Academic Course Levels
Saint Paul utilizes the following academic course levels. Many factors contribute to level placement including standardized testing performance, academic achievement, teacher recommendation, department chair recommendation, and completed coursework.
Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses are highly rigorous classes designed for academically outstanding college-bound students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement through a combination of ability and motivation. AP courses cover a collegiate-level depth and breadth of curricular material, with the expectation for student readiness to engage independent learning at the level of an undergraduate. Please refer to the College Board Advanced Placement Courses page for more details.
Honors (H)
Honors courses are rigorous classes designed for college-bound students who have shown exceptional academic achievement through ability and motivation. Honors courses cover a greater depth and breadth of curricular material than our Accelerated College Prep classes, with the expectation for increased independent learning on the part of the student.
Accelerated College Preparatory (ACP)
Accelerated College Preparatory courses are classes designed for college-bound students who have demonstrated commendable levels of academic achievement through a combination of ability and motivation. ACP courses cover a greater depth and breadth of curricular material than our College Preparatory classes, with the expectation for independent learning on the part of the student.
College Preparatory (CP)
College Preparatory courses are classes designed for college-bound students who have demonstrated proficient levels of academic achievement. CP courses cover a depth and breadth of curricular materials according to grade appropriate state and national standards. Mastery of subject-specific content and skills is facilitated through the acquisition and development of primary learning domains.
