The Advanced Placement (AP) program is at the heart and soul of our academic philosophy. Our continued success in helping honours students reach for the next level of performance is recognized across the province and the country.
Strathcona's AP program is the largest in the country--and one of the largest in the world. Each year, the greatest share of Alberta's AP National Scholars, AP Scholars with Distinction and AP Scholars come from our school. For more read Strathconca Takes the Lead.
AP is the optimum route for university preparation, providing enriched and challenging academic courses that parallel and expand on the material covered in regular courses. Students develop sophisticated critical thinking skills and move through the curriculum at an accelerated pace, creating opportunities for advanced learning. AP courses are available in:
- Studio Art
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- English
- French
- German
- Physics
- Social Studies
Students may enroll in one, some or all of the AP courses, leaving plenty of room for options.
For more information on how Advanced Placement can benefit your college experience, follow the link below:
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2009/02/04/university-courses-in-
For more information on the Advanced Placement program and what it could mean for you at the University of Alberta, check out their website:
http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=1041
For more information about the Advanced Placement Program in Canada, go to:
International recognition leading to unlimited opportunities...
In addition to writing provincial diploma exams, AP students are evaluated by the International College Board in Princeton, allowing students to gain credits or advanced standing in major Canadian and American universities.
For more insight into the AP Program as a worldwide program, please visit AP Central at:
http://apcentral.collegboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf
AP Conference
On Saturday, March 6, 2010 Strathcona High School will be hosting its annual Advance Placement Student Conference. This is Canada's largest conference for AP students. The event will feature special guest speakers including keynote speaker Bob McDonald, Canada's foremost science journalist and host of CBC's "Quirks & Quarks" radio program. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Robinson or Mr. Davey at the school.