Advanced Placement Program
Fort Richmond Collegiate offers Advanced Placement courses in
English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Biology.
The AP program provides academically strong students with courses of study
appropriate to their abilities and interests while also providing them with a
possible opportunity to receive a university credit or placement in that
specific subject area.
Students taking AP courses cover Manitoba Department of Education
subject knowledge and skill requirements and first year university material.
Grade 12 students are encouraged to challenge the AP examination in one or more
of their AP courses. These examinations are written in May and administered by
the American College Board. Students achieving a score of 5, 4, or 3 are granted
university credits or given advanced placement in many American and Canadian
universities.
Selection of students for the AP/Honours program takes place in the
third term. Students in Grade 10 and 11 will be recommended for AP/Honours
courses using criteria such as:
1. Recommendation by teachers,
2. Academic ability,
3. Genuine interest in, appreciation for and love of the subject
area,
4. Excellent critical thinking skills,
5. Commitment to excellence (homework, attendance, preparation for
tests),
6. Potential as indicated by past achievements and test
scores,
7. Demonstrated ability in other related subject
areas.
Please note: AP English candidates must be excellent writers who
are prepared to discuss topics freely in class
English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Biology.
The AP program provides academically strong students with courses of study
appropriate to their abilities and interests while also providing them with a
possible opportunity to receive a university credit or placement in that
specific subject area.
Students taking AP courses cover Manitoba Department of Education
subject knowledge and skill requirements and first year university material.
Grade 12 students are encouraged to challenge the AP examination in one or more
of their AP courses. These examinations are written in May and administered by
the American College Board. Students achieving a score of 5, 4, or 3 are granted
university credits or given advanced placement in many American and Canadian
universities.
Selection of students for the AP/Honours program takes place in the
third term. Students in Grade 10 and 11 will be recommended for AP/Honours
courses using criteria such as:
1. Recommendation by teachers,
2. Academic ability,
3. Genuine interest in, appreciation for and love of the subject
area,
4. Excellent critical thinking skills,
5. Commitment to excellence (homework, attendance, preparation for
tests),
6. Potential as indicated by past achievements and test
scores,
7. Demonstrated ability in other related subject
areas.
Please note: AP English candidates must be excellent writers who
are prepared to discuss topics freely in class