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Advanced Placement Courses 

Advanced Placement/Honors classes at ERA give students an opportunity to experience college-level work while still in the high school setting.  In addition to building their skills in specific content courses, students will also be building important skills necessary for college such as time management, problem solving, and perseverance.   Students who desire to enroll in an AP course are highly encouraged to discuss this decision with their parents, counselor, and current teachers.  Some courses will have prerequisites.  

Students who earn satisfactory grades on AP exams may be granted through the receiving institution, and a transcript that includes these classes is favorably considered by colleges and universities.  Students may also be eligible for AP Scholar awards - a prestigious awards recognition program to recognize high school students who demonstrate college-level achievement on a specified number of AP exams. CollegeBoard charges a fee for each examination taken; however, students who qualify will pay a reduced fee.  

Benefits of taking AP courses:

College Credit: Earn college credit or advanced standing at many colleges and universities with high AP exam scores.

Academic Challenge: Engage in rigorous, college-level coursework that prepares you for the demands of higher education.

Improved College Admissions: Demonstrates to admissions officers that you're willing to challenge yourself and are academically prepared.

Cost Savings: By earning college credit in high school, you can reduce tuition costs or graduate earlier.

Time Management and Study Skills: Builds discipline, critical thinking, and effective study habits that benefit students in college and beyond.

Stand Out for Scholarships: Some scholarship programs consider AP courses and exam scores as part of their selection criteria.

Explore Potential Majors: Helps students explore areas of interest before college, potentially informing their future major or career path.

Weighted GPA Boost: AP classes have a GPA weight boost (5.0 scale), which can raise class rank.

Stronger SAT/ACT Performance: The skills and knowledge gained in AP classes often support better performance on standardized tests.

 

Eagle Ridge Academy Offers the following AP Courses:

  • AP Biology
  • AP Pre-Calculus
  • AP Statistics   
  • AP Spanish Literature and Culture                                
  • AP Literature and Composition
  • AP World History
  • AP US Government and Politics
  • AP Computer Science
  • Pre-AP Biology                      
  • Pre-AP English 1
  • Pre-AP English 2
  • Pre-AP Algebra 1
  • Pre-AP Algebra 2

AP courses are assessed a $17.50 fee per class

When Can I Start Taking AP Courses?

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Electives

Pre-AP English 1 (9th grade)

Pre-AP English 2 (9th grade)

AP Literature and Composition (10th grade)

Pre-AP Algebra 1 (9th Grade)

AP Pre-Calculus (10-12th Grade)

AP Stats (11-12th Grade)

AP Biology (10-12th Grade)

Pre-AP Biology (9-10th Grade)

AP Government (11-12th Grade)

AP World History (9th Grade)

AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Grades 10-12)

 

AP Computer Science (Grades 10-12)

*See the description section of this guide for specific information regarding any prerequisites for the above listed courses.

For more information about Advanced Placement Courses offered at Eagle Ridge Academy, check out our Course Description Guide.

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