Honors and AP Information Night Information about academic programs for students who are interested in a challenging and rigorous high school experience. Bremerton High School Commons March 6, 2013 6:30 p.m.

BHS Increase in AP Testing 2009-2012

AP Enrollment by Gender 9/22/2018

BHS Honors Classes Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors 9th Grade English Honors Sophomore English Honors classes focus on study habits and curricula that will be expected in future AP classes.  Students should expect more demands away from school in Honors classes compared to regular classes. 

Factors Influencing Admission Decisions (NACAC Bulletin November 2010) Study by the NACAC, 2010….% of admission officers who stated (----) category as a factor influencing their decision to admit a student “Perhaps the best standard predictor of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations.” William R. Fitzsimmons Dean of Admissions Harvard University July 2, 2003

Bremerton Advanced Placement Programs Biology Chemistry Environ. Science Psychology World History U. S. History Human Geography U. S. Government Art History English Language English Literature Studio Art Statistics Calculus

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English Courses Honors 9th Grade English Honors Sophomore English AP English Language AP English Literature Reading and Writing HSPE Required for High School Graduation 9/22/2018

Social Studies Courses New for 2013-2014 AP U. S. Government (fulfills Senior Social Studies/Civics Requirement) AP Human Geography AP World History AP U. S. History AP Psychology, AP U. S. Government 9/22/2018

Math Courses Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Pre-Calculus AP Calculus/AP Statistics End of Course (EOC) Exams Required for High School Graduation 9/22/2018

Science Courses STEM Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics AP Environmental Science, Biotechnology End of Course (EOC) Exam in Biology Required for Graduation 9/22/2018

Fine Arts Courses AP Studio Art Drawing, 2D or 3D Design AP Art History prehistoric through present day includes painting, sculpture, and architecture 9/22/2018

Highly Capable Connections Classes All 9th and 10th grade Highly Capable students are grouped into Connections classes that meet once a week The students stay with the same Connections teacher for two years Facilitate Student Learning Plans (SLPs), goal setting, AP potential, post-high school plans, etc.