Advanced Placement

At Cypress Creek High School, our Advanced Placement (AP) coursework empowers students to take on college-level academic challenges while still in high school. AP courses help students build advanced skills in critical thinking, writing, research, problem solving, and time management—preparing them for success in college and beyond.

Students enrolled in AP courses have the opportunity to earn college credit, depending on their AP exam performance and the policies of the colleges they apply to. Many universities across the United States and internationally recognize AP achievement, giving students a valuable head start on their academic journey.

Cypress Creek High School proudly offers a robust selection of AP courses across multiple academic areas. Our certified AP teachers create engaging, rigorous learning experiences that support students in mastering challenging material and preparing for AP Exams.

 

Click here to RSVP for AP Symposium

Click here for advanced studies expectations agreement

Click here for College Board's catalog of AP courses

 

Our AP Courses

English

  • AP English Language Composition

  • AP English Literature

  • AP Capstone Seminar

  • AP Capstone Research

Math

  • AP Precalculus

  • AP Calculus AB

  • AP Calculus BC

  • AP Computer Science Principles*

  • AP Computer Science A*

* – Denotes classes that may earn you Math/Science credit, but not Math/Science college credit. See equivalency information.

Science

  • AP Biology

  • AP Chemistry

  • AP Physics

  • AP Environmental Science

Social Studies

  • AP Comparative Government*

  • AP Human Geography*

  • AP Government & Politics

  • AP Macroeconomics

  • AP Psychology*

  • AP US History

  • AP World History

*- Denotes optional Social Studies elective.

World Languages

  • AP Spanish Language

Fine Arts

  • AP 2-D Art and Design
  • AP Art/Drawing Portfolio

Why Advanced Placement?

Students who participate in AP courses can expect to:

  • Build strong academic skills that mirror college-level expectations.

  • Potentially earn college credit and reduce future tuition costs.

  • Strengthen their college applications with rigorous coursework.

  • Explore academic interests and future career pathways more deeply.

 

College Credit Equivalency

Click here to learn about the college credit you can receive for each passing AP Exam score. 

Please note that college credit equivalency varies from each college and university, and may differ from high school credit equivalency.

 

 

AP Capstone Diploma

Cypress Creek offers the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma, a program that equips students with independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills highly valued by colleges. Students may also earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate by successfully completing the AP Seminar and AP Research courses.

Students can earn the AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

<p>capstone to certificate</p>
Name Class 1 Class 2 Email
Chestnut, AndyAP PsychologyXachestnu@pasco.k12.fl.us
Conover, DanielleAP BiologyXdbarrett@pasco.k12.fl.us
Gomez, CassidyAP World HistoryXcgomez@pasco.k12.fl.us
Heck, JessicaAP SeminarXjheck@pasco.k12.fl.us
Jennings, MatthewAP MacroeconomicsAP Human Geographymcjennin@pasco.k12.fl.us
Laferriere, AJAP PrecalculusXalaferri@pasco.k12.fl.us
Kreider, ZachAP DrawingAP Studio Artzkreider@pasco.k12.fl.us
Lindstrom, SeanAP Environmental ScienceXslindstr@pasco.k12.fl.us
Mastykarz, CandiceAP StatisticsXcmastyka@pasco.k12.fl.us
Minor, KaitlynAP Environmental ScienceXkridolph@pasco.k12.fl.us
Morales, LindaAP Government & PoliticsXlimorale@pasco.k12.fl.us
Morley, BlakeAP Calculus ABXbmorley@pasco.k12.fl.us
Murphy-Weaver, NikkiAP English CompositionAP Researchnmurphyw@pasco.k12.fl.us
Ng, AlexanderAP World HistoryXang@pasco.k12.fl.us
Opoku, SethAP PrecalclusXsopoku@pasco.k12.fl.us
Pedraza, AbigailAP US HistoryXapedraza@pasco.k12.fl.us
Sartorio, BriannaAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Computer Science Absartori@pasco.k12.fl.us
Timer, KatherineAP BiologyXktimer@pasco.k12.fl.us
Trent, KellyAP ChemistryAP Physicsktrent@pasco.k12.fl.us
Weaver, JoshuaAP Human GeographyXjweaver@pasco.k12.fl.us
Witman, TiffanyAP English LiteratureXtwitman@pasco.k12.fl.us

School Information

Cypress Creek High School
8701 Old Pasco Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-346-4400
Fax: (813) 346-4491

Principal: Carin Hetzler-Nettles
School Hours: 7:10-1:34
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