What is an AP Course?

AP (Advanced Placement) was created by College Board and designed to give high school student the experience of taking intro-level college classes and examinations. Colleges/universities often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.

AP Courses Currently Offered at Waccamaw

• AP English: Literature & Composition

• AP English: Language & Composition

• AP Human Geography

• AP World History

• AP United States History

• AP Government

• AP Psychology

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Statistics

• AP Art History

• AP 2D Studio Art

• AP European History

Why Should You Take AP Courses?

• Be challenged

• Study what you love

• Bolster college applications and improve college admissions chances

• Arrive at college better prepared

• Earn potential college credit and save money!

• Win scholarships

• Graduate with an Honors Diploma