Friday, September 10, 2010 We are enrolling for Fall 2010!  Please come to enroll in the Attendance Office before Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. From 9/3/10 --  9/13/10, San Pedro High Will be closed for enrollment. The first day of school is Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.




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AP Exams
Advanced Placement
(AP)

Students Tested with Advanced Placement
  • Any student enrolled in Advanced Placement classes can take the exam.
Program Description
  • Through college-level AP courses, students experience an academic rigor that might otherwise remain unexplored in high school; through AP Exams, students have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities.
Why Participate?
  • With a wide variety of courses and exams, the AP program offers something for everyone. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
  • Get a head start on college-level work.
  • Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
  • Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
  • Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
  • Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.
  • Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
  • Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
  • Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
  • Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
Courses available
  • Art History
  • Studio Art
  • English Literature and Composition   
  • English Language and Composition
  • French Language
  • Italian Language and Culture
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • Calculus 
  • United States History
  • United States Government and Politics
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
Resources
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html



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