FY21 AP PowerPoint PHS (1)

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jake

Overview of AP (Advanced Placement) classes, explaining how AP courses are college-level offerings in high school and culminate in standardized AP Exams that assess mastery of college-level work. Describes why students choose AP, including benefits for enrollment in four-year colleges and the need for higher-level thinking, analysis, synthesis, and persuasive writing. Covers AP exam structure, grading scale (1–5), estimated costs for May 2023, and guidance on course selection and readiness.

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Reading Time1 h 18 min

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What are AP Classes?

Why AP?

Benefits of Advanced Placement Classes

AP Testing

Advanced Placement Grading

Estimated Exam Cost for May 2023

Advanced Placement Exam Coverage

Things to consider…

College Credit in High School

AP Classes and Dual Enrollment

What are AP Classes? Advanced Placement Program ® (AP® ) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses. At the end of the course, students take AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work. Students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. Why AP? AP students, including those with average scores of 1 or 2, are more likely to enroll ina four-year college compared to academically similar students who did not take an AP course in high school. “We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.” —Admission Officer AP courses demand more of students than regular honors courses. They are fast-paced and cover more material than an average high school class. AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively. AP courses can be challenging, but it’s work that pays off. AP courses are often the most interesting and fulfilling courses a student takes in high school. AP courses prepare students for college and give students an idea of the rigor of college courses. Students develop confidence and learn the study habits and time management skills essential for success in college. Benefits of Advanced Placement Classes • Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates each May • Exams usually last around three hours. • Each AP Exam contains: Multiple-choice questions Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, oral response) AP Testing Advanced Placement Grading The AP grade scale ranges from 1 to 5: Grade Meaning 5 Extremely well qualified 4 Well qualified 3 Qualified 2 Possibly qualified 1 No recommendation •Estimated Exam Cost for May 2023 •Free for Houston County students •Parents Pay-$97 •Fee reductions for free and reduced lunch students Advanced Placement Exam Coverage Things to consider… • Deciding on which and how many AP courses a student should take is a team effort that includes students, parents, and teachers. • AP classes are yearlong commitments. • Data such as class grades and PSAT scores can be a great indicator of potential success but are not the only factors to consider. • Motivation, time management, and determination are factors that while hard to measure, can drastically affect success in AP classes as well as college. AP students who earn scores of a 1 or 2 have significantly stronger college outcomes than college students who did not take an AP course and exam. Things to consider… College Credit in High School • AP Classes • Taught by high school teachers within the regular school day • Students receive 5 rigor points resulting in a maximum grade of 105 • Students are required to make a yearlong commitment to the course • College credit is awarded upon making a qualifying score on an AP Exam • Dual Enrollment (DE) • Taught on college campuses or online. Some of these classes may be offered at PHS. • Students are released from high school 2 periods for each college class and required to make a yearlong commitment to attending classes for those release periods (minimum 2 college classes– 1 per semester) • Students are responsible for admissions, transportation and all communication with faculty during enrollment • Course grades do not exceed 100 • Withdrawing from a college course could result in a Z code on the transcript • College credit is awarded upon successful completion of the course • Registration completed outside of Evening Advisement • Exempt for EOC if applicable Students may be enrolled in both AP and Dual Enrollment courses provided course offerings at both schools can be coordinated M

FAQs

What are AP classes and how do students earn college credit?

AP courses are college-level classes offered in high school, aligned with top introductory college coursework. Students take AP Exams, and qualifying scores can earn college credit and/or placement into advanced college courses.

How are AP exams formatted and graded?

AP Exams include multiple-choice questions and free-response questions such as essays or problem-solving tasks. Scores use a 1–5 scale, where 5 is “Extremely well qualified” and 1 is “No recommendation.”

What cost details are listed for the May 2023 AP exams?

The document lists estimated exam cost for May 2023 as free for Houston County students, with parents paying $97, and fee reductions available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jake