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AP Courses and Exams

The Advanced Placement Program Overview

Advanced Placement (AP) is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from both secondary schools and higher education. Since 1955, the AP Program has enabled millions of students to take college-level courses and exams and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school.

 

 

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AP Courses and Exams

Click the following link to read about each course offered through College Board, as well as their corresponding exam. 

Joining the AP Classroom

This video from College Board will help clear up any questions students may have about joining the AP Classroom.

AP Student Dashboard

Student access to course materials, exam registration status, and scores.

Exam Registration

Click here to view the screencast shared with students regarding AP Exam registration process and the associated fees. 

 

Teacher Courses at Elgin High School

For information regarding your student's coursework in a course in the Family Consumer Sciences Department, log in to U-46 Canvas Dashboard to access individual teacher courses. 

Canvas Link

Click the icon to be redirected to the U-46 Canvas log-in. 

Contact Information

Elgin High School
For questions specific to exam registration and testing at Elgin High School, contact Assistant Principal Mr. Gary Hanson
(847) 888-5100 x4852
garyhanson@u-46.org

 

College Board Contact
For questions regarding the College Board account, the AP Student Dashboard, or exam results contact College Board representatives.
(888) 225-5427
apstudents@info.collegeboard.org