Test Registration
Now is the time to register for the spring AP exams. The deadline to register is October 15. After this date, there will be an additional late fee of $40 per exam.
Registration for the spring AP tests happens in the fall of each year. Registering can only be done online. Each test is $98, which includes a $40 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE. Register at https://aptsusa.com/crcsd/
Students on Free/Reduced Lunch may qualify for a waiver of fees. The permission page on Infinite Campus must be filled out, a Free/Reduced Lunch application must be submitted, and students must register online for the test.
If paying for the exam would create a financial burden, please contact Mrs. Richey.
Advanced placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses and exams that give motivated students the opportunity to earn credit for college while they are still in high school. There are many benefits for students who take AP courses. These include the chance to study new and challenging subjects. Students can discover new interests and get a jump start on their college career.
Most AP courses are yearlong and provide more intense and rigorous study than other courses at Kennedy. Because of this, all AP courses carry weighted grades. This means that an A in an AP course is worth more points than an A in a regular class. This can help raise a student’s overall GPA.
| Grade | Weight |
|---|---|
| A | 5.00 |
| A- | 4.67 |
| B+ | 4.33 |
| B | 4.00 |
| B- | 3.67 |
| C+ | 3.33 |
| C | 3.00 |
| C- | 2.67 |
| D+ | 2.33 |
| D | 2.00 |
| D- | 1.67 |
| F | 0.00 |
The nationally coordinated exams are given over a two-week period in May. If students score a 3 or higher on the exam, they may be exempt from taking the course in college. Although requirements vary from college to college, most colleges accept grades of 3 or higher.
Why take AP courses?
AP allows high school students to take courses that are challenging, rigorous, and in-depth—exactly the kinds of courses they will face once they are in college. By earning credit from their AP courses, students may then have more flexibility. They can pursue a double major, study or travel abroad, or combine a bachelor’s and master’s program. AP classes also provide the groundwork for the disciplines they will need to succeed at the college level.
More than 90% of colleges and universities grant exemptions from introductory courses to students who have successfully completed an AP program. Students can be granted up to a full year of credit by a college or university upon completion of a number of AP programs. This means a student could actually start college with sophomore standing.