Online Advanced Placement® (AP®) and Honors Courses
Is your student looking for an extra challenge?
If your student needs more of a challenge to reach their full potential, K12 has an option to keep them engaged and set up for a successful future. Whether that future means college or career, many K12-powered schools offer online AP® and honors courses to give advanced learners the skills, discipline, and independence to ready them for whatever comes next.
To enroll in AP® courses online or honors courses, we recommend that your child:
Successfully complete any prerequisites
Obtain a recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
Have a strong interest in the subject
K12 Online AP® Courses
In addition to the opportunity for eligible students to earn college credits through dual enrollment options, AP® courses online at K12-powered schools can also give students the chance to explore college-level curriculum while they’re still in high school. By passing required exams, students may be able to earn credit that gives them a jump start in college.
K12 online AP®courses follow curriculum specified by the College Board. They are designed to help prepare students to take the AP® exam in a particular subject. A student’s AP®exam score may allow them to receive college credit, as determined by the college.
Explore the online AP® courses available:*
| AP® Art History | AP® U.S. Government and Politics† | AP® Statistics |
| AP® Computer Science Principles | AP® Macroeconomics† | AP® Biology |
| AP® Computer Science A | AP® Microeconomics† | AP® Chemistry |
| AP® English Language and Composition | AP® Psychology† | AP® Environmental Science |
| AP® English Literature and Composition | AP® World History | AP® Spanish Language and Culture |
| AP® U.S. History | AP® Calculus AB | AP® French Language and Culture |
K12 Online Honors Courses
Online honors courses at K12-powered schools are designed for students mastering concepts at a fast pace and interested in a more challenging curriculum. Honors courses require a high level of independence and self-discipline, both valuable skills as students follow their path to success in the future.
K12 online honors courses demand a high level of independence and self-discipline. Students synthesize and evaluate information and concepts from multiple sources and read texts typically assigned in college-level courses. Students also demonstrate college-level writing in essays that require analysis of primary and secondary sources, responsible use of evidence, and comprehensive citation of sources.
Explore the online honors courses available:*
| Honors English 9 | Honors U.S. History |
| Honors English 10 | Honors Modern U.S. History |
| Honors American Literature | Honors Earth Science |
| Honors British and World Literature | Honors Biology |
| Honors World History | Honors Chemistry |
| Honors Modern World History | Honors Physics |
The Support Your Student Deserves
With the rigors of an advanced learner’s studies can come added stress. K12-powered schools provide teachers and staff who specialize in online learning and are trained to recognize the signs of mental health struggles. We are committed to ensuring your student excels in a safe, supportive environment.
Learn more about K12’s commitment to mental health.
Discover the Benefits of Online School for Advanced Learners
Help your child reach their full potential in a safe, secure learning environment that can set them up for success in the future.
*Course lists vary by school and are subject to change.