AP / Honors Information
In an effort to offer our students the opportunities of a rigorous education, GHS has developed an Honors and Advanced Placement program.
Honors at Gilroy High
9th Grade
English I (Honors)
Math I+ (Honors)
Biology (Honors)
10th Grade
English II (Honors)
Math II+ (Honors)
Chemistry (Honors)
Advanced Placement (AP) at Gilroy High
English
- AP English Literature & Composition
- AP English Language & Composition
Math
- AP Precalculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Statistics
Science
- AP Physics
Spanish
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
Social Studies
- AP World History
- AP U.S. History
- AP Economics
- AP Government
Other
- AP Computer Science
- AP 2D Art & Design
All students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the AP exam. To earn the extra grade point, students must take the AP exam and earn a C- (70%) or higher each semester. All honors and AP courses require signed agreements by parents, students and academic coordinator.
AP Exam Fees and Deadlines
An AP exam is ordered for each course a student is enrolled in unless the student has opted out by Sept. 13, 2024.
Exam fees for 2024-25
- Regular exam: $99 each
- Reduced rate: $45* each
* Student must meet the eligibility requirements AND be on the district list by Nov. 30, 2024. Submit application via https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new for consideration.
Payment schedule
ALL EXAM FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
| Payment | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $45 | Oct. 4, 2024 |
|
Balance due |
$54 regular priced exam |
Jan. 31, 2025 |
|
Payments are made in the Gilroy High ASB office, which is open from 8 a.m-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. |
||
Other fees
Late orders, cancellations and/or failure to meet payment deadlines will result in additional fees assessed to a student's account:
- Late order: $40 (for each exam)
- First late fee: $25 (for each exam), assessed Feb. 1, 2025
- Second late fee: Additional $25 (for each exam), assessed March 1, 2025
** Any student needing assistance for AP exam fees should see the AP coordinator. Any questions or concerns should also be directed to the AP coordinator. **
AP Testing Schedule 2025
- Content
| DATE | EXAM | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 6 | Chemistry Government |
8 a.m. Noon |
| Wednesday, May 7 | English Literature & Composition Computer Science A |
8 a.m. Noon |
| Thursday, May 8 | Statistics | 8 a.m. |
| Friday, May 9 |
U.S. History |
8 a.m. Noon |
| Monday, May 12 | Calculus AB | 8 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 13 | Precalculus | 8 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 14 | English Language & Composition | 8 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 15 | Spanish Language | 8 a.m. |
| Friday, May 16 | Physics Spanish Literature |
8 a.m. 8 a.m. |
AP Coordinator
Bria DeLorenzo
bria.delorenzo@
gilroyunified.org
What not to bring
to an AP Exam
- CELL PHONES
- Cameras or photographic equipment
- Ear plugs
- Books, compasses, dictionaries, notes
- Correction fluid (White-Out)
- Scratch paper
- Clothing with subject-related information
- Laptops, computers, tablets
- Portable listening or recording devices
- Smartwatches with internet access
- Mechanical pencils
- Reference guides for typing or keyboard images