Advanced Placement (AP)
& Dual Credit Courses

Joplin High School offersthe most comprehensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit classes in the area. Our advanced courses program challenges students with college-level work designed to extend their learning, while offering them the opportunity to earn college credit.

JHS offers approximately 20 AP and Dual Credit courses that span the four core disciplines (communication arts, math, science, and social studies). Advanced courses in computer studies, fine arts, and foreign language are also offered to give students the opportunity to challenge themselves in rigorous elective courses as well.

Advanced Placement Courses

AP courses are college level honors classes. JHS students may receive college credit or advanced standing when they enter college, based on performance on the AP Exam administered in May. Scores on AP exams range from 1 to 5 with 3, 4, or 5 passing. JHS offers:

Communication Arts
English Literature & Composition AP

Foreign Language Department
French Language AP
German Language AP
Spanish Language AP

Instructional Technology Department
Computer Programming AP

Mathematics Department
Calculus AP

Music Department
Theory of Music AP

Social Studies Department
U.S. Government & Politics AP
U.S. History AP

Science Department
Biology AP
Chemistry AP
Physics AP

Dual Credit Courses

Dual Credit courses enable students who meet the requirements to earn college credits while completing their high school requirements. Completing a Dual Credit course earns the student college credit which may transfer to colleges and universities. JHS offers:

Business Education Department - MSU
Business Computer Applications DC

Communication Arts Department - MSSU
English Composition I DC
English Composition II DC

Fine Arts Department - MSSU
Art Appreciation DC
Music Experience DC

Mathematics Department - MSSU
College Algebra DC
Trigonometry DC

Science Department - MSSU
General Biology DC

Social Studies Department - UMKC
US History DC

Students are responsible for requesting transcripts from the college issuing credit to other colleges as needed.