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Advanced Placement (AP)

The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school.

Sycamore High School is committed to every student’s success and believes access to rigorous coursework such as Advanced Placement (AP) plays an important role in that success. Getting the word out to students and parents about the ways AP is beneficial is imperative for the growth of our AP program.

Each year in January, we offer an overview presentation to help inform families about the benefits of AP courses, exams, and more. The topics included in the presentation include:

  • What are Advanced Placement Courses?
  • The Benefits
  • AP Exams
  • Preparing for the AP Exams
  • What Is It Like to Take AP?
  • Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices
  • Q & A

AP Exams are standardized exams designed to measure how well you’ve mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course. Most AP courses have an end-of-year exam, but a few courses have different ways to assess what you’ve learned—for example, AP Art and Design students submit a portfolio of work for scoring.

Any further questions, please contact.

Dr. Princess Crenshaw 


Research consistently shows that AP students are better prepared for college than students who don’t take AP, regardless of their exam score. They’re more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years. Taking AP can help you:

  • Get a Taste of College. Get familiar with college-level work—and boost your confidence by tackling it.
  • Develop College Skills. Time management, critical thinking, scholarly writing—AP courses and exams help you hone the skills you’ll need in college and career.
  • Discover Your Passion. Studying a subject in depth could give you new insights and even put you on the path to a career.
  • Boost your GPA. Taking an AP course and exam can boost your GPA.