Advanced Placement (AP)

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AP Courses

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District currently offers the following high school courses that follow the published AP course guidelines and prepare students for the AP exam:

The Arts AP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Studio Art: 3-D Design AP Music Theory	Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based< AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism< AP Physics C: Mechanics
English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition	World Language AP French Language and Culture AP Spanish Language and Culture
Mathematics & Computer Science AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles	History & Social Sciences AP European History AP United States History AP World History AP Psychology AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP United States Government and Politics AP Human Geography

AP Classes Offered at:

West Linn High School

Wilsonville High School

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Resources

• • AP courses are designated as such by the course name (e.g.  AP US History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, etc.) and students in these courses are required to take the AP exam as a part of the course.   A few advanced courses have the opportunity for AP designation; students who opt for AP in these courses work with the teacher on the qualitative (and sometimes quantitative) differences in designation.  AP determination in these situations must be made early in the school year to allow the sending of proper transcripts to colleges.

  • Students enrolled in AP courses must pay for the cost of the AP exam when billed by the bookkeeper in the fall.  Students who take the AP opportunity within another course will be billed when the AP designation for the course is noted on the transcript.

  • Students receive an added 1.0 “weighted” grade point for an AP course (i.e.  “A” is a 5.0, “B” is a 4.0, “C” is a 3.0, and “D” is a 1.0.  Any grade of “F” receives 0 points).

  • The AP testing schedule and conditions are set by the College Board.  Students must take the exam at the designated time, and should note that afternoon tests conclude at 4:00 pm.  Students may not leave the testing site early.  (There are a very limited number of exceptions allowing students to take the test on an alternate date.)

  • AP courses are rigorous academically, rich in content, and a wonderful challenge for students.  The district supports students who desire the challenge Advanced Placement courses offer; we also acknowledge that the College Board recommends students take no more than 2 AP courses at a time, due to the demanding nature of the course load.  We want students (with their parents) to make wise choices about their course schedule and balance of activities in their lives.

  • Not all courses are taught at both high schools at the same time and some courses may only be offered alternating years.  Please contact the individual high schools with specific AP course questions.

  • The College Board - AP
    The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.  Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,700 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.
     
     
  • Oregon Department of Education - Oregon Advanced Placement Programs