• Biology (Science 10 AP + Bio 20 AP + Bio 30 AP)

• Calculus (Math 10-1 AP + Math 20-1 AP & Math 30-1 AP + Math 31 AP)

• Chemistry (Science 10 AP + Chem 20 AP + Chem 30 AP)

• Computer Science (Computers 10 + Computers 20 + Computers 30 AP)

• Drawing (Art 10 + Art 20 + Art 30 AP) Click Here for Portfolio Requirements

• 3-D Art and Design (Ceramics 15 + Ceramics 25 + Ceramics 35AP

• English (English 10-1 AP + English 20- 1 AP + English 30-1 AP)

• Statistics (Math 10-1 AP + Math 20-1 AP & Math 30-1 AP + Math 35 AP)

• Psychology (General Psych 20 AP & Experimental Psych 30 AP as ONE class)

If you feel that you have a strong background in a particular subject (such as Spanish Language & Culture or Physics) that is not offered as an AP class at O'Leary, it is possible that you may be able to challenge its AP exam. Do not assume that you can do this, or assume that a test will just be waiting for you on exam day. You must contact Mr. Clintberg by October 1st at the latest and state your intent to challenge an exam. You should actually declare your challenge intent much sooner, as you will likely have to study extra material over and above your standard course work. 

AP Capstone is a diploma program based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. These courses are designed to complement other AP courses that the AP Capstone student may take.

Instead of teaching specific subject knowledge, AP Seminar and AP Research use an interdisciplinary approach to develop the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills students need for college-level work. The College Board developed the AP Capstone Diploma program at the request of higher education professionals, who saw a need for a systematic way for high school students to begin mastering these skills before college. 

Students typically take AP Seminar in Grade 11, followed by AP Research in Grade 12. AP Seminar is a prerequisite for AP Research. In both courses, students investigate a variety of topics in multiple disciplines. Students may choose to explore topics related to other AP courses they’re taking. Both courses guide students through completing a research project, writing an academic paper, and making a presentation on their project. AP Research includes a final project and a final exam, while AP Seminar only has a final project.

Over the course of the two-year program, students are required to:

• Analyze topics through multiple lenses to construct meaning or gain understanding.

• Plan and conduct a study or investigation.

• Propose solutions to real-world problems.

• Plan and produce communication in various forms.

• Collaborate to solve a problem.

• Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections.

You can watch videos describing the Capstone program below. One of them was produced by the College Board, while the other was created by our own Capstone certified teacher Mrs. Nahayowski along with some of our students.