This site provides valuable information to South Pointe High School parents and students
who are enrolled, or are considering enrollment in, one or more of our Advanced Studies courses.
who are enrolled, or are considering enrollment in, one or more of our Advanced Studies courses.
SPHS Advanced Studies Mission Statement
Advanced Studies courses and programs at South Pointe High School
will provide equitable access to engaging and rigorous curricula
that cultivate critical thinking, self-management, and open-mindedness,
leading to success and active participation within the global community.
Advanced Studies courses and programs at South Pointe High School
will provide equitable access to engaging and rigorous curricula
that cultivate critical thinking, self-management, and open-mindedness,
leading to success and active participation within the global community.
Admissions Philosophy:
One of the founding philosophies at South Pointe has always been to encourage each student to take the most challenging courses that he or she is able to successfully complete. We are fortunate to be able to offer numerous courses that meet the most rigorous standards and are recognized by colleges and universities around the country as being notably challenging. Those course offerings include those at the honors level and particularly those that are Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and dual credit courses. Taking such courses is an indication to prospective universities that students are more likely to be prepared for college-level work and are willing to challenge themselves academically. In addition, these courses have a higher weighting that typically increases a student's grade point average (GPA), a factor universities consider when reviewing applications and that may also make the student eligible for academic scholarships.
Take time with your child to learn more about these courses and view them in terms of his or her goals for life after graduation. It will be time well spent that may pay dividends in the near future!
One of the founding philosophies at South Pointe has always been to encourage each student to take the most challenging courses that he or she is able to successfully complete. We are fortunate to be able to offer numerous courses that meet the most rigorous standards and are recognized by colleges and universities around the country as being notably challenging. Those course offerings include those at the honors level and particularly those that are Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and dual credit courses. Taking such courses is an indication to prospective universities that students are more likely to be prepared for college-level work and are willing to challenge themselves academically. In addition, these courses have a higher weighting that typically increases a student's grade point average (GPA), a factor universities consider when reviewing applications and that may also make the student eligible for academic scholarships.
Take time with your child to learn more about these courses and view them in terms of his or her goals for life after graduation. It will be time well spent that may pay dividends in the near future!
Admissions Policy:
Course pre-requisites must be met in order to enroll in Advanced Studies courses or programs.
Course pre-requisites must be met in order to enroll in Advanced Studies courses or programs.