Board unanimously approves four new Greenwich High School courses after textbook review plan

The Greenwich Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 23 to approve four new course offerings for Greenwich High School (GHS): AP Cybersecurity; AP Human Geography; AP Business and Personal Finance; and Honors Art History.

The motion to approve the courses passed 7-0. Several students and PTA representatives had urged the board to add the classes; student leaders also asked the district to consider limits on the number of AP courses any one student may take to reduce overload. Board members discussed whether the packet's listed textbook for AP Human Geography should be adopted immediately. Administration clarified that listing a suggested textbook on the course form is for budgeting and cost estimates only; a textbook committee will be convened to review and recommend any formal adoptions before the end of the school year.

Board members expressed support for the curricular additions while asking the district to monitor AP workload and grading thresholds. The board's approval covers the course descriptions as submitted; any additional resources identified by the textbook committee will require subsequent approval if they carry new costs.

Next steps include convening a textbook committee and returning resource recommendations to the board. The superintendent and academic staff said they will ensure appropriate scheduling and review so that electives and prerequisites do not inadvertently limit student access.