AP & College Credit at AMHS

Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS) offers advanced placement courses for motivated students. The AP classes prepare students for the College Board AP examinations given in May. Students who enroll in AP courses commit to a year-long course. An application or instructor’s permission is required for all AP classes.

The AP examinations are offered annually to give high school students opportunities to demonstrate college-level achievement. Benefits which students may derive from these examinations include:

• Exemption by colleges or universities from beginning level courses and permission for students to take higher level classes in a specific field
• Academic college credit awarded for examinations taken
• College tuition savings for students earning college credit by scoring a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam
• Eligibility for college honors and other special programs open to students who have received AP recognition

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AP Classes Are College-Level Classes

AP classes are college level courses with curriculum approved through the College Board. All AP classes are a full year and award one credit. Any student taking an AP class is required to take the AP exam.

Matteo Ricci

The AMHS Matteo Ricci program is a college level program for seniors offered in conjunction with The Matteo Ricci Institute of Seattle University. At AMHS, the program consists of three linked courses, English 12 Honors, Social Science 12 Honors, and Theology 12 Honors. Subjects covered include economics, political theory, civics, poverty, social justice, world literature, and expository and literary writing. Students practice regular weekly essay writing, learn the skills of argumentation, and participate in weekly discussions of classical and contemporary thinkers. Satisfactory completion of each course will earn the student up to 15 credits from Seattle University. Credits earned are eligible to transfer to any college or university depending on the individual institution’s policy regarding the acceptance of transfer credit.

Credit is awarded from the Matteo Ricci College of Seattle University as follows:

• English 12H = 5 credits in HUMT 1850 – Storytelling Across Cultures
• Social Studies 12H = 5 credits in HUMT – 1315 Difference, Power, and Social Change
• Theology 12H = 5 credits in HUMT 2020 – Contemporary Catholic Theological Ethics