1. The benefits to AP students and parents

3. College-level classes in high school Audit-approved curriculum Teacher training AP exams AP

5. The Benefits of AP AP means more work, but it's work that pays off. Consider what AP allows you to do:

6. Challenge myself Explore more rigorous coursework.

7. Build skills I need to succeed in college AP coursework provides a solid foundation for your work in college.

9. Percentage of students who graduate from college in four years

11. Interested in specific AP subject area AP work offers you the opportunity to work independently and with students who are as excited by the subject as you are.

12. Stand out in admissions process Improve your college applications. Admissions officers recognize the work and commitment required by AP courses. Having AP classes as part of your course schedule improves your application profile.

13. What Counts in College Admissions - % of Admissions Officials Citing Criteria as “Considerable Important”

14. Uses for AP in Admissions

15. 2011-12 Offerings at SCHS EnglishMathScienceSocial Studies World Lang Art & Music AP English Language AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP European History AP FrenchAP Music Theory AP English Literature AP Calculus BC AP Environ- mental Science AP Govern- ment & Politics AP German AP Studio Art AP Statistics AP Physics B AP Psych- ology AP Japanese AP US History AP Spanish AP World History

16. Save money by having earned college credit Save money on tuition. For every course you don't have to take in college, you save money. You may be able to graduate early.

18. Place out of an introductory course Get ahead in college. Earning college credit in high school allows you to advance more rapidly through your major and general education requirements.

19. Tips for Success Balance time Give best effort Take the AP exam