AP 4 ALL
All students deserve an exciting and rigorous learning experience with equitable access to become college, career, or civic ready.
AP course work helps students in their college major and career exploration by encouraging the development of the academic knowledge and skills increasingly important to students’ overall employability.
“Research shows that exposure to rigorous classes in high school is a key indicator of post-secondary success. In addition to preparing students for the rigors of college, challenging coursework like Advanced Placement enables students to dig deeper into subjects that interest them and build analytical and problem solving skills that build confidence and are essential for success in any career path.” National Science and Math Initiative
RPS Advanced Placement (AP) provides academic college preparatory coursework in the major core and humanities fields. AP classes are modeled after introductory college coures, enabling students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Each course culminates in a standardized college- level assessment or AP exam. AP exams are given in May at a set time and date.
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RPS AP course offerings are expanding to meet the needs of our diverse community. Courses in orange are NEW courses extending the AP offerings for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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English/Science/History |
Math/Art/Spanish |
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AP English Literature |
AP Calculus AB |
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AP English Language |
AP Computer Science Principles |
| AP Human Geography |
AP Statistics |
| AP Government & Politics |
AP Computer Science A |
| AP US History | AP Art History |
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AP Biology |
AP Spanish Language |
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AP Chemistry |
AP Studio Art-Two Dimensional |
| AP Environmental Science | AP Studio Art - Three Dimensional |
| AP Physics 1 | AP Studio Art - Drawing Portfolio |
| AP English 10 Seminar | AP Music Theory |
| AP European History | AP Research |
| AP Seminar | AP Precalculus AB |
| AP African American Studies | AP Psychology |
AP examinations include essays and multiple choice questions. Language exams include listening and speaking components. Art requires a portfolio and music includes sight reading. The final score is on a five point scale (1-5)
AP Exam Score Recommendation College Course Grade Equivalent
| 5 | Extremely well qualified | A+ or A |
| 4 | Very well qualified | A-, B+, or B |
| 3 | Qualified | B-, C+, or C |
| 2 | Possibly qualified | n/a |
| 1 | No Recommendation | n/a |
AP 2025 Exam Dates:
The 2025 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 5–9 and May 12–16. Schools must begin the morning exam administration between 8 and 9 a.m. local time and the afternoon exam administration between 12 and 1 p.m. local time.
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AP Courses by School
With the exception of Thomas Jefferson High School which offers International Baccalaureate, all comprehensive and specialty high schools offer a variety of Advanced Placement Courses. Enrollment in Advanced Placement is open to all RPS students. AP 4 All
AP Course Descriptions
The College Board provides course descriptions for all 38 Advanced Placement courses and exams.
AP Resources
The College Board and the National Math and Science Institute provide a multitude of resources to support achievement in AP classes. Students should start their journey by connecting to the College Board's AP Student Page. Additional resources are available though our NMSI Student Portal.