Calcasieu Parish students and families are invited to attend Barbe High School’s annual AP Open House night set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in the school’s cafeteria.

Families will be introduced to the benefits of taking AP courses during a student’s high school career.

Advanced Placement allows students to thrive in an accelerated, challenging course, ending the year with a comprehensive AP exam.

Students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam qualify for college credit at most colleges and universities. The open house event will include at student Q&A panel, instructor introductions, a program overview and more.