AP Capstone

AP Capstone is an advanced high school diploma program for students who are seeking advanced opportunities to get a competitive edge in preparing to apply to a 4-year college or university. The AP Capstone diploma also provides you freedom & choice to pursue your passions while earning the advanced diploma. The AP Capstone diploma is regarded by colleges and universities as similar to the IB and Cambridge programs. 

AP Capstone Diploma Requirements:

4 AP Courses with a score of 3 on the AP Exams
AP Seminar during 11th grade
AP Research during 12 grade

Recommended Courses By Grade

9th Grade Courses

Social Studies: AP Human Geography
English: English 1 Honors
Mathematics: Geometry Honors OR Algebra 1 Honors
Science: Biology Honors OR Physical Science Honors

10th Grade Courses

Social Studies: AP World History
English: English 2 Honors
Mathematics: Geometry Honors OR Algebra 2 Honors OR Pre-Calculus
Science: Biology Honors OR Chemistry Honors

11th Grade Courses

Social Studies: AP U.S. History
English: English 3 Honors OR AP Language OR DE English
Mathematics: Algebra 2 Honors OR Pre-Calculus OR AP Calculus OR DE Math
Science: Physics Honors OR Chemistry Honors OR AP Biology

12th Grade Courses

Social Studies: AP Government and AP Economics
English: English 4 Honors OR AP Language OR DE English
Mathematics: Pre-Calculus OR AP Calculus OR AP Statistics OR DE Math
Science: AP Physics 1 & 2 OR AP Chemistry OR AP Biology OR DE Science