Anonymous
04/30/2023 18:15
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Hi,
Is it true that freshmen at Langley are not allowed to take AP classes?
If so, is the same true at other non-magnet FCPS high schools?
I heard that is the case and cannot understand why.
Why can't you understand why? I'm glad they limit it.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 18:11
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Why do some AP high schools allow this but not Langley?
Because Langley students are already special.
McLean may offer AP Comp Sci Pri to 9th grades but not Langley
McLean doesn't offer it to 9th graders either.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 18:06
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Why do some AP high schools allow this but not Langley?
Because Langley students are already special.
McLean may offer AP Comp Sci Pri to 9th grades but not Langley
It’s just one course. By the time they graduate both Langley and McLean students will have had the opportunity to take many AP courses.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 17:57
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You can’t understand why what are supposed to be college classes aren’t suitable for 14-15 year olds?
No, I honestly do not. Please enlighten me, as I am sure there are 14-15 year old kids out there who are way better than college kids.
Not PP but going from middle to high school is an adjustment enough. The chances of a freshman getting a 5 on an AP exam are low, and a kid takes an AP class & fails the exam (below a 4 is essentially failing), that will kill their confidence. And they’re going to need confidence in grades 10-12. No college is going to penalize a kid for not taking APs in 9th.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 17:54
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You can’t understand why what are supposed to be college classes aren’t suitable for 14-15 year olds?
No, I honestly do not. Please enlighten me, as I am sure there are 14-15 year old kids out there who are way better than college kids.
“Way better”?
Try again.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 17:44
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Why do some AP high schools allow this but not Langley?
Because Langley students are already special.
McLean may offer AP Comp Sci Pri to 9th grades but not Langley
Anonymous
04/30/2023 16:57
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Why do some AP high schools allow this but not Langley?
Because Langley students are already special.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 16:16
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:You can’t understand why what are supposed to be college classes aren’t suitable for 14-15 year olds?
No, I honestly do not. Please enlighten me, as I am sure there are 14-15 year old kids out there who are way better than college kids.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 16:13
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Why do some AP high schools allow this but not Langley?
Anonymous
04/30/2023 16:08
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Anonymous wrote:They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Langley does not offer AP Comp Sci Pri. to freshman.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 15:41
Subject: Re:Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
When I went to HS in the early 2000s you started with AP USH in 11th grade and the remaining options were only available in 12th.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 15:41
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
They are allowed to take AP Com Sci Principles. Some may be allowed to take AP Com Sci A.
Otherwise, no.
Otherwise, no.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 15:40
Subject: Re:Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Better to build a good foundation first and then take AP classes & exams.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 15:39
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
You can’t understand why what are supposed to be college classes aren’t suitable for 14-15 year olds?
Anonymous
04/30/2023 15:37
Subject: Langley High - No AP Classes for Freshmen?
Hi,
Is it true that freshmen at Langley are not allowed to take AP classes?
If so, is the same true at other non-magnet FCPS high schools?
I heard that is the case and cannot understand why.
Is it true that freshmen at Langley are not allowed to take AP classes?
If so, is the same true at other non-magnet FCPS high schools?
I heard that is the case and cannot understand why.