Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are rigorous and based on the AP Program of the College Board. AP coursework is usually equivalent to the curriculum provided at the college setting and require students to produce collegiate quality work. Students will be expected to take the AP Exam in the spring that corresponds to the course they are enrolled in.

Each AP exam that the student takes costs approximately $95.00 for SY 2020-21. The College Board provides a partial fee reduction per exam for qualified students with acute financial needs. Results from the exam can allow students to receive college credit. Scores needed for credit vary from college to college. AP courses are graded on a 5.0 point scale. This

allows students to potentially earn above a 4.0 cumulative GPA. The prerequisite requirements if any, for these courses are described in the core subject area of this manual. Questions regarding AP Courses should be directed to core subject department heads and school counselors.

Note: Students may take up to two AP courses each year beginning with grade 10. Exception: Students may request an exception to take three AP courses during their 12th grade year. Any exception requires a recommendation by the senior class counselor and approval by the Principal.