Foothill High School
Advanced Placement
At Foothill High School, we value offering opportunities for all students to participate in Advanced Placement courses. We believe it is important for students to have the experience of a college-level course so that they are prepared for higher-level courses of study in the future. Student success is defined as increased access to Advanced Placement curriculum, enjoyment of the learning that takes place in an Advanced Placement course, and the opportunity for students to demonstrate grit and perseverance. The Advanced Placement (AP) courses offer the opportunity to earn college course credit for those students who demonstrate ability, interest, and motivation to prepare and take an advanced placement exam. Grades earned for AP courses are weighted using the following grade point scale: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1, F = 0.
When enrolling in an AP course, students must plan to register for the AP Exam. Parents, students, and teachers will be asked to sign a contract that clarifies class expectations.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS 2023-2024
Total # Students 822
Total # Tests 1,302
% Passed 3,4,5 84%
# Subjects Tested 23
Although grades and teacher recommendation are used for primary placement, students have the option to request enrollment in Honors or AP courses.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Offered during the 2024-2025 School Year
Art
AP 2D Art
AP 3D Art
AP Drawing
Grade Level Offered
9, 10, 11, 12
12
11,12
English Language & Composition
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Grade Level Offered
11
12
Mathematics & Computer Science
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
Grade Level Offered
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
11, 12
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Environmental Science
Grade Level Offered
9, 10, 11, 12
11, 12
10, 11, 12
11, 12
11, 12
Social Science
AP European History
AP United States History
AP American Government
AP micro Economics
AP Psychology
Grade Level Offered
10, 11, 12
11, 12
12
12
10, 11, 12
World Language
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature
AP French Language & Culture
Grade Level Offered
11, 12
11, 12
11, 12
College Courses
American Sign Language
Business Management
Dance History
Sports Management
Grade Level Offered