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AP Biology

Students in AP® Biology expand on and deepen their understanding of material mastered in a prior high school biology course. The College Board has formally authorized this course to carry the AP® designation and designed it to be the equivalent of a first-year college-level general biology class. In this rigorous course, students practice thinking scientifically and critically, communicate biological concepts effectively, understand and practice experimental design, and draw connections between biology and other disciplines. They

AP Art History

This college-level course surveys the history of painting, sculpture and architecture from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the splatterings of Jackson Pollock. Students gain a Christian understanding of the nature of art via the insights of Francis Schaeffer’s colleague at L’Abri, Hans Rookmaker, and other Christian art historians and philosophers. We trace the different aesthetic theories and concepts of beauty that have motivated artists past and present. Students become familiar with the masterpieces and

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 builds on the foundation of Algebra 1 and provides students deeper insight into and a greater appreciation for mathematical models. Students develop and practice higher-level abstract thinking and reasoning skills that help with data interpretation, proportions, measurements and equations. Most colleges and universities still require Algebra 2 (college algebra) for admission, and it is particularly important for those planning to study science, technology or engineering in college. Research shows that students who successfully

Algebra 1

Students most truly observe and appreciate the wonder of mathematics when they learn to transfer their concrete mathematical knowledge to abstract algebraic generalizations. A primary goal in Algebra I at Wilson Hill is to facilitate that vital transfer. Students cannot help but be inspired by the beauty of algebra as they discover how it provides a basic language to describe so many aspects of the created world. Learning algebra helps students develop critical thinking skills

Advanced Composition 2 (H)

Advanced Composition 2 builds upon the robust and personal writing instruction offered in Advanced Composition 1. Students develop personal style and voice through imitative exercises that challenge the students to closely examine the arrangement, syntax and diction of distinguished authors. While Advanced Composition 2 students continue to draw upon literary sources, they also practice finding, evaluating and effectively using secondary sources. Additionally, students practice rhetorical analysis, declamation and timed writing throughout the year to further