Advanced Academics (AP)

Students have opportunities to earn college credit through Advanced Placement exams.

The AP course curriculum prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam taken in May of each school year.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in the academic areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies as well as in fine arts, world language, and computer science to students enrolled in grades 9-12.

Participation in AP is based on a policy of open enrollment. No screening is required for registration as long as the student has met any prerequisite courses required by College Board and/or TEA.

Decisions about placement are often one of the more difficult choices that parents face when their students are considering courses for the next school year. The decision to enroll in AP ultimately rests with parents and students. The school can provide powerful input through teacher recommendation, communication with parents regarding the challenges of the AP curriculum, and information about indicators of student success.

A student enrolled in an AP course is very strongly encouraged to participate in the AP exam for that course. AP exam scores range from 1-5, and the college or university determines a minimum score for credit in a specific course.

To learn more about AP courses and their benefits, visit College Board’s AP Students webpage at Advanced Placement Program .