College-level study, while still in high school.
AP courses give eligible students the chance to experience college-level academic expectations while developing critical thinking and subject mastery — open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 depending on pathway and prerequisites.
Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12
Advanced Placement (AP) courses give students the opportunity to experience college-level academic learning while still in high school. Students build deeper subject mastery, strong study habits and analytical rigor.
At Waad Academy, AP courses are open to Grades 10, 11 and 12, depending on course pathways, prerequisites and academic readiness.
AP courses offered
Eligibility depends on grade level, subject sequence, prerequisites and academic readiness.
| AP Course | Duration | Eligible Grade(s) | Prerequisites / Preparation | Key Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Precalculus | Full Year | 11–12 | Algebra II & strong math foundation | Functions, Polynomials, Exponential, Logarithmic, Trigonometry |
| AP Calculus AB | Full Year | 12 | Strong performance in Algebra 2 and Precalculus | Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Differential Equations, Applications |
| AP Biology | Full Year | 11–12 | Biology & Chemistry foundations | Cells, Genetics, Evolution, Biological Systems, Ecology |
| AP Chemistry | Full Year | 11–12 | Chemistry & strong Algebra II skills | Atomic Structure, Bonding, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Equilibrium |
| AP Physics 1 | Full Year | 11–12 | Strong Algebra foundation | Kinematics, Forces, Energy, Momentum, Rotation, Oscillations |
| AP English Language & Composition | Full Year | 10–12 | Strong reading & writing skills | Rhetoric, Argumentation, Evidence Analysis, Academic Writing |
| AP Business with Personal Finance | Full Year | 10–12 | No specific prerequisite | Business Fundamentals, Budgeting, Credit, Investing, Risk Management |
| AP Microeconomics | One Semester | 10–12 | Basic math & graphing skills | Supply & Demand, Market Structures, Competition, Factor Markets |
| AP Macroeconomics | One Semester | 10–12 | Basic math & graphing skills | Economic Indicators, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, International Trade |
| AP Environmental Science | Full Year | 10–12 | Science foundations recommended | Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Earth Resources, Pollution, Global Change |
| AP Computer Science Principles | Full Year | 10–12 | Algebra foundation; no prior coding needed | Computing Systems, Data, Algorithms, Programming, Digital Safety |
| AP Psychology | Full Year | 10–12 | Strong reading & analytical skills | Biological Bases of Behavior, Cognition, Learning, Social Psychology |
11–12 full-year science & math sequence · 10–12 open to Grade 10 with prerequisites met