When making your schedule request for 2013-14 and considering your class choices for the next few years, here is some research from the U.S. Department of Education to consider:
The best predictor of college graduation, based on the records of students, is NOT good high school grades NOR good test scores, but the best predictor is . . .
the number of challenging courses taken in high school.
A student who works hard and struggles in an AP or IB course is better prepared for college than a student who takes an easier course and/or test.
Adelman. U.S. Department of Education. (1999)
To learn more about challenging and rigorous courses available to you check the Ryle course description guide and the following link from the College Board about Advanced Placement classes.
Advanced Placement Program - About AP Exams and Courses
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