<p>Just an update. </p>
<p>D found out that AP Euro IS being taught for the first time this year at her school -- unfortunately, she found out it is being taught 3rd period so she can't take that course either. </p>
<p>She did decide to keep her current schedule which included the vocal ensemble and dance performance classes. Because of the scheduling conflicts, d will have to settle for just the 2 honor courses that fit her schedule this year. </p>
<p>D plans to explain in her college essays that she attends a "Fine Arts' magnet high school and due to her performing arts committments, could only fit AP English and AP calculus in her Jr year (she is also taking spanish 3 and reg history). Although her schedule is "lighter", I do believe she made the right choice.</p>
<p>D does plan to take the AP US Hist exam this year anyway. And APOL, she IS currently taking AP english this year, and plans to take both the SAT subj 2 English Language and AP Eng tests this spring, and SAT Sub 2 Math level 2 this fall. Next year she is definitely planning to take 4 honors courses (AP Eng, IB Spanish 4, Physic H, IB Global studies-- and yes, the IB global will count as US Govt and meets UCs requirements). Of course, we are hoping d won't have any scheduling conflicts next year.</p>
<p>D made Southern California Regional honor choir as a frosh, and could not try out last year (because her school was not eligible to have any students audition last year).<br>
After being strongly encouraged by her choir instructor, D is currently preparing to audition Oct 7 for the Southern Califronia regional choir and California "All - State" choir. The audition includes having to sing a solo in Italian and getting graded on her accent and diction -- which will stretch D by taking her "out of her comfort" zone--so I am very proud of her for being willing to try, even if she doesn't end up being chosen (about 1000 students vie for 250 spots).</p>