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ALJ Makes National College Board's AP Honor Roll for Second Year

Arthur L. Johnson high school was one of only two Union County schools to make the list.

Arthur L. Johnson High School has been named one of 367 public districts in the United States and Canada – and one of only 21 high schools in New Jersey – to the National College Board’s prestigious Advanced Placement Honor Roll for 2012.

Schools achieve the distinction for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement courses while maintaining or improving individual scores.

Advanced Placement courses are considered to be college level and students who achieve a high score in the standardized, national tests earn college credit or advanced placement. The courses are often the most rigorous offered by high schools and are one factor considered by college admission departments.

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“We’re delighted to receive this national recognition,” said Clark Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Knops. “It’s an honor to be named to the Advanced Placement Honor Roll. Needless to say we’re extremely proud of our students, who have assumed greater academic rigor and challenges so successfully.  As a school community we applaud this positive reflection of both our students and staff.”

The National College Board administers the Advanced Placement Honor Roll program. Last year, the NCB started the honor roll and this is the second consecutive year that ALJ received the recognition. ALJ is also one of only two Union County high schools to receive this coveted award; Scotch Plains-Fanwood was the other winner. Statewide, Millburn, Livingston, Montgomery and West Windsor-Plainsboro were also selected.

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In a press release, College Board President Gaston Caperton stated, “Participation in college-level AP courses can level the playing field for underserved students, give them the confidence needed to succeed in college, and raise standards and performance in key subjects like science and math. The AP Honor Roll districts are defying expectations by expanding access while enabling their students to maintain or improve their AP Exam scores.”


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