Enrollment Information

Advanced Placement Human Geography

Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This course is a great place to start an AP track within the social studies department and/or a good place to start the AP experience. This course prepares students for the Human Geography Advanced Placement Examination. This course fulfills the social studies requirements for World History/Geography.

Course Information

Course Subject
Course Number
SS5935A-SS5935B
Course Duration
2 Semesters
Course Credit
1 AP Weighted Credit
Prerequisite
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November 18, 2024

Wellness, Culture, and Safety Inventory

Dear Parents and Guardians:  We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate our children. Ongoing feedback is important as we strive to maintain a positive school culture where students thrive and succeed.  In order to learn more about the climate within St. Vrain Valley Schools, every […]

November 11, 2024

TrojanTech receives anonymous grant

The St. Vrain Valley School District announced that Longmont High School’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program, or P-TECH, received a three grant from an anonymous donor. The funding will support several key components of the program.  SVVSD offers P-TECH at four of its district high schools including Skyline, Frederick, Silver Creek and Longmont […]

November 6, 2024

A heartfelt thank you to our community

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]

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