AP CAPSTONE
11 & 12
The College Board AP Capstone Diploma™ is an innovative program from the College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of a two-course high school sequence —AP® Seminar and AP® Research— and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth discipline-specific study provided through AP courses. These courses and this program cultivate curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical and evidence-based decisions.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SEMINAR: The Truth Behind Truth
11 A & B
ENG524/ENG525 0.5 credit each
An epistemological exploration of the conception of truth from Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” to the era of “fake news”. What is true? And for whom? Does the truth even exist? Do we truly live in a post-truth society? We will explore these questions through multiple perspectives. The AP Seminar is an inquiry-based course that aims to engage students in cross-curricular conversations that explore real-world topics and issues from multiple perspectives.
Recommended: Successful completion of at least one AP course in grade 10.
Concurrent enrollment with one or more AP courses. Student must be in grade 11.
AP RESEARCH
12 A & B
ENG522/ENG523 0.5 credit each
AP Research: Advanced English allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research: Advanced English course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of approximately 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Prerequisites: Upon successful completion
of AP Seminar.