Advanced & Advanced Placement (AP) Criteria
Advanced and AP classes in Montgomery Independent School District are designed to challenge students beyond level coursework. All willing and academically prepared students have the opportunity to participate in AP. Students who opt
in to advanced academic coursework should demonstrate mastery on their most recent course related assessments.
While we expect students to be successful in all advanced academic coursework, a close look at the student’s total course load and commitments to other activities should also be considered when choosing how many advanced
academic courses to take. The decision to enroll in advanced academic courses ultimately rests with the parents and the students. Please note:
● A grade of 65 or above in an Advanced/AP/DC class meets UIL eligibility standards. However, a grade of 65-69 is
not considered a passing grade in regard to satisfactory progress.
● A student who enrolls in an AP class will be required to take the AP exam associated with the class. Payment for the AP exam is due at the end of the first semester. Failure to pay for the AP exam will result in the removal of the
student from the AP class.
Advanced & Advanced Placement (AP) Exit Guidelines
Students may exit an Advanced/AP course with parent approval within the 1st six weeks of the first semester if they have an average below 75 or they may exit at the end of the first semester. If there is no level course for students to exit
to, then the student must remain in the class. When a student transfers from an Advanced/AP course, the grades for that student will transfer to the course in which the student enters. If a student moves within the 1st six weeks of the
first semester, the grade transfers to the level class and to a level grade. If a student moves at the end of the semester, the semester grade will receive advanced grade points. Dropping from an advanced course may impact UIL eligibility.
Please see your counselor for more information.
Revised 08/29/2025 Page 15 of the MISD Course Selection Guide