What is Advanced Placement (AP)?

Advanced Placement (AP) is a globally recognized program, available in Grades 11 and 12 at several Lakehead Public Schools. AP courses combine the Ontario curriculum with additional AP content, providing an opportunity for students to challenge themselves with more advanced material. Students in AP can expect a higher workload as they prepare for both the Ontario curriculum and the AP exams. AP courses are designed to help you build skills and knowledge for university while also preparing for the standardized AP exam(s). There are a possible 39 AP exams. AP courses in Lakehead Public Schools generally prepare students for the following
exams:

AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB
AP Literature and Composition
AP Language and Composition

The report card and transcript will reflect student achievement in the Ontario curriculum, not the AP content. AP content
is evaluated separately through the standardized AP exam (generally taken in May), which may help you earn a postsecondary credit, based on the score and the university the
student attends.

What is Pre AP?

Pre-AP courses are based entirely on the Ontario curriculum and are designed to prepare students for success in AP courses. While Pre-AP is not required to take AP later, it helps students
build key skills and habits to handle the increased expectations of AP.

In Pre-AP, students can expect a more demanding workload, focusing on skills like:

Inquiry and problem-solving
Critical thinking and creativity
Communication and collaboration

These courses help students develop confidence and independence as a learner.

Grade 9 Pre-Advanced Placement courses are offered at select schools, based on availability.
Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Grade 9 English
Grade 9 Math
Grade 9 Science

Hammarskjold High School

Grade 9 Math