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  • ACES High School
    A CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS

     

    ACES High School is a small school of choice that is an alternative to the traditional high school setting. ACES offers students the opportunity to be successful through diverse teaching strategies and learning opportunities including a high level of educational technology, performance based/project based learning opportunities, personalized learning environments and a passion for educational excellence. Students at ACES High School are provided with a complete schedule of coursework that will allow them to complete all of the requirements of a high school diploma. ACES High School has a diverse student body. Many students enrolled in the program are 16 to 21 years of age. A small percentage of the students are 14 and 15. The one universal characteristic of students at ACES High School is the desire to earn a high school diploma.

     

    Located at 9700 Holly Drive, ACES is designed to serve a limited number of students in an extended schedule that addresses each student’s need and learning style. The school is populated with students from Kamiak and Mariner who find a high school setting that is smaller with more individualized support a better fit. This may be the result of a need to work, family responsibilities, or personal needs.

     

    Acceptance into ACES High School requires an application for admission. Application packets may be picked up from a counselor at Kamiak. Once the paperwork is complete, and signed by the counselor and an administrator, it is sent to ACES High School to be processed. Students are registered on a continuous basis. A wait list is utilized to equitably place students in the program as openings become available. A comprehensive interview/intake appointment with the ACES counselor will allow parents and students to complete all the registration paperwork and design a schedule that fits the student’s needs. Assessments in math and reading may be given prior to completion of a class schedule to assist in educational planning.

     

    Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

    The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college-level classes at the high school and earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. AP classes are designed for students who are ready for college-level work, have competent skills in reading and writing, and are willing to work hard both at home and at school. Courses that qualify for AP are:

    • AP US Government & Politics
    • AP Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio
    • AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio
    • Biology AP
    • Calculus AB AP
    • Calculus BC AP
    • Chemistry AP
    • Computer Science AP
    • English III AP Language & Composition
    • English IV AP Literature & Composition
    • European History AP
    • French AP Language Culture
    • German V AP
    • Human Geography AP
    • Japanese AP Language & Culture
    • Music Theory AP
    • Physics C AP: Mechanics
    • Physics C AP: Electricity & Magnetism
    • Spanish V AP
    • Statistics AP
    • US History AP
    • World History AP

     

    These courses prepare students for the AP exams held in the spring. Individual universities and colleges award credit and/or placement based on test results. There is a fee to take the AP test.

     

    For more information, pick up a brochure in the Counseling Office or talk with your School Counselor.

  • The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college-level classes at the high school and earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. AP classes are designed for students who are ready for college-level work, have competent skills in reading and writing, and are willing to work hard both at home and at school. Courses that qualify for AP are:

    • AP US Government & Politics
    • AP Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio
    • AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio
    • Biology AP
    • Calculus AB AP
    • Calculus BC AP
    • Chemistry AP
    • Computer Science AP
    • English III AP Language & Composition
    • English IV AP Literature & Composition
    • European History AP
    • French AP Language Culture
    • German V AP
    • Human Geography AP
    • Japanese AP Language & Culture
    • Music Theory AP
    • Physics C AP: Mechanics
    • Physics C AP: Electricity & Magnetism
    • Spanish V AP
    • Statistics AP
    • US History AP
    • World History AP

    These courses prepare students for the AP exams held in the spring. Individual universities and colleges award credit and/or placement based on test results. There is a fee to take the AP test.

    For more information, pick up a brochure in the Counseling Office or talk with your School Counselor.

  • College in the High School is a cooperative program between the Mukilteo School District and the community college/university. This program allows students in college approved advanced placement (AP) courses to earn high school and college credit simultaneously without ever having to leave the high school campus.

     

    The high school grade is on the high school transcript and the same grade is converted into a grade point on the college/university transcript. Transcripts showing college credit are on the community college/university transcript only and must be requested directly from the institution attended. Courses that qualify for College in the High School are:

    • AB Calculus AP - Everett CC
    • AP Statistics - Everett CC
    • BC-Calculus AP - Everett CC
    • Careers in Education - Everett CC
    • Chemistry - Everett CC
    • Chemistry Honors - Everett CC
    • Computer Science AP - University of Washington
    • English III AP Lang & Comp - Everett CC
    • English IV AP Lit & Comp - Everett CC
    • European History AP - Everett CC
    • Forensic Science - Everett CC
    • Human Development - Everett CC
    • Japanese I, II, III - Everett CC
    • Physics Honors - Everett CC
    • Precalculus - Everett CC
    • Stagecraft - Shoreline CC & Edmonds CC
    • US History AP - Everett CC
    • World History AP - Everett CC

     

    There is a fee assessed by the community college/university Some Honors or AP classes may also offer college credit. Students should check with their individual teachers.

     

    For more information, pick up a brochure in the Counseling Office or talk with your School Counselor.

  • Tech Prep is a partnership between the high school and community college that allows students to earn community college credit for vocational classes taken at the high school. The benefits of taking a Tech Prep class are the abilities to:

    • Earn community college credit for vocational classes taken at the high school.
    • Earn community college credit at a nominal cost.
    • Explore an area of interest and gain higher skills that equate into higher wages.

     

    Courses that qualify for Tech Prep are:

    • Cooking for Wellness
    • Intro to Culinary Arts
    • Manufacturing Technology II
    • Microsoft IT Academy
    • Marketing Education II
    • Stagecraft 1A & 1B
    • Web Design/Multimedia

     

    For more information talk with your School Counselor.