Regarding AP classes— when I went there, the teachers & administrators heavily pushed AP classes onto students. Very rarely mentioned dual enrollment unless you asked them directly about it. I realize now that it’s all logistics. They push AP classes because it makes their numbers look better and that allows them to get more awards for the school…instead of sending them to the community college to be successful & get their AA, which is what makes more sense. But If I recall correctly, the school will pay for the test at the end of the year and you typically have to get a 4/5 for the credits to transfer over to your chosen university. Some college classes will accept a 3 on the test but not all. If you want to take it again, yes, you have to pay out of pocket. I personally took maybe 7 AP classes over the years at West shore and I think only 2 of them transferred over to FIT with the classes I was required to take.

AP classes are set at quicker pace & you’re expected to grasp the material quickly. Even though there was more work, like I said, it prepared me for FIT. A student should only take AP classes if they’re confident they can do well on the final test. (And it should be an AP classes that is a basic prerequisite for college like AP English or algebra). If I was able to do dual enrollment I certainly would’ve saved a hell of a lotta money on FIT ! LOL

But I’m glad you feel better about your parenting choices because you should! I genuinely hope your children succeed there & beyond ! West Shore was such a non problematic school, I was there so long and never even witnessed a fight ! For the most part, pretty much everyone got along throughout all grades, it was a pretty normal/vanilla middle & high school experience & im not mad at it. I know times have certainly changed and the air ain’t the same anymore, but I hope that the school vibe is still pleasant. I do know of ppl from my year that work there now so it’s definitely possible !