Advanced Placement

AR401 Studio Art (prerequisite to AR602)

Sophomores who have completed a First Semester Visual Art Class
Students will submit their sketchbook and artwork produced during the semester to the Art Department.  Additional artwork is welcome.  Due date will be provided in early spring.

Sophomores who will study Art in their Second Semester will submit their sketchbook and artwork produced during the term to the Art Department.  Additional artwork produced is welcome.  Due date will be provided in early spring.

Juniors
After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student. This is an elective course for Seniors.

AR602 AP Studio Art

Juniors presently enrolled in AR401 Studio Art Course
Students are to share their digital portfolio via Google Drive with Ms. Servilio, Ms. Dominguez and submit their sketchbook to the Art Department Faculty for department review. Due date to be provided in early spring.

AR606 AP Art History
Students are to submit a short application essay to the Art Department. Contact Mr. Mehigan at amehigan@delbarton.org with any questions.  Essays are due no later than Friday, February 28th.

CS604 AP Computer Science A

Students must have taken Intro to Programming (CS140) in the 9th grade. Exceptions may be made for students who have completed a comparable course in Java or some other programming language. Students should see the Department Chairperson for more information.

EN601 AP Seminar 

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.  The Department Chair and teachers will evaluate and discuss placement of each candidate.

EN602 AP English Literature and Composition 

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.  Department chair and teachers will evaluate and discuss placement of each candidate.

EN603 AP Research

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.  Department chair and teachers will evaluate and discuss placement of each candidate.

EN605 AP English Language and Composition 
After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.  Department chair and teachers will evaluate and discuss placement of each candidate.

HS602 AP European History

Seniors must submit a graded writing sample from their current History class by February 28th.  The sample should be one of their essays or research papers, rather than a test essay or in-class assignment.

HS604 AP World History

Students’ current History instructors will be asked to recommend all applicants.

HS606 AP United States History

Students submit an essay from their World History II class, which includes the teacher’s comments and grade, by February 28th.  In consultation with the Dept. Course instructors, along with the Chair and Guidance, will use the essay, student history, semester or course grades, teacher recommendations, and standardized test scores to evaluate applicants’ potential for success in the course.

HS609 AP US Government and Politics

Students interested in taking AP US Government and Politics should schedule a brief interview with the instructor to learn more about the class and submit a writing sample, which is due before February 28th.

HS610 AP Macroeconomics

Write a personal essay detailing your interest in the course and deliver your work to the instructor by February 28th.

HS611 AP Comparative Government and Politics

Students interested in taking AP Comparative Government and Politics should schedule a brief interview with the instructor to learn more about the class and submit a writing sample before February 28th.

MA602 AP Calculus AB

Students requesting this course should have an A- or above in Precalculus and will be placed into the class with no further action needed by the student.

Students with an average of B+ to B- will need to take a placement test (to be given in March before Spring Break during Homeroom).  The department chairperson will then determine whether to approve the student based on the score of the placement test and a discussion with their current Precalculus teacher.

Students who received a C+ or less in Precalculus are not eligible for AP Calculus.

MA606 AP Calculus BC

Students requesting this course should have an A- or above in AP Calculus AB.  Students with an average of B+ to B- need a signed recommendation from their current AP Calculus AB teacher and the approval of the department chairperson to register for the course.

Students should score at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam to be eligible for BC. Students with a score of 2 on the AB exam need a signed recommendation from their current AP Calculus AB teacher and the approval of the department chairperson to remain registered for BC. Students with a score of 1 on the AB exam or students who do not take the AB exam are not eligible for this course and will need to register for another math course.

MA604 AP Statistics

Students requesting this course should have a B or above in their current mathematics and English courses.

PA601 AP Music Theory

Students wishing to take this course are encouraged to complete Intro to Music Theory (PA311) with a minimum A- average. If a student is not enrolled in Music Theory (PA311), they must meet with the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair to prove equivalent coursework has been completed.

SC611 AP Biology

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.

SC621 AP Chemistry

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.

SC631 AP Physics 1

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.

SC635 AP Physics C

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.

SC641 AP Psychology

After requesting this course, no further action is required of the student.

WL621 AP French Language

WL631 AP Italian Language

WL641 AP Latin

WL651 AP Spanish Language

To enroll in any AP Language course, students must have completed a level III or level IV course.

• Students must maintain a 93%/A minimum grade in present language class or permission from his curent language teacher.
• Students must complete the AP Application in a timely manner and return it to the Department Chairperson.
• Students must report to the Language Tutoring Center during a scheduled homeroom in order to complete a short proficiency exam.  The proctor in the Language Tutoring Center must collect your test.
• Students must approach their present language teacher for a recommendation letter.
• Students must schedule a formal interview with the appropriate AP teacher, which may include a short proficiency exam.

WL655 AP Spanish Literature

• To enter an AP Literature Level course, students must have completed an AP Language course. No further action is required.
• All guidelines are fulfilled in the AP Language course.