Students taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course at Pinelands Regional High School understand the following statements:

1. An AP course is the equivalent of a college-level course. The curriculum for an AP course, as set by College Board, is designed to prepare students to take a national exam in May.

2. Taking an AP course means having to complete a more rigorous level of coursework. The pace of an AP course is set by College Board. You can expect to have longer reading assignments, more writing assignments, more work to be prepared outside of class, and more work to be completed over school vacations and the summer.
 
3. Taking an AP course builds the skills you'll need throughout your college years. You give your mind a rigorous workout while polishing up your time management and study skills. You also get better at handling challenging issues and problems, with the support of your AP teachers. AP courses let you know what to expect during the next phase of your educational journey, and help you build the confidence to succeed.

4. By taking an AP course and scoring successfully on the related AP Exam, you can save on college expenses. Most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores. These credits can allow students to save college tuition, study abroad, or secure a second major. AP can transform what once seemed unattainable into something within reach.

5. Deciding to take an AP course lets colleges and universities know that you have what it takes to succeed in an undergraduate environment. When admissions officers see “AP” on your transcript, they know that what you experienced in a particular class has prepared you well for the challenges of college. Taking AP is a sign that you’re up for the most rigorous classes your high school has to offer.

6. The AP Exam is the final step you take after a year of hard work in an AP class. These standardized exams are designed to measure how well you’ve mastered the content and skills of the course — a successful score could even earn you credit and advanced placement in college.  Pinelands students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the AP exam in that course.  

Students must pay $96 for each exam by March 1, 2022.  A deposit of $40 per exam is due by November 1, 2021.  Students taking the exam in May will be eligible, pending available funds, for reimbursement of the test fee if a score of 3, 4 or 5 is achieved.  Students approved for free/reduced lunch will not be required to pay for their exams - the cost(s) will be covered by the District.

Your electronic signatures indicate that you understand and agree that you cannot withdraw from the AP course(s)