Advanced Placement Info

WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT / AP?

Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AP?

You Can Get a Challenging, Rigorous Academic Experience

Prep for College: Learn Time Management and Self-Study Skills

Strengthen Transcripts: “B” in an AP is better than an “A” in a regular

You Can Earn College Credit: Get a Head Start on College Reqs

Strengthen College Applications and Scholarship

ALPENA HIGH IS A 2019 SILVER MEDAL SCHOOL BECAUSE OF AP!

See: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/michigan/districts/alpena-public-schools/alpena-high-school-9690

CLASSES OFFERED AT ALPENA HIGH

European History - Mr. Tom Stoppa

Language - Mr. Phil Cook

Government - Mr Tony Linton

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“AP classes have not only provided a chance at college credit, but also have taught me important studying, time management, and test taking skills that are useful in all classes and will aid in success at the collegiate level.” Clayton Donajkowski - Class of 2019