The Social Studies Department at Annapolis Senior High School offers one of the most extensive advanced placement programs in the country Beginning in 10th grade, five different AP courses are offered. These courses prepare students for all seven of the currently available social studies AP exams 

These courses allow the student to earn a higher grade point average (due to weighted grading) and college credit before graduating. AP Modern European History is available to sophomores and AP United States History to juniors, while juniors and seniors may also take AP Psychology, AP Government, or AP Economics. The Social Studies Department believes there are currently many additional students who could profit from these courses, and we encourage interested students to give them serious consideration.

All of these courses will prepare students for the corresponding Advanced Placement Examinations in Maryland and the potential for earning college credit. Students may earn advanced standing at some colleges and universities, allowing them to complete their degree earlier and at reduced expense. The cost of the exam is approximately $80 and is the responsibility of the student. 

Over 90 percent of colleges award credit and/or Advanced Placement to students with acceptable scores. The exams are graded on a five point scale with a 4 or 5 comparable to a college grade of A. Scores of 3 and 2 are comparable to college grades of B and C, respectively. All classes achieved a level comparable to or significantly above the national average for other Advanced Placement students. Our goal is to maintain this high level of achievement as we involve more students in the program. 

Whether students choose to take the AP Exam(s) for college credit or not, they benefit from a challenging educational experience that will better prepare them for college. For students interested in honors level elective courses that do not lead to college credit by examination, we offer World Civilizations, U.S. History, and International Studies, Comparative Religions, and Humanities.