AP Courses and College in the Classroom Maple Valley, WA 98038. Students can earn college credits before entering college, thus saving money, time and effort. Taking college level credits while in high school improves your chances to earn college scholarships and acceptance into colleges and enhances your skills for college and the working world. May. Tahoma's AP courses are open to students in grades 11 and 12. The AP courses follow guidelines for AP curriculum established by the College Board.
Courses are one year long.
This testing fee is nominal when compared to the cost of college credits. Class grades are separate from the AP test score. Those earning a 3 or above generally earn between 5 and 9 credits. AP credit is internationally recognized and credit is awarded at most universities. The University of Washington College in the Classroom Program offers Tahoma High School students U.W. college-level courses on the Tahoma High School campus.