IUSD high schools offer a comprehensive program that includes a variety of options for the advanced learner. Advanced Placement, Honors, College Preparatory, Career and Technical, Elective, Athletic, Art, and Club program options exist to build an individualized academic plan for each student. GATE identification is not required to access any high school course option.
ADVANCED LEARNING
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM INFORMATION
All IUSD students in grades 10-12 may register for an AP Exam based on space and availability. Students in 10th grade and above do not need to go through the District Office to register for AP exams. Please go directly to your high school.
Students in grades 9 and below, who are not concurrently enrolled in the IUSD AP course for the exam requested, must receive approval from the IUSD District Office AP Early Access Exam Committee before registering for an exam at any IUSD High School.
The AP Exam Early Access Review Process Form is now closed and will reopen in Fall 2024.
AP Exams 2023-2024 Master
Financial Assistance Information
Irvine High School AP Exam Information: 2023-24
San Joaquin High School (IVA): 2023-24
Northwood High School AP Exam Information: 2023-24
Portola High School AP Exam Information: 2023-24
University High School AP Exam Information: 2023-24
Woodbridge High School AP Exam Information: 2023-24
Contact victoriavosbigian@iusd.org if you have questions after reviewing the website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. My IUSD 9th grade student is interested in taking an AP Exam this year. How do I proceed?
All IUSD students in grades ten through twelve may register for an AP Exam based on space and availability within our district. Students in grades nine and below, that are not concurrently enrolled in the IUSD AP course for the exam requested, must receive approval from the IUSD District Office AP Early Access Exam Committee before registering for an exam at any IUSD High School. Please fill out the AP Early Exam request process form linked above. Due to space limitations, priority will be first be given to seniors, juniors, then sophomore and finally freshmen.
Please note: students currently enrolled in 9th grade AP Human Geography at Woodbridge High School do not need to contact our department. They may register for the AP exam per Woodbridge’s registration process.
2. If I take an AP exam as a 9th grader after I self-study for the exam, do I still need to take the course in high school?
It depends. If you receive a passing score on the AP exam, you may not be eligible to take the course at your high school. It is advised that you do not self-study for an AP exam that is part of your high school plan. You will need these credits for graduation requirements and the exam only option does not provide credits. For more information, contact your high school counselor.
3. The following AP courses are only open to students enrolled in the course due to the additional requirements of the exam.
AP Computer Science Principles, AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art 2-D, AP Student Art 3-D, AP Studio Art Drawing
4. My IUSD 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student is interested in taking an AP Exam this year. How do I proceed?
Review the Advanced Placement Exams list above for exam availability within IUSD. Then, contact your student’s High School directly to obtain registration details.
5. My 9th grade student does not attend an IUSD school. Can they register for an AP Exam through IUSD?
No. IUSD does not offer AP exam registration to non-IUSD students in 9th grade or below. For grades 10 and higher you may be able to register for an AP exam. After reviewing the master list of available courses, please reach out directly to the site AP Coordinator to check for availability.
6. What if I’m Home-Schooled or at a school that doesn’t offer AP?
You may be able to take the AP Exam by arranging to test at a participating school. Contact AP Services at (888) 225-5427 or apstudents@info.collegeboard.org to get the names and telephone numbers of local, participating AP coordinators willing to test outside students.
Call the AP coordinators identified by AP Services. When calling coordinators to arrange testing, make sure to tell them you are trying to locate a school willing to administer exams to homeschooled students or students from schools that do not offer AP Exams. If you attend a school that doesn’t offer AP, you should not use the school code for the school where you are testing. Instead, make sure to use your own school’s code so your exam score(s) will be reported to your school. Obtain your school’s six-digit code from your principal or school counselor before exam day. If you are home-schooled, use the state or international home-school/self-study code that will be given to you on the day of the exam.
Possible Testing Sites:
St. John Bosco HS (Bellflower) (562) 920-1734
Canyon HS (Anaheim) (714) 532-8000
El Modena HS (Orange) (714) 997-6242
Ontario Christian HS (Ontario) (909) 984-1756
Magnolia Science Academy (Santa Ana) (714) 497-0115