BISFA Magnet Arts Program

Advanced Placement (AP^®) courses offer highly motivated students the opportunity to take college-level classes in high school. AP^® programs are available at every high school and are designed to challenge students in various content areas and prepare them to take the Advanced Placement (AP^®) Exams, which are administered by the College Board each May.

AP^® courses on a student’s transcript enhance college applications, and a qualifying score on an AP exam can mean that a student is eligible to receive college credit at a college or university.

AP^® offerings vary by school and are dependent upon course enrollment. Students should consult with their school counselors to understand which AP^®options and courses are available at their school, ensuring they can meet their educational objectives while fulfilling program requirements.

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WCPS and Hagerstown Community College (HCC) work in a partnership to provide high-achieving high school students opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.  Interested students should contact their school counselors for more information. 

Programs include the following:

• Concurrent Enrollment: college classes that don't count as high school graduation requirements

• Dual Enrollment: college classes that also count as high school graduation requirements

• HCC Early College: students attend classes at HCC and can earn a High School Diploma and an Associate Degree at the same time

Click here to access the Early College Website.

Honors courses are available and are designed to challenge students in several content areas and prepare them for enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP^®) coursework.  Placement is determined by ability, performance, and prior coursework.