Advanced Placement (AP) and Advanced CoursesPreparing Every Student for College and Beyond

What are Advanced Placement courses? ​

Advanced courses are on-grade level academically advanced courses designed to challenge motivated students to understand rigorous content.  Advanced courses are based on the expectation that all students can perform well at rigorous academic levels.  The coursework requires students to engage in independent and analytical assignments and to complete a substantial amount of work outside of class. The curricula for the courses are built on the core academic curriculum following the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) expectations for each course. The curriculum and instruction challenge students to expand their knowledge, concepts, and skills to prepare for the next level. Advanced middle school courses are designed to prepare students for high school Advanced and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.