Course Sequence

AP Capstone

Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.

AP Seminar is a foundational course in which students explore the complexities of academic and real-world issues.

AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest.

AP Capstone is a diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma.

Engineering Pathway

Foundations of Engineering & Tech (9th Grade):

• Learn the basics of FDM 3D Printing technology and computer-aided design software like OnShape.

• You will develop your communication, teamwork, and computer-aided design skills through both individual and group projects. 

Engineering Concepts (10th Grade):

• Learn how to use power tools like a drill, driver, band saw, mitre saw, lathe, sander, and many more. 

• Discover how to use software like LightBurn to communicate with a professional laser engraving system.

Engineering Applications (11th Grade):

• Participate in advanced engineering projects with physics concepts woven throughout.

• You will develop your teamwork and computer-aided design skills during this course. 

• You will create an engineering firm that designs and manufactures products to solve a problem. 

* Complete all three engineering courses to obtain the engineering pathway certificate of completion.