Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses taught on the high school campuses which prepare students to take the AP exams each spring. Students who pass AP exams receive college credit or enter more advanced level classes at many colleges and universities (including the UC and CSU systems). AP courses carry an extra grade point as long as the student earns a “C” or better so that an “A” = 5 points, “B” = 4 points and “C” = 3 points. Students wishing to be admitted to competitive universities or majors should consider taking AP courses in their sophomore, junior and/or senior years. AP contract forms are required for enrollment in AP courses. Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam. Students may not drop AP classes they have registered for after the second week of August. The AP classes offered at SVHS are listed below. |
