Revere to pilot AP Seminar, AP Research and new electives; middle‑school career‑connections proposed

At its Nov. 18 meeting the Revere Board of Education reviewed first readings for new course proposals intended to expand high‑school options and introduce career exploration at the middle school.

Mister Farris presented two Advanced Placement additions — AP Seminar (intended for 10th‑grade students and to count as an English credit) and AP Research (to follow in the subsequent year as an elective tied to a substantial research paper and oral defense). Farris said offering the pair makes students eligible for the AP Capstone diploma and noted the district expects natural attrition between Seminar and Research sections.

Also proposed was a semester zoology elective for juniors and seniors focused on evolution, anatomy and ecology; Farris said the district is building a multi‑year master schedule to allow more elective flexibility. Dr. Oberhauser described a middle‑school "career connections" course for 7th and 8th graders to explore career paths. He said the district expects to consult with the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) on curriculum and that certain supplies could be supported through available funding tied to career‑technical courses.

Board members asked whether AP Seminar could be opened to juniors and seniors during the transition year; Farris said that is not off the table but would require coordination with the English team to determine standards and credit alignment. Questions also covered scheduling, prerequisites and how AP Research would be staffed and supported (the district expects checkpoints and an internal review board for student research projects).

These items were first readings only; the board took no formal vote on course adoption tonight and said further work will continue with counselors, department leads and central office.