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Westbury High students urge board to expand AP, STEM and arts pathways
Summary
Several Westbury High sophomores told the school board Nov. 19 they want more AP course options and stronger in‑house arts and STEM pathways; the superintendent said the district offers multiple AP sciences and is open to adding courses if there is sustained student interest.
Several Westbury High School students urged the Westbury Union Free School District Board of Education on Nov. 19 to expand Advanced Placement and elective course offerings, arguing that one‑year AP options and broader arts and STEM pathways would better prepare students for college and careers.
"There isn't many options to do here regarding their future outside of schooling and college," said Alejandro Velasco, a sophomore, who asked the board to consider AP physics (calculus‑based and algebra‑based), AP music theory, AP French and other single‑year AP courses as alternatives to…
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