ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
AP courses are rigorous academic programs available to students who demonstrate interest in the opportunity to pursue challenging college-level classes. The College Board’s AP courses are offered in a wide variety of subjects that students can take while still in high school. Through AP college-level courses and exams, students can earn college credit and/or advanced placement while standing out in the college admission process. College Board offers a series of examinations in May of each year to students who have taken Advanced Placement course work.
AP courses can help students acquire the skills and habits necessary to be successful in post-secondary education. High School AP course offerings are as follows:
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AP Biology |
AP Computer Science Principles |
AP French Language & Culture |
AP Spanish Language & Culture |
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AP Calculus AB |
AP Economics |
AP Physics 1 (Conard and Hall) and AP Physics 1, 2 (Conard only) |
AP Spanish Literature & Culture (Conard only) |
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AP Calculus BC |
AP English Language & Composition |
AP Physics C (Hall only) |
AP Statistics |
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AP Chemistry |
AP English Literature & Composition |
AP Psychology |
AP Studio Art |
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AP Chinese Language & Culture |
AP Environmental Science |
AP Research* |
AP US Government & Politics |
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AP Computer Science A |
AP European History |
AP Seminar * |
AP US History |
*Qualifying Mastery Experience Course
Be sure to check each course as some have prerequisites. AP courses are listed in this booklet and on the student transcript with the AP designation. AP exams will be given in May. There is a fee for each examination taken, payable to the Advanced Placement Program. Student participation in the Advanced Placement exam is a course expectation.