Taking online classes after reg. school hours? Art + AP

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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Hello, everyone.

I’m considering supplementing my current sophomore year schedule with some classes after school ; I’m taking all honors classes as well as honors choir but no APs, unfortunately. And yes, I know - APs aren’t everything!

Anyway! It all started when I got the idea to take a beginner’s art class after school ; I am a freelance artist at the moment (earning a little bit of money, too!) and really enjoy the hobby. I thought an official art class would be a great, structured way for me to improve my art.

While browsing through the courses, though, I found many classes that piqued my interest. AP environmental science, AP Psych, AP Art history? And the thing is: they’re all year long. Which leads me to believe that the course load is spread out a little bit more and may prove to be more manageable for me.

I will be involved in Science Olympiad, chorus, a book club, robotics, and potentially one or two more clubs next year. Nothing too incredibly intense ; and though all of my classes will be honors, one of periods each day (chorus) will leave me with little to no homework on the daily. So only three classes with moderate homework. Doesn’t seem too bad to me?
I’m thinking I might work 30 minutes on the class every day, with a couple of hours on the weekend.

Opinions? Am I biting off more than I can handle? Or is this a step in the right direction?

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I am not sure what you are asking.

What courses (all of them) are you taking next year?
It is not really expected that you take AP classes sophomore year.

Are you saying is it okay to take an art class outside of school? What kind of class? Who offers it? Is it for credit?

Always keep in mind the most important thing is your HS classes…any outside classes are not of particular interest to colleges. …they want to see if you can do well in your core classes, as that is what they provide.

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Sorry for the late response! I was referring to taking HS art classes for credit, but taking it after-school hours at home as it is an online class. However, I think that I’d better focus on my main academics/clubs and not risk over-loading my plate with activities.