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Course Spotlight: AP Spanish Literature
Jade Mellin, Class of 2026 During my junior year, taking AP Spanish Literature was a meaningful experience because it helped me earn my Seal of Biliteracy while also exposing me to Spanish literature and culture in a deeper way. The class introduced me to a new side of the Spanish language, and although it was … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Spanish Literature
Course Spotlight: AP Economics
Adrian Linares, Class of 2026 AP Economics is a complicated AP course. It is not a class about memorization, like AP United States history. It shares more similarities to classes like AP Chemistry, where application is key. It can be described as an over-complication of common sense ideas—obviously people will buy less when prices go … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Economics
Course Spotlight: Game Design
Xavier Gonzalez, Class of 2026 Game Design helps students become immersed in using real code for the first time and a simpler version of code beforehand theses being Unity and Scratch. It teaches you the concept of actual game design, time balancing and imagination being the key to making your games more unique. Coding involves … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Game Design
Course Spotlights: Thoughts from a Senior
When Mr. Andrews asked Noah Acevedo, class of 2026, his thoughts on AP classes, here is what he shared: AP World History Learning focus: memorization, identifying patterns, cause and effect, continuity and change nteresting, follows history from 1250 CE to the present Explains the lingering effects of the past today, such as through Africa and … Continue reading Course Spotlights: Thoughts from a Senior
Course Spotlight: Peer Counseling
Blog post by Arely Medina-Martinez, Class of 2024 A class that has been illuminating is my Peer Counseling class, which was created by students and teachers coming together to make a safe space for students who need it. I think the concept of it is incredible to have students who want to help, help other … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Peer Counseling
Course Spotlight: AP Calculus
Blog post by Yatziri Carmona, class of 2020 If you’re taking AP Calculus, you’ll raise a lot of eyebrows. It’s a course that not many have the opportunity to take. As a junior who made the choice to take AP Calculus, I honestly did not know what to anticipate. I realized too late what the … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Calculus
Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Blog post by Courtney Pedersen, class of 2021 AP Environmental Science is an inspiring, challenging, and interesting class. While integrating rigorous courses and teaching key concepts to help students understand the real world, the class is full of exciting projects and information. We have discussed many different concepts in the environment including biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity, … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science (2021)
Blog post by Julia Walls, class of 2021 The thought of a third year of science may seem daunting to many oncoming juniors or seniors, especially if the science class is an AP or honors course. While it is a challenging course, I highly recommend that every student consider taking AP Environmental Science. Environmental Science … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science (2021)
Course Spotlight: Engineering/Architectural Design Drafting-ROP
Student post by Nataly Segundo, class of 2021 The Engineering/Architectural Design ROP course is offered at Montclair High School on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30. In this course, you will be able to design, draw, create and build residential structures and small scale houses. This course gives each student the opportunity to learn … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Engineering/Architectural Design Drafting-ROP
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