Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a nationally recognized program sponsored by the College Board which enables high school students to potentially receive college credit in addition to their high school credit. Because these courses are collegiate level within advanced high school coursework, an increased amount of course rigor is expected and required. Therefore, students must be self-motivated in the highest sense. All Advanced Placement Courses carry an expense per exam. Students are required to take the AP exam in May of the current school year but are not guaranteed college credit for taking an AP exam. A qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5 is needed to receive college credit; however, the amount of credit is determined by individual colleges/universities. All AP courses will carry an additional grade weight of (+1.00) quality point.