AP Capstone
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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 AP 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 AP Pre-Calculus OR AP Calculus OR DE Math
Science: Chemistry Honors OR AP Any Science
AP Seminar
12th Grade Courses
Social Studies: AP Government and AP Macroeconomics
English: English 4 Honors OR AP Literature OR DE English
Mathematics: AP Pre-Calculus OR AP Calculus OR AP Statistics OR DE Math
Science: Any AP Science
AP Research