Advanced Placement Information

Advanced Placement (AP) is a college-level program determined by a syllabus approved by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. The AP program is intended for the self-motivated, academically talented individual who can work independently and use creative, analytical, and abstract thinking and problem solving skills. Summer reading and/or assignments are an integral part of each course. AP courses are extremely rigorous and every AP student is required to take the standardized AP exam at the completion of the program for potential college credit.