Wondering how
many college level (CIS, AP, PAA) courses to take next year?? Check out
recent survey results below to see what current students recommend. Contact
your school counselor with questions.
College Level Courses
(CIS, AP, PAA) Student Feedback
This information is based on an informal survey of all students currently
taking a college level course.
Number of college level
classes recommended:
1 course: The majority of students who have 1 course
said they could definitely have taken more. They spend
about an hour on their college course daily.
2 courses: Most students with 2 courses recommend
this level for students who are in athletics or have a job after school.
Most are spending 2-3 hours at least daily on homework.
3 courses: Most are spending 2 ½ - 4 hours daily on
homework. Stress level was higher for some trying to
balance after school activities, jobs, etc. Some felt
they could handle it with good time management skills and by not
procrastinating.
4 courses: Many students with this level recommend
not taking 4 college level courses in the same trimester. Some
had to drop one class or quit a job. Many mentioned being
constantly stressed and overloaded, always behind, never caught up or ahead.
Average Daily Homework Time
AP Calc : 30 minutes – 1 hour homework. Similar
to workload of previous math classes taken.
AP Statistics: 30 minutes – 1 hour homework. Similar
to workload of previous math classes taken.
AP History: 1 hour homework
PAA Biology: 1-2 hours homework. A lot
of reading.
CIS Psychology: 2 hours homework. A lot
of reading.
CIS Composition: Homework varies depending on due dates for
writing assignments. Can be 30 minutes
to 2 hours.
CIS Literature: 1-2 hours
CIS Spanish: 1-2 hours.
These time estimates do not include time spent on other class homework.
A number of students
mentioned that these times are homework time only and they do not include
studying new material or concepts. Also did not include before or after school
help from teacher for some.
Tests are harder than other classes and require more preparation.
Feedback suggested that falling behind is not an option.
9th grade
registers Feb. 9
10th grade
registers Feb. 10
11th grade
registers Feb. 11
Contact your school counselor with questions prior to
actual registration dates.
School Counselors have a Master's Degree in School Counseling and work
in three main areas with students: Academic progress, post-high school
planning, and personal/social/emotional/behavioral issues.
School Social Workers have a Master's Degree in Social Work and work
with special education students, linking parents and families with community
services, and providing individual and group support.
We hope you find the information you are looking for within our webpages. Feel
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