AP Chemistry

Last Update: Thursday, June 07, 2007

    AP Chemistry is designed to give high school students exposure to topics normally covered in a first year college chemistry course. While students are expected to have a strong background in mathematics, there is a heavy emphasis placed upon writing and communication skills as well. A college level text is used and there is a strong emphasis placed on the conceptual understanding,  mathematical formulation, and laboratory application of principles presented during the course. In fact, students will find themselves in the lab two or more times per week. Each lab is followed by a laboratory report which will result in a laboratory notebook by the end of the term. AP Chemistry culminates with the Advanced Placement Exam in May.

This exam gives students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. Colleges and Universities are then able to grant credit, placement, or both to these students.  Students interested in AP Chemistry should have senior standing and have successfully completed chemistry and physics.