AP courses enable academically prepared students to pursue college level studies and earn college credit, advanced placement or both while still in high school. By making the decision to take one of the many AP courses offered across the curriculum, students demonstrate to admissions offices that they have the will and skill to challenge themselves with the most rigorous course work available and to master the critical thinking, problem solving, language immersion and/or effective writing necessary to succeed at the college level. In fact, university faculty members play a vital role in ensuring that AP courses align with higher education standards. Each course concludes with a college level assessment developed and scored by college and university faculty as well as experienced AP teachers. More than 90 percent of four-year colleges and universities in the United States grant students credit, placement or both on the basis of successful AP exam scores. In addition, more than 60 countries recognize AP exam scores in the admission process and/or award credit and placement for qualifying scores. Research consistently supports the assertion that performing well on AP exams is a pathway to success in college.

Upon completion of the AP course, students will take the nationally administered examination in May. Students are scored on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest grade obtainable. A grade of 3 or better is normally accepted for college credit, depending on the school. Grade reports are sent to the student and may also be reported to colleges if desired.

Here at Hoboken High School, we offer 23 AP Courses, with 13 of those AP course offerings ( Statistics, Calculus AB, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, World History, US History, US Government & Politics, Human Geography, Studio Art and Spanish Language and Culture) offered face to face.

Program Description

Hoboken High School Advanced Placement (AP) Honors program is a rigorous academic program where students take at least nine AP courses between grades nine (9) and twelve (12). The AP Honors Program challenges students to display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines. AP courses are taught at a college level and each course is concluded by a comprehensive exam created by the College Board. Students who enroll in an Advanced Placement course are required to take the AP exam. In general, postsecondary credit for an AP course may be awarded to students who score a minimum of a 3 on a 5-point scale on the corresponding AP exam; however, qualifying scores may vary by university and by college within a university.

Students in the Hoboken High School AP Honors Academy must complete a minimum of the following AP courses: World History, US History, US Government and Politics or Human Geography, English Literature, English Language, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, one AP Mathematics course, and one elective AP course.

Students: Why should you consider AP Honors?

Earn college credit and advanced placement

• Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/ or advanced placement for qualifying scores.

• Have more time to move into upper-level courses in your field of interest, pursue a double major, or study abroad.

• Design a college experience that suits you and gives you the flexibility to get the most out of your college years.

Stand out in the college admissions process

• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.

• Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.

• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.

Gain skills that will help you succeed in college

• Get a head start on college-level work

• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques

• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work

Broaden your intellectual horizons

• Be part of a community of students and educators who are passionate, curious, and committed to academic excellence

• Engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively

• Take courses that are developed by leading professors to reflect the level of learning happening at colleges throughout the country

AP Exams: Put Your Knowledge to the Test

In addition to each AP course, there is an AP examination that must be taken. AP exams are administered to students in May, near the completion of each AP course.

Earn college credit and advanced placement

• Strong performance on AP Exams is rewarded by colleges and universities worldwide (more than 90% in the US and Canada)

Know You’re Ready for College

• AP Exams provide you with confirmation of the college-level knowledge and skills you’ve gained in the AP classroom.

Earn AP Scholar Awards

• Each September, the College Board recognizes high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement with AP Scholar Awards. Although there is no monetary award in addition to receiving an award certificate, this achievement is acknowledged on any grade report that is sent to colleges the following fall which further strengthens your resume.

Understanding the Advantages

Studies have shown that the rigor of a student’s high school school curriculum is the single best predictor of success in college. The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) annual State of College Admissions survey consistently finds that student performance in college preparatory classes is the most important factor in the admissions decision. Colleges look for quality, not quantity. They look for students that challenge themselves with a curriculum.

AP and the Cost of College

Research shows that taking AP can be useful in reducing the cost of college. AP courses and exams help students complete their bachelor’s degrees on time. Most students at public colleges and universities take five or six years, and even longer, to earn their bachelor’s degrees. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to graduate in four years, allowing them and their families to reduce the likelihood of paying for tuition for a fifth or sixth year. AP has also emerged as an important factor in college scholarship decisions. Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges.

Advanced Placement Opportunities

English

AP English Language

AP English Literature

AP Seminar

AP Research

Mathematics

AP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC *

Social Studies

AP World History

AP US History II

AP US Government

AP Human Geography

AP Macroeconomics *

AP Microeconomics *

AP Psychology *

Science

AP Environmental Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics *

Electives

AP Art History *

AP Computer Science A

World Language AP Spanish Language & Composition

AP Spanish Language & Culture *

AP French Language & Culture *

AP Latin: Vergil *

AP German *

* Offered as an AP Virtual Course