Advanced Placement

Offering more than 30 subjects, the CollegeBoard’s Advanced Placement program enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both—while still in high school. ~CollegeBoard

Advanced Placement courses can be highly beneficial for high school students. Not only does it show college admission committees that students are challenging themselves and can perform at a higher level of instruction, it can also give students a head start on college credit, saving them time and money. AP courses can also prepare students for the types of classes and workload they will experience in college.

Sandpoint High School (SHS) currently offers ten Advanced Placement courses, two of which are offered every other year. AP courses are taught at an accelerated pace and at an advanced level of instruction, requiring a greater time commitment to homework and study than non-AP high school courses.

Because SHS Advanced Placement teachers have been audited and approved by CollegeBoard, all of Sandpoint High School’s AP courses are weighted 5 points on a 4 point scale and are designated as AP on the high school transcript.

Potential College Credit

While not required, AP exams for each course are offered in the spring. A score of 3, 4, or 5 can earn a student college credit, depending on what the institution’s AP credit policy is. Over 2600 colleges worldwide offer college credit for AP scores. These credits give a students a head start, allowing them to save time and money while in college.

Colleges and universities all have different policies on whether or not they accept Advanced Placement credit and what kind of credit they will give for a certain AP test score. Please check the credit policy link (under resources) for specific college’s acceptance policies.

Cost

The current cost of an Advanced Placement Exam is $94.00. Juniors and seniors may apply “Advanced Opportunity” program funds toward the cost of the exam(s). Assistance will be provided in the classroom concerning available funds and balance due.

Registration

Registration forms are due in March with a mandatory deposit. The deposit fee is needed for ordering testing materials and is deducted from the cost per examination. The deposit is nonrefundable should you decide not to take an ordered exam.

Pre-Administration

Mandatory: AP Pre-Administration sessions will be held for AP students to input their personal information (name, address, etc.), prior to examinations. This process reduces the total examination time by 30 to 40 minutes.

Not Enrolled at Sandpoint High School?

Students wishing to sit for an AP Exam offered at Sandpoint High School must contact Linda Sprinkle, AP Coordinator, at 208-263-3034 ext. 4023 or email.

Advanced Placement

Potential College Credit

Cost

Registration

Pre-Administration

Not Enrolled at Sandpoint High School?

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