Three Carroll County high schools awarded AP honors | Times Georgian

Tim Gribben, the school system’s director of high schools and middle schools, said it is in an honor for the schools to receive state recognition for their efforts.

“Carroll County Schools currently offers 24 different Advanced Placement College Board Courses for students,” he said. “We focus our efforts each year on adding additional AP courses to allow our students the opportunities to explore new learning and to allow them to meet rigorous college entrance requirements.”

The GADOE recognizes specific schools for achievement each year based on AP testing.

AP Challenge Schools have enrollments of 900 or fewer students and students testing in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. AP Expansion Schools have 25% growth in AP participation from one year to the next with a minimum of 25 students testing.

AP STEM Schools have a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses. AP Access and Support Schools at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified as African American and/or Hispanic (minimum of 16 students) and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher.

At least 25 exams must be administered.

“Carroll County Schools is committed to empowering our students to reach their full potential through challenging academic programs, innovative learning experiences and personalized support,” said Dr. Jessica Ainsworth, assistant superintendent of school performance. “We are dedicated to fostering a school experience where every student can…