Course choice in selective-admission high schools

WorkingMama
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:58:35 +0000

I know the rule of thumb is to take the most challenging courses available. However, what if the entire school is generally at a more advanced level, like a magnet STEM school with admission by exam only? Would admissions view regular classes there as on par with honors track or APs in an ordinary general high school?

DS’ school restricts access to AP classes because there are more people interested in them than they can accommodate. However, regular courses are typically above grade level (regular freshman English encompasses 10th grade curriculum, for example).Do we have to go nuts to try to get him into APs? There are non-AP classes that offer college credit (SUNY or Syracuse) and College Now courses available besides AP.