Hastings Advanced Academics
August 2020
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Advanced Placement Scholars 2020
AP Scholar With DistinctionGranted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. | Congratulations! | AP Scholar With HonorGranted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. |
AP Scholar With Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
| AP ScholarGranted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. | |
Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Salazar Hello! My name is Jason Salazar, and I teach AP Human Geography at the Ninth Grade Center campus. I'm in my 12th year of teaching in Alief, and spent the last 8 years teaching U.S. History and Government at Elsik. I look forward to meeting everyone whenever it is safe again. Hopefully that will be soon. Go Bears! | Mrs. Dersen I teach Computer Science. In my spare time, I like working in my yard and I love spending time with my kittens and pups. | Mrs. Maceo Bibler I have been teaching for 13 years, as I go into my 14th year, my 5th at Hastings, things are different. I was nervous about virtual school but my students have stepped up and are working hard to be successful. I now know we are going to have an amazing year and I pray we get to meet in person soon |
Mr. Salazar
Mrs. Dersen
Mrs. Maceo Bibler
College Board Account for AP Courses
If you have created an account for AP, PSAT/NMSQT, or SAT, you do not need to create a new account! Use the same login credentials you already have.
If you have forgotten your password, you will need to recover it using the "forgotten password" option on the website or calling College Board at 888-225-5427. Your teacher will not be able to assist or reset your password.
How to Register
Why Take Exams in AP courses?
Earning a 3, 4, or 5 on exams means colleges will accept your exam score for college credit
All scores are self-report, so if you control who sees your scores and which colleges to which you submit your scores. It is not all or nothing, you choose what you want to report from your high school advanced placement career.
You're putting in the work, take a chance on yourself! Prepare all year through learning the skills and content for your course and go in to the exam in May with confidence.
Pre AP Courses

What are Pre AP Courses?
These classes prepare you for the next level advanced course. Enrolling in Pre AP courses means that you have accepted a more challenging course load and are ready to learn to apply evidence and think critically, not just memorize facts and figures. The courses are challenging and worth every bit of knowledge you gain!