Advanced Placement Program
The Newport News Public Schools curriculum offers students a comprehensive program to prepare for the 21st century that may lead to the world of work or to further study at colleges, universities, or technical schools. All high schools offer advanced standing courses (Advanced Placement-AP and/or International Baccalaureate-IB). The advanced standing courses are weighted and evaluated using an external examination.
Learn more and view course descriptions at Collegeboard.org. The following AP courses are offered at Denbigh High School:
12 AP English
AP World History
AP Government
AP Human Geography
AP Calculus BC
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Chemistry
AP Art Studio 2D
AP Art - Drawing
11 AP English
AP US History
AP Psychology
AP Environmental Science
AP Statistics
AP French Language & Culture
AP Art Studio 3D
AP Music Theory
Honors-H level courses are also weighted. Students can also earn dual enrollment credit (college and high school credit) for certain courses. Dual enrollment credits may transfer to other college and universities. Credits are awarded at the discretion of the college.
| Letter Grade | Quality Points: AP Courses |
Quality Points: Honors Courses |
Quality Points: Standard Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
| B | 4 | 3.5 | 3 |
| C | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
- What's an AP class like?
- What it takes to take AP?
- What is the benefit to taking an AP Course?
- How can AP help you in your future career?
- How to enroll in AP?
- AP Course Descriptions
- AP Credit Policy for Specific Colleges and Universities
- AP Testing Calendar
- Summer Reading Lists