Get the most out of your classes

You’ll see the benefits of taking an AP class right away. In AP classes, just like in college, you’ll face new challenges and learn new skills in the subjects you care about. All with the support of your classmates and teachers. 

Get more of what you love

With AP, you get to dig deeper into subjects you love. You can choose from 32 AP courses in subjects that directly reflect your interests. 

Get hands-on

In AP's immersive courses, you get to learn how things really work. Tackle concepts that will stick with you long after the class is through.

Get involved

In AP classes, learning means sharing your ideas and expressing yourself. Add your unique perspective—the dialog and debate contribute to the knowledge that everyone shares.

Get support

With AP, you get to explore new ideas with your classmates and AP teachers. See and feel what college work is actually like, while receiving the support to help you get there.

Get to know yourself

In AP classes, you can set bigger goals for yourself and do things you never thought possible. AP students can really test and push themselves in a familiar setting while gaining confidence, developing good study habits, and enjoying a great learning experience.

Our Commitment 

Hamilton High School is committed to offering Advanced Placement classes in various academic areas, including English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, Art and Music. The Advanced Placement (AP) is a cooperative program between secondary schools and colleges/universities. Students take classes using college level materials and have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned, possibly earning college credit or advanced placement if they meet the exam standards by the specific university.

Who should take AP classes?

The requirement is that you should be both “willing and able.” In general, past academic record and standardized test scores along with teacher recommendations are the best success criteria. Each AP class generally requires 4 to 7 hours of outside work each week. Benefits of AP classes are numerous. AP prepares you for college-level work. You may improve your chances of getting an academic scholarship. A qualifying grade on an AP exam can translate into financial savings on some college course credits. You may be able to complete college in a shorter timeframe. More than 1400 colleges in the U.S. grant a full year’s credit to students who present satisfactory grades on AP exams.

AP Course offerings at Hamilton