Advanced Placement Chemistry
This course meets every day for 1 semester and every other day the other semester.
AP Chemistry is a rigorous laboratory science course intended for students with a high level of interest in science. This college-level course is the equivalent of two semesters of General Chemistry, including labs. The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of matter and change, scientific measurements, atomic and molecular properties, molecular geometry and bonding, solution chemistry, properties of solutions, gas laws, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Laboratory experiments are conducted in connection with most topics. A scientific calculator is required. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination. Students may choose to participate in the CU Succeed Gold Program and earn up to 9 college semester credits for Chemistry Lectures and Labs.
Course Information
- Course Number
- SC5320A - SC5320B - SC5320C
- Course Duration
- 2 Semesters
- Course Credit
- 1.5
- Prerequisite
- Honors Chemistry, Algebra 2 (recommended)
Recent News
Take a look at some of our recent news.
Class of 2025 Updates/Novedades sobre los Graduados de 2025
Read here for the details. Leer aquí para los detailes.
Longmont High School STEM Teacher Honored with Congressional Service Award
Chris Chou, a STEM teacher and co-founder of Longmont High School’s Medical and BioScience Academy and SMART team, was honored with a Congressional Service Award for Educator of the Year by Congressman Joe Neguse on Saturday, December 13. The Congressional Award is a prestigious honor established by the United States Congress to recognize initiative, service, […]
Student Interns Lead the Way in Districtwide Sustainability Efforts
Students from Mead, Longmont, Niwot, and Silver Creek High Schools showcased their semester-long sustainability research on Tuesday, December 9, presenting findings on topics such as indoor air quality, climate literacy, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable design. Their work reflects a growing commitment across St. Vrain Valley Schools to integrate real-world learning with sustainability initiatives. Throughout […]