Program Details
Students in the AP Capstone Program will take any 4 AP courses of their choice and earn a 3 or better on the exam. In addition, they will take AP Seminar their junior year and AP Research their senior year.
Skills Gained
In AP Seminar, students learn to examine argumentation and research-based problem solving of real-world problems. In AP Research, students conduct original research and compose an original research report.
Benefits of AP Capstone
AP Capstone offers a rigorous classroom experience that allows students to investigate areas of their own interest. Students have the flexibility to take AP Courses they want to take rather than be cemented into a predetermined course load.
AP Capstone Application Information
Sophomore students are eligible to apply. Information will be delivered during advisement. Applications for the class of 2027 are due December 6, 2024 by the end of the school day.
Why AP Capstone?
"AP Capstone has already been super helpful in college! As a biology major, I’ve been required to write lab reports, analyze data, and even write a scientific paper. Having this program in high school has given me confidence in my classes and an advantage over other students!"
Abigail Hutteger, Class of '23