Pre-AP

Watson offers open enrollment for Pre-AP courses. Our AVID program also strongly encourages students to challenge themselves by taking one Pre-AP course. Students who experience success in Pre-AP courses typically exhibit the following personal and academic characteristics.

Personal Characteristics:

• Reading on or above grade level
• Strong study skills and self-motivation
• Proficient oral and written communications skills
• Self-discipline to plan, organize, and carry out tasks to completion
• Interest and self-directedness in a particular subject

Academic Characteristics:

• Successful completion of prerequisite coursework (Higher level classes in previous years)
• Grade of 90 or higher in an academic class
• Grade of 80 or higher in a Pre-AP class
• Report card scores of A’s or B’s for entering 6th grade students
• Successful performance in related content area courses (Example: math and science or English and social studies)
• Teacher recommendation
• Scores at the advanced performance on STAR test closely related to the Pre-AP course being considered

Students are encouraged to take Pre-AP courses that are appropriate to their interests and academic strengths. The number of Pre-AP courses also varies with students’ motivation, self-discipline, and available time outside of class. Students are not expected to enroll in Pre-AP courses in all core subject areas.

All academic courses at Watson offer appropriate instruction to prepare students for college or university work. Many Watson students without Pre-AP and AP coursework, successfully complete college educations.
Additional information on the Pre-AP program is available from the counselors and administrators.