“This is a testament to the hard work being done at our high schools,” said Patricia Vesely, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Advanced Placement is a program in the United States and Canada, created by the College Board, which offers college-level courses to high school students. Colleges and universities often grant course credit to students who obtain high scores on the exams.
Reaching these goals indicate that the three Catholic high schools in the diocese are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for the opportunity of advanced placement coursework. Since 2012, the schools have increased the number of students participating in AP classes, while improving the number of students earning scores of 3 or higher in AP exams.
“The devoted teachers and administrators in this district are delivering an undeniable benefit to their students,” said Trevor Packer, College Board’s senior vice president of AP and Instruction. “ When coupled with a student’s hard work, such opportunities can have myriad outcomes, whether building confidence, learning to craft effective arguments, earning credit for college, or persisting to graduate from college on time.”
Inclusion on the AP District Honor Roll is based on the examination of three years of AP data, from 2012 to 2014, looking across 34 AP exams, including world language and culture.