Vernon students perform well on AP tests

VERNON — Dozens of Vernon Township High School students recently reaped the rewards of their sacrifice when they received the results of their Advanced Placement (AP) results from the spring of 2015.

Associated with the National College Boards, AP classes allow students to take rigorous courses that mirror the undergraduate college experience in a high school setting. Course syllabi are approved by the College Boards, and students who score well on the end-of-course assessments have the ability to earn college credit. Each test is scored on a scale of 1 to 5 with most colleges and universities accepting a 3 or better for college credit.

The benefits of AP classes don’t end there. Students who participate in AP level courses, regardless of their exam scores, usually stand out more brightly in the college admissions process. Taking AP courses is a sign that students have the academic prowess to fare well at the college level. In addition, students who earn college credit are more likely to skip introductory classes and build college skills.

During the 2014-2015 school-year, Vernon Township High School offered 16 AP courses ranging from Art History to Calculus BC. When compared to the total results of previous years, the district has experienced a surge of achievement in several of the content area tests.

"Our students are well prepared thanks to a dedicated teaching staff that volunteer to work weekends and hours after school for students who love to learn," Vernon High School Assistant Principal Tim Dunnigan said. "Both students and teachers made the necessary sacrifices that produced the outstanding results on our AP Tests. We are extremely proud of our students and our teaching staff."