4 Central Florida high schoolers among world’s only students to achieve perfect store on this AP exam

AP psychology can be taught in Florida

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Two Central Florida high schoolers have joined an elite group of less than 250 students to achieve a perfect store on a particular Advanced Placement exam.

The Osceola School District Students earned every point possible on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam in May 2023, the school district announced Friday:

Matias Edwards, Celebration High School
Emanuel Romero, Osceola High School
Renata Ceron Angelucci, Protessional and Technical High School (PATHS)
Maria Rodriguez, Osceola County School for the Arts

"We are extremely proud of Matias, Emanuel, Renata, and Maria. To not only earn a top score of a 5 but to earn every possible point on the AP Exam is an amazing accomplishment," said Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff. "This honor is not only a credit to the students but also to their teachers at Celebration High, Osceola High, PATHS, and Osceola County School for the Arts for preparing them for such success."

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The AP Spanish Language and Culture course, taught almost exclusively in Spanish, focuses on practical communication in real-life situations, stressing vocabulary, language skills and cultural awareness without overemphasizing grammar. It also explores both contemporary and historical culture to help students appreciate cultural aspects.