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An Introduction to the AP Capstone Program at Wantagh High School John McNamara, Assistant Superintendent Frank Muzio, Director of Guidance Nicole Waldbauer, Director of ELA, Reading and Libraries Chris Widmann, Supervisor of Social Studies
John McNamara, Assistant Superintendent Frank Muzio, Director of Guidance Nicole Waldbauer, Director of ELA, Reading and Libraries Chris Widmann, Supervisor of Social Studies
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 6:30 p.m.
success.
Advanced Placement (AP) plays an important role in that success.
Wantagh High School, we are proud to introduce a new program in the 2016-17 school year:
Background on Advanced Placement
What is the AP Capstone Program?
AP Capstone Program: The Benefits
Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices
Questions and Answers
introductory college courses
Exams at the end of the course to measure their mastery of college-level work
typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college
(Sept. 2017)
Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Art History
Literature and Composition
States Government and Politics, United States History
Physics 1 and 2
Language and Culture
critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success.
who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.*
Outcomes"
Emphasizes Critical Skills Needed for College & Beyond
AP Capstone is an innovative program that helps you stand
critical skills needed to succeed in college and in your future career. Two new courses—AP Semina nar r and AP Resea earch ch—allow students to immerse themselves in topics that matter to them, while they develop the analytic, research, problem- solving, and communication skills that colleges seek in their applicants.
The Pinnacle of Distinction – AP Capstone Diploma
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Students who earn scores of 3
AP Research and on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3
AP Research will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate
Stud udents ents learn arn how w to to:
from multiple perspectives
write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them
a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation
1. Team Project & Presentation
25%
Based Essay & Presentation
35%
3. End-of-Course Exam
40%
Exam m score e based sed on:
Stud udents ents learn arn how w to to:
year-long mentored, research- based investigation
practices to address a real- world topic selected by the student
paper
research findings and methodology
1. Academic Paper
(4,000 - 5,000 words)
75% 2. Presentation and Oral Defense 25%
Exam m score e based sed on:
students in the tenth grade. This course will be taken as a student’s English 10H course. Students who took English 10H: AP Seminar would receive their tenth grade English credit.
students in eleventh grade who have successfully completed the AP Seminar course. AP Research is a stand alone course.
Director approval.
better in 9th grade Honors -OR --Must have and maintain an 95% average or better in 9th grade
admission process and have the
challenging college-level analysis, writing, and research skills that are increasingly valued by colleges
their own research topic and study issues and topics of interest and importance to them
Below are some of the 140+ colleges that have endorsed AP Capstone for its challenging interdisciplinary curricula. Also, over 100 colleges have developed credit policies.
Visit www.collegeboard.org/apcapstone for the latest list of colleges with credit policies for AP Seminar and/or AP Research.
Help your child prepare to talk to their guidance counselor about choosing AP Capstone. Here are some questions to encourage your child to think about: Is AP Capst ston
ght t for me?
Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what interests you:
you?
Ask k your couns nselor elor or teach cher er the foll llowing wing questions ions:
Capstone? OWhat steps
s do I n need ed to take?