AP Agreement

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Student Agreement for AP Classes

AHS supports any student who wants to accept the challenges of an advanced class. However, the opportunity to be in AP (advanced placement) classes carries with it certain assumptions about the skills and maturity of students who will be doing advanced or college level work. It is hoped that students are primarily motivated by an appreciation for the subject and secondarily by GPA.

Students are expected:

  • To be independent learners, willing to read, learn, ask questions, pursue outside reading and research, integrate and discuss material from diverse sources.
  • To spend, on average, approximately five hours per week for each AP class.
  • To attend class, take tests, and turn in assignments on time.
  • To accept that enrollment in an AP course does not guarantee an A or B grade.
  • To gracefully accept assignments, suggestions, and coaching from the teacher.

Students who enroll in an AP course and their parent/guardian must agree to to the following (and sign):

  1. I recognize that I have to demonstrate independence and responsibility. I must meet the highest standards of performance in any advanced placement course. AP classes typically require 1-1/2 times as much homework as non-college preparatory classes. Each AP course may require as much as five hours of homework weekly.
  2. I know that I cannot transfer from my AP class after the first five days of school.
  3. I realize that by enrolling in an AP course, I am expected to take the corresponding AP exam in May. Funding for this examination will be available.
  4. I understand that if I make a 3 or higher on the AP Exam in May I will receive a $100 VISA gift card from A+ College Ready.
  5. I understand that Saturday Sessions will be mandatory (the only absences that may be excused are athletics). There is one session in the fall and two in the spring. Students will take a "mock" exam at the third session. Location(s) for all sessions is TBA.
  6. I understand that AHS does not recommend that students take more than 2 AP classes per year. I agree to uphold Ardmore High School’s academic integrity policy.
  7. I understand that I may be dropped from any honors or advanced placement class with a failing grade pursuant to a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy if I plagiarize, cheat, or submit work other than that which I personally have done.
  8. I understand that an AP class receives an extra GPA point on the weighted GPA for AHS.

Ardmore is committed to making AP tests available to all students.