What is Advanced Placement (AP)? Advanced Placement courses are college level courses taught at the local high school. The College Board establishes the curriculum content and teachers adhere to specific guidelines to ensure a standardized process throughout the country. Students have an opportunity to take an exam in May to demonstrate mastery and potentially earn college credit. Not only can students earn college credit while in high school, AP courses teach students important skills that can lead to college success – how to read text critically, how to solve problems analytically, and how to write effectively.
WHY TAKE AP COURSES DURING HIGH SCHOOL?
There are many reasons to take AP courses while in high school. We have compiled a list of the reasons we feel are most important and beneficial to our students.
- Stand out in the competitive college admissions process
- Earn college credit while still in high school with supportive teachers you already know
- Save time and money once you get into college by moving directly into upper-level courses in your field of interest
- Experience college-level academics now while in the supportive high school environment
- Obtain extra quality points towards your GPA
- Take advantage of the opportunities to discover and pursue your academic passion
- Hear from our students and teachers about our AP program at Harrison
OUR AP COURSE OFFERINGS
We currently offer the following AP courses:
AP 2-D Art & Design AP Art History AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Capstone (click for flyer) AP Chemistry AP Comparative Government & Politics AP English Language AP English Literature AP Environmental Science AP European History AP French AP Human Geography | AP Micro-Economics AP Music Theory AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Pre-Calculus AP Psychology AP Seminar AP Spanish Language AP Statistics AP United States Government/Politics AP United States History AP World History |
Important Information
We realize you may have additional questions about AP courses. Please take a moment to read more using the resources below. You may also contact our assistant principal and AP coordinator, Matt Staruch.
- Why AP?
- AP Exam Schedule
- Harrison AP Boot Camp
- College Board AP Central
- College Board Digital Testing Resources
- Cobb County School District Advanced Placement Information
- Colleges and Universities that Offer Credit or Placement for AP Scores
REGISTER FOR AP EXAMS
- AP Exam Payment Link
- AP Parent Letter 2024-2025 - Coming Soon
- AP Student Flyer 2024–2025 - Coming Soon
