Lake Washington High SchoolAP - Advanced Placement
NEW! Registration for Advanced Placement Exams
If you plan to take an AP Exam, registration will run from October 14 through the end of last lunch on October 25. Students can pick up a registration packet from their AP teacher or from the Counseling Center beginning October 8. Included in this packet are the registration envelope and an information handout. The cost is $96 per exam; the cost for AP Seminar or AP Research is $144 per exam.
Payment can be made one of two ways:
For those paying by check: Students will return the envelope with the test fee enclosed to our bookkeeper. Students pay at the window by the end of last lunch on October 25. Checks are made payable to Lake Washington School District. Students need their school ID card with them when they pay for their exams. Registration is now complete.
For those students paying online: Parents pay through the LWSD Online Payments Portal. Students paying on line must print a copy of their receipt, place it in the completed envelope, and turn it in to Counseling or the bookkeeper by 1:30 pm on October 25. Registration will not be considered complete until we receive the envelope with receipt inside.
If students are unsure whether they should test, they should, of course, check with their individual subject teachers.
Late registration will run from February 18 – February 27; there will be a $50 per exam late fee. Details on the late AP registration process will be available in December. After February 27, we will not accept any registrations.
Advanced Placement exams are scheduled for May 4 through May 15.
College Board has new ordering deadlines, late fees and cancellation fees. To meet the College Board ordering deadlines, LWSD students will register and pay for AP exams from October 14, 2019 through end of last lunch on October 25, 2019.More information on registration dates, late fees and cancellation fees is available here.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and Exams
- Purpose of Advanced Placement
- The AP Experience
- Receiving college credits for AP through AP exams
- More information about AP
Purpose of Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) is a nationwide program that is designed to prepare secondary students for higher education. AP classes provide rigorous, college-level curriculum in various subjects and the opportunity to earn college credits or advanced college standing. The AP program is made possible by the close cooperation of secondary schools, colleges, and the College Board. AP classes are open to all high school students in Lake Washington School District (LWSD.)
The AP Experience
Taking AP classes in high school helps students prepare for the college-level work load. Students learn to:
- Develop effective study habits
- Improve writing skills
- Sharpen critical thinking skills
AP also teaches discipline and helps students grow and mature academically. students report that they enjoy the challenge of the AP program. High school faculty reports that AP courses greatly enhance student confidence and academic interest. College faculty find that AP students are far better prepared for serious academic work.
Receiving college credits for AP through AP exams
More information about AP
Students should contact the school to learn more about AP courses offered at that school and how to enroll. AP courses and descriptions are also listed in the school's course catalogue, which is often posted on the school website. For general information about AP courses and exams, visit College Board.
AP Capstone
What is Capstone?
■ Advanced Placement's new diploma program
To find out more about what an AP Capstone Diploma is take a look at the PowerPoint Presentation. click here