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Academic Levels of Study
Students at Lake Highland who meet specific requirements have the option of three
main levels of academic study. If certain prerequisites are met, it is also possible for
students to design their own course of study by taking courses from each level.
Discussions with the counselors and teachers facilitate a personalized course of study
for each student.
College Preparatory
All College Preparatory core classes at Lake Highland Preparatory School prepare the
student for entrance to most colleges and universities.
Honors
These advanced courses require teacher/counselor approval and the completion of
other prerequisites found on department pages. Courses are designated "Honors" in
the course title. These rigorous courses are for highly motivated, serious students who
enjoy an academic challenge. This level of study prepares students for admission to
highly competitive and selective colleges and universities.
Honors courses are weighted one-half point (0.5).
Advanced Placement
These college-level courses require teacher/counselor approval and the completion of
other prerequisites found on the AP prerequisite page. Courses are designated "AP" in
the course title. Lake Highland offers 28 AP® courses. These college-level courses
and exams are for highly motivated, serious students who enjoy the academic
challenge. This level of study prepares students for admission to the most competitive
and selective colleges and universities.
All students in AP courses are required to take the AP exams at year's end. Each
exam costs $96; this fee will appear on the student's bill.
AP courses are weighted one full point (1.0).
Advanced Placement® (AP®) are registered trademarks of the College Board used with permission.
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