ADVANCE COURSES AP
Advanced Placement (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) program consists of college level courses taught by high school teachers. If students pass the AP Test at the end of the school year, they can be awarded college credit by the college they later attend. They also earn a weighted grade for the course (when calculating GPA, an "A" would be worth 5 points, instead of the typical 4. (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0). Grant currently offers 15 AP courses.
An Edge in College
Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:
Earn College Credit and Placement
Your AP Exam score could earn you college credits and let you skip introductory courses before you even set foot on campus.
Save Money and Time
Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.
Stand Out to Colleges
“AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges that you're motivated to succeed, and taking the exam demonstrates your commitment to tackle and complete college-level work.
Keep Your Options Open
Earning college credit with AP can give you the flexibility to change majors, pursue a second degree, study abroad, or seek internships.
AP Courses offered at Twelve Bridge High School
English Language
AP English Composition
AP English Literature
Fine Arts
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
Foreign Language
AP Spanish Lang & Culture
Mathematics
AP Calculus AB
Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Social Science
AP Euro History
AP U.S. History
AP Government