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Advanced Placement (AP)

AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level courses offered in high school that allow students to challenge themselves academically. They cover a wide range of subjects, from calculus and biology to history and art. By taking AP classes, students can earn college credit or advanced placement in college if they score well on the AP exams. These courses are known for their rigor and are highly regarded by college admissions officers. Overall, AP classes help students build critical thinking skills and prepare for the demands of higher education.

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP, or Advanced Placement, courses are rigorous, college-level courses taught at the high school level. Students are taught a rigorous curriculum with depth and breadth that follows the College Board required elements for each course. The purpose of the AP program is to enable students to be competitive with other students throughout the nation on challenging AP exams, which all AP students take in May. All AP classes provide a weighted grade based in a 5.0 A. Parents and student should review the College Board website for more details about AP.

AP Test Dates & Fees

AP Program information is presented on AP Info Night to prospective and current AP students and parents. View the video at right to watch the presentation. Topics covered included information about the AP program at Steele Canyon, including the benefits of AP, what it takes to be a successful AP student, what courses are offered at Steele Canyon and what the expectations for each class are. We also discussed AP exams, grades on exams, costs, and how AP classes can save parents money on college tuition.

AP Info Night Presentation

The fee for each test is set by College Board and Steele Canyon adds $5 to account for snacks, proctors, and materials. Students with Free/Reduced Lunch status will only pay $5 for each exam. Exam Test dates can be found on the CollegeBoard web site at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html

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AP Test Registration

Freshmen Year (Syllabi)​

  • Computer Science - Joe Gelaro

Sophomore Year (Syllabi)​

  • World History - Jim Rhoades & Sydney Wolfe. (Summer assignment)

  • Computer Science - Joe Gelaro

Junior Year (Syllabi)​

  • Biology – Lauren Emery

  • Calculus AB/BC – Chelsea Yoshinaga 

  • Environmental Science - Andrea Michlovitch-Clark  

  • U.S. History – Ron Richards

  • English Language & Composition – Jessica Bianco & Gina Thomas

  • Psychology - Derek Stephens

  • Spanish Language– Luis Cely 

  • Computer Science - Joe Gelaro

  • Chemistry - Jen Malanga

Senior Year (Syllabi)​

  • English Literature – Brendt Gideon

  • Microeconomics – Anthony Casto 

  • U.S. Government & Politics – Charles Tyler

  • Calculus AB/BC – Chelsea Yoshinaga

  • Psychology - Derek Stephens

  • Spanish Language – Luis Cely 

  • Computer Science - Joe Gelaro

  • Statistics - Tatjiana Thorson 

  • Chemistry - Jen Malanga

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