Advanced Placement

Benefits of AP Participation

• Stand out in the college admissions process. Universities recognize your potential to thrive in an undergraduate environment.
• By enrolling in AP courses and excelling on the corresponding AP exams, students can reduce college expenses significantly. Most universities across the nation provide college credit for qualifying AP scores. High AP exam scores can fulfill multiple college course requirements, further cutting costs and enabling students to advance to higher-level courses sooner. 
• Explore universities that grant credit for AP scores.
• Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous college-level coursework.
• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.

AP Courses Offered in Waxahachie ISD
Students enrolled in AP courses have the option to take the corresponding AP exam at the end of the year. To help reduce the cost to families, WISD covers part of the exam fee. Depending on their exam score, students may earn college credit. Explore course descriptions.

• Art 2D
• Art 3D
• Biology
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Chemistry
• Computer Science A
• Drawing
• English Language and Composition
• English Literature and Composition
• Environmental Science
• French Language & Culture
• Human Geography
• Macroeconomics
• Music Theory
• Physics 1: Algebra-Based
• Physics 2: Algebra-Based
• PreCalculus
• Spanish Language & Culture
• Spanish Literature & Culture
• Statistics
• US Government and Politics
• US History
• World History

WISD and the College Board are committed to the principle that all students deserve an opportunity to participate in rigorous and academically challenging courses. All students who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum should be considered for enrollment in AP and PreAP courses. Some AP courses may require a PreAP course first. Talk to your counselor today about possible subject areas for the upcoming school year.