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Board approves high-school program of studies revisions including new marine science and AP options
Summary
The board approved second-reading revisions to the high-school program of studies, adding marine science and AP pre-calculus, adopting AP Career Kickstart courses (AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity), renaming a computer applications course, expanding AP Psychology access to 10th grade, and removing five low-enrollment or outdated courses.
The St. Mary's County Board of Education approved second-reading revisions to the high-school program of studies during the Feb. 3 meeting to expand student opportunities and align course descriptions with updated Maryland College and Career Readiness standards.
Program presenters said there were no substantive changes since the first reading on Jan. 8 and summarized key…
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