Course Catalog

Please note that initial placement is made on the basis of the student’s transcript and first semester grades. Final placement is determined after the second semester grades have been posted in June. Students who have not met the initial placement prerequisites but who meet the final placement prerequisites may submit a written appeal to the Director of Academic Services. Decisions will be based on space availability and approval from the Director of Academic Services and Department Chair. Please check the published prerequisites in this catalog for each individual course.

The Advanced Placement Program at De La Salle High School offers a college/university level curriculum for high school students which has been designed by the College Board. An AP course at De La Salle will assess students by college/university level standards. It will be expected that college/university level projects and activities that span a wide range of intellectual tasks will be assigned to the students. It is expected that students who sign up for AP courses will be highly motivated and will make the AP course and exam a priority. To that end, students are expected to take the exam in each AP course. Students should carefully consider the level of difficulty that an advanced placement course or courses present and plan their schedule wisely.

Enrollment is limited in Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. An application is necessary for all honors and AP courses. Final selection is made by the department in which the course is offered and may be based on a number of criteria, such as: GPA, submission of writing samples, completion of requested course work, and/or evidence of proficiency. If the number of students requesting a class exceeds spaces available, the highest GPA (in the subject area), and additional departmental criteria will become the basis for selection. Students who do not meet GPA prerequisites for a particular class may submit a written appeal if space is available.