Aledo ISD Advanced Academics 9-12

We are so excited about all the great things happening in Aledo ISD Advanced Academics this school year! This newsletter is designed to give students and parents information about the various Advanced Academic programs we offer in grades 9-12 including registration information and payment dates/deadlines when applicable. The videos and attachments were created to view at your convenience. Please know that we are here to answer your questions and support you/your student’s academic journey. Advanced Academics offerings are great options to not only prepare students academically for their postsecondary choices, but they are also designed to give students the opportunity to earn college credit. We know that we have the best students and Advanced Academics teachers in the entire state and are proud of what we will accomplish this year! #AllinAledo and #AllAboutCollegeAndCareer

AHS Join Codes

DNG Join Codes

From the Desk of the AHS Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Silvia Marin

Taking the Advanced Placement (AP) exams is an important part of all AP courses. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students’ college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition. Also, students who take AP exams develop strong study habits, develop college-level academic skills and are more likely to complete a college degree on time. Taking an AP exam is not required but is highly recommended for students who are planning to attend college.

For the 2027 AP exams, students at AHS/DNG will be registering online. Online Exam registration will begin on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 8:00 AM and end on Saturday, Feb 27th, 2027 at 11:59 PM. The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. Both steps must be completed in order to have an AP exams ordered:

Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/440065. If the student has used Total Registration previously, make sure you use the same login information. On this platform, you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step at the end of the registration process. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made. Partial payments are available for an additional fee.
Step 2: Use the join code provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system. Students must indicate in their AP Classroom account that they plan to take the exam. Tests cannot be ordered for students who do not complete all steps of the registration process.

This year each AP exam costs $107.00. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

August 25th,2026 8:00 AM: Registration is open

October 30th, 2026, 11:59 PM: LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $48 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin at the beginning of the school year.

October 30th, 2026: Partial Payment (Deposit) Deadline

October 30th, 2026: REFUND POLICY: Date by which a student can receive a Full Refund (Classes that begin before mid-November)

Feb 19th, 2027, 11:59 PM: Date and Time to end registration for ONLY second semester courses. Only Macroeconomics and Government classes.

Feb 19th, 2027: Final Payment Deadline

Please contact Mrs. Silvia Marin, smarin@aledoisd.org, if you would like to register for an exam not listed or have any questions.

PSAT Is Just Around the Corner! Mark Your Calendars!

Aledo ISD proudly provides the PSAT 8/9 to all 9th grade students and the PSAT to all 10th grade students free of charge with no registration required. Juniors are also strongly encouraged to take the PSAT/NMSQT, but there is a registration process and associated test fee. All juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT are eligible for National Merit and/or other College Board recognition and scholarship opportunities.

PSAT 8/9-Tuesday October 6th 2026, for 9th graders

PSAT/NMSQT- Thursday October 8th 2026, for 10th/11th graders

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Email: awilkinson@aledoisd.org
Website: Aledo ISD Advanced Academics
Location: 1008 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, TX, USA
Phone: 817-207-3001
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Twitter: @AledoISDAdvAca