Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) Participation

Taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class provides RHS students an opportunity to experience the rigor of high-level classwork that can earn college credit when the accompanying AP exam is taken, passed, and approved by your desired college/university. AP classes offer students rigorous instruction at a national level while requiring students to meet a higher level of responsibility. Each course culminates in a standardized college-level assessment, or AP Exam that takes place in May of each year. 

 

College Credit

Your AP scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement (meaning you could skip certain courses in college). Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores:  AP Credit Policy Search

 

AP Testing Decision Form -forms should be returned to each AP Teacher's class by November 8th.

 

All students who are willing and academically prepared to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum.

 

Costs & Deadlines

Each AP Exam has a fee of $100.  Registered Free/Reduced will have a reduced fee of $15. If there are financial concerns please contact your student’s counselor.  Exams canceled after November 8th but before March 15th will be fined $40 and the student’s account will be refunded $60. This includes dropping the course at semester. A drop form must be completed after the mid November date.  Tests canceled after March 15th will not be refunded for any portion of the exam cost. Late exam orders after November 8th will also incur an $40 additional charge. Total charge of a late ordered exam will be $140.  AP fees will be posted by December 2nd. These fees are expected to be paid by the end of 1st semester (January 31st).

 

*Please note: late tests will only be administered if there is a conflict between two AP tests, academic/athletic event conflict, or a family emergency.

 

 

• Scores are available to students through the AP College Board profile on July 1. 
• College Board Help Desk: (888) 225-5427