AP Exams
CSHS offers many College Board approved AP courses to enhance our students’ educational career.
Studies have shown that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor's degree in four years or less (College Board). After taking an AP course, students have the opportunity to take the corresponding AP Exam, which, depending on their score and the college they ultimately attend, could earn them college credit and save them time and money.
AP encourages critical thinking and analysis. It teaches students to manage their time while they learn to deal with college level work. The structure of these classes encourages independent study skills. Students should plan with their parents and counselors to make sure all prerequisite courses have been scheduled early on to allow them to take the AP courses of their choice. Highly qualified teachers who have received advanced training through AP workshops, conferences and university coursework teach these courses.
NEW For 2020 -- all students MUST have an account with College Board. Please sign up before school starts since you will need to access it in your AP class the first week of school! You can sign up at myap.collegeboard.org.
Want to know more about why all of these AP changes are being made? Check out this website.
Studies have shown that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor's degree in four years or less (College Board). After taking an AP course, students have the opportunity to take the corresponding AP Exam, which, depending on their score and the college they ultimately attend, could earn them college credit and save them time and money.
AP encourages critical thinking and analysis. It teaches students to manage their time while they learn to deal with college level work. The structure of these classes encourages independent study skills. Students should plan with their parents and counselors to make sure all prerequisite courses have been scheduled early on to allow them to take the AP courses of their choice. Highly qualified teachers who have received advanced training through AP workshops, conferences and university coursework teach these courses.
NEW For 2020 -- all students MUST have an account with College Board. Please sign up before school starts since you will need to access it in your AP class the first week of school! You can sign up at myap.collegeboard.org.
Want to know more about why all of these AP changes are being made? Check out this website.
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CSHS does not offer tests for courses not taught on our campus. Any student may pay for and take an AP exam even if not enrolled in the AP course. CSHS does allow home school students who live in our attendance zone to pay for and take the AP exam with our students. All home schooled students must adhere to all the dates/guidelines outlined below.
Important Dates and Information Flyer (to be released later on this year) AP Registration is open as of August 1, 2019 . All students must register for AP exams online at myap.collegeboard.org.
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Cost and Payment DeadlinesAP Exam DatesHelpful Links |
Exam fees are $94 per person. Students who are eligible for Free and Reduced lunch pay a $30 fee per exam. We understand that on rare occasions students must cancel an exam. Unfortunately, plans are made for testing based on the number of tests being given. No refunds will be given once payment has been collected.
2020 Registration will be different than past years due to changes made by the College Board. The final ordering deadline is November 13, 2019. Students are responsible for pay at least the $40 deposit per exam before the exam will be ordered. Students can choose to pay the full amount ($94/exam) or make the final payment by March 6, 2020. College Board charges a $40 unused test fee so the deposit for exams in non-refundable. Late registration (after November 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM) will result in a $40 late fee. Spring-only courses (US Government, Microeconomics) will have a deadline of March 6, 2020. Payment should be made online through the InTouch system before November 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM. If you are unable to pay online, check and cash payments will be collected in the Commons during all lunches on November 12 & 13, 2019. Checks should be made payable to CSHS. 
At CSHS:
Morning tests begin at 7:45 AM. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Afternoon tests begin at 12:45 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. All students are strongly encouraged to be at school 30 minutes before their exam begins. College Board Website
Test Day Reminders AP College Credits AP Accommodations (deadline to apply for accommodations is January 17th) AP Course/Exam Descriptions Calculator Policy AP Student Guide (new guide will be released later on this year) CSHS Important AP Information (to be updated later on this year) |
