Advanced Placement, Honors Classes and Weighted Grade Point Averages

The district policy with regard to weighted grade point average is as follows:

• Honors courses will be given a weighted grade point provided a student takes the End of Course exam.

• Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be given a weighted grade point provided the student earns a grade of C or higher in the course.

• The following 2010-2011 Courses listed in The Forum are eligible for a weighted grade point:

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

The Advanced Placement Program consists of courses and tests developed by an independent organization, The College Board. These courses are designed to offer high school students the opportunity to experience college-level work. Students signing up for AP courses must be prepared for a very rigorous course of study that is equivalent to first year college work.

By earning an acceptable score on the exams, students may earn college credit. Each college and university has its own advanced placement policy which dictates how AP scores are handled in allowing credit toward graduation. Students taking multiple AP courses are encouraged to carefully evaluate the total workload they are choosing. Students taking three or more AP courses at UCHS should expect a workload equal to that of freshmen at the most selective colleges. In order to ensure that students enroll in AP courses with an adequate understanding of the academic rigor of the courses, every student enrolling in an AP course will be required to:

•  Read and sign a contract regarding AP course expectations and requirements.

All students enrolled in AP courses encouraged to take the AP exam for each AP course on the national test dates in May.

Payment for AP exams is due in mid-March.

Fee waivers, which reduce the cost, are available. In order to qualify, families must submit documentation, which proves their eligibility, according to very strict Federal and State income guidelines.