Through college-level AP courses, you enter a universe of knowledge that might otherwise remain unexplored in high school. Through AP Exams, you have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities. The first AP exam is free of charge. If a student wants to take AP exams in additional courses, the cost is $84 per exam. AP students at Lakeside are strongly encouraged to take the exams after completing each AP course!

Why Participate? With 19 course offerings at Lakeside, AP offers something for everyone. The only requirements are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard. 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 push yourself to the limit.
* 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.
* How Do I Enroll?
* Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll.

Advanced placement courses will be weighted .05 per nine week and exam grade. Students should be aware that in calculating HOPE eligibility, the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) strips the weighting, converts the numeric grade to a 4.0 scale, and adds .5 to AP courses. This action may impact a student's HOPE eligibility if grades fall below 3.0 as a result of the stripping of weights.

Talk to a Lakeside AP teacher about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need. Click the buttons below to view our Lakeside A.P. Course Catalog, our A.P. Showcase Powerpoint Presentation, College Board-approved teacher syllabi, and the exam dates! For more information, click on the Collge Board AP Central logo below.