Advanced Placement (AP) Classes
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a cooperative educational program from College Board that offers students the opportunity to take college-level work while in high school and possibly earn college credit. Students enrolled in AP courses will take the AP exam in May. Students may receive college units for each examination in which a score of 5, 4, or 3 is earned. Grades from AP courses are weighted by an additional point when averaging GPA (A= 5 points, B=4, C=3, D-F= no augmentation).
Students who enroll in AP courses do so understanding that they will have to meet higher standards of academic performance due to the rigorous curriculum. It is important that students and parents/guardians understand the expectations of these courses. More information can be found in the course catalog.
Advanced Placement Dates in May
Testing dates and times are nationally determined by College Board with limited “make-up” dates for absent students. Students who receive educational accommodations will need approval from the College Board, in which the AP coordinator, Mrs. Diaz Laris will assist.
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AP Test
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Testing Date & Time
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AP Biology
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May 4, 2026 at 8:00am
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AP Calculus AB
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May 11, 2026 at 8:00am
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AP Chemistry
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May 5, 2026 at 8:00am
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AP English Language and Composition
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May 13, 2026 at 8:00am
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AP Spanish Language and Culture
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May 14, 2026 at 8:00am
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AP Statistics
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May 7th at 12:00pm
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AP US History
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May 8, 2026 at 8:00am
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How to create a College Board Account
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The AP Coordinator and SSD Coordinator is Counselor Gabriela Diaz Laris. If your student currently has an IEP or 504 and you would like to request testing accommodations for AP testing, please email Mrs. Diaz Laris by December 2025 at [email protected]
Honors Courses
Fowler High School offers Honors courses to help prepare students for higher-level courses such as Advanced Placement (AP) in their junior and/or senior year. These courses are more rigorous than general academic classes and are designed for students to be academically challenged. Honors courses will not earn students college credits. Grades from honors courses are weighted by an additional point when averaging GPA (A= 5 points, B=4, C=3). Placement is based upon whether the student meets the designated school criteria.
Course Criteria
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Grade
Level
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Placement Guidelines
Course Title and Criteria
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Alternate Courses available for grade
level
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9th
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English 1 Honors:
8th grade criteria of an A in ELA both semesters OR
Teacher recommendation AND iReady score at or above grade level (testing at 8th grade level)
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll
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English 1
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10th
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English 2 Honors:
9th grade criteria of:
- English 1 Honors Grade = A/B both semesters OR
- English 1 Grade = A both semesters AND 2 core subject teacher recommendations (English/Math/ Science/History) *recommendations primarily concerned with work quality & work ethic
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll
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English 2
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10th
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World History Honors:
9th grade criteria of:
- Honors English = A or high B both semesters + Weighted Cumulative GPA > 3.25 OR General English teacher recommendation
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll in honors. No exceptions.
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World History
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10th
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Chemistry Honors:
9th grade criteria of passing Biology with a B- or higher and teacher recommendations
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll
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Ag Chemistry
*Only available for Ag pathway students students should be in the coordinating Ag class
Chemistry
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11th
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English 3 Honors:
10th grade criteria of:
- English 2 Honors Grade = A/B both semesters OR
- English 2 Grade = A both semesters AND 2 core subject teacher recommendations (English/Math/ Science/History) *recommendations primarily concerned with work quality & work ethic
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll
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English 3
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12th
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AP English IV:
11th grade criteria of:
- English 3 Honors Grade = A/B both semesters OR
- English 3 Grade = A both semesters AND 2 core subject teacher recommendations (English/Math/ Science/History). Students may be asked to submit a writing sample of what they believe to be their best work. *recommendations primarily concerned with work quality & work ethic
*Since it is a writing based course (Language & Composition) it is further recommended that:
- Students receive a 3 or higher on 4-point rubric for at least 50% of all essays in English 3/3H
- Students receive a standards MET or EXCEEDED on English SBAC
Summer Work: Students must complete the entire summer assignment to enroll
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CSU ERW/English 4
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