AP Capstone

Level up your learning with the Advanced Placement ® (AP ® ) Capstone program now available through FLVS Flex. Available to high school students entering their sophomore or junior year, this program helps students develop strong research and writing skills for success in college and beyond. In addition, students can earn their AP Capstone Diploma™ or AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ from the College Board.

Why Enroll in AP Capstone?

College Credit

College Credits

Earn college credit hours tuition-free with FLVS Advanced Placement courses, including AP Seminar and AP Research.

Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities

Collaborate on research topics with higher education faculty and/or local community leaders with the potential to be published in academic journals.

Breadth Depth

Breadth & Depth of Learning

Gain essential skills to think critically, conduct independent research, evaluate arguments, and articulate ideas.

International Recognition

International Recognition

Earn credentials from the College Board valued by universities and employers across the world.

College Acceptance

College Acceptance

Stand out in college applications by demonstrating high-level research analysis and writing skills that appeal to colleges and universities.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies

Build on existing knowledge with the rigorous coursework of Advanced Placement (AP) across multiple disciplines.

Course Offerings by Subject

There are two AP Capstone courses available to FLVS Flex students. In order to earn the AP Capstone Diploma, both must be completed in addition to four other AP Courses - two of which must be completed with Florida Virtual School.

AP Seminar

Conduct academic discussions over various topics with multiple perspectives, honing debating, writing, and presenting skills. The final AP Seminar score consists of a graded team task as well as an individual task, followed by a free response AP exam in May.

AP Research

Building on skills taught in AP Seminar, AP Research will examine methodologies of research and focus on students completing an independent study and presentation. The Research AP exam score consists of a completed research paper and defense, with no traditional end of year exam.

General Course Requirements

Additional Requirements for AP Research

AP Seminar Program Progression

Below is an example of how a student will progress through the program as well as the major milestones they will need to meet throughout the program.

August - October

November - December

January - Febuary

March - April

May

AP Research Program Progression

Below is an example of how a student will progress through the program as well as the major milestones they will need to meet throughout the program.

May - July

August - September

October - November

December - January

February - March

April

Diploma Requirements

AP Capstone Diploma Requirements

**Please note the AP Capstone diploma is not a traditional graduation diploma and is not awarded from FLVS Flex. It is a diploma designation from Collegeboard that a student has met the specific AP Capstone criteria.

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