Important Information

Application Process

To apply for an AP class, please see Mrs. Koanui, your counselor or the AP teacher for the AP class that you are interested in applying to. For the form, please double check that you have the following:

Parent Signature
Counselor Signature
Your Signature
Transcripts or Grades attached

Turn in application to Mrs. Koanui in A263

No Drop Policy

There is a strict NO DROP policy, which takes into effect once you turn in your AP application. Please speak to Mrs. Koanui in A263 if you absolutely need to drop the course! AP are challenging courses so expect homework daily and over breaks.

Exam

The exam to potentially gain college credit takes place in May.

There is a possible exam fee that students are responsible to pay for.

If you do not pass the exam, it will not affect your overall class grade.

Credits

At the end of the school year, students take an exam to test what they have learned. Exams are graded from 1-5.

Score of 2: shows college readiness!
Score of 3: may earn college credit
Score of 4-5: earn college credit

With a score of 3, 4, or 5, a student may earn college credit that can go towards their college degree!

Useful Resources

CollegeBoard: Students can use this website to find out information on AP classes, get resources for their AP class(es), and view their previous AP exam scores.

CollegeBoard AP Credit Search: This tool allows students to view what kind of classes that colleges accept as credit and also their minimum score requirement for the exam to receive credit. Additionally, students can also search for a specific college and see their specific credit policy.

UH Mānoa AP Credit Policy: If students plan to stay here for college, this includes information on AP classes UH Mānoa accepts, the minimum score requirement on the exam to receive credit, how many credits are given, and what classes those credits go towards.

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