Advanced Placement Program

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WHS 2023-2024 AP Test Schedule

AP Test

Date

Start Time

World History

Wednesday

May 15, 2024

8 AM

Psychology

Thursday

May 9, 2024

12 PM

Calculus AB

Monday

May 13, 2024

8 AM

U.S. Government

Monday

May 6, 2024

8 AM

English Lang & Comp

Thursday

May 23, 2024

8 AM

U.S. History

Friday

May 10, 2024

8 AM

English Lit & Comp

Wednesday

May 8, 2024

8 AM

Computer Science Principles

Wednesday

May 15, 2024

12 PM

Studio Practice

Friday

May 10, 2024

(8 PM)

*Deadline to submit 3 portfolio components*

N/A

Seminar

Thursday

May 7, 2024

12 PM

Environmental Science

Thursday

May 9, 2024

8 AM

Comp Sci A

Wednesday

May 8, 2024

12 PM



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What is the AP Program?

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and universities.  It gives high school students exposure to college level material through involvement in an AP course administered by the College Board and taught by qualified and dedicated high school teachers.  The program gives the students an opportunity to show what they have learned by taking an AP exam designed by the Educational Testing Service for the College Board.  Colleges and Universities that participate in the AP Program are then able to grant credit, placement, or both to students who score well on the exam.

Who should register for an AP course?

The key to a successful AP experience depends on the student’s strong interest in the subject, intellectual curiosity, motivation and willingness to work hard. Because AP courses are intended to emulate a college level experience but vary widely, interested students should seek the advice of their guidance counselors, current teachers in the subject area, and the specific AP teachers.

What are the benefits to students?

Students who participate in the AP program not only learn a subject in depth but also develop analytical reasoning skills and disciplined study habits that can contribute to continued success at the college level. Those who score well on the AP exams are often awarded college credit or exempted from introductory courses by the colleges they attend. If enough AP credits are recognized, sophomore standing may be granted. When attending a university outside the U.S., students may also be eligible to receive the AP International Diploma for Overseas Study

How many AP courses should students take in a year?

If students are very well prepared and highly motivated, they are encouraged to register for several AP courses. If the prerequisite courses are met, students can take an AP course in any year of high school. Students need to assess what they consider to be a reasonable course load.

Should all students who take an AP course take the AP examination?

All students who take an AP course are encouraged to take the exam. The experience of taking not only the AP course but also the AP exam, which is the culmination of that experience, generally benefits the student. The fact that a student has attempted a difficult course and examination is of interest to college admission officials. 

The AP courses offered at Woodlawn High School include:

 AP US Government
 AP US History
 AP Seminar
 AP Studio Practice
 AP English Lit and Composition
 AP Calculus AB
 AP Computer Science A
 AP World History
 AP Environmental Science
 AP Computer Science Principles
 AP Psychology
 AP English Lang & Comp
 
 


For more information about AP Courses at Woodlawn High School, contact your student's guidance counselor at 443-809-1309