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Advanced Studies PAP/AP Course Information
There are multiple course levels and Advanced Studies opportunities for LCISD students (if would like additional information on campus courses please reach out to the counselor or for high schools the Dual Credit Counselor, AP Coordinator, or College and Career Facilitator).
Pre-Advanced Pathway (PAP) courses are more complex and abstract. The courses emphasize the academic study and performance skills to help prepare or continue the advanced learner to successfully complete the Advanced Placement (AP) classes in that subject area. LCISD students who attended Middle and/or Junior High School in this district will continue the higher-level skill building that they previously experienced in the four core subject areas. Please see Class Rank/Weighted Grades for specific grade weights. PAP courses may require summer reading. See campus website for details.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes cover the breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in corresponding college courses and meet peer-review standards set by top educators in conjunction with the College Board. AP classes prepare students to take College Board Advanced Placement tests that may make them eligible to receive college credit. Please see Class Rank/Weighted Grades for specific grade weights. AP courses may require summer reading. See campus website for details. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement are expected to take the AP exams.
GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
All identified GT students at the high school level are required to take at least one PAP, AP each year. If you are a GT student and are not enrolled in one of these courses, please contact the following to furlough or exit from the GT Program:
Weighted Grade Policy
Numerical Grade Weights
For the purposes of Class Rank a numerical multiplier will be applied as follows below to calculate a student's GPA. Calculation of students' official class rank is governed by Policy EIC (Local).
* Note: OnRamps courses weight at the PAP and DC level, please reach out to your DC Counselor.
| AP Courses/Dual | 1.3 Multiplier |
| PAP | 1.2 Multiplier |
| Academic | 1.1 Multiplier |
| Leveled Academic | 1.0 Multiplier |
Examples:
| Course | Grade X Multiplier = Points Earned |
| AP Biology OR Dual Physics | 88 x 1.3 = 114.4 |
| Algebra I PAP or Algebra II PAP | 88 x 1.2 = 105.6 |
| English IV | 88 x 1.1 = 96.8 |
Total points earned divided by (3) classes=GPA
316.80 divided by (3) = 105.60 Wgt. Numerical GPA
Weighted numerical GPA will determine class rank.
AP EXAMS
Students may earn units of credit in courses specified by Texas Education Agency. Questions about advanced placement examinations may be discussed with the student’s counselor. College Board Advanced Placement Courses are college level courses and are offered in grades 9-12.
Students enrolled in these courses are expected to pay and sit for the Advanced Placement (AP) exam at the end of each of the courses taken.
Grades of 3 or higher on these exams are usually recognized by colleges and universities across the nation and may result in the student receiving credit for the course and/or placing out of that course at the college or university of his/her choice. Consult the high school counselor for additional information.
AP EXAM FEES: Please refer to your campus AP Coordinator. See contacts below.
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Exam Fee Description $103 Standard AP Exam Fee $153 AP Capstone (Research/Seminar) Students eligible for Reduced Exam Fees $30 Standard AP Exam Fee $70 AP Capstone (Research/Seminar) Students attending Title Campuses are not subject to Exam registration fees. Students attending Title Campuses may be responsible for an exam cancellation fee.
The absolute last day to make any change to an exam decision is February 24, 2026. No exam changes will be made after this date.
College Board assess a $40 late order or exam cancellation for any year-long or fall semester course exam request after the regular registration period deadline (November 1, 2025).
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Date Description August 12 – August 30, 2025 Students use teacher provided join codes to enroll in each AP Course on student schedule. August 30, 2025 All LCISD students are expected to be enroll in AP Classroom by this date. August 12 – October 15, 2025 Students should make exam decisions in AP Classroom, and pay for AP Exams in Total Registration.
Students at Title campuses will have their exam decisions confirmed as “yes.”
October 15, 2025 All students should confirm their exam decisions in their AP Classroom account by this date. November 1, 2025 Last day for students to make a final AP exam decision AND pay for AP exam without penalties assessed (year-long and fall semester courses only).
Special Note:
- No exam can be ordered for a student if the student has not:
- Paid in FULL in Total Registration
- Made an exam decision in AP Classroom
- Any student wishing to change an exam decision from “yes” to “no” must complete an AP Exam Change Form and submit to the campus AP Coordinator BEFORE this date or an exam cancellation fee of $40 will be applied (per College Board).
November 16, 2025 – February 24, 2026 Late AP exam ordering begins: Students must complete a Late AP Exam Order Request Form and submit to campus AP Coordinator. A late fee of $40 per exam will apply per College Board)
Special Note:
- Any student wishing to change an exam decision from “yes” to “no” must complete an AP Exam Change Form and submit to the campus AP Coordinator-an exam cancellation fee of $40 will be applied before any eligible refund is issued (per College Board).
- After February 24, 2025, there will be NO exam changes and students will NOT be eligible for any partial cancellation refund.
January 17, 2026 *For Spring Semester Only Courses* All students must be enrolled in AP Classroom by this date.
February 15, 2026 *For Spring Semester Only Courses* All students should make an AP exam decision in their AP Classroom account.
Students at Title campuses will have their exam decisions confirmed as “yes.”
February 25, 2026 *For Spring Semester Only Courses* Final deadline for students to make a final AP exam decision AND pay for AP Exam.
Special Note:
- No exam can be ordered for a student if the student has not:
- Paid in FULL
- Made an exam decision in AP Classroom
May 4-15, 2026 AP Exam Administration See College Board AP Exam Schedule for dates and times to specific course exams. - No exam can be ordered for a student if the student has not:
AP Exam Payment and Registration
*For campuses utilizing Total Registration
Information For Home School Students
With the rollout of digital AP Exam administration, Lamar CISD will offer AP exams for LCISD taught non-portfolio AP courses only to our in-district homeschool students.
Please contact the AP Coordinator for the campus you reside in the zoning area to to verify residency status and registration/payment information. The deadline to register and pay for an exam is December 20, 2024. No late order requests or payments will be accepted.