Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
Opportunities to explore topics in depth
Opportunity to earn weighted course credit towards you high-school GPA
Taking an AP course helps students build various skills needed for success in collage & life:
critical thinking
analysis
synthesis
evidence
multiple perspectives
clear writing & verbal communications
confidence
time management
study skills
Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.
What AP course is right for me?
Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what interests you:
Which courses do you enjoy most in school? In which subjects do you excel?
What college majors are you considering? What careers excite you?
Have you read through the Course Guide to see if this class(es) is/are right for you?
Ask your counselor or teacher the following questions:
In which AP courses at our school am I likely to do well?
Are there other courses that can help me succeed in AP or prepare me for college and careers?
What is our school’s enrollment deadline?
May I speak with a student who has taken an AP course?
Are there study groups or people who can offer help if I need it?
What can I do next to help me prepare for AP?