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Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide high school students with the opportunity to engage in college-level coursework and take nationally recognized exams administered by the College Board. These courses are academically rigorous and require a significant time commitment outside of class.

AP courses can help you earn college credit, save time and money, and stand out on college applications. They also offer flexibility for future academic plans like changing majors, studying abroad, or pursuing internships. 

 

What to Expect

 

  • Time Commitment: Students should expect to spend at least 40 minutes per night per AP course on homework and studying.
  • Summer Work: Many AP courses require summer assignments to prepare for the year ahead.
  • Exams: AP exams take place in May and include multiple-choice and free-response sections.

 

Benefits of AP

 

  • Potential to earn college credit or advanced placement
  • Strengthens college applications
  • Builds critical thinking, time management, and academic confidence

 

How to Get Started

 

  • Speak with your counselor or AP teacher during course selection
  • Attend AP Info Night or orientation sessions if available

 

You can explore available AP courses, connect with teachers, and review homework expectations — including any required summer assignments — by visiting the links on this site.

 

Need help registering? See the image to the right for a step-by-step visual guide to the AP registration process.

 

We encourage you to explore the links on this site to learn more about individual AP courses, as well as the policies and expectations associated with them.