Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 63
AP SEMINAR - 7000
1 Yr = 1 Credit
PR
AP
Grade Level: 10-11
AP Exam Est Fee: $146
This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the
College Board AP Seminar examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in
cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world
topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework,
students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational,
literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and
personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to
synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in
research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both
individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the
power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft
and communicate evidence-based arguments. Required for the AP Capstone Diploma
program. NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: Previous Pre-AP courses recommended. If a student would take AP Seminar and
AP Research, AP Research may count as an English credit at the student’s request.
AP RESEARCH – 7001
PR
1 Yr = 1 Credit
AP
Grade Level: 11-12
AP Exam Est Fee: $146
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to
deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students
design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question.
Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by
learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing,
analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development,
document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a
process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,0005,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a
presentation with an oral defense. Required for the AP Capstone Diploma program.
NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: AP Seminar and a score of 3 or higher on AP Seminar Exam
CABINET LEADERSHIP – 1575
1 Yr = 1 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 12
This course is designed to create informed leaders for the next generation. Through
dedication, planning, and execution, students will form a well rounded world view of
leadership with a focus on people skills. Students will be tasked with organizing the
various events surrounding the school year, including but not limited to, homecoming,
courtwarming, blood drives, and the Tiger Roast. Students will learn and utilize the
electoral process to organize student council and coronation elections.
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Prerequisite: Application and teacher approval only
PR
DC
AP
VC
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Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
Application or Audition
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