{"id":13,"date":"2023-01-24T02:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T02:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/riverside\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-10-22T17:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:10:57","slug":"advanced-placement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/academics\/advanced-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Placement (AP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Riverside University High School (RUHS) offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, allowing motivated students to pursue a rigorous, college-level academic curriculum while still in high school.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students take classes taught by RUHS staff, then show their understanding through post-course exams that can result in college credit. Along the way, they improve their writing skills, sharpen their problem-solving techniques, and develop consistent study habits that will serve them well in postsecondary programs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Benefits&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf138;||fa||900&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf13a;||fa||900&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_toggle_icon=&#8221;position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>AP classes stand out on college applications.<\/strong> Transcripts that include AP courses show that students have challenged themselves with the most rigorous courses available. Success in AP courses indicates that they are ready for and will be successful in college-level coursework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Successful exams earn college credit and\/or allow students to skip introductory college courses.<\/strong> Most four-year colleges and universities in the United States (and many abroad) recognize the rigor of AP classes. Students can get credit, place out of required classes, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Available Courses&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf138;||fa||900&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf13a;||fa||900&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_toggle_icon=&#8221;position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capstone Diploma Program:<\/strong> AP Research, AP Seminar<\/li>\n<li><strong>English:<\/strong> AP English Language and Composition<\/li>\n<li><strong>History and Social Sciences:<\/strong> AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Statistics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Science:<\/strong> AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science<\/li>\n<li><strong>World Languages:<\/strong> AP French Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||10px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>AP Capstone<\/h3>\n<p>AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that complements other AP courses, further challenges our highest achievers, and rewards students for their hard work. Through this program, students hone their independent research, collaboration, and communication skills.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Available Courses&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf138;||fa||900&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf13a;||fa||900&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_toggle_icon=&#8221;position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The program is broken down into two year-long courses:<\/p>\n<h4>AP Seminar<\/h4>\n<p>Students typically take AP Seminar as sophomores or juniors. In this class, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives. They gather and analyze information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments.<\/p>\n<h4>AP Research<\/h4>\n<p>Students who successfully complete AP Seminar learn how to conduct independent research. This prepares them to produce and defend their own scholarly work now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Recognition&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf138;||fa||900&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf13a;||fa||900&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_toggle_icon=&#8221;position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of AP Seminar and AP Research, students are recognized at different levels depending on their AP Exam performance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AP Seminar and Research Certificate\u2122:<\/strong> Score of 3 or higher on AP Seminar and AP Research Exams<\/li>\n<li><strong>AP Capstone Diploma\u2122:<\/strong> The same, PLUS a score of 3 or higher on four additional AP Exams of their choosing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The AP Capstone Diploma is accepted by many colleges and universities for up to 18 college credits.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get college credit?<\/h2>\n<p>Each AP course concludes with an AP Exam that is administered at MHSA. These assessments are designed by the same experts who designed the courses. The exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 by college and university professors and experienced AP teachers. Many higher education institutions offer credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.<\/p>\n<h2>What if I have questions?<\/h2>\n<p>To learn more about our AP program, please contact John Troy, AP program coordinator, at troyj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riverside University High School (RUHS) offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, allowing motivated students to pursue a rigorous, college-level academic curriculum while still in high school.Students take classes taught by RUHS staff, then show their understanding through post-course exams that can result in college credit. Along the way, they improve their writing skills, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":8,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<table style=\"height: 206px\" width=\"782\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"50\">\r\n<h5><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5276\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/riverside\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/12\/AP-1-300x180.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" \/><\/h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"advanced-placement-courses\/\">AP Courses Offered<\/a><\/h5>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" width=\"10\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Equity and Access to the Advanced Placement\u00ae Program<\/h2>\r\nStudents choosing to participate in the Advanced Placement\u00ae (AP\u00ae) program offered by the College Board\u00ae must understand that it is a collaborative effort among students, parents, faculty, and school district. Each group plays a significant role to meet the high expectations outlined in each AP course syllabi. To that culmination, motivation, commitment, and perseverance to succeed rests upon the shoulders of each student.\r\n<h2>Purpose of the RUHS Advanced Placement\u00ae Program<\/h2>\r\nThe purpose of taking Advanced Placement\u00ae courses is to gain the research and study skills necessary for the college and university experience. Riverside University High School offers 15 Advanced Placement\u00ae courses and the AP Capstone\u2122 Program. Colleges and universities recognize high school AP courses and may grant placement and course credit to students who earn a 3 or higher on AP examinations. Therefore, it is imperative that students meet the rigorous expectations in AP courses administered by the College Board and taught by qualified high school teachers.\r\n<h2>Enrollment in AP and AP Capstone\u2122 Courses<\/h2>\r\nEnrollment in AP courses should be based on a correlation of ability, interest, and the aspirations to intellectually challenge oneself since the college-level curriculum requires intensive study habits. Students may enroll in Advanced Placement courses in any subject offered aligned to an interest in a post-secondary major area of study.\r\n<h2>RUHS Students Being Successful<\/h2>\r\nAdvanced Placement and AP Capstone\u2122 courses are standard full-year commitments. Schedule changes will be permitted with authorization by the AP Coordinator and\/or AP Teachers\u2019 request through the guidance office. Upon enrollment into multiple AP and AP Capstone courses, students commit to gain the skills, rigor, and intellectual experience that colleges and universities recognize in their academic undergraduate degree programs.\r\n<h2>Benefits of Taking AP Courses<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Prepare students for university\/college-level coursework<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Improve writing skills and sharpen problem-solving techniques<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Develop consistent study habits for rigorous degree programs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing in nationwide colleges and universities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Please direct questions and concerns to:<\/h2>\r\nAdvanced Placement\u00ae Program Coordinator\r\n\r\nJohn Troy\r\n<a href=\"mailto:troyj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">troyj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us <\/a>\r\n<h2>Click the link below to learn why students chose AP:<\/h2>\r\nAP Students\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apstudents.collegeboard.org\/\">https:\/\/apstudents.collegeboard.org\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nHelpful Telephone Numbers:\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pages.collegeboard.org\/contact-us\">https:\/\/pages.collegeboard.org\/contact-us<\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/riverside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}