Advanced Placement (AP) Classes/Information

Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide an opportunity for students to take college-level courses and earn college credit and/or placement.  The courses are taught at PHS by teachers certified to teach specific Advanced Placement courses.  Each AP course covers information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course.  In order to earn college credit or placement, the student must pass (score of 3 or higher) the corresponding AP exam in May.  These classes will help prepare the student for the rigor of university academics.  FEE REQUIRED for students who choose to take the AP test. 

Classes offered at PHS include:

Math

Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC

Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics

English

AP English Language and Composition

Advanced Placement (AP) English

Science

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

Scocial Studies

Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History

Advanced Placement (AP) U.S.Government & Politics         (Social Studies)   

Click on the following link to see "Information For Washington Colleges/Universities And How They View Taking AP Courses In The Admission Process"

Click on the following link to go to the "College Board AP website"