La Plata High School Receives AP Achievement Award from College Board

 


**La Plata High School Recognized with AP Honor Roll Award**


Nov. 4, 2024 

La Plata High School has earned a prestigious spot on the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year. This recognition reflects the school’s outstanding achievement in promoting college culture, optimizing college credit opportunities, and encouraging students to succeed in AP courses.


Kate Kozicki-Miller, an AP Language teacher at La Plata, has been inspiring students for over 14 years to embrace the challenge of AP classes. “We encourage students to find a subject they’re passionate about, push their limits, and grow. It’s not just about the grade; it’s about their future,” said Kozicki-Miller. 


La Plata High School received the bronze award from the College Board, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education. "The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have made exceptional efforts to increase access to AP courses and help students achieve success in college," said Trevor Packer, head of AP and Instruction at the College Board.


La Plata is the only high school in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to receive this honor for the 2023-2024 school year. Principal Douglass Dolan expressed pride in the accomplishment, stating, "We appreciate that the hard work of our teachers and students has been recognized. It’s a reflection of their dedication to making AP classes accessible and meaningful." 


The bronze award is based on specific criteria, including the percentage of students who took an AP exam, those who scored 3 or higher on any AP exam, and students who took five or more AP exams during their high school years, with at least one exam taken in their freshman or sophomore year.


Seniors Addison Sheridan and McKinley Harrold, both enrolled in the AP program, appreciate the challenge of these advanced courses. "I want to get a head start for college and prove to myself that I can achieve more," said Sheridan. Harrold echoed the sentiment, noting, "AP classes focus more on learning than just getting a grade, and the teachers make it feel like a college-level experience."


For more information on the AP School Honor Roll program, visit [College Board AP Honor Roll](https://bit.ly/3AutL7n).


About Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)


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