Pre Advanced Placement and
Advanced Placement Programs

The Oakdale Joint Unified School District offers access to a continuum of appropriate coursework for identified gifted learners and high achieving students. In grades K-6, this continuum includes differentiated instruction within the classroom for both High Achievers and Gifted Learners as well GATE Enrichment for gifted learners in grades 3-6.

At Oakdale Junior High gifted learners and high achievers may elect to take:

• English:  Pre AP English 7, Pre AP English 8

• Math:  Algebra in 7^th Grade, Geometry in 8^th Grade

• History/Social Science:  Pre AP World History in 7^th grade, Pre AP US History in 8^th grade

• Science:  Pre AP Science in 7^th Grade, Pre AP Science in 8^th grade

At Oakdale High School gifted learners and high achievers may take:

• English:  Pre AP English 9, Pre AP English 10, AP English 11, and AP English 12

• Math:  Accelerated Geometry, Accelerated Algebra II, Accelerated Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus

• History/Social Science:  AP Art History, AP European History, AP US History, AP Government, and AP Psychology

• Foreign Language:  AP Spanish

• Art:  AP Studio Art

Students who successfully pass the AP exam at the end of the high school year may earn credits at most colleges and universities. Please note: Even though certain Universities may not accept some AP units, students capable of and qualified for completing the Pre AP and AP course continuum gain skills and knowledge that greatly benefit their initial college experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale Junior High School Pre AP and AP Classes:

1. What are Pre AP and AP Classes?

2. What are the recommended pre-requisites for Pre-Advanced Placement Classes at OJHS?

3. How is the curriculum different from regular courses offered at OJHS?

4. What level of achievement is expected in order for students to continue on the Pre AP Academic Continuum at OJHS?

5. What is the process to place a transfer student in a Pre AP English class?

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale High School Pre AP and AP Classes:

1. Should all OHS students take Pre AP and AP Classes?

2. Which OHS students should consider taking Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement English Classes?

3. Which OHS students should consider taking Advanced Placement History/Social Science Classes?

4. Which OHS students should consider taking Advanced Placement Math Classes?

5. Which OHS students should consider taking Advanced Placement Foreign Language Classes?

6. Which OHS students should consider taking Advanced Placement Art Classes?

7. Should all Gifted Learner and High Achievers take Pre AP and AP Classes at OHS?

8. What level of achievement is expected in order for students to continue on the Pre AP/AP Academic Continuum at OHS?

9. What is the process to place a transfer student in a Pre AP or AP English class?

Pre AP/AP Resources for Teachers and Counselors:

• College Board Standards

• Pre AP and AP Course Descriptions

• OJHS Pre AP Contract for Parents and Students

• OHS Pre AP Contract for Parents and Students

• Pre AP/AP English Placement Procedures

• Pre AP/AP English Contracts

Resources for Pre AP/AP English Teachers:

• ELA Writing Continuum Resources

• Pre AP/AP English Anchor Papers

• Novels by Course

• Rubric: Response to Literature

• Academic Term

• Essay Structure

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