Advanced Placement

Fun Facts

• There are 6 courses offered at Eastglen

  • Art/Drawing, Art/2D Design

  • Biology

  • Calculus AB

  • Chemistry

  • English Literature and Composition

  • European History

• Each AP course is modeled on a comparable introductory university course in the subject

• Each course culminates in a standardized university-level assessment, or AP Exam

• AP Exams are given in May each year at testing locations all over the world

• Schools must be authrozied by the AP Course Audit to offer approved AP courses and use the AP designation

Why choose AP at Eastglen

• It allows students to study one or more subjects at an advanced level

• Provides enrichment and challenge for academically talented and highly motivated students

• Helps students develop and practice critical thinking skills

• Provides opportunities for in-depth study in selected subjects

• Prepares students for the demands of post-secondary studies

• Helps students prepare for scholarship and AP College Board examinations

• Provides students with an opportunity to earn university credits, standing and/or placement while in high school

• Dual admission

Prerequisites

Students are encouraged to:

• Earn marks of at least 70% 

• enjoy a challenge

• have a well-developed work ethic

• be self-disciplined and self-motivated

• be motivated and committed to achieving

• find learning stimulating and exciting

• have parental support and approval

Does AP fit in with the Alberta high school curriculum?

Yes! Typically, AP courses build upon the provincial curriculum and provide additional enrichment. By the end of Grade 12, students in AP courses will have exceeded the Alberta requirements in many areas and will have mirrored a first-year university course.

Will it affect extracurricular activities?

The flexibility of AP timetables allows students to actively participate in other activities that interest you without jeopardizing your studies. At Eastglen, you can choose to enroll in a partial or full AP course load, with academic timetables tailored to your individual abilities, interests and extracurricular commitments. 

Students may choose to challenge any of the available 38 AP exams by choice. Please visit apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/ap-a-glance for exam choices