Advanced Placement (AP)

AP (Advanced Placement) is a well established, nationally recognized program of advanced classes developed by the AP College Board that gives high school students an opportunity to take rigorous, introductory, college level classes while still in high school.

These courses require passing an AP exam at the end of the year for the chance to earn college credit. .

To earn college credit, you must earn a qualifying score on the AP Exam. College credit is determined by the college of your choice. Upon completing the course, you will also receive HS credit and a grade from FFSD.

Program Details

AP Capstone Program

In addition to taking individual AP courses, the AP College Board also offers a Capstone Seminar and Research Certificate, and a Diploma Program. You can earn either the AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. The AP Capstone program and courses are available at McCluer High School and STEAM @ McCluer South-Berkeley High School.
Benefits

There are many benefits to taking Advanced Placement courses: FFSD pays all exam fees, your college or university may grant you college credit depending on your exam score, your admissions application may be perceived as being more competitive, you may be exempt from beginning level courses, grade points are weighted which means for example a “C” in the course will actually be counted as a B/3.0, you may be eligible for Honors and other special programs in college, and you might save time and money in your college experience after high school.
Enrollment Requirements