Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement® program at McClure Health Science High School provides a unique learning experience in which students learn an elevated curriculum. Our staff is committed to expanding your depth of knowledge and develop learning opportunities to further your college experience after high school. Administered by the College Board to promote college readiness, Advanced Placement® courses and exam scores are objective measures to assess our students and gain credit for introductory college courses. AP® exams are a recognized standard across the world and an integral part of the admissions decisions for many colleges and universities.

Awaken the Wonder, is Dr. McClure’s vision to prepare the new generation to be both competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. "AwakenTheWonder." at McClure Health Science means that we as educators instill in our students the drive to wonder and to be curious, the drive to create a promising future, and the drive to make their impact on the world around us. At McClure Health Science High School, students have the opportunity to compare and contrast, synthesize data; becoming critical thinkers, problem solvers, and researchers for their future. 

Who Takes an AP Course?

It is the expectation that ALL students at McClure Health Science High School take an AP course during this high school experience. All students at McClure Health Science High School are encouraged to "Reach Ahead" for the challenge. The AP Experience provides students a unique opportunity to be exposed to both the passion and rigor of a college-level course.

The AP Experience commits to:

• Provide exposure to college-level assignments while developing the academic skills needed for college success.
• Provide an edge in your college/university courses.
• Develop independent and collaborative social skills.
• Assist you as a standout with college applications.
• Reduce financial cost and time when earning your degree.
• Establish time management and adaptability in and out of the classroom.

What's Next?

Our Advanced Placement faculty will assist every step of the way with resources and tools to further develop your academic knowledge and skills in the classroom; which translates to the development of your overall character as a McClure Health Science graduate. 

Courses will require a commitment to practice and skills outside of the classroom to ensure adequate success in the classroom that will translate into success on the AP Exam. There will be an opportunity to gain college credit through the AP exam which is administered each spring.

Please review the course offerings and select the courses in which you would like to be enrolled. 

• Create short-term and long-term goals to ensure success around time management and the understanding of expectations. Make 6-month plans as well as annual goals as checkpoints.
• Some courses may suggest a pre-requisite and/or an application. Please see Mr. Medina for more details. 
• AP courses and workload require specific time demands throughout the course. Please discuss as a family prior to signing the AP contract.