West Forsyth High School
Advanced Placement Program Commitment Contract
I, ________________________________________________________________ 8
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(Print legal name neatly) LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
CURRENT GRADE (circle)
request to be considered for the following AP Course (Please place a dark check by all of the AP classes for
which you would like to register):
 AP Biology 26.0140010
 AP Calculus AB 27.0720010
 AP Calculus BC 27.0730010
 AP Chemistry 40.0530010
 AP Gov/Pol US 45.0520011
 AP Drawing Portfolio 50.4811010
 AP 2-D Design 50.4813010
 AP 3-D Design 50.4814010
 AP Eng. Lang 23.0430012
Juniors
 AP Eng. Lit 23.0650010 Seniors
 AP Environ Sci 26.0620010
 AP French Lang 60.0170000
 AP H. Geography 45.0770010
 AP Macroeconomics 45.0620011
AP Microeconomics 45.0630011
 AP Physics B 40.0830010
 AP Physics C 40.0840010
 AP Psychology 45.0160010
 AP Spanish Lang 60.0770010
 AP Statistics 27.0740010
 AP U.S. History 45.0820010
 AP World History 45.0811010
I understand that:
The fee for the AP exam MAY OR MAY NOT be funded by the county.
AP courses require in-depth study and a willingness to go beyond usual class requirements and
preparation (including summer reading). I am willing to invest the time and effort.
Because I am making a commitment to take an AP class, I WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DROP THE
CLASS.
If it is necessary for me to use recovery during first semester to pass the course, it may be recommended
that I withdraw from the class for second semester.
With a first semester unweighted grade of 69 or lower, I will be subject to removal from the class for
second semester upon the recommendation of the teacher. I am aware that my final transcript will show the
final semester grade earned up to that point.
The $15.00 administrative fee is non-refundable.
I am expected to take all AP exams for the classes in which I am enrolled.
Please fill out the requested information that is requested below, Have your parents sign the form, sign the
form yourself, and return it to Dr. Fowler by March 5, 2011.
I am requesting to sign up for the following AP Classes that I checked above.
Below is the fee schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. Please note that these fees are subject to change as per
the College Board.
Fee Schedule:
1 Exam
$102
2 Exams
$189
3 Exams
$276
4 Exams
$363
5 Exams
$450
Parent Signature______________________ Student Signature __________________________ Date ___________
Student’s Email Address ____________________________________
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a program of college courses and exams for secondary school
students which have been administered nationally since 1955 by the College Board. AP courses make it
possible for academically talented high school students to upgrade the quality and increase the challenge of
their studies. Essentially, AP courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.
AP Exams are College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) sponsored tests, which many colleges give
advanced standing and/or credit. They are administered in May. Most AP courses are yearlong in order to
prepare the students for the exams. All students who have a passing grade at the time of the exam are
expected to take the test if state funding is provided.
Most U.S. colleges and universities, and institutions in more than 20 other countries, grant credit, advanced
placement, or both, to students whose AP Exams meet their requirements. Students earning a 3 or higher
usually earn college credit or exemptions from required classes. Students should ask the institution of their
choice to see what AP classes and scores are acceptable. To investigate a college’s AP Policy, visit
www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.
Students may elect to send their AP score(s) to the colleges or universities to which they are applying, or they
may withhold their score(s). If an AP score is withheld, it may be forwarded later. Scores are sent from the
College Board per the student’s request (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html or
call College Board at 888-308-0013). The following information will be needed to request scores: AP
number; Social Security Number; Date of Birth; Exam year that corresponds with your AP number; Fourdigit College Code for the college you are having your scores sent; and a valid credit card number (American
Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa).
Awards and Honors:
West Forsyth’s AP Scholars - Seniors completing five or more Advanced Placement courses will be
recognized as AP Scholars. Names are inscribed on a plaque for display and a pin is presented to each
recipient at Honors Night.
College Board AP Scholars - receive grade of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.
College Board AP Scholars with Honors - receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken
and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
College Board AP Scholars with Distinction - receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams
taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
College Board State Scholar - granted to one male and one female student in each U.S. state and District of
Columbia with grades of 3 or higher on the greatest number of AP Exams, and then the highest grades of 4
or highest average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken.
College Board National AP Scholars - granted to students in US who receive an average grade of at least 4
on all AP Exams taken and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
Advanced Placement International Diploma– granted to students who earn a 3 or higher on at least five
AP Exams in four different areas and submit their scores to at least one university outside the United States.