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Advanced Placement Courses

AP courses are college-level courses. They are engaging and rigorous, setting high academic standards and establishing behavior and study habits consistent with success in college. All AP courses are full year courses and will prepare students to take the AP tests given in May.

GPHS offers a variety of AP courses; it is advised that students consider which courses will best serve their long-term goals in preparing for post high school success. Students should understand that they are enrolling in college-level courses. Students considering AP Courses should talk with other students, teachers, counselors, and 
parents to make the choices that would best 
contribute to a successful high school and college career. We
offer these courses as a demonstration of our 
commitment to excellence and intend that they will be a positive experience for all involved. The number of AP courses a student takes should also be considered. Please note that these courses require more of a time commitment to being successful. 

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The AP examinations are offered annually to give high school students opportunities to demonstrate college-level achievement. Please see the College Board for complete AP information. Benefits vary according to the college 
attended. Among these benefits are: 

  • Exemption by colleges or universities from beginning courses and permission for students to take higher-level classes in a specific field. 
  • Academic college credit awarded for examinations taken based on qualifying test scores. 
  • College tuition savings — credit may be given for qualifying AP test scores of three or higher (varies by institution). 
  • Eligibility for college honors and other special programs open to students who have received AP recognition. 

Glacier Peak AP classes offered:

  • AP Art- Drawing 2D, 3D
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AV
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Comparative Government
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Microeconomics/ AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Physics
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. Government and Politics
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP World History

All AP courses are subject to minimum enrollment numbers for them to run. Recent fees for AP testing have been under $100.00 and need-based financial assistance may be available for students who cannot afford the test fee. Students sign-up and pay for AP tests in November for tests administered the following May. 

Students interested in taking any of these examinations should contact their AP course instructor for sign-up information. AP end of course exams are traditionally given in May and are scheduled by the College Board organization. 

*Please check with the instructor for additional credit opportunities and fees. 

Summer Assignments

For a current list of AP courses with summer assignments and to view the specific assignments please see our Summer Assignments page.