Pre-AP

6th grade:

Pre-AP Advanced Math
Pre-AP Literacy

7th grade:

Pre-AP Advanced Math
Pre-AP Language Arts
Pre-AP Science

8th grade:

Pre-AP College Prep. Algebra
Pre-AP Language Arts
Pre-AP Science
Pre-AP History

7th and 8th grade students can also take Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra, and Advanced Choir. In order to take advanced music classes your student should have taken music classes prior to entering those classes. A music assessment may also be utilized to determine appropriate placement.

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.