule. Students may choose from the following elective options if they do not yet have six courses from above. | |||||||
Study Center, Teacher Aide, Office Aide, Online AP/High School Courses Available |
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*Honors option available
¹Students are enrolled in a sequence based on prior experience and math placement results