Advanced Placement
- Why Choose Advanced Placement (AP)
- Your AP Success Checklist
- AP Courses offered
- AP Exam Calendar
- AP Exam Registration & Payments
- Payment Dates and Deadlines
- Additional Study Tool: Albert.io
- Need Financial Assistance
- AP Testing Contact Information
Why Choose Advanced Placement (AP)
Taking an AP course is about more than just a test at the end of the year; it’s about challenging yourself and getting a head start on your future.
In an AP course, your hard work is rewarded with a "weighted" grade. Because these classes are more rigorous, they carry more weight in your Grade Point Average. For example, a B earned in a weighted course is calculated as 4.0 points instead of 3.0
| Letter Grade | Standard Point Value |
AP Point Value (Weighted) |
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| A | 4 | 5 |
| B | 3 | 4 |
| C | 2 | 3 |
The AP Advantage
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University-Recognized Excellence AP is the most widely accepted advanced curriculum in the United States. Whether applying to a UC, CSU, or out-of-state private university, AP scores provide a transparent and trusted measure of a student's academic rigor.
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Tangible College Savings By scoring well on AP exams, UUSD students can earn significant college credit before they even graduate high school. This allows students to skip introductory college courses, saving thousands of dollars in tuition and potentially graduating from university a semester or even a year early.
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Customized Academic Pathways Unlike rigid "all-or-nothing" diploma programs, our AP structure allows students to specialize. Whether your student is a future STEM innovator, a budding historian, or a gifted artist, they can tailor their course load to match their intended college major.
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Preparation for the Rigor of Higher Ed Our AP courses are taught by College Board-certified instructors who use college-level textbooks and assessments. Students leave UHS with the study habits, writing skills, and critical thinking abilities required to thrive at the most prestigious universities.
Your AP Success Checklist
Follow these steps to ensure you have the tools to succeed.
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Join your College Board Account: Log in to: MyAP.collegeboard.org and enter the Join Code provided by your teacher. This is your primary hub for everything AP. You can access AP Daily videos through AP Classroom and track your progress throughout the year. After the school year ends, this is also where you will log in to view and send your official exam scores to colleges.
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Join the Google Classroom (AP Information): Stay informed of all AP matters at UHS; the join code will be provided by your teacher.
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Confirm Eligibility for Fee Reductions: Contact the AP Coordinator
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Pay via APTS: Visit the APTS Payment Portal to pay for your exam(s).
AP Courses offered
Whether you are interested in the arts, sciences, or humanities, we offer a wide range of rigorous courses to help you earn college credit and boost your GPA.
| Subject Area | Course Title |
Course Description |
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| English | AP Language and Composition |
Focuses on rhetoric, evidence-based writing, and persuasion. |
| AP Literature |
Focuses on analyzing imaginative literature and poetry. |
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| Math | AP Calculus BC |
Advanced study of limits, derivatives, and integrals. |
| AP Statistics |
Learn to collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. |
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| Science | AP Biology |
Explores the evolution, energetics, and genetics of living systems. |
| AP Chemistry |
College-level study of matter, reactions, and chemical equations. |
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| AP Environmental Science |
Explores the scientific principles of the natural world. |
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| AP Physics 1 & C |
Study of motion, force, and energy (C involves Calculus). |
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| Social Studies | AP Human Geography |
Examines how humans use and alter the earth’s surface. |
| AP US Government |
A deep dive into the US Constitution and political systems. |
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| AP US History |
Investigation of US history from the colonial era to today. |
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| AP World History |
Study of global civilizations and their interactions over time. |
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| AP Economics |
Covers macro/micro principles of markets and finance. |
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| AP Psychology |
Scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. |
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| Technology | AP Computer Principles |
Learn computer science through Java programming. |
| Capstone | AP Seminar |
Learn to investigate topics and write research-based essays. |
| AP Research |
A year-long investigation into a specific topic of your choice. |
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| Arts & Language | AP Spanish Language |
Develops high-level Spanish fluency and cultural awareness. |
| AP Studio Art |
Portfolio-based course for developing original artwork. |
AP Exam Calendar
| Week 1 | Morning 8 a.m. Local Time |
Afternoon 12 p.m. Local Time |
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| Monday, May 4, 2026 |
Biology Latin |
European History Microeconomics |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Chemistry Human Geography |
United States Government and Politics
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| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
English Literature and Composition
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Comparative Government and Politics Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
Physics 2: Algebra-Based World History: Modern
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African American Studies Statistics |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Italian Language and Culture United States History |
Chinese Language and Culture Macroeconomics |
| Art and Design: Friday, May 8, 2026 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio. | ||
AP Exam Registration & Payments
Taking the AP Exam is the final step in earning college credit. To ensure an exam is ordered for you, Upland High School uses APTS (AP Test Service) for all fee collections.
Make sure you have completed up to step 4 of Your AP Success Checklist
Key Information
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Standard Exam Fee: $99 per exam
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Reduced Fee: $45 per exam (Must email AP Testing Coordinator for a code before paying).
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Late Fees: Orders after Nov 5th incur a $40 late fee (total $139).
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Payment Methods: Online (credit/debit) or Mail-in (Check/Money Order).
Payment Dates and Deadlines
| Date | Deadline Action |
Description / Notes |
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| Sept 27, 2025 | Aeries Data Confirmation |
Final day to update student information in the Parent Portal. |
| Nov 3 – 7, 2025 | Mandatory Google Form |
Students must complete the confirmation form found in the AP Google Classroom. |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Fall Payment Deadline |
Final day to pay the standard fee of $99.00 for Fall/Year-long courses. |
| March 6, 2026 | Final Payment Deadline |
Final day for Spring-only courses ($99). Late registrations now cost $139.00 ($99 + $40 late fee). |
| March 6, 2026 | Lock Date |
No changes or registrations will be accepted after this date. |
Additional Study Tool: Albert.io
Upland High School provides all AP students with a subscription to Albert.io. This powerful platform helps you "train hard to win easy" by providing thousands of practice questions that mirror the style and difficulty of the real AP exams.
How to Get Started
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Go to Albert.io.
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Log in with Google: Use your @upland.k12.ca.us school email address to automatically link to our school’s license.
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Join Your Class: Your teacher will provide a "Class Code" or an email invitation to enroll you in your specific subject's dashboard.
Need Financial Assistance
We want every student to have the opportunity to earn college credit. If you qualify, you are eligible for a fee reduction.
To find out if you qualify, please visit our Fee Waivers page.
Contact: Please email our AP Coordinator to request your reduction code before you submit your payment.
Reduced Testing Fees
The fee per exam for students who qualify is $45.00.
Aeries Parent Portal
Qualified students who take the exam will be reimbursed $20.00 per exam in June 2026.
Please contact the AP Coordinator
AP Testing Contact Information
AP Testing Coordinator
Michele Oyler
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