Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement at Foshay
Why Participate?
With 37 courses and exams across 22 subject areas, AP offers something for everyone. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
§ Get a head start on college-level work.
§ Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
§ Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
§ Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
§ Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.
§ Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
§ Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
§ Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
§ Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
Find links to course syllabi at the bottom of this page.