Cerritos High School Reviews
12500 E 183rd St, Cerritos, California 90703, United States
From English CP: The class is pretty easy tbh. She doesn't really give us much homework and we write an actual full essay about 2 times Both semesters included. The bad thing is that she doesn't respond to any emails(you have to talk to her in-person), she barely has any time to help students after class/school, and doesn't accept any late assignments. You just have to participate, do your work, and study for the tests and you will get an A. Good luck!
Three words: READ, THE, TEXTBOOK!!! The answers to the chapter tests are almost entirely within the book. Reading them, and UNDERSTANDING them, will give you the highest chance of success. It is also important to have analyzation skills. Multiple choice does rely on memorization, but it is more about how you approach the question. 1. Identify what the question is SPECIFICALLY asking! 2. Single out the most logical answers. 3. Use your memorized information to prove why this answer is correct. (If no answer makes sense, make an educated close guess). As long as you understand the textbook material and have a basic sense of history. You'll do good. Good luck!
Do the Qs and Is (Questions and Identifications). They're there for a reason. You'll be able to retain the knowledge by doing them and do well on the tests, which are every week on Friday. However, DO NOT procrastinate on the Qs and Is, otherwise, expect to be pulling all-nighters every Thursday for the entire year. There's lots of extra credit (you could have an F- test average but still have an A+ in the class), so there's no rounding. In class, you'll be taking video notes and having meaningful discussions on the various topics, and every so often, expect to write SAQs and DBQs. March through May, you undergo intensive review, writing essays everyday, but it's worth it as the APUSH exam pass rate is 75%, and the 5 rate is approx. 25%
As long as you put in the effort, you should do fine. Do your homework, and if you're struggling on your openers, do the practice openers before school (or snack). They are almost the same as the ones you will take at the beginning of class, so you should have no problem. Mr. Brose is a great teacher that makes things easy to understand, so don't worry too much as this class (in my opinion) is designed for you to succeed.
If you are taking PLTW Biomed, make sure to read the procedure of each activity for each section of the unit, for you will essentially have to self-study your way into passing the class. Make sure to do the quizlet assignments that are assigned (they will most likely be on a quiz or test). Based on my experience, make sure to study well on all the topics that you have covered, for the second semester final, which will be on a specific website, covers topics into great depth, and it will even cover topics and ideas that were not even "discussed" or "taught" in class.
This is for AP Chem: Very chill teacher for the most part. You will be on your own for the labs and have to think critically. Tests are very important and it is essential that you understand all the concepts behind the calculations so you can adapt during the tests. For the AP test you will have to learn and study a lot of the concepts on your own. Don't take this class if you are not strong in math. I'd recommend only AP Calculus level students take this class.