Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses and exams that give high school students the opportunity to receive college credit. Since AP courses and exams are generally junior or senior year experiences, parents and students anticipating college should plan early to take courses that prepare them for these courses. In order to take full advantage of AP opportunities, the appropriate prerequisite courses must be taken.
The AP exams corresponding to these courses are given in LPS on the national test dates in May. Click here for AP test registration information. The approximate cost is between $100 and $150 depending on the exam. Each exam receives an overall grade on a five-point scale.
5 - Extremely well-qualified
4 - Well qualified
3 - Qualified
2 - Possibly qualified
1 - No recommendation
AP scores become available in the summer to students, high school administrators, and to the colleges requested by the students. Colleges determine the conferral of credit based on exam scores, this varies between colleges.
Students have the opportunity to earn high school as well as college-level credit for a number of courses offered at the high school. Students must meet all qualifications set by the college to receive dual credit. Each dual credit teacher will explain the process of signing up and obtaining college credit in their classes at the start of the year.
Tuition costs listed for each courses are approximate, subject to change at any time, and may not include other associated enrollment fees. Additionally, course numbers, course names, and credit hours for courses can change as well.
Note: Scroll down through the website and click the + on Advancement Placement and Dual Credit course offerings.