AP, Honors, and Dual Credit

Students must log on to myap.collegeboard.org to complete their registration information

• If you already have a myap.collegeboard.org account from a previous year, then use your existing account, do not make a new one
• Use an email address that you regularly check. We recommend that you use your cchsrams email
• Use the Join Code that your AP teacher gave you to enroll in the course and to register for the exam. The Join Code will be found in your canvas course. Entering the code will automatically register you to take the exam

More information can be found here.

Central Catholic allows our students to take any AP exam that is offered. To register for an exam, please email cmclean@centralcatholichigh.org to request a join code to take an exam.

• This year the exam fee is $99. The reduced fee is $53
  • Students who qualify for a reduced fee will automatically be given the reduction, there is no need to request it. To check if you are eligible to receive a reduced fee, please contact Lupe Alejandro in the Business Office.
• Registered students will be billed $40 for each exam on their November student bill. This $40 is non-refundable, and covers the unused/canceled exam fee that the College Board charges if a student decides not to take the exam. The remainder of the fee, $59 (or $13 for those with a reduced fee), will be put on your May student bill.
• Students who cancel prior to October 18, 2024 will not be billed the $40 fee.
• Students have until April 25, 2025 to choose to unregister from any or all exams. After April, students will be billed for the remainder of the AP exam fee regardless of whether or not they sit for the exam.

Fill out this form and drop it off in the main office. Emailed requests are not accepted. A parent signature is required on the form.

All AP courses follow a college-level curriculum prescribed by the College Board. Since these courses move at an accelerated pace that is demanding and will require additional hours of study, Central Catholic recommends that students not take more than two AP courses at one time. Advanced Placement classes culminate in a national exam given by the College Board. Scores on the exam may qualify students for college credit or advanced standing as determined by the colleges. All AP students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is an additional fee for each AP exam. Students will be awarded a greater weighting in their GPA based on the increased expectations of these courses.

Honors/AP courses are accelerated classes for self-motivated students that teach a greater depth and breadth of material than is covered in the regular college prep classes. Enrichment topics are added. Standards in reading, writing, calculation, and critical thinking are higher. More independent learning takes place. Students should expect more homework in these courses and will be awarded a greater weighting in their GPA based on the increased expectations.

What should I consider before choosing to forecast for an Honors AP class?

• Do I have a high level of interest in this matter? --Do I want to explore this content in more depth?
• Am I willing to engage more time, do more work, and strive to meet the higher standards?
• Do I have the time to commit to this class and still meet my obligations to family, church, friends, activities, sports, and work?
• Can I balance the stress this class may cause?
• Is it OK if I don’t earn an “A” in this class?
• What other honors/AP classes am I planning to take?

• Is a self-starter
• Is persistent in learning
• Has a positive attitude
• Has strong time-management skills
• Is curious and investigates ideas at length
• Offers insights and alternative explanations
• Develops unique associations
• Has the desire and ability to work at a higher level Is able to work and learn independently
• Pays close attention to detail Works well with others to reach a goal
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for his/her own actions
• Exhibits creativity

Yes. Honors and AP courses receive a “GPA bump” with up to a 4.5 for an A grade on a 4.0 scale.

No. We do not limit the number of AP courses our students take. We do however require students to go through an approval process before taking more than three AP courses at one time. This is to ensure our students are able to balance their course load with the other obligations and commitments they have in their lives--inside and outside of school.

Students looking to take more than three Honors/AP courses concurrently in one semester must request approval from the Appeals Committee. To request approval a student must:

• Write a short explanation of how each Honors/AP course fits into their goals for post high school plans. Additionally, please speak to how you will cope with the increase of academic rigor and time required for these courses and what resources will you rely upon to be successful.
• Complete the Healthy and Balanced Worksheet
• Have parent permission.

All of the above materials must be submitted to the Assistant Principal before the close of forecasting via email pmordhorst@ centralcatholichigh.org.

No. Students still need to complete the 3-step process to become a PCC Dual Credit student:

• 1. Apply for admission to PCC as a Dual Credit student.

• 1. Log in to MyPCC and set up your password.

• 1. Register for Dual Credit classes.