Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) and Advanced Placement (AP) Programs

A PreAP course is one in which the curriculum is enriched and accelerated in keeping with College Board standards. An AP course is a collegelevel course that follows the College Board Advanced Placement curriculum. The students knowledge of the course curriculum is tested through the AP examination. Any student enrolled in an AP class is required to register for and take the courses AP examination. Colleges and universities have the option of accepting AP results for college credit or placement in advanced standing. Successful completion of PreAP and AP courses results in additional points for calculating GPA (refer to "GPA Calculation" on Page 5). Students should obtain a minimum average of 75 percent at the end of the first semester to continue enrollment in a PreAP or AP course. Note: For more detailed information on specific AP courses, visit www.collegeboard.org.

Eligibility for 9th through 12th Grades

The following criteria apply for admission to all AP and PreAP courses: A minimum of 85 in a PreAP course and 90 in a regular course are required and must have been maintained in the subject for the entire previous year. Marginal cases will be discussed with an academic committee. Overall GPA will be considered while particular attention is paid to the subject area from grade 7 through the current year. The student must be committed to considerably more work per course per night than the standard homework requirement. Students applying must not have incurred excessive absences, tardy notices, or recurring zeroes in the most recent school year. Academic Advising recommends that 9th grade students enroll in no more than two PreAP courses. Students must agree to remain in scheduled PreAP and AP courses through the first grading period. Students should obtain a minimum average of 75 percent at the end of the first semester to continue enrollment in a PreAP or AP course. Transfer students must receive administrative approval to enroll in PreAP and AP courses.

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Eligibility for 8th Grade

Students applying for admission to PreAP 8th grade courses must have maintained an average grade of 90 or above in the 7th grade corresponding core course. Academic Advising recommends that 8th grade students enroll in no more than two PreAP courses. Note: Transfer students must receive administrative approval to enroll in PreAP courses.

Departmental Requirements
Some Upper School departments have additional requirements for students enrolling in PreAP and AP courses. Many PreAP and AP students must complete the summer reading assignments and/or projects prior to the beginning of school. Please see the LCS Academic Advising Office for specific information. Qualified students should be enrolled in PreAP and AP courses prior to May 1.