Wheeling High School
Advanced Placement Courses

About the AP (Advanced Placement) Program

AP courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. These courses have been endorsed by the College Board, a national organization that oversees AP courses to make sure each course contains a rigorous level of study.

According to the AP Fact Sheet, "Most of the nation's colleges and universities, and institutions in over 30 countries, have an AP policy granting an incoming student college credit, higher placement in courses or both, if the student earns qualifying AP exam grades."

WHS Advanced Placement Courses

Business Ed./Tech	English/Fine Arts	Foreign Lang./Social Science	Math/Science
Computer Science	English Literature Art English Language	World History U.S. History Government French Spanish Italian Psychology Economics	Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics Biology Physics Chemistry Environmental Science
Division Head Contact Information
Kevin Muck 718-7030 kevin.much@d214.org	John Aldworth 718-7064 john.aldworth@d214.org	Eileen Hart 718-7069 eileen.hart@d214.org	Nancy Heintz 718-7096 nancy.heintz@d214.org

What are the benefits of taking AP courses?

Students stand out in the college admission process.
Students experience college level work now which will prepare them for college later.
Weighted grades for AP classes
Students may earn college credit by passing AP exams, which will save money on tuition.
"A 1999 study found that the strongest predictor of college graduation is participation in college level courses (especially AP) in high school." - U.S. Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start thinking about AP?
When you make your scheduling appointment as an 8th grader. Your four-year plan at WHS should include and AP class.
Is it true AP can save my family thousands of dollars in college costs?
Depending on your AP exam scores, some WHS students begin college with sophomore standing!
Do I need to be an honors student?
NO! We believe that with hard work and motivation every WHS student can be successful in an AP class.
What if I am not planning to go to college?
AP classes are designed to improve study skills and critical thinking which gives you the best chance of success when you graduate.

Additional Questions ?

Dr. Rick Watson
WHS Counselor and TDP coordinator
718-7061
rick.watson@d214.org