ADVANCED PLACEMENT

What does the AP Program do for Concordia?

The program provides:

• conferences for teachers
• curricular materials
• research to enhance quality education

Students have the opportunity to earn:

• college credit
• college placement
• or both for qualifying AP exam grades

CLHS currently offers:

• AP English III
• AP English IV
• AP Government
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus
• AP Statistics
• AP Art IV
• AP Spanish IV

How Valuable is AP?  

• Gives opportunity to take college level courses in high school
• Allows for study of subjects in greater depth and detail 
• Helps push students intellectually to commit to excellence
• Teaches skills that lead to success in college 
• Improves chances of getting into a competitive college 
• Gives a head start in earning college credits 
• Helps improve confidence to succeed in college 
• Helps to gain a clearer idea of future plans in college studies

AP Exams--Put your knowledge to the test 

• Provide students a standardized measure of what they've accomplished 
• Are an essential part of the AP program 
• Allow students to experience a college-level exam while in high school 
• Are a good investment ($87) 
• Allow students opportunity to earn AP Scholar Awards (a National program)

AP Credit and Placement Policies

• Colleges determine the nature for awarding advanced placement, credit or both.
• Search schools and learn about each college's AP policy for granting credit. 
• Go to www.collegeboard.com

Current Requirements for Participation in the AP Program at CLHS

To initially qualify for Honors, Pre-AP, and AP courses:  

• An "A" (93) average in current subject area
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Departmental approval

To qualify for additional Honors, Pre-AP, and AP courses: 

• A "B" (85) average in the current subject area
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Departmental approval

To qualify for additional AP courses (junior to senior year):  

• An 80 average in the current subject area 
• A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher  
• Departmental approval

Classroom Expectations

Current policy on # of grades/quarter for all classes: (On-level, Honors, Pre-AP)

• 2 daily grades/week + 3 major grades which includes tests, projects, or papers=21

Current policy on # of grades/quarter for AP courses only:

• 1 daily grade/week + 3 major grades which includes tests, projects, or papers=12

Needed Skills & Attributes

• Maturity
• Writing Skills
• Reading Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Work Ethic
• Organizational Skills
• Regular Classroom Attendance
• Time Management Skills
• Attitude
• Consistency in contributing to classroom discussions

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