Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

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The highest correlation for completing a Bachelor's degree in college is taking an
AP Exam in high school.
- The Washington Post, November 23, 2004

2009-2010 AP Course Offerings

• Calculus AB*
  
• Calculus BC
  
• English Language and Composition*
  
• English Literature and Composition*
• European History
  
• Macroeconomics
  
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Studio Art
• U. S. Government and Politics*
  
• U. S. History*
  
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  *Of the 34 different AP classes offered nationally, these five are taken by the greatest number of students.

Reasons To Take AP Courses

• Get a head-start on college-level work.
  
• Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
  
• Energize your commitment to academic excellence.
  
• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
  
• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
  
• Demonstrate your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
  
• Chance to qualify for college scholarships.

Research Notes

Students scoring well on an AP/IB tests are a strong predictor of college success.

The best predictor of college graduation is
not good high school grades or test scores,
but rather how many challenging courses
a student took in high school.
- Adelman, 1999

More Information

The purpose of taking AP classes gives students the visceral appreciation of what is required to compete at the college level

AP courses are college-level classes taught by trained teachers.

Students taking AP classes are strongly encouraged and should be highly motivated to take the corresponding AP exams in May.

Students choose from the available AP class list based on their interest.

Students in AP classes receive support from teachers and counselors.

View Additional Information from the College Board:

2010 National Merit scholarship information
PSAT Parent Perspective
PSAT Perspectiva Padres
Understanding PSAT scores
AP and American Competitiveness

To register or for more information contact the Counseling Department at (602) 449-5015.