Advanced Placement

2017-2018 AP EXAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Exams will be administered at the Hilton Garden Inn and TRHS - Specific dates and locations will be communicated soon.
Hilton Garden Inn
1050 Plaza Dr
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

Exam Registration is now open through February 21,2018 at midnight. Please visit https://dcsdk12.revtrak.net/High-Schools-1027/ThunderRidge-High-School/AP-Exam-Registration/ for more information and to register for AP Exams. 

Advanced Placement Courses Offered at TRHS
Biology Physics 1 & C
Calculus (AB and BC) Psychology
Chemistry Spanish Language
English Language Statistics
English Literature Studio Art
European History United States Government
Environmental Science United States History
French Language World History
About AP

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Are you ready for a unique learning experience that will help you succeed in college? Each year, students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students. Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and  advanced placement, stand out in the admissions process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

Why Participate?

With more than 30 courses and exams across multiple subject areas, AP offers something for everyone. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:

Earn College Credit and Advanced Placement

  • Receive recognition by more than 90 percent of colleges in the United States and colleges in more than 60 other countries, which grant credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of AP Exam grades.
  • Have time to move into upper-level courses in your field of interest, pursue a double major, or study abroad.
  • Design a college experience that suits you and gives you the flexibility to get the most out of your college years.

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.

Gain Skills that Will Help You Succeed in College

  • 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.

Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

  • Be part of a community of students and educators who are passionate, curious, and committed to academic excellence
  • Engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively
  • Take courses that are developed by leading professors to reflect the level of learning happening at colleges throughout the country

How Do I Enroll?

Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll.

  • Talk to an AP teacher or your counselor at your school about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need.
  • If you are a homeschooled student or attend a school that doesn't offer AP, you can still participate. Each year hundreds of  students participate through independent study. Some states even sponsor online AP courses.Clic
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Student Profile

We recommend that students undertaking Advanced Placement ® course work: 

  • desire to undertake rigorous, in depth study of the course content;
  • have a history of satisfactory performance within the content area;
  • possess a strong work ethic and superior study skills;
  • demonstrate strong language skills (students should be able to read and write at or above grade level);
  • advocate and take responsibility for their own learning;
  • understand that the pace of Advanced Placement® instruction requires daily attendance;
  • meet the established pre-requisites for specific courses;
  • have sufficient time management skills to balance academics, athletics, and activities;
  • are mature, curious, and active learners who will contribute to classroom discussions and activities.

AP Scholar Awards

Each year, the College Board recognizes high school students who have demonstrated college level achievement through multiple AP courses and exams.  Some of the awards and their requirements are as follows:

  • AP Scholar:  Granted to students who receive grades of 3.0 or higher on three or more AP Exams on full-year courses (or the equivalent).
  • AP Scholar with Honor:  Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3.0 or higher on four or more of these exams.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction:  Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3.0 or higher on five or more of these exams on full-year courses (or the equivalents).
  • National AP Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average grade of at least 4.0 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 4.0 or higher on eight or more of these exams (or the equivalent).
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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).