AP Coordinator contact information:
Andrea Young, LSC
[email protected]
785-309-3516
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) gives students in USD 305 an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while they are still in high school. Through this, students will earn weighted high school credit and may have the option to send test scores for college credit.
- Use this link to check your potential college's AP Credit Policy.
- Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam in May. Here are the dates for AP exams in 2024.
- This year we are once again using Total Registration for payment options. Please follow this link to set up registration after August 1st, 2023. Exam fees for 2023-24 are $98, or $53 after the free/reduced lunch fee reduction.
High quality student work is expected, therefore, more study and research time is required for students to meet the rigorous demands of the course material. Students in the district's two high schools may enroll in one or more of the Advanced Placement courses listed below.
| AP Language & Comp |
AP World History |
| AP Literature & Comp |
AP American History |
| AP Biology* |
AP Government & Politics |
| AP Chemistry* |
AP Macroeconomics |
| AP Physics 1 |
AP Psychology |
AP Calculus
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AP Statistics |
| AP Studio Art |
AP Music Theory (not offered 2023-24)
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*courses offered at South High School only
The location of the class (either one or both high schools) will be determined following the spring pre-enrollment process. If the AP course is not available at the student's home high school, the parent/student is responsible for providing transportation to and from the other high school. Students will take the AP exam at the school where they take the course.
Weighted grade points are assigned only to the classes listed above.
Why Take AP classes?
AP offers something for everyone. The only pre-requirements for an AP class are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan and a willingness to work hard. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
- Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework.
- Get a head start on exactly the sort of work you will confront in college.
- Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
- Earn college credit by passing the AP exam.
Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
- Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
- Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
- Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
- Enter college with several college credits, after passing the AP exam.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
- Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
- Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
- Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
- Examine subject with your intellectual peers.
Some of this information was obtained at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html