Upper School (Grades 9-12) College PreparationCollege Level Work at Northwestern UniversityTaking classes for full college credit through a reciprocal arrangement with Northwestern University is one of the most valuable opportunities available to qualified Roycemore Upper School students. They do not pay extra tuition for studying at Northwestern, but they do have to meet high academic standards. To qualify, a student must have completed the Roycemore curriculum within a discipline and have received the recommendation of the department and the Upper School Division Head. In recent years, students have taken courses in history, mathematics, science, foreign languages, political science, economics, philosophy and English at Northwestern University. Advanced Placement The Advanced Placement Program consists of college level courses based on course descriptions designed by the College Board for highly motivated students. AP courses are offered within the secondary school setting. For many, undertaking this challenging work has become the norm and Roycemore students do very well. At Roycemore, such college level work is offered in Studio Art, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French Language, U.S. Government and Politics, European History, Physics, Spanish Language and U.S. History. In June of 2006, 29 Upper School students had completed 77 college level courses during their Roycemore careers. The College Board has notified Roycemore of the extraordinary results of students who took Advanced Placement exams in 2005-06. Twenty-eight students, representing nearly 45% of those in Grades 10, 11 and 12, took 50 exams. 66% percent of the scores were in the honors range. During the last five years (2001-02 to 2005-06) 238 AP exams have been taken by Roycemore students. 71% of the scores have been in the honors range. During this period, 57% of all Seniors, 47% of all Juniors and 24% of all Sophomores undertook this college work. Below are some of the colleges and universities to which Roycemore graduates, classes of 2002 through 2006, were accepted: |
Upper School Events Miniature School Upper School Picnic Picture Days NO SCHOOL - Teachers' Institute Day NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
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