AP Program
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.
Our AP Courses
AP English Language Composition
AP English Literature
AP Capstone Seminar
AP Capstone Research
*- Denotes an optional English elective.
AP 2-D Art and Design
AP Art/Drawing Portfolio
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.
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Environmental Science
AP Comparative Government*
AP Human Geography*
AP Government & Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology*
AP US History
AP World History
*- Denotes optional Social Studies elective.
AP Spanish Language
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
Use this QR Code 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.
Advanced Placement Teachers
| Name | Class 1 | Class 2 | |
| Chestnut, Andy | AP Psychology | X | achestnu@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Conover, Danielle | AP Biology | X | dbarrett@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Gomez, Cassidy | AP World History | X | cgomez@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Heck, Jessica | AP Seminar | X | jheck@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Jennings, Matthew | AP Macroeconomics | AP Human Geography | mcjennin@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Laferriere, AJ | AP Precalculus | X | alaferri@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Kreider, Zach | AP Drawing | AP Studio Art | zkreider@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Lindstrom, Sean | AP Environmental Science | X | slindstr@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Mastykarz, Candice | AP Statistics | X | cmastyka@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Minor, Kaitlyn | AP Environmental Science | X | kridolph@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Morales, Linda | AP Government & Politics | x | limorale@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Morley, Blake | AP Calculus AB | X | bmorley@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Murphy-Weaver, Nikki | AP English Composition | AP Research | nmurphyw@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Ng, Alexander | AP World History | X | ang@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Opoku, Seth | AP Precalclus | X | sopoku@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Pedraza, Abigail | AP US History | X | apedraza@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Sartorio, Brianna | AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science A | bsartori@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Timer, Katherine | AP Biology | X | ktimer@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Trent, Kelly | AP Chemistry | AP Physics | ktrent@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Weaver, Joshua | AP Human Geography | X | jweaver@pasco.k12.fl.us |
| Witman, Tiffany | AP English Literature | X | twitman@pasco.k12.fl.us |
