Are my classes for senior year suffice in rigor?

K_Delrosario

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My Senior year schedule:

AP Chemistry
AP European History
AP Government
AP English Literature
Physics with Lab
Pre-Calculus
JROTC 4
Swimming and Conditioning

I know the math is kinda behind, but something happened back in middle school with my course placement to lead me there at Pre-Calc.

About the math, I could get into AP Calc AB if only I take a night class for two months everyday at a local community college. However this is a 3 hour class and would take my time away from my other coursework and my Varsity athletics. Is it worth the struggle and sleepless nights just for a math?

Also, please share any thoughts on my course schedule and some ways I can tweak it while I have a chance.
 
Hi K_Del-
My son had the same situation as you regarding Pre-Cal. Due to moving across state in the middle of his Middle School years, he wound up on the wrong track for taking Calculus his senior year. I think it all comes down to taking Algebra I in 8th grade instead of 9th. To solve the problem, he worked with his HS counselor and our local university to allow him to take a college-level pre-calculus course over the summer for dual credit. Now (senior year), he's taking AP Calculus AB as well as AP Physics C (Calculus is a pre-requisite for this course). I know this doesn't help much for your situation, but it might serve as a "word to the wise" for freshman/sophomore students to plan early for the courses they'll need to take their senior year.
Good luck! :thumb:
 
i know at our local college on of my friends took pre-cal over the summer and in AP Calc he was lost because he said the pre-cal in college was so easy where as at the high school its the same teacher for both so he leads you into it and tailors the lessons. Just food for thought each school is different.
 
you'll be fine with pre calc.
I took it senior year. right now i am taking calc 1. dont stress too much about it.
 
Here's the reality. NOT all high schools in the USA offer Calculus, AP Calc, etc. especially in rural or small towns. With the economy and budget cuts some of these programs have been cut. There is nothing that you can do about this, it's out of your control. Your HS Guidance Counselor will be sending a HS Profile sheet to the Academy. As long as you have shown that you have challenged yourself within your school's curriculum there is nothing more that they can expect.
Sometimes I see the resumes from students in large city schools and loads of $$ and wonder, "How do kids from graduating classes of 25 even look competitive?" The point is the Academy is looking for the whole person, who will contribute to the Academy's Mission and will also contribute to the fleet!
 
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