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B. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES – GENERAL STATEMENT

*Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed for the college-bound student. Such courses
have very high academic standards and expectations. These courses are the equivalent of
college level courses and can lead to credit being granted at the college level for the
successful completion of the program and passing the AP Exam. A student who elects to take
one or more of these courses does so with the understanding that there is a personal
responsibility involved in attaining success in these courses. If there is assigned work, the
student is expected to complete it on time. If there is a concern, the student is expected to
contact the teacher prior to the deadline for the submission of work. Failure to do so may
result in initial difficulty throughout the course or failure of the course and AP Exam.
It is important to note that as a culminating part of the AP program, there is an exam that is
offered to students that may help them obtain college credit. More information is available
from the school counselor about A P courses. The test is not a requirement, but we
encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity.

Please use the link: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap to research potential
courses and to see which colleges/universities may accept college credit for AP course and
exam scores.

C. Keystone Exam Information for All Students

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in specific
subject areas, as predetermined by the state. These exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s
new system of high school graduation requirements. In order to graduate, students in the class
of 2019 are required to demonstrate proficiency on three Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Biology,
Literature), successfully complete the graduation project, and meet the district’s required
graduation credits. Students not demonstrating proficiency will be provided with remediation
material.

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