Advanced Placement (AP)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)^© PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE AP PROGRAM

Fishers High School is proud to offer 32 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses are college-level courses and the curriculum is designed and monitored by The College Board. Students in these courses are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement testing program in May of each year. Students in these courses have the opportunity, based on their exam results, to potentially earn college credit for coursework completed in high school. We believe that all college-bound students should complete at least one AP course prior to graduation from FHS. We encourage enrollment in subject areas of highest interest. To the right, you will see a full list of our AP course offerings at FHS. Please consult the appropriate department course listings for a full description of these courses.

WHY TAKE AN AP COURSE?

BOOST YOUR GPA: Taking an AP course and exam can boost your GPA. Talk with your counselor to learn more about the GPA benefit!

GET A TASTE OF COLLEGE: Get familiar with college-level work while enjoying the supports of a high school.   Boost your confidence w/ this level of work!

STAND OUT TO COLLEGES: “AP” on your transcript shows colleges that you’re motivated, & taking the exam shows your interest in taking college-level work. 

EARN CREDIT, SAVE MONEY: Your exam score could earn you college  credit, and earning credit can open up time on your schedule or even let you grad. early

COMPUTER SCIENCE
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Seminar
AP Research

FINE ARTS
AP 2-D Art & Design
AP 3-D Art & Design
AP Drawing
AP Art History
AP Music Theory 

MATHEMATICS
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics

SCIENCE
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C  (Mechanics / Elect. & Magnetism)

SOCIAL STUDIES
AP World History: Modern
AP United States History
AP African American Studies
AP Psychology
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP US Government & Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics

WORLD LANGUAGES
AP French Language & Composition
AP German Language & Composition
AP Spanish Language & Culture

AP Capstone Program & Diploma

AP Capstone is a diploma program from the College Board. It is built     around two year-long AP courses: AP Seminar & AP Research.

Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills 

in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the program who can earn a prestigious diploma/distinction, valued by institutions across the United States.

Capstone Requirements & Key Coursework

In order to earn the AP Capstone Diploma,  students must complete the following program requirements:

• AP Seminar (earn score of 3 or higher)
• AP Research (earn score of 3 or higher)
• Four additional AP exams (scores of 3+)

* students can also earn an AP Capstone Certificate with the successful completion of Seminar & Research but not the four additional AP exams.

Benefits of Capstone

Participating in AP Capstone can help students:

• Stand out to colleges on your applications.
• Develop key academic skills they’ll use in college and beyond.
• Become self-confident, independent thinkers and problem solvers.
• Earn college credit; many colleges offer credit for qualifying scores.
• Earn a prestigious distinction and recognition at graduation

FHS Capstone Pathway

The following sequence of courses is strongly encouraged for students considering the AP Capstone Program:

* students are also strongly encouraged to take a Speech course