1. Rational and Expectations Implementation 2018-19
AP Capstone at AMHS
Rational and Expectations
Implementation

2. Rationale
Why Now? Why AP? