Advanced Placement (AP)

The Cherokee County School District partners with College Board to provide students in grades 9–12 with a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes taught by specially trained high school teachers, designed to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for success in college and beyond. 

Through AP, students engage in challenging academic work that develops critical thinking, problem solving, time management, and effective study skills. They explore subjects in depth, think analytically, and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts—skills that align with the AP vision of empowering all motivated students to reach their full potential. 

At the end of each AP course, students have the opportunity to take an AP Exam. Many U.S. colleges grant college credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying AP scores (typically 3 or higher)—which can allow students to skip introductory coursework or earn credit before even beginning college. 

Below is a list of AP courses offered across Cherokee County high schools. Please note that availability may vary by school. For details about specific courses and enrollment, contact your local high school. 

Subject Area	AP Courses Offered
English	AP English Language & Composition  AP English Literature & Composition
Mathematics	AP Precalculus  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC  AP Statistics
Science and  Computer Science	AP Biology  AP Chemistry  AP Environmental Science  AP Physics I: Algebra-Based  AP Physics II: Algebra-Based  AP Physics C: Mechanics  AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism  AP Computer Science Principals  AP Computer Science A
Social Studies	AP European History  AP Government/Politics: U.S.  AP Government/Politics: Comparative  AP Human Geography  AP Macroeconomics  AP Microeconomics  AP Psychology  AP U.S. History  AP World History
World Language	AP French Language and Culture  AP Latin  AP Spanish Language and Culture  AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Fine Arts	AP Music Theory  AP Art and Design: Drawing Portfolio  AP Art and Design: 2D Portfolio  AP Art and Design: 3D Portfolio  AP Art History
Capstone Program	AP Seminar  AP Research

  

Additional Resources 

What Is AP? (College Board) 

Benefits of Taking an AP Exam (College Board) 

Preparing for AP Exams (College Board) 

AP Calendar (College Board) 

College Planning -  Big Future (College Board)