Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a cooperative educational venture between high schools and colleges or universities. It allows students to enroll in college-level courses while in high school, and gives the opportunity to show mastery by taking an AP exam.
- AP Exam
AP exams are given during the month of May. Each exam consists of two sections. The first section is made up of multiple-choice questions. The second section consists of free–response questions in various formats. AP Grades
The AP grading scale is as follows;
5 Extremely well-qualified
4 Well-qualified
3 Qualified
2 Possible qualified
1 No recommendation
Students will receive their grade report in July. Most colleges and universities accept AP scores of 3 or above. Each college or university determines their own guidelines.
- Benefits of AP
Students will receive credit, advanced placement or both at most colleges and universities. The amount of credit received varies on the college, AP score, and the subject. Students are also able to move into a higher-level class in college as a freshman. This not only translates into time saved, but also a financial savings for each credit earned while in high school.
- Cost of AP Exams
Students have to pay for each exam they plan to take. The current cost is $83 per exam.
- AP Exam Timeline
March- registration for AP exams and deposit due
May – AP exams
July – results of exams
- Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement Calculus
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition