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Advanced Placement<\/h1>\n

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What is the AP Program?<\/h2>\n

Downey High School offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses to challenge students academically. AP is a program created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. When students take AP courses and exams, they demonstrate to college admission officers that they have sought out an educational experience that will prepare them for success in college and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AP Courses Available at Downey High<\/h2>\n

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Math<\/h4>\n

Calculus AB
\nCalculus BC
\nStatistics[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Foreign Language<\/h4>\n

French Language and Culture
\nSpanish Language and Culture
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English<\/h4>\n

English Language and Composition
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Visual and Performing Arts<\/h4>\n

Musical Theory
Studio Art – 2D and 3D
Drawing<\/p>\n

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Science<\/h4>\n

Biology
\nChemistry
\nEnvironmental Science
\nPhysics 1: Algebra-Based[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Interdisciplinary<\/h4>\n

Seminar
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Social Studies<\/h4>\n

European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Psychology
United States Government
United States History<\/p>\n

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What you need to know about AP courses<\/h2>\n