Boulder High School has been designated by the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education as an Advanced Placement (AP) focus school. The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and the colleges and universities.
As an Advanced Placement (AP) Focus School, Boulder High offers one of the most comprehensive programs in the state, with nearly 30 AP courses across multiple disciplines and grade levels. The AP program allows students the freedom to follow their passion, in whatever discipline(s) they choose. There are no specific set courses that must be taken for AP recognition at graduation.
Boulder High AP Achievement Recognition Cord & Exam Dates
We offer one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) program in our district as measured by offering around 30 AP courses across a variety of disciplines and multiple grade levels. The AP program allows students the freedom to follow their passion, in whatever discipline(s) they choose. There are no specific set courses that must be taken for AP recognition at graduation. Boulder High students undertake college-level academic learning in the AP courses, and are given the opportunity to show that they have mastered the advanced material by taking AP exams.Students can receive credit, advanced placement, or both from thousands of colleges and universities that participate in the Advanced Placement Program.
The Boulder High School AP Achievement Recognition Cord is a source of pride for many of our graduates and a source of encouragement for students to commit to a rigorous course of study. For more information on this, please view the BHS AP Achievement Recognition Cord Website.
LATE Fall 2024 AP Exam Payment Ends October 4, 2024
Late exam payment for Fall AP (Advanced Placement) classes is from September 28 – October 4, 2024. The late fee is $40, plus the $99 exam fee for a total of $139. See below for instructions.
**Not sure if you paid already? To confirm payment, log in to RevTrak and go to My Account>My Settings>Order History.**
If your student is taking one of the following classes THIS FALL, they need to register and pay now if they want to take an AP (Advanced Placement) exam in May 2025. This includes yearlong and single-semester fall classes.
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP French
AP German
AP Japanese
AP Latin
AP Spanish and Language
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP African American Studies
AP Art History
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP US Government & Politics
AP US History
AP World History
AP Precalculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP 2D Art and Design
AP 3D Art and Design
AP Drawing Art and Design
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
There are two important steps to register and pay to take an AP exam in May:
To register, join your teacher’s class on the College Board. Your AP teacher will give you a “join code” to register. Once you have registered, you will have access to AP Central for assignments from your teacher as well as practices for the AP exam. See your teacher for questions about this step.
Pay on RevTrak: Late AP exam payment is September 28–October 4, 2024. Link to BOH *LATE* 2024 Fall Semester AP Exams on Revtrak. Select the exam and type the student’s name to pay, then select “Add to Cart.” If you are paying for multiple exams, repeat and add each exam to your cart. When your order is complete, select “Checkout” and pay. (Starting September 9, you can also reach the RevTrak payment page by going to boh.bvsd.org > School Life > Fees & Payments > Additional Payments/Revtrak > Additional Opportunities > BOH *LATE* 2024 Fall Semester AP Exams.) You do not need to print or submit your receipt.
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE BOTH STEPS OR AN EXAM WILL NOT BE ORDERED!
Exam Waivers
The waiver deadline was September 27, 2024. For students who have qualified for waived fees, please see Theresa van Zante (theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org) in Counseling. Do not pay online.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erika James-Bouwmeester at erika.james@bvsd.org.
Link to the BHS AP Focus Program webpage to view the AP exam schedule for May 2025 or for more information on the BHS AP Focus Program.
Link to the BHS AP Focus Program webpage to view the AP exam schedule for May 2025 or for more information on the BHS AP Focus Program.
El plazo de pago tardía va desde el 28 de septiembre hasta el 4 de octubre de 2024. Los derechos por pago tardía son de $40, más los $99 del examen, es decir, $139.
*¿No están seguros si ya pagaron? Pueden conectarse a RevTrak e ir a: Mi cuenta>Mi configuración>Historial de pedidos para confirmar el pago.*
Si su estudiante está tomando alguna de las siguientes clases ESTE OTOÑO, necesitan inscribirse y pagar ahora si van a hacer el examen de AP en Mayo del 2025.
AP Química
AP Ciencias Medioambientales
AP Física C: Electricidad & Magnetismo
AP Física C: Mecanica
AP Francés
AP Alemán
AP Japonés
AP Latín
AP Español and Lenguaje
AP Español Literatura y Cultura
AP Historia del Arte
AP Historia Europea
AP Geografía Humana
AP Macroeconomía
AP Estudios Afro-anericanos
AP Psicologí
AP Gobierno de EE .UU y Política
AP US Historia
AP Historia Universal
AP Cálculo AB
AP Cálculo BC
AP Precálculo
AP Estadística
AP Lengua Inglesa y composición
AP Literatura Inglesa y Composición
AP 2D Arte y Diseño
AP 3D Arte y Diseño
AP Bellas artes Dibujo y Diseño
AP Informática A
AP Principios de Informática
Hay dos pasos importantes para tener en cuenta:
Inscríbanse a la materia de su profesor en el Consejo de Instituciones de Educación Superior sin importar si van a presentar o no el examen de AP. Su profesor de AP les dará un “join code” (código para unirse) para que puedan inscribirse. Una vez inscritos, tendrán acceso a la AP Central para acceder a las tareas que deje su profesor, así como a prácticas para el examen de AP. Consulten a su profesor si tienen preguntas sobre este paso.
