Academics

Supporting Academic Success

Student success is a team effort between students, families, and school staff. We encourage both students and parents to regularly access Aeries to monitor grades, attendance, and assignments. Checking Google Classroom frequently—especially after an absence—helps students stay up to date with daily work and expectations.

If a student is struggling, we encourage them to communicate directly with their teacher to discuss strategies for improvement and ways to strengthen their academic performance. Staying organized, asking for help early, and remaining engaged in learning are key steps toward long-term success.

CTE Pathways

CTE Pathway Chart — Ripon High School’s Career Technical Education Pathways provide students with hands-on, career-focused learning that prepares them for success after graduation. Through a variety of pathway courses—such as agricultural science and business, diesel mechanics, software and systems development, and patient care—students gain real-world skills, industry insights, and practical experience that connect classroom learning to future careers or further education. These programs are designed in collaboration with local industry partners to ensure students develop the technical knowledge and professional competencies needed for today’s workforce or postsecondary opportunities.

Counseling Program Calendar

AP Class Information

AP/Honors Contact Information Chart: Includes teachers, courses, emails, google join codes (if using), and summer assignment information. If you are a new student to the district you won't be able to access Google classroom; therefore, you will have to email the teacher for the summer assignment.

Ripon High offers the following AP and Honors courses:

HONORS CLASSES

Biology Honors
English II Honors
Math I Honors
Math II Honors

AP CLASSES

AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry (Every Other Year)
AP Computer Science A
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP Government
AP Human Geography
AP Music Theory (Every Other Year)
AP Physics 1 (Every Other Year)
AP Precalculus
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP Statistics
AP World History

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

AP exams are administered at Ripon High School during the first two full weeks in May. These exams are scored on a 1–5 scale, with scores interpreted as follows:

5 – Extremely well qualified
4 – Well qualified
3 – Qualified
2 – Possibly qualified
1 – No recommendation

A passing score is generally considered a 3 or higher, though each college or university sets its own policy for awarding college credit or advanced placement.

AP exam payments can be made conveniently through the Ripon High online webstore. You can find the link in the "Parents" tab above and then "Ripon Indian Store"

2026-27 Course Balloting Information

The Counseling Department recently presented on course selection, covering graduation requirements, A–G criteria, required courses, electives, and new offerings. Course selection ballots and materials are available below. Only fully registered student ballots will be accepted, and a parent/guardian signature is required.

Please note that any classes that are struck through are no longer available and should not be marked as selected courses.