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| Advanced Placement Courses give students an opportunity to try college level work in specific subjects while in high school. AP exams are given in the spring from usually the first and second week in May but will be published in a national schedule. |
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AP Exam Registration
Fee - approximately $80
Register at Huron High School at the Counseling Office
Registration for AP Exams occurs in March
Fee reductions are available for students demonstrating financial need.
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Information, applications, and registration materials and study materials are available in the Career Resource Center. YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THESE TESTS. To register for ACT and SAT, mail in the forms. To register for PSAT and AP tests, go to the General Office. Information can also be found online. Visit the collegeboard.com site: http://www. collegeboard.com.
Contact the Career Resource Center at (734)994-4438 for additional information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS OR COURSES |
Why sign up for Advance Placement Courses? Here are just a few reasons to sign up: (collegeboard.com)
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AP - Advanced Placement Exams measure college-level ability in 35 subjects. A qualifying or high score can earn you college credit or advanced placement in freshmen-level courses.
The AP (Advanced Placement) exams are part of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program, which gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school. By doing well on the AP exam at the end of the course, high school students can earn credits toward their college graduation. |
Courses offered at Huron High School which would prepare students for AP examinations include: AP English, AC English (prep. for English Literature AP Exam)
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BC Calculus
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AP Analysis, AB Calculus (prep. for Calculus (AB) AP Exam)
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AP U.S. History
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AP Biology
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AP Chemistry
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AP Physics
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American Gov't and Politics
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AP Computer Science
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AP Statistics
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AP Latin
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AP French
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AP Spanish
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AP German
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Humanities (Prep. for Art History and European History AP Exams)
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ADVANCE PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMINATIONS:
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| Cost - $80.00 fee waivers are available to low income families on a sliding income scale |
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AP Orientation Meeting - Spring (TBA) - Huron Cafeteria
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| Frequently Asked Questions About AP Exams |
What are AP Exams?
AP Exams test a student's ability to perform at a college level.
Exams contain either an essay or problem-solving section and a section of multiple-choice questions. The modern language exams also have a speaking component.
" Qualifying" scores on Advanced Placement Exams may entitle a student to credit or advanced placement at college.
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AP Services for Students with Disabilities......
Many AP exams available in varying formats and timings for students with documented disabilities. Student considering requesting these services should contact the Special Education Department or if student is on a 504 plan they need to see their administrator by the first week in March to assure that all options are available and proper approval has been secured.
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Who takes the AP Exams?
Any student can register to take an AP exam. A student does not have to take an AP course to take an AP exam.
AP courses and exams typically taken in the junior and senior year. Students taking AP exams will miss class time during AP exams.
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When are the AP Exams given?
Administered on a national schedule each year, typically the first 2 weeks in May.
Suggested starting times are 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM for the morning and afternoon sessions.
Some exams are scheduled for the same time slot. If your student has a scheduling conflict, contact your counselor.
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AP Exams - The Test Day
Most exams take two to three hours to complete
Students should have:
- No. 2 pencils with erasers
- black or dark blue pen
- Huron school code number
- Approved calculator for the Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics exams
- Ruler/Straight edge for Physics Exam
- Social Security Number
- Receive AP Candidate Pack
*numbers on pack will be the official AP number for that testing period
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AP Exams - Grade Reports
- Grade reports mailed in July
- Grade report sent to the college the student designated on the exam answer sheet
- Grade report sent to Huron High School
- Grade reports are cumulative, included are grades on AP
- Exams taken in the current year and in previous years unless a request has been made to withhold previous grades
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For a fee, additional grade reports can be sent:
Complete second part of AP Grade Report
Telephone the Records Office or e-mail request to send AP Transcripts
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AP Courses? other courses?
Except where designated, Huron High School offers other courses designed to prepare students for the AP Exams
- Art History (Huron: Humanities)
- Biology
- Calculus AB (Huron: AP Analysis, Calculus AB)
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics (no Huron course available)
- English (Huron: AP English, AC English)
- Environmental Science (no Huron course available)
- European History (Huron: Humanities)
- French
- German
- Government and Politics
- Human Geography (no Huron course available)
- International English Language (APIEL) (no Huron course available)
- Latin
- Music Theory*
- Physics
- Psychology (no Huron course available)
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Studio Art (no Huron course available)
- US History
- World History*
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AP Exam Locations
University of Michigan / WCC / other local schools
Buildings and Room Numbers are available from AP Teacher or contact your counselor.
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AP Exam Registration
Fee - approximately $80
Register at Huron High School at the Counseling Office
Registration for AP Exams occurs in March
Fee reductions are available for students demonstrating financial need.
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AP Exams - Scoring
AP Exams are scored from 1 to 5 as follows:
- 5- Extremely well-qualified
- 4-Well-qualified
- 3-Qualified
- 2-Possibly qualified
- 1-No recommendation
Score of 2 or greater, student may qualify to receive college credit or advanced placement
It is at the discretion of the individual college as to whether or not college credit or advance standing (i.e. sophomore placement in a particular subject area) will be given.
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AP Exams - Withholding a Grade, Cancelling a Grade
A written request can be made to withhold an AP grade from a report.
To permanently cancel an AP grade, complete an AP Cancellation Form and return it to AP Services no later than June 15 following the exam.
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AP Test Preparation
- Enroll in year-long course at Huron High School
- Publications available
- Seek guidance on readiness from AP teachers
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