APES (AP Environmental Science)

AP Environmental science is an interdisciplinary subject that integrates ecology, chemistry, physics and biology to study the environmental systems, with the goal of understanding challenges and developing engineering solutions.

Completion of the AP Environmental Science course will empower students to draw their own conclusions and encourages them to think and act on both local and global levels. They will build the critical thinking skills that they will need long after the class ends.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Scholars must provide their own calculator with the ability to work with exponents, square roots and scientific notation.

Amazon link to calculator Typically this type of calculator costs $15-20 and can be used throughout the Scholar's academic career.

AP Principles

The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) opposes indoctrination. AP students are expected to analyze different perspectives from their own but are not required to agree with any specific viewpoint. As stated in the Advanced Placement Program’s longstanding principles, AP students must be given the space to develop as independent thinkers and to draw their own conclusions about the driving question of this course.

Below you can find the Course and Exam description from College Board and a Detailed Syllabus for this course.

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Attendance Policy

ASK Academy scholars are expected to arrive on time (8:00AM) and be adequately prepared for their day. All scholars who arrive past 8:03 AM to their first period class must have a pass from the front office. Tardy scholars must be signed in by parents at the front office. Please contact The ASK Academy on the website at: https://www.theaskacademy.org and click the Attendance link on the home page or call 505-891-0757 to notify us of your scholar’s absence.

Uniform Policy

The Academy requires that all scholars wear a prescribed uniform.

Tops (Shirts) – All scholars must wear an ASK polo shirt, with the ASK logo, purchased from an approved ASK vendor. The color of the ASK polo shirt identifies the scholar with their selected career pathway. Polo shirts will not be overly baggy, nor exceedingly tight. Shoulder seams must be at the shoulders, and shirts cannot hang down below mid-thigh level. Middle School – Red or Light Blue High School – Biomedical Sciences – Dark Green or Purple Engineering and Design – Royal Blue or Burgundy Bottoms (Pants) – Allowable pants/slacks of solid color (khaki or black) and should meet our uniform expectations. They should be of a non-stretch, khaki or similar material. No shorts, skorts, skirts, cargo pants (pants with many pockets) are allowed. No excessive “sagging” is allowed. Inseam of pants must be where legs and torso join. Excessively tight pants such as spandex, yoga pants, leggings, sweat pants or other non-uniform fabrics are not allowed.

Footwear

Scholars must wear closed-toe shoes at all times at the Academy (no sandals, flip-flops, crocs, open back shoes, slippers, or shoes made out of foam are allowed). Please remember that our learning spaces have sharps, blades, power tools, solvents, and acids so adherence to this policy is a priority. No head wear Hats, bandanas, beanies, headbands with extraneous distractors, etc. including sweatshirt hoods, are not allowed inside the Academy. Exemptions for headwear that may be required for religious reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Outerwear

Jackets will not qualify as a replacement to an ASK polo. Jackets may be worn as long as they have a zipper front and are not excessively baggy (shoulder seams are at the shoulders and cannot hang below mid-thigh level). When worn inside, jackets must allow full view of the ASK polo (be worn unzipped indoors). Scholars can wear sweatshirts and hoodies under, but not over the ASK polo. Please remember that the ASK polo is one of our layers of security. Clothing or jewelry that are determined to pose a risk to potential injury while in the learning environment will not be permitted. Attire or accessories which advertise, display or promote any drug, alcohol, tobacco, gang, sexual activity, violence, disrespect or bigotry towards any group, or items that are associated with a gang are not permitted. All attire should be suitable for a professional environment.