Whitefield Academy enthusiastically offers select Advanced Placement courses as opportunities for personal growth and college preparation. Through these courses students gain knowledge that might otherwise remain unexplored in high school; through AP Exams, students have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities.
The requirements include a strong curiosity about the subject to be studied and the willingness to work hard. Whitefield Academy offers a qualification process for interested students. Standardized test scores, a specially-scheduled comprehensive examination, and academic records contribute to the acceptance process.
Current offerings include these: AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP U.S. History, and AP Spanish.
Here are some reasons students seek enrollment in AP courses:
- Gain an edge in college preparation.
- Get a head start on college-level work.
- Improve writing skills and sharpen problem-solving techniques.
- Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
- Stand out in the college admissions process.
- Show willingness to push oneself to the limit.
- Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
- Broaden your intellectual horizons.
- Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
- Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding.
- Demonstrate maturity and readiness for college.