AP & Dual Enrollment

What's the difference between dual and AP?

Deciding between dual and AP can be a big decision for some students. We encourage students to think about what type of learner they are and what are their post secondary plans. Each course whether dual or AP, is challenging. You have a chance to earn college credit and show colleges that you can be successful in a rigorous course.

To learn more about the differences between dual and AP CLICK HERE

Dual Enrollment Information: Dual enrollment is rapidly gaining interest among students in Arizona. As we know, students who take dual enrollment courses are twice as likely to go to college, earn higher GPAs, and complete their degrees, according to research by Helios Education Foundation.

Dual & AP course comparison sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17_Gh6459CQFX17ji5pcamXEQGmpIoCr6FP7yRZ_YK50/edit?usp=sharing

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Exam Information

AP Exam Information

Dear AP students and families,

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Boulder Creek High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.

For the 2025 AP exams, students at Boulder Creek High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.

Registering for your AP Exams is a two-step process:

Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/030581. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. If you have approved testing accommodations via an IEP or 504 plan, mark the applicable box. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration.

Step 2: Use the join codes provided in your classroom or at the completion of step one to enroll in the student's AP courses. Then enroll in the AP exams by switching the decision under “Order Exam?” to “YES”.

This year each AP exam costs $103.00. (A $10 discount is applied for every exam if 4 or more exams are registered for one student) AP Seminar is $146.00

Online Exam registration will open on Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM and end on Monday, Nov 4th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

The majority of AP exams this year will be digital, so be sure to come to test day with your fully charged Chromebook that was issued to you by the school.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

Wednesday, Aug 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM - Registration Begins
Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM - Registration Ends
No LATE Registrations will be accepted
Friday, Nov 8, 2024 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
Monday, Nov 4, 2024 - Last day to cancel an exam and receive a full refund.

Please contact Mr. Dennis Sheets if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

The BCHS Counseling Department

Dual Enrollment

Rio Salado Information

Rio Salado Information

Boulder Creek High School offers courses for students which can earn them college credits along with high school credits if they choose to pay tuition to Rio Salado Community College. These courses give the students a great convenience of fulfilling their graduation requirements while at the same time earning post-secondary credits and/or placement. Some student do complete the AGEC while in high school. Below you will find helpful resources to assist you with the registration process.

Helpful video: General Dual Enrollment Information

See the Rio Salado web page for all information regarding Dual Enrollment

Tuition Assistance information may be found at: RIO Salado Tuition Assistance

DVUSD Legacy Scholarship for Financial Assistance: Application Appraisal Form

Registration Steps for current students and new students.

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Step by step Registration Slides.

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