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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is signing up for HS classes for next year and there are options for AP World History, AP Human Geography, and AP Computer Science.  My eldest took AP Comp sci as a freshman, but not the others (they weren't offered at his school for 9th grade).  Thoughts on AP World History and AP Human Geography for 9th graders in APS?  Kid is bright, but APS middle school curriculum doesn't have me feeling like he is ready for an AP humanities course in 9th grade...[/quote]

What is their current teacher recommending? 
How strong are their writing and analytical skills?
What is their level of interest in (or, more relevantly, their level of distaste for) history/social studies?
I assume you have no hesitancy about them taking all intensified options available to them as a freshman? Then, specifically, why concerned about trying AP - more than a weak MS curriculum....what are your specific concerns about this particular child's ability to manage a challenging class?
What does your child think (apart from your concerns)?
Do they typically shy away from a greater challenge that might require hard work and prefer to safely sail along pretty easily without risking a "B"?

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