AP courses offer a challenging and stimulating educational experience for college-bound students. When compared to other high school courses, AP courses often take more time, require substantial effort, and provide an excellent opportunity for individual growth and accomplishment. Students learn essential time management and study skills often needed for college and career success. Research shows that students who take and succeed in AP courses are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. Placement into these courses require excellent grades and history of strong work ethic. Students who take an AP Course in Clovis Unified will receive a “weighted” grade for courses (C or better) which can elevate their overall GPA.
In May, it is expected that students take the corresponding AP exams, which are scored on a 5-point scale. Most major colleges and universities recognize the scores of 3, 4, or 5 and may award college equivalent credit. The amount and type of credit award varies by institution (see
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies for more specific information). Students who take AP courses send a signal to college admissions that they are serious about their education and that they are willing to challenge themselves with rigorous course work Many colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.
Clovis Unified currently has 28 approved AP Courses. Offerings vary at school sites and are not necessarily offered every year. There is currently a fee of approximately $102 per exam, due to College Board in November. Fee waivers are available for students that qualify as socio-economically disadvantaged (previously "Free/Reduced Meal Program Qualification). Applications available in Parent Connect.
Click
HERE for a brief overview of some of the benefits of taking AP courses
Click
HERE for more information about AP credit awarded by various colleges
School Specific Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
See specific sites for available courses, summer work, fees and registration information.