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Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information

Congratulations AP Scholar Awards Recipients!

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Nine Calvary students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams for 2011! We had 60 students take a total of 103 exams last May. Out of those 103 exams, our students passed 43. That is a remarkable number considering that these are college level classes.

The College Board's Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. Out of more than 1.8 million students worldwide who took AP Exams in 2011, about 18 percent performed at a sufficiently "high level" to also earn an AP Scholar Award.

At Calvary Murrieta Christian School:

Nathan Farnum and Walter Torres received the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by receiving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Jacob Walsh received the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

The following students received the AP Scholar Award by receiving scores of 3.0 or higher on three or more AP Exams: William (Andrew) Bigelow, Melissa Chesne,y Lyndsay Davies, Annie Killen, Gabriela Lumagui, and Shayna Sappington.

Advanced Placement Program Defined

Are you ready for a unique learning experience that will help you succeed in college? Each year, students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students. Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admissions process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

Why Participate?

With more than 30 courses and exams across multiple subject areas, AP offers something for everyone. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:

Earn College Credit and Advanced Placement

Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores.
Have time to move into upper-level courses in your field of interest, pursue a double major, or study abroad.
Design a college experience that suits you and gives you the flexibility to get the most out of your college years.

Stand Out in the College Admissions Process

Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.
Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.

Gain Skills that Will Help You Succeed in College

Get a head start on college-level work. Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.

Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

Be part of a community of students and educators who are passionate, curious, and committed to academic excellence
Engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively
Take courses that are developed by leading professors to reflect the level of learning happening at colleges throughout the country

How Do I Enroll?

Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll.

Talk to an AP teacher or the AP Coordinator at your school about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need.
If you are a homeschooled student or attend a school that doesn't offer AP, you can still participate. Each year hundreds of students participate through independent study. Some states even sponsor online AP courses.