Advanced Placement Program (AP)
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
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