Why take an AP course at SIL?
While group AP classes may move too quickly through dense material, our one-to-one classes allow students to explolre a subject at their own pace. Failure is not an option: as the only student in the class, you will not be left behind. Our AP students schedule lessons at their convenience, as often or infrequently as needed. AP courses boost your grade point average. AP courses are weighted by the UC and CSU systems, which means that you receive an extra grade point for every AP course you complete. If you earn an A in an AP class, it counts as a 5.0. High scores on AP exams earn college credit. Upon completion of an AP course, most students take the corresponding AP exam. A score of 4 or 5 earns college credit. Ambitious AP students may enter college with Sophomore standing. To learn more about the Advanced Placement program, please visit the College Board website. To discover how colleges award credit for AP coursework and exam scores, please consult the guidance office of each colle
