Advanced Placement Scholar Pathways: College & Career Readiness
The Advanced Placement Scholar Pathways program at Pocomoke High School in Maryland offers a rigorous curriculum with two distinct pathways in Math/Science and Humanities. Students benefit from college-level coursework, field experiences, and technology integration, preparing them for success in college and beyond. Latin studies, scheduling flexibility, and college credit opportunities further enhance the program's appeal, providing a clear direction for high school students to excel academically and professionally.
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Advanced Placement Scholar Pathways Advanced Placement Scholar Pathways Preparing College & Career Ready Students Amy Vadella, Pocomoke High School Pocomoke, MD
Our School At A Glance Total Enrollment : 336 Native American Asian African American White Two or More Hispanic FARMS 2/336 <1% 5/336 146/336 1.5% 43% 156/336 22/336 5/336 188/336 46% 7% 1.5% 56%
What is the Pathways Program? Clear direction on how to create a reputable high school transcript Cohort style learning environment Rigorous coursework Fun & exciting field experiences Technology infused (one-to-one Ipads)
Two Distinct Pathways Math/Science Humanities AP World History AP World History AP US History AP Biology AP Psychology AP Calculus AB/BC AP Statistics AP Statistics AP Foreign Language AP Chemistry AP Art AP Physics C Schedules are built by hand and can be customized with any combination of courses
Rigorous Curriculum College level coursework at an early grade level Enhances critical reading and writing skills Prepares students for success in college, including competitiveness in the college application process Scheduling options that allow students to obtain the pre-requisites needed to enroll in coursework that interests them
Latin 60% of the English language is based on Latin and Greek Latin contributes to the literacy and communications skills of students Latin will increase student s vocabulary and help them better understand their native language Studies have shown that students who took Latin out performed their peers on the verbal and writing portions of the SAT by 130 points on average (Richard LaFLeur)
College Benefits Students can earn three (3) or more college credits for each Advanced Placement Exam passed, depending on the specific score and the college of choice Decreased freshman year course load College coursework options Early college graduation Financial benefits
Field Experiences Designed to enhance understanding and connect classroom learning to the real world One culminating field experience each year New York City Gettysburg Washington D.C. France
Pocomoke High School s Advanced Placement Pathway will prepare YOU to be competitive, college & career ready! students!
