ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2160
781-982-0061 (fax)
Jonathan Bourn, Principal
Kate Casey, Assistant Principal
June 15, 2026
Advanced Placement (AP) & Virtual High School (VHS) Courses for the 2026-2027 school year
Good afternoon, Abington High School families,
As we begin building the schedule for the upcoming school year, I would like to highlight several important scheduling requirements for students considering enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) and Virtual High School (VHS) courses.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
AP courses provide students with the opportunity to engage in rigorous, college-level coursework while in high school. Students enrolling in AP classes should carefully consider the academic expectations and time commitment associated with these courses. Each AP course typically requires at least one additional hour of coursework each day in addition to scheduled class time. Enrollment in an AP course reflects a commitment to maintaining consistent attendance, completing assigned coursework, and participating fully in class activities throughout the school year.
Due to scheduling constraints, course sequencing requirements, and staffing limitations, it may not be possible for students to drop an AP course or move to a different course level once the school year has begun. Students and families should make course selections thoughtfully and understand that requests for schedule changes after the start of the school year are not guaranteed and may not be feasible. By selecting an AP course during the course registration process, students and parents acknowledge that placement in the course is intended to be a year-long commitment and that alternative scheduling options may not be available after classes begin.
Virtual High School (VHS) Courses
Virtual High School courses expand opportunities for students by providing access to a wide variety of subjects not otherwise available through our traditional course offerings. Students who enroll in a VHS course are expected to demonstrate strong time-management skills, self-motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines in an online learning environment. It has been our experience that students sign up for these courses excited about the opportunity, and quickly become overwhelmed by managing their own time and coursework of these courses, and then seek to drop them.
Each VHS course represents a fee paid by the district, and after a course has started, we are unable to recover that fee. To support student commitment and successful course completion, students enrolled in VHS courses will be charged a refundable $200 fee for each VHS course.
Upon successful completion of the VHS course, the $200 fee will be refunded to the student's family or caregivers.
For students and families seeking a fee waiver or reduction, please review the information regarding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the Program of Studies. Families who qualify may be eligible for assistance with this fee.
Regards,
Jonathan Bourn
Principal