Advanced Placement
AP courses are college-level classes that are offered on a high school campus. When the proper effort and execution are combined with a proficient AP Exam score, students are eligible to receive college credit for their high school AP coursework. Taking an Advanced Placement course and exam is a collaborative effort between you (the student), your parent/guardian, and the school. Each party plays a role and must make the commitment to meet the expectations noted below:
The Student:
agrees to organize his/her time and effort to successfully complete the AP course in which he/she is enrolled.
will notify teachers immediately if he/she falls behind in class readings and/or assignments. • will be expected to complete assignments, readings and projects outside of class time. This includes summer reading assignments or pre-semester assignments that may be required prior to the start of an AP course.
will register and maintain access to AP Classroom.
will be required to take the AP Exam on its scheduled date and time as outlined by the College Board. Failure to take the exam(s) will result in the cost of the exam becoming the responsibility of the parent/student.
The Parent/Guardian:
agrees to be familiar with and accept the AP course requirements and policies, and to help his/her child organize study time in support of class assignments.
agrees to purchase required materials and to pay the exam fee as determined by the AP Coordinator. If the parent/guardian is unable to meet these requirements for financial reasons, they will contact the AP Coordinator immediately.
The School (AP Teacher and AP Coordinator):
agrees to provide rigorous instruction and challenging course content as described in the AP Course Description.
agrees to provide the necessary materials (textbooks, readings, etc.) as required by the AP Course Description. ensures that every AP teacher has provided a syllabus that has been approved by The College Board, which oversees the Advanced Placement program.
will provide the student with a copy of the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents and agrees to administer the AP Exam in a fair and secure environment as outlined in the AP Coordinator's Manual.