This will create flexibility in the curriculum so we can forge ahead with having students ready for college.” James Colwell ’20 stated, “This will help Mercersburg in designing its own curriculum.”Īlthough the AP Program has helped students demonstrate rigor in their schedules, Aidan Ferrin ’20, commented that “the experience is not really that necessary.” As for the qualms about college admissions, the school has promised to state clearly on transcripts the most advanced courses offered, and colleges are attracted to students who try to take challenging courses, not just AP. Science teacher Dave Holzwarth explained, “Teachers will still be of definite help to students, and the new format will enable courses to be designed to meet students’ needs. The school has assured families that the new courses, however, will still prepare students who still wish to take the AP exams.Ĭurrently as many as four weeks are dedicated to prepping for AP exams, and Academic Dean Jennifer Smith mentioned that this time could be spent on even broader teaching elements that can be of more help to students in the long run. Students can still take AP exams they may just no longer be taught according to the accompanying syllabi in their advanced classes. Mercersburg Academy will still have advanced courses they will simply no longer be associated with the AP Program. “I’m used to schools with APs, and I’m interested to see how it turns out.” Other students expressed concern for what the change will mean for college applications and whether or not it will make certain colleges harder to get into. They also seem to have strong opinions about the potential positive or negative outcomes.įour-year senior Chioma Oparaji ’20 shared her thoughts on the change. Many in the community, students and faculty alike, are dicussing how the change will affect the school. As a result, the majority of students at Mercersburg Academy eventually take an AP course. Mercersburg Academy currently offers AP courses in all subjects. AP courses are run by the College Board and aim to provide college credits, as well as challenging material, to advanced students. Advanced Placement courses have been a part of Mercersburg Academy’s curriculum for decades, but it has now been decided that the upcoming 2020-2021 school year will continue without them.
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