My D did not continue with AP English in her senior year. She also dropped down to four academic classes for the spring semester one of which is a classical music appreciation elective. Even though she does school online, her teachers were hawks about her falling behind (which she did). She is now caught up and I am glad she reduced her academic workload her senior year. The spring semester, in particular, should be light if planning several audition trips or if your kid isn’t academically strong.