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Sophomore Seema Dhungana reads her notes out loud to study for a test. Dhungana said reading the material and saying it at the same time helps her remember key points.

STUDYING, SERIOUSLY

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter April 20, 2017

STUDYING, SERIOUSLY As testing season approaches, students begin to study vigorously with various methods The first week of may is approaching, meaning AP testing and all the cramming for final exams...

Commending Capstone. Students should consider the AP Capstone program for the academic freedom and exploration it provides.

perspectives April 23, 2016

A couple months ago, I remember sitting in an English classroom with limited knowledge of what I was doing. Everyone was in the same position as I was. We were some of the few students who took AP Capstone,...

The Control of College Board. College Board monopolizes standardized testing.

The Control of College Board. College Board monopolizes standardized testing.

perspectives March 18, 2016

There is no doubt the advent of ap courses has advanced the level of education among students in the United States. However, the corporation that runs the AP program, the College Board, has created a monopoly...

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

feature October 9, 2015

One of many other students,  junior Natalie Cotherman started taking AP Capstone this year. AP Capstone is a two-year program comprised of AP Seminar, which is taken junior year, and AP Research, which...

AP exams begin May 5

Author Archives May 2, 2014

Between May 5 and May 16, the school will administer AP exams to students at this school. The exam schedule is included below. Room assignments for each exam are posted outside the counseling center. Over...

CHS to offer new courses for 2014-15 school year

CHS to offer new courses for 2014-15 school year

News December 13, 2013

Several new courses will be offered to students in the 2014-15 school year, Amy Dudley, CCS assistant superintendent for curriculum instruction and assessment, said. In addition to the AP Capstone...

CHS explores AP Capstone Program

CHS explores AP Capstone Program

News October 11, 2013

Since her freshman year, senior Lauren Fogel has taken 13 AP courses. For Fogel, the AP Program provides her with the challenging coursework she enjoys. Recently, CHS has begun to explore a new program,...

Seniors (from left) Sahil Sanghani, SriHari Vishnubhotla and Julian Kim discuss their notes during a break time in Thomas Maxam’s AP Biology class.  Sanghani said he takes science classes like Maxam’s out of interest and college preparation as opposed to expecting to be able to use his AP credit in college. PATRICK BRYANT / PHOTO

CCS on AP Honor Roll for second year in a row

Beats November 25, 2011

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, Carmel-Clay Schools has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement School District Honor Roll for the second year in a row, the same amount of time...

College Board looks at AP curriculum

News March 1, 2011
College Board’s Advanced Placement program is gaining popularity both at this school and around the world.

Advanced Placement program expands with new classes, increased enrollment

News October 20, 2010

By Jerry Xu <[email protected]> The Advanced Placement Program at CHS has been expanding rapidly over the past few years with the addition of new AP classes and the increase in...

Mandatory AP meeting set for SRT on April 20

News April 2, 2009

By Susie Chen <[email protected]> On April 20, students who will take AP exams in May must attend the AP preregistration meeting during SRT. According to counselor Mary Lou Curless, students...

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