Pago en RevTrak: El plazo de pago tardía va desde el 28 de septiembre hasta el 4 de octubre de 2024. Hagan clic aquí BOH *LATE* 2024 Fall Semester AP Exams de RevTrak. Seleccionen el examen y tipo, el nombre del estudiante que se inscribirá, luego seleccionen “Añadir al carrito”. Si se inscriben y pagan varios exámenes, repitan el proceso y añadan cada examen a su carrito. Cuando su orden esté completa, seleccionen “Checkout” (registro de salida) y paguen. (También podrán visitar la página de pagos de RevTrak yendo a boh.bvsd.org > School Life > Fees & Payments > Additional Payments/RevTrak > Additional Opportunities > BOH *LATE* 2024 Fall Semester AP Exams.) No es necesario imprimir ni presentar su recibo. Los derechos por inscripción tardía son de $40, más los $99 del examen, es decir, $139.¡LOS ESTUDIANTES DEBERÁN SEGUIR LOS DOS PASOS O NO SE DARÁ CURSO A LA ORDEN DE EXAMEN!
Para los estudiantes que hayan cumplido con los requisitos para obtener el Almuerzo gratuito y con reducción de precio, visiten a Theresa van Zante (theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org) en la Oficina de los Consejeros para recibir una exención. No paguen en línea.
¿Preguntas?
Si tienen cualquier duda, comuníquese con Erika James-Bouwmeester: erika.james@bvsd.org.
Enlace a la página Web del Programa BHS AP Focus para conocer el calendario de exámenes de AP para mayo de 2025 o para más información sobre el Programa de enfoque de BHS.
Boulder High School prepares students for the AP examinations listed below by offering a course associated with the test. Additional details about these exams can be found on the CollegeBoard AP Central Website. Not all AP classes are offered every year.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between the secondary schools and the colleges and universities. It allows high school students to take college-level academic learning in the AP courses, and it gives them the opportunity to show that they have mastered the advanced material by taking AP exams. Students can receive credit, advanced placement, or both from thousands of colleges and universities that participate in the Advanced Placement Program.
The AP Program is administered by the College Board. As in other College Board programs, AP procedures are determined by representatives of member institutions (public and independent schools, colleges, and universities). AP’s operational services are provided by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Not all AP courses are offered every year.
Yes. The Boulder High School AP Achievement Recognition Cord is offered to students who meet the College Board criteria for their AP scholar awards. These students will be awarded the cord for the graduation ceremony. This program is intended to encourage students traditionally underrepresented in AP courses to commit to a rigorous course of study for their high school years. More information can be found on the Boulder High AP Achievement Recognition Cord Website
Yes. All Boulder High School AP teachers have participated extensively in AP teacher training. AP teacher professional development workshops of one day and up to three weeks are offered year-round at sites in the United States and abroad. They are organized and run by College Board offices and/or independent educational institutions, and they are funded by a combination of participant fees and grants or donations. Each workshop focuses on an AP subject, specialized training in a particular discipline, or management of an AP course.
How Do Students Get College Credit for AP Classes?
Boulder High School students enrolled in AP courses learn as much, or more, than students taking the same courses in college, so students who do well in AP may receive college credit. When the evidence of that achievement is a satisfactory grade on a rigorous national examination, the case for credit is even stronger. Many colleges and universities give credit to students transferring from other colleges, usually crediting courses in which students have a grade of C or better. An AP exam score of 3 or higher is better validated and probably represents a higher standard than these transfer grades. Individual colleges award credit for AP classes in accordance to their own guidelines. Contact universities directly for more information.
The Advanced Placement Focus Program meets strict credit/placement criteria of selective colleges and universities on the basis of rigorous national examinations. The evidence of AP students’ achievement is not only a teacher’s grade, but also the results on a carefully designed national examination. AP exams are prepared by committees of college faculty and AP teachers, and are graded by other college and AP teachers, who ensure that the content and skills that are required reflect college-level achievement.
AP Grade Reports are sent in July to each student’s home, high school, and any college(s) designated by the student. At the time of the exam, students can indicate on their answer sheet if they would like a college to receive their grade. After the exam, they can contact College Board and request that the grade be sent to other colleges as well. Students may also cancel or withhold a grade by contacting the AP Program by June 15 of the testing year.
How are Boulder High Students Prepared for AP Classes?
AP classes at Boulder High School are open to any student. Some AP classes have no prerequisites, such as AP Language and Composition, AP Art History, and AP U.S. History. Any student interested in pursuing a challenging, rigorous, college-level course while in high school can simply register for these classes. Previous coursework or experience is essential for some AP classes. For example, students who wish to take AP Calculus must first successfully complete Pre-Calculus. Students who wish to take AP Spanish 5 must first complete Spanish 4.
Most AP classes currently taught at Boulder High School are taken by juniors and seniors who, with adequate planning, can take any AP class offered that they desire. Numerous advanced (honors) classes are available for freshmen and sophomores planning to take AP classes as juniors and seniors. These classes have weighted grades, as do all AP classes.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact our AP Test Coordinators, Dr. Erika James-Bouwmeester and Tomeria Baxter. For specific questions about a particular AP Course, it is also a good idea to talk with the teacher of that course.
Join us tonight, Wednesday, October 9 at the CU Events Center from 5-8 p.m. for an evening of fun and information as families have a chance to meet with all of our 56 schools, district departments, and sample delicious school food. All are welcome. Free parking and free shuttle service included.