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Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment

Why Seminole? Because driven students deserve opportunities that match their ambition—and a head start on their college future.

Seminole’s Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment programs are designed for motivated, college-bound students ready to take on the challenge of college-level coursework while still in high school. These courses provide a rigorous academic experience that builds critical thinking, time management, and independence—skills essential for success beyond graduation.

AP courses require a strong commitment, with students expected to dedicate significant time and effort outside of regular class hours. In return, students have the opportunity to earn college credit based on their performance on AP exams, giving them a valuable advantage as they move into higher education.

Dual Enrollment courses offer another pathway, allowing students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements through partnerships with local colleges and universities. These courses provide firsthand experience with college expectations and academic rigor in a supportive environment.

Both AP and Dual Enrollment courses meet the Florida Department of Education’s requirement for an “Equally Rigorous” course, helping students strengthen their academic profile while preparing for the next level.

At Seminole, students don’t just prepare for college—they start achieving it.

  • 0130030 | AP Art History (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    AP Art History is designed for students interested in understanding art from a global perspective. Students study social, political, historical, and cultural contexts of civilizations and art movements. Artistic ability is not required. Students must take the AP exam in May.


    0109350 | AP Art & Design (Two-Dimensional) (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: Two other art courses
    Focuses on drawing, painting, or digital media. Students create a portfolio of 15+ works demonstrating artistic growth and sustained investigation. Requires significant time and effort both in and out of class.


    0109360 | AP Art: Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: Three-Dimensional Art 2
    Students create at least 16 artworks exploring form, mass, and balance. Emphasis on portfolio development, critique, and mastery of design principles.


    0104300 | AP Art: Drawing Studio Portfolio (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: Two other art courses
    Focuses on drawing through various media including digital and paint. Students produce a portfolio demonstrating conceptual and technical skill through sustained investigation.


    1300330 | AP Music Theory (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: Strong background in music fundamentals
    Develops skills in music analysis, composition, sight-singing, and aural recognition. Includes study of music from various historical periods.

  • 2103400 | AP Human Geography (Grades 9–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Studies human populations, spatial patterns, and environmental interactions.


    2107350 | AP Psychology (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Introduces behavior and mental processes, including research methods and psychological theories.


    2109380 | AP European History (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Covers European history from the 1400s to present, including political, cultural, and intellectual developments.


    2109420 | AP World History (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Explores global historical developments and patterns. Meets World History graduation requirement.


    2100330 | AP United States History (Grade 11) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: World History
    Covers U.S. history in depth. Meets graduation requirement.


    2106420 | AP United States Government & Politics (Grades 11–12) | ½ credit

    Prerequisite: U.S. History
    Examines U.S. political systems, institutions, and policies.


    2102360 | AP Microeconomics (Grades 10–12) | ½ credit

    Prerequisite: U.S. History or Algebra 2 Honors
    Focuses on individual economic decision-making and market systems.


    2102370 | AP Macroeconomics (Grades 11–12) | ½ credit

    Prerequisite: U.S. History
    Covers national economic systems, fiscal policy, and global trade.


    2102370 | AP Business with Personal Finance (Grades 9–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Introduces business concepts (marketing, finance, management) and personal financial literacy.

  • 1001420 | AP English Language & Composition (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Focuses on rhetoric, argumentation, and critical thinking. Students analyze texts and develop writing skills across multiple disciplines.


    1001430 | AP English Literature & Composition (Grade 12) | 1 credit

    Prerequisite: None
    Emphasizes literary analysis, poetry, and critical writing. Students explore style, theme, and meaning in complex texts.

     

     

AP ARTS & HUMANITIES COURSES

0130030 | AP Art History (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
AP Art History is designed for students interested in understanding art from a global perspective. Students study social, political, historical, and cultural contexts of civilizations and art movements. Artistic ability is not required. Students must take the AP exam in May.


0109350 | AP Art & Design (Two-Dimensional) (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: Two other art courses
Focuses on drawing, painting, or digital media. Students create a portfolio of 15+ works demonstrating artistic growth and sustained investigation. Requires significant time and effort both in and out of class.


0109360 | AP Art: Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: Three-Dimensional Art 2
Students create at least 16 artworks exploring form, mass, and balance. Emphasis on portfolio development, critique, and mastery of design principles.


0104300 | AP Art: Drawing Studio Portfolio (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: Two other art courses
Focuses on drawing through various media including digital and paint. Students produce a portfolio demonstrating conceptual and technical skill through sustained investigation.


1300330 | AP Music Theory (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: Strong background in music fundamentals
Develops skills in music analysis, composition, sight-singing, and aural recognition. Includes study of music from various historical periods.

 

 

AP ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION

1001420 | AP English Language & Composition (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Focuses on rhetoric, argumentation, and critical thinking. Students analyze texts and develop writing skills across multiple disciplines.


1001430 | AP English Literature & Composition (Grade 12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Emphasizes literary analysis, poetry, and critical writing. Students explore style, theme, and meaning in complex texts.

 

 

AP SOCIAL STUDIES & HUMANITIES

2103400 | AP Human Geography (Grades 9–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Studies human populations, spatial patterns, and environmental interactions.


2107350 | AP Psychology (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Introduces behavior and mental processes, including research methods and psychological theories.


2109380 | AP European History (Grades 11–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Covers European history from the 1400s to present, including political, cultural, and intellectual developments.


2109420 | AP World History (Grades 10–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Explores global historical developments and patterns. Meets World History graduation requirement.


2100330 | AP United States History (Grade 11) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: World History
Covers U.S. history in depth. Meets graduation requirement.


2106420 | AP United States Government & Politics (Grades 11–12) | ½ credit

Prerequisite: U.S. History
Examines U.S. political systems, institutions, and policies.


2102360 | AP Microeconomics (Grades 10–12) | ½ credit

Prerequisite: U.S. History or Algebra 2 Honors
Focuses on individual economic decision-making and market systems.


2102370 | AP Macroeconomics (Grades 11–12) | ½ credit

Prerequisite: U.S. History
Covers national economic systems, fiscal policy, and global trade.


2102370 | AP Business with Personal Finance (Grades 9–12) | 1 credit

Prerequisite: None
Introduces business concepts (marketing, finance, management) and personal financial literacy.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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