EXCITING Changes are coming to AP beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Parents and students are encouraged to learn more about how students can successfully take an AP course using the new supports offered by College Board and earn college credit while still in school. Did you know that NC state legislation now demands that all UNC system schools accept all passing levels for AP exams? This decision was made to provide equity and access for all students who rose to the challenge, completed course at their school, and passed the AP test with a level 3 or higher. Please view the links below for more information.

2019-2020 Changes to AP

UNC SYSTEM STANDARDIZES AP CREDIT POLICY:

In July 2018, the Board of Governors passed a new System-wide Advanced Placement (AP) credit policy. This new policy, a shared top priority of both President Spellings and the Board's Committee on Strategic Initiatives, will make a score of “three” or higher the standard for credit across the 16 universities in the System. The result will provide students with equal footing to gain college credit, improve degree efficiency, and increase demand for college-level courses in high schools across the state. (NCDPI, 2018)

SCS currently offers the following AP courses:

AP US History

AP Language and Composition

AP Literature and Composition

AP Calculus (Online via NCVPS)

AP Psychology (Online via NCVPS)

AP Biology

Students enrolled in AP courses will have a summer assignment and will need to commit to the AP contract provided by their teacher. Additionally, students are expected to take the AP exam in May 2020.

These materials introduce students to AP and help them explore whether AP is right for them:

• Student Brochure - English

• Student Brochure - Spanish

AP Courses and Exams

• AP Course Overviews

  • Complete course descriptions that provide an introduction to AP courses and exams and are available in print-ready formats.

AP Central for Students

Conversation Starters to help students and parents talk to counselors about AP. Available in 15 languages.

Explore AP

• • Use this website if you are a student interested in exploring the benefits of AP.

Big Future

• • This website gives students the opportunity to explore and plan for college and careers.

Other Helpful Links:

Paying for College: FAFSA, Financial Aid, and More Parent Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr20elWVPHg&feature=player_embedded_uturn

Helping Your Child Make a College Decision Parent Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEm2nLCwoQU&feature=player_embedded_uturn

How to Link Your College Board + Khan Academy Accounts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=patbkNnnAQ4&feature=player_embedded_uturn

Net Price Calculator Helps Determine True School Affordability

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJwhJafP-bs&feature=player_embedded_uturn

Information pertaining to Advance Placement Courses can be found using the link to College Board.