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Rufner is Service HS's AP Coordinator . For students taking an AP Exam, if you have a question regarding AP Exam costs, please see Mr. Rufner for more information.  \nPhone: 907-742-8114 or Email: [rufner_daniel@asdk12.org](rufner_daniel@asdk12.org)  \nCOURSE OFFERINGS  \n9th Grade  \n AP Human Geography  \n AP Computer Science A  \n AP Computer Science Principles  \n11th-12th Grade  \n AP US History (11th Only)  \n AP Human Geography  \n AP US Government & Politics  \n AP Economics, Micro  \n AP Economics, Macro  \n AP Psychology  \n AP Literature and Composiiton  \n AP Language and Composition  \n AP Calculus AB  \n AP Statistics  \n AP Computer Science A  \n AP Computer Science Principles  \n AP Chemistry  \n AP Biology  \n AP Environmental Science  \n AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based  \n AP 2-D Art & Design Portfolio  \n AP Drawing Portfolio  \n AP Seminar  \n AP Research  \n AP Spanish Language & Culture  \n AP Japanese Language & Culture  \n AP German Language & Culture  \n10th Grade  \n AP World History  \n AP Human Geography  \n AP Psychology  \n AP Calculus AB  \n AP Statistics  \n AP Computer Science A  \n AP Computer Science Principles  \n AP 2-D Art and Design Portfolio  \n AP Drawing Portfolio  \n AP Seminar  \nScan here for more information about the College Board and AP Course Offerings  \nCAPSTONE DIPLOMA  \nCourse Descriptions  \nThe AP Capstone Diploma Program is a two-year program based on two AP courses, AP Seminar and AP Research. Students who fulfill the requirements can earn academic awards recognized by colleges around the world.  \nAP Seminar  \nDevelop and practice the skills in research, collaboration, and communication that you’ll need in any academic discipline. You’ll investigate topics in a variety of subject areas, write researchbased essays, and design and give presentations both individually and as part of a team.  \nSkills You'll Learn:  \n Reading and analyzing articles, studies, and other texts  \n Gathering and combining information from sources  \n Viewing an issue from multiple perspectives  \n Crafting arguments based on evidence  \nAP Research  \nBuild on what you learned in AP Seminar to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. 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You’ll create artwork that reflects your own ideas and skills and what you’ve learned.  \nSkills you'll learn:  \n Investigating the materials, processes, and ideas that artists and designers use  \n Practicing, experimenting, and revising as you create your own work  \n Communicating your ideas about works of art and design  \nAP Drawing Portfolio  \nDevelop your skills in drawing as you experiment with different mat","cbCaicEv8K1Ix8rQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicEv8K1Ix8rQ","pdf",2902176,17,"English","# Why AP?\n## Why Take an AP Class?\n## What if I need extra support?\n# Course Offerings\n## 9th Grade\n## 10th Grade\n## 11th-12th Grade\n# CAPSTONE DIPLOMA\n## Course Descriptions\n## AP Seminar\n## AP Research\n# ARTS\n## Course Descriptions\n## AP 2-D Art & Design Portfolio\n## AP Drawing Portfolio\n# ENGLISH\n## Course Descriptions\n## AP Language & Composition\n## AP Literature & Composition\n# HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES\n## Course Descriptions\n## AP US History","[{\"question\":\"What are the main benefits of taking an AP class and AP exam?\",\"answer\":\"AP classes can help students earn college credit or placement while in high school. 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