ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM
The AP Program at Metuchen High School provides students an opportunity to increase the challenge of their program of studies, both in high school and in college. In addition to the intensified study of a given discipline, the AP Program includes the administration of College Board AP examinations in May of each year. Students who participate in the program, and take the examinations, are candidates for college credit and/or advanced placement earned in high school courses. More than 1,700 colleges currently participate in the AP Program. To reflect the rigorous nature of the AP courses, a +1.0 point grade differential is applied when calculating the weighted GPA.
AP COURSES OFFERED AT METUCHEN HIGH SCHOOL
In addition to the courses listed below, MHS also provides the opportunity for some students to take additional AP courses through our Virtual High School (VHS) program.
Not every class runs each school year so be sure to plan ahead when you meet with your counselor regarding your schedule.
AP English Language & Composition | AP English Literature & Composition |
AP Art & Design | AP Art History |
AP Music Theory | AP Statistics |
AP Biology | AP Chemistry |
AP Physics 1 | AP Physics 2 |
AP Environmental Science | AP Psychology |
AP U.S. History Part 1 | AP U.S. History Part 2 |
AP Modern European History | AP U.S. Government & Politics |
AP French Language & Culture | AP German Language & Culture |
AP Spanish Literature & Culture | AP Spanish Language & Culture |
AP Microeconomics | AP Macroeconomics |
AP Comp Sci Principles | AP Computer Science A |
AP Calculus AB/BC | AP Calculus AB |
AP RESOURCES
AP TESTING
Students at Metuchen High School who take AP courses are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam to complete their AP experience and potentially earn college credit or placement benefits. Exams are taken at the high school in May. Scores are available electronically through the College Board in July.
For more information, please see email Ms Burnett at aburnett@metuchenschools.org