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Information regarding paying for students AP and/or IB exams: 

 

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In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we firmly believe that setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success. We are committed to providing the support necessary to help every student succeed at high levels. Here are a couple of examples of how we are using the College Board's Advanced Placement Program to make that happen:

Equal Access to Academic Rigor

All CMS students who are prepared and willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum can enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. 

CMS offers the following AP courses:

  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB/BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Government and Politics: Comparative
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Human Geography
  • Japanese Language and Culture
  • Latin Literature
  • Macro/microeconomics
  • Music Theory
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art: 2-D Design
  • Studio Art: 3-D Design
  • Studio Art: Drawing
  • United States History
  • World History

 

 Achieving Great Results

  • AP enrollment has increased from 4,079 in 1995-1996 to 13,080 in 2010-2011.   

 

  •  CMS has increased the number of exams taken from 2,200 in 1995-1996 to 9,526 in 2010-2011.

 

  • In 2011, CMS students earned a score of 3 or better on 64% of AP exams.

 

  • All CMS AP courses participate in the College Board's audit process to ensure rigorous college-level content and pedagogy.
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