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Advanced Placement

Gaston County high schools offer a number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses are designed for students who are ready for the rigors of college-level work and are willing to dedicate significant time outside of class to be academically successful at a high level. AP classes may require summer reading, after-school or weekend labs, and additional review sessions.

Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous courses offered in their schools in preparation for AP courses. College credit may be earned by attaining the required scores on the national AP exams. Students should consult with their chosen college to determine the test grade required to receive credit at that institution. The standards vary across the state and the nation.

AP tests, which are administered in May, are required for students who desire to earn college credit as a result of taking Advanced Placement courses. Substantial college credit may be earned by attaining a score of 3 or higher.  Students should consult college or university policies for specific information about how credit is awarded. In addition, students may earn recognition from the College Board for outstanding achievement on multiple tests with an AP Scholar Award, AP Scholar with Honor Award, or AP Scholar with Distinction Award. 

For information on Advanced Placement and course content, consult the College Board website, www.collegeboard.org.

Advanced Placement Courses offered at Forestview High School

  • AP English and Literature and Composition - Junior Year 
  • AP English Literature and Composition - Senior Year 
  • AP Pre Calculus 
  • AP Calculus AB 
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Computer Science Principles 
  • AP Statistics 
  • AP Biology 
  • AP Chemistry 
    AP Environmental Sciences
  • AP Physics 
  • AP Physics II 
  • AP European History 
  • AP Human Geography 
  • AP United States History 
  • AP Comparative Government and Politics 
  • AP United States Government and Politics 
  • AP Seminar 
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Studio Art: Drawing
  • AP Studio Art: 2D Design
  • AP Studio Art: 3D Design
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Spanish

In addition, students may take Advanced Placement classes through Gaston Online.