Advance Placement courses challenge young scientists

AP Computer Science Principles, often shortened to AP CS P, is taught by Ms. Sujatha. AP CS P covers topics from binary to coding to how the internet works. “The big picture of our class is learning how to code and learning how computers impact modern life,” summarizes Freshman Aarush Palve. As any AP class goes, there’s a lot of material to cover. For the first quarter the class learned th...

AP Biology is taught by Mr. Schuster. As an expansion on General Chemistry and Biology, which are both prerequisites to the course, you learn about everything from cellular respiration to evolution to cell communication. Hannah Wilken, a Senior, says that even though she took Chemistry, “a higher level of Chemistry is really helpful in classes such as AP Biology.” Henri Villeneuve, a Senior, ...

AP Physics C: Mechanics with Mr. Koll, is arguably one of the hardest classes that WHS offers. Not many students take the course since it requires a basic understanding of calculus to master most concepts presented during the AP exam. However, most students who have gone through it say it’s a really exciting class. Anthea Goh, Senior, is taking AP Physics C: Mechanics this year and says the class...

AP Chemistry, taught by Ms. Kilpatrick, is often advertised as one of the hardest AP Science courses to take. It’s an expansion on General Chemistry. You learn about everything from electrons to entropy to electrolysis - and a few terms that don’t start with “e” as well.  There are a wide range of students taking AP Chemistry this year - from sophomores to seniors - including a few who...

AP Environmental Science, often shortened to APES, is taught by Mr. Milham. APES covers topics from pollution to diseases, to ecosystems. Senior Anthony Alonzo says that in APES, discussions aren’t limited. “The class pulls from many different topics ranging from politics to biochemistry.” As far as the class’s structure goes, APES has “labs, lectures, and outside learning.” There isn�...