Advanced Placement Program

Advanced Placement courses are considered the most rigorous high school courses and are offered in a number of subject areas.

Northern Valley Regional High School offers the following AP courses:

  • Art History

  • Biology *

  • Calculus AB *

  • Calculus BC *

  • Chemistry *

  • Chinese Language & Culture *

  • Computer Science A

  • Computer Science Principles

  • English Language & Composition 1*

  • English Literature & Composition 1*

  • Environmental Science

  • European History

  • French Language & Culture *

  • Human Geography

  • Italian Language & Culture *

  • Japanese Language & Culture *

  • Macroeconomics 2

  • Microeconomics 2

  • Music Theory

  • Physics 1 1*

  • Physics 2 *

  • Physics C: Mechanics *

  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 3*

  • Psychology

  • Research

  • Seminar 1*

  • Spanish Language & Culture *

  • Statistics

  • Studio Art: 2-D Design

  • Studio Art: 3-D Design

  • Studio Art: Drawing

  • U.S. Government & Politics

  • United States History 1*

  • World History: Modern 1*

* Teacher recommendation or qualified earn in and AP examination are required for this course.

1 Course fulfills graduation requirement.

2 Macroeconomics and Microeconomics must be taken together

3 Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism - taken with Physics C: Mechanics. Exam optional.

All AP students in all AP courses will be held to a required summative assessment of AP-aligned knowledge and skills that will be included as part of the final course grade.

Students are advised to consult with their current teachers, parents and counselors prior to selecting an AP course to evaluate whether the selection is appropriate. Seniors wishing to sit for an AP exam who have not been enrolled in the AP course are to consult with the Subject Supervisor and Director of Guidance for review and consideration.

Note: Students taking at least one AP course must sit for a minimum of one exam (even if this is an open enrollment course).

A student who does not take a required AP examination(s) may forfeit AP transcript recognition and/or AP GPA weight for that course. A senior’s transcript may be amended, and college(s) notified.

To support workload balance, students are advised to limit to four AP courses in 11th grade and five AP courses in 12th grade.

Generally, students are not permitted to sit for AP exams unless they have taken the AP course. Seniors attempting college credit may apply for an exception to this rule.

AP courses not offered at Northern Valley may be taken through a College Board-approved provider under Option 2. With administrative pre-approval, the course, credit and grade may be included on the high school transcript (without GPA impact) upon completion of the course. Students have the option to take the AP examination. The family is responsible for all tuition and textbook costs and must order the AP examination through Guidance before the ordering due date.