CHS offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses approved by the College Board.  AP offerings are yearlong, rigorous college-level courses. In May, at the conclusion of each AP course, students take a comprehensive, three-hour examination.  By earning a passing score (3, 4, or 5) on the exam, students may receive college units for each test passed.

Summer Assignments

AP Exam Registration & Information        PSAT/NMSQT EXxam Registration & Information

Fee reductions are available but must be applied for by October 8 to ensure meeting the registration deadline. Approval may take several days. To apply, follow the following steps:

1. Download the “AP Exam fee reduction application” form. Complete and save a copy to your computer desktop or files.

2. Obtain a copy of your 2025-2026 Free & Reduced letter from CUSD. If you have not submitted the Free & Reduced Meal Application you can do so on the CUSD Nutrition Services website. Take a photo or scan the document and save it to your desktop or files. If you do not have a copy to digitize and upload, please email ami.padilla@carlsbadusd.net to get a copy emailed to you.

3. To submit your application for fee reduction on the 2025 AP exams, visit this CHS Submission Form and upload BOTH the “AP Exam Fee Reduction application” form and your Free and Reduced Lunch Letter no later than October 8.

4. Approved students will receive a Fee Reduction Discount code to apply to the payment form on the APTSUA Discount Information website.