Program Overview:

Since 1986, Bangor High School has offered Advanced Placement courses in six departments: English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Over that time, BHS has developed a comprehensive and highly successful program and its students and teachers have been recognized regionally and nationally for their outstanding performance. For these and other reasons, Bangor High is very proud of its Advanced Placement program.

Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses for secondary school students. The courses culminate with a comprehensive summative exam in early May, which is scored on a 5-point scale. Colleges often grant credit and/or advanced placement to students whose AP Examination grades are considered acceptable, which is historically defined as a score of “3” or better for public colleges and universities and a score of “4” of “5” for selective schools. Typically, 80% or more of Bangor High School students taking AP exams earn a score of “3” or better. Families are advised to seek information on the AP Exam credit policy for their prospective colleges.

It is expected that a student who is enrolled in an AP class will take the corresponding AP Exam, and historically, over 85% of Bangor High School students sit for the exams. There is a fee charged by the Educational Testing Service for each AP exam that the family is responsible for paying. Any student in need of financial assistance is encouraged to see his/her counselor for assistance.

Open Access Philosophy:

Bangor High School believes that all students should have the opportunity and encouragement to work at their highest levels, including access to Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes at the parent or guardian’s request. Contact your child’s counselor with questions.

Questions about AP may also be directed to Mr. Peter Sund, the school’s AP Testing Coordinator.

Advanced Placement Courses:

AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC (Part II)
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP English Literature
AP English Composition
AP Capstone
AP Seminar
AP Research
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP French Language
AP Spanish Language
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP US History
AP European History
AP World History
AP Geography
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art- Drawing
AP Art: 2D Design
AP Government & Politics