Whitman AP Course Overview

AP World is a rigorous course in which you are expected to take the AP exam in May and the Global Regents in June. The main difference between an AP class and a honors class is independence. AP World is a challenging course to take. Class consists of lectures and notes on the board. However, most of the work is done independently and outside of class. When I asked  Kelly Strigaro what was the most ...

If you are considering expanding upon your knowledge of biology or taking a course that will aid in your future career plans in the medical field, AP Biology is a great option and offers an extensive curriculum. This class meets everyday and has a lab period every other day. Additionally, it is taught only by Mrs. Carman who has been teaching this subject for more than ten years. Most of the homework...

Chemistry: If you have a love for chemistry or are looking into medical majors in college, it would behoove you to take chemistry. But be prepared because Dr. Hazan does not take this class lightly. She has titled the AP as “the hardest class in the school.” She is a tough grader and “treats it like a college class,” according to Michael Seitz, a current AP Chem student. The homework is typic...

AP Government is a senior course that meets every other day, usually rotated with AP Economics.  It is currently taught by Mrs. Segal and Mr. Donlon and teaches about politics in America.  It involves topics such as the foundations of the Constitution, the civil liberties guaranteed to all Americans, and the role of the media in politics.  An advantage of taking this class is that colleges like to ...

Overview: AP Language is a full-year English course available to eleventh and twelfth graders. It is typically taught by Mrs. Latko, Mrs. Treco or Mr. Pipolo and culminates in a mandatory AP exam in May. There are no major novels to read in this course; this is good news if you do not like reading full-length works of literature, but bad news if you have been coasting through high school English w...

BCCL is a selective honors leadership course and one of the most innovative classes  Whitman offers. BCCL stands for Building Communication Capacities for Leaders and  is open to students with one year pre-requisite of leadership. The class is innovative with its integration of technology, placing the bulk of the coursework online and only meeting with the professor in person once a month. The cla...

It is hard to believe that we are just two weeks away from the holiday break and even more mind boggling that students have already begun to submit their scheduling proposals for next year. Many underclassmen are trying to load up on AP courses to appeal to colleges and to amplify resumes. However, a big concern for any upcoming junior is whether or not they should take AP US History. Through my own e...

Simply put, physics is the study of how the world works, as is science in general, but physics sets itself apart in the way it analyzes the world. A step above simple fact memorization, physics uses math and deep thinking to get to the root of many complex phenomena. Physics teaches not just the how, but the why as well. If you are interested in physics, you need to have a high proficiency with ma...