Introducing AP

By Emily Phillips

This year has had some notable improvements to offer students willing to go above and beyond in education. Four new AP classes have been added to student schedules in order to provide and promote the option for early college credits. With this exciting news, teachers of these courses have given their information about the class, and themselves.

AP Statistics: Mrs. Gleason
With a seemingly analytical and realistic viewpoint, her goal for the class is to pass the AP exam. Lessons include “a cycle of teach, practice, review,” as said by Mrs. Gleason.
Biggest Fear: Snakes

AP Literature: Ms. Ludwig
In addition to passing the AP exam, she plans on teaching her students strategy and analytical skills. Classes will be discussion based. When asked if she had any secret plans for this year, Ms. Ludwig responded with, “If I told you, I would have to kill you.”
Biggest Fear: Getting attacked by mice in her classroom.

AP Environmental Science: Mrs. Pleiman
“The goal of APES is for students to understand the connection between how all parts of the living world interact with each other and humans,” as said by Mrs. Pleiman. Using a variety of methods, she prefers a more hands on approach, with tons of labs and activities.
Biggest Fear: Flying in an airplane (ask her for the story)

AP Physics: Mrs. Jump
In her sardonic, witty, and wonderful mind, Mrs. Jump states that, “The main goal of the course, as with any subject, is for the student to have an understanding of the material. In Physics, that understanding will come from labs and practice problems.” Her main method of teaching consists of note taking. Always have a pencil!”
Biggest Fear: That this will be published