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Advanced Placement (AP) Hub

Explore your interests. Challenge yourself. Build your future.

Your starting point for AP courses, learning tools, exam preparation, and support at Data Science.

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Opportunity, challenge & support

There is a place for you in advanced learning.

Whether you are exploring your first AP course or preparing for your next assessment, start with your curiosity and goals. AP courses offer college-level learning in high school. Our team can help you choose a thoughtful path, build strong learning habits, and seek support along the way.

Already taking AP?

Your next steps start here.

Keep your classes connected, your work organized, and your questions moving.

  1. Join every AP class in My AP.

    Use your existing College Board account and the unique join code from each teacher. Check the course and section before confirming.

    How to join

  2. Make AP Classroom part of your routine.

    Open your course card, review AP videos, complete assigned practice, and use feedback to decide what to work on next.

    Go to My AP

  3. Check Schoology and plan ahead.

    Read your teacher’s updates, track assignments and school deadlines, and ask about help before a small question becomes a big obstacle.

    Open Schoology

New to an AP class, recently transferred, or seeing the wrong section? Contact your teacher or AP coordinator. Keep using the College Board account you already have.

Find your next challenge

AP courses at Data Science

Every course below links directly to its official College Board page.

Explore course topics and assessment expectations. Your counselor can confirm prerequisites, grade-level placement, available sections, and any extended-day schedule.

Mathematics

Explore patterns, model change, and make sense of data.

  • AP Precalculus

    Build the function and modeling skills that support advanced mathematics.

    College Board course page

  • AP Calculus AB

    Investigate limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications.

    College Board course page

  • AP Statistics

    Use data, probability, and statistical reasoning to answer meaningful questions.

    College Board course page

Sciences

Ask questions, investigate evidence, and explain the world.

Computer science, cybersecurity & business

Connect advanced learning to technology and career pathways.

English, history & research

Read critically, investigate ideas, and communicate with purpose.

Languages & arts

Expand your perspective and develop your creative voice.

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Student resources & tools

Quick access to the tools you will use throughout your AP experience.

Sign-in required

My AP & AP Classroom

Sign in to access your class sections, teacher assignments, progress checks, and AP videos.

Open My AP

Start here

Join your AP class section

Use the join code provided by your AP teacher. Join every AP class you are taking.

View join instructions

School account

Schoology & school updates

Check your AP classes in Schoology for teacher announcements, assignments, and school reminders.

Open Schoology

Study tools

AP videos & practice

Review short AP videos, complete assigned practice, and use feedback to plan your next steps.

Explore student resources

Technology

Bluebook digital testing

Learn about the testing app, approved devices, and exam previews. Ask school staff about installation.

Explore Bluebook

Course requirements

AP Digital Portfolio

Find instructions for uploading and submitting required work in courses with portfolio or performance tasks.

View portfolio guidance

Plan ahead

Exam dates & AP calendar

Check the official exam schedule, portfolio deadlines, and important College Board dates.

View exam dates

Student support

Exam accommodations

Review College Board guidance and speak with our school team early about the approval process.

Review accommodations

After assessment

Scores & score reporting

Find official guidance on viewing scores and sending score reports to colleges.

View score resources

College planning

College credit & placement

Search each college’s policies. Credit and placement decisions depend on the institution and your AP results.

Search college policies

Career connections

AP Career Kickstart

Explore the college and career connections of AP Business with Personal Finance, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Networking.

Explore career pathways

School resource

School AP summer work

Visit our school’s AP summer work page and confirm the applicable assignments with your teacher.

Open summer work

Prepare with a plan

Exams, portfolios & important dates

Follow both College Board guidance and the instructions from your teacher and school AP coordinator.

2027 AP exams

Know your dates.

Regular AP Exam administrations are May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027. Check the official schedule for your subjects, start times, and any late-testing guidance. Confirm your school testing location and arrival time with our team.

Open the official exam schedule View the full AP calendar

Portfolios & performance tasks

Plan beyond exam day.

Some courses require work submitted before exam day or use a portfolio-based assessment. Review the requirements for AP Art and Design, AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP Computer Science Principles. Follow your teacher’s earlier checkpoints and submission instructions.

Review Digital Portfolio guidance

Digital readiness

Get comfortable with the format.

Review the testing format for each AP subject. For exams using Bluebook, follow school instructions for your device, app access, and exam preview. Full AP practice exams are accessed through AP Classroom, rather than the SAT practice tests in Bluebook.

Check exam formats Explore Bluebook previews

Registration & access

Ask early. Stay informed.

Confirm your exam registration and school deadlines with the AP coordinator. Ask about any fees or available assistance, accommodation requests, and technology needs early so our team can help you plan.

Review accommodations Review College Board fee guidance

Small habits, steady growth

A study routine you can sustain.

Plan a short focus.

Choose one skill, one assignment, or one question. Put a manageable practice block on your calendar.

Practice, then reflect.

Try the work before checking feedback. Identify what you understand and what still needs another look.

Bring a specific question.

Share a problem, draft, or example with your teacher. Use the feedback to revise, retry, and grow.

Good questions deserve clear answers

AP questions, answered.

How do I choose an AP course?

Start with your interests, strengths, goals, and available time. Review the course page, then talk with your counselor and teachers about prerequisites and a balanced schedule. Choose a plan that challenges you and leaves room for support, activities, and rest.

What is the difference between My AP, AP Classroom, and Schoology?

My AP is your College Board dashboard for joining AP class sections and accessing AP tools. AP Classroom contains course videos, teacher-assigned practice, and feedback. Schoology is our school learning platform for class materials and school communication. You may need to use both platforms.

I am in the class at school. Do I still need to join it in My AP?

Yes. Ask your AP teacher for the correct join code and complete the College Board steps for each AP class. Check that the course, teacher, and section are correct. Contact your teacher or the AP coordinator if something does not match.

Does taking AP automatically earn college credit?

No. Colleges set their own credit and placement policies. Use the College Board credit policy search and confirm details with the college. AP course completion, high school credit, and college credit are different things.

Does every AP course have the same kind of exam?

No. Requirements vary by course and can include exams, portfolios, projects, or performance tasks. Review the official course and assessment guidance and follow your teacher’s instructions. AP Networking has pilot-specific guidance for 2026–27.

What if I am struggling or worried about the workload?

Speak with your teacher and counselor early. Bring a specific question or sample of your work, review feedback, and make a manageable practice plan. Ask about available help, planning support, and school resources. Asking for support is part of taking on advanced work.

What should families know about exam registration, deadlines, and fees?

Follow school instructions from the AP coordinator. Confirm exam registration, school deadlines, any payment requirements, and available assistance directly with our team. School deadlines may be earlier than College Board deadlines. Do not drop a course or cancel an exam in My AP without speaking with the school team.

You do not have to figure it out alone

Connect with our AP team.

For planning, class access, assessment questions, or help getting back on track, start a conversation.

AP coordination

Dr. Cluny Lavache

AP Coordinator & Department Chair

For exam registration, class-section issues, school deadlines, and AP program questions.

Course planning & learning support

Connect with your school counselor and AP teachers to discuss course selection, workload, learning strategies, and available help.

Families are welcome to contact our team with questions.

Call the Main Office and ask to connect with our AP team.

973-350-5088

Excellence by Design

Inspiring the Technology Leaders and Change Agents of Tomorrow.

Official course and AP resource links are provided by College Board. School course availability and local deadlines should be confirmed with our team.