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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
WHAT IS AP?
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are first year university level courses that expand upon existing specialized courses.
WHY CHOOSE AP?
Be with likeminded students Enriched experience in high school. AP students learn to navigate the academic expectations
they'll encounter in university courses. Earn university credit. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1
(lowest) through 5 (highest). If a student earns a 4 or higher, he or she can receive course credits, advanced placement, or both upon arriving at university.
Courses at Notre Dame
CALCULUSBIOLOGYCHEMISTRYPHYSICSENGLISHHISTORYART
POSSIBLE COURSE ROUTE
Semester 1 Semester 2
Social Studies 20-1 AP Social Studies 30-1 AP
Math 20-1 AP English 20-1 AP
Biology 30 AP Biology 35 (3 cr)
Chemistry 20 AP Physics 20 AP
Semester 1 Semester 2
Math 30-1 AP/31 AP Math 30-1 AP/31 AP
Chemistry 30 AP Chemistry 35 (3 cr)
Physics 30 AP English 30-1 AP
Art 30 AP American History
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Semester 1 Semester 2
Social Studies 10-1 H Math 10C H
Science 10 H English 10-1 H
Biology 20 AP
HOW IS AP DIFFERENT/THE SAME
Material covered in class is enriched Alberta curriculum and geared towards university, however, they are not tested on this additional material
ASSESSMENT IS STANDARD between a regular course and an AP course. AP curriculum outcomes are assessed separately and will not be reflected on your Alberta Education Transcript.
AP courses offer the possibility of earning university credit in grade 12. The exam cost is approximately $125/exam.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE IN AP?
It’s recommended that a student has at least an 80% in the previous course.
BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Advanced Placement Courses
University of Calgary Equivalents
University of Alberta Equivalents
Art 30AP Art 231/233 Art 140
Biology 30AP Biology 243 Biology 100
Chemistry 30AP
Chemistry 201/203 or Chemistry
209(Engineering only)
Credit by Special Assessment in CHEM
101 or CHEM 103(Engineering only)
Physics 30APHalf course jr. Physics or
Physics 259(Engineering only)
Physics 144
English 30APHalf course jr. English
(200 level)English 100 level
Social 30APHalf course jr. History
(200 level)History Studies 100-
level
Math 31AP Math 251 Math 113
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS or CONCERNS?
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT NOTRE DAME’S WEBSITE UNDER PROGRAMS: HTTPS://WWW.CSSD.AB.CA/SCHOOLS/NOTREDAME
AP vs IB
AP allows you to take only the courses that you’re interested in
Able to join/drop the program at any point in high school
Often allows for more time to explore extra-curricular or other courses
The Diploma Program begins in grade 11
IB diploma students must complete all six subjects, write all exams,
Take the Theory of Knowledge course, compose a 4,000 word extended essay, and complete 150 hours of creativity, action, and service hours