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School committee approves Andover High School 2025-26 program of studies
Summary
The committee unanimously approved the AHS 2025-26 program of studies, which adds AP U.S. Government and Politics, pilots AP Seminar for 10th graders, renames and restructures several electives, and expands course access options. Members discussed scheduling, AP exam subsidies, and counseling support for course selection.
The Andover School Committee voted 5-0 Thursday to approve the Andover High School (AHS) program of studies for the 2025-26 school year.
Principal Jimmy DeAndrea and assistant principal Ashley Hall presented a set of proposed changes intended to broaden student course options, simplify level numbering, and expand opportunities for earlier Advanced Placement coursework. Key proposals approved by the committee include piloting AP Seminar for tenth graders (as part of Modern World Studies) with College Board assessment, adding AP U.S. Government and Politics, restoring a yearbook class if sufficient interest exists, renaming several English and arts courses for clarity, splitting beginning music offerings (piano and guitar), and offering…
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