Who can take Advanced Placement courses?

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are for any and all students who are inquisitive and motivated.  As a student you need a strong interest in the subject you want to take and a willingness to work.

What are the benefits of taking Advanced Placement Courses?

Advanced Placement courses help the student become better prepared for their  future.

Former  Calcasieu Parish School System Student:
"I cannot even begin to explain how much I benefited from taking AP courses in high school.  I took AP American History, Calculus, and Biology.  I had to learn how to study effectively and also get used to having more of a work load.  Since I went into Pre-Veterinary medicine in college, AP Biology was of the most benefit for me.  My first Biology class in college was EXACTLY what we covered in AP; there were no surprises!  I definitely had to put those study skills to use, but I was glad that I had already learned the most effective study methods for me by taking AP classes.  I would advise any student with a college future to seriously consider AP classes; they make your first year of college a little easier to handle!"

Contact your school counselor to find out about AP courses offered at your school.

The Advanced Placement Program -AP- is a voluntary program that offers students an opportunity to take one or more college level course while still in high school.

For inquisitive students, AP touches on a universe of knowledge that might otherwise be unexplored in high school.

AP is one of the fastest-growing educational programs in the country. More than 10 million students have already participated.

Calcasieu Parish offers selected Advanced Placement courses online.  This allows all Calcasieu Parish students to have access to Advanced Placement courses.