Honors & AP

Honors Courses
Honors courses at GACA offer gifted and motivated students the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth, develop advanced critical thinking skills, and engage in a more rigorous academic experience. These classes challenge students to push beyond the standard curriculum while fostering independence, creativity, and a strong work ethic. Participation in honors courses can strengthen college applications and better prepare students for the demands of higher education, as well as boosting the student's GPA.​ Visit the Course Catalog to see the full listing of honors courses offered.

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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to give you the experience of an intro-level college class while you are still in high school. Plus, you can earn college credit for the class with a qualifying score on the AP exam.

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Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:

• Earn College Credit and Placement

• Quick GPA boost from heavier weight

• Save Money and Time

• Stand Out to Colleges by Challenging Yourself

• Keep your Options Open

 

Nearly all colleges and universities in the United States grant credit and placement for qualifying AP scores.

 

Research consistently shows that AP students are better prepared for college than students who do not take AP, regardless of their exam score. They are more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years.

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GACA offers numerous AP courses.  Visit the Course Catalog to see the full listing and learn about the individual course prerequisites.