Advanced Placement (AP) Information
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Advanced Placement (AP) Information
Advanced Placement (AP) Information
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program created by the Collegeboard system for students to have an opportuntity to take college level courses during high school. The courses are of college-level rigor, and have an all-encompassing exam during the month of May. If students pass this exam, they have the opportuntity to earn college credit.
AP courses expect students to be independent, responsible, and aware of the standards Collegeboard has set for each course it provides. RIHS offers multiple AP Courses which can be viewed in our Course Catalog.
RIHS Counselor Recommendations for AP Coursework
RIHS Counselor Recommendations for AP Coursework
To maintain balance between taking AP classes and College Early Start (CES) courses, students should consider the following guidelines:
10th grade - No more than a combination of three AP classes AND two CES courses per semester.
11th grade - No more than a combination of four AP classes AND three CES courses per semester.
12th grade - No more than a combination of four AP classes AND three CES courses per semester.
Expectations for Completing AP Coursework
Expectations for Completing AP Coursework
When taking an Advanced Placement course, students are expected to understand the following:
The class will be taught at a college-level
The rigor of the coursework will be more challenging than a non-AP course
Instruction will be more challenging and may include some self-study
Students can expect an estimated 45 minutes to 2 hours of homework per night per class, or roughly 3-7 hours per week per class.
Students are expected to be proactive and utilize multiple resources, including AP classroom, to complete coursework and prepare for assessments
NOTE: As an understanding of these guidelines and expectations, students are required to sign an AP Contract which binds them to the recommendations and expectations explained here.
AP EXAM INFORMATION
AP EXAM INFORMATION
AP Exam Testing Dates
May 3-7 and May 10-14
AP Exam Location
RIHS Campus
Cost
$103 per exam
First Day of Priority Registration
October 23rd 2026
Priority Registration Ends
November 10th 2026
Late Registration Begins
November 11th 2026
Late Registration Ends
March 5th 2027
Registration Instructions
AP Exams are open to students in 10th - 12th grade.
Priority registration window is October 23rd - November 11th
Late Registration is on November 12th
Students must use a personal email to register for the assessment.
Test Day Instructions
Students report to test location at 7:30 am or 11:30am
The test will begin promptly at 8:00 am or 12:00am
Students who arrive late will not be able to test
Once the test is completed, students will be released to lunch or their next period
Practice Materials
Students can access practice materials using the link here!
AP Exam Registration Link:
Students will register and pay for their exams using Total Registration. The link is here!
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