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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 courses of study by taking classes from each level.
Discussions with counselors and teachers facilitate a personalized course of study for
each student.

College Preparatory

All College Preparatory (“College Prep”) 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 prerequisites 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 student billing.

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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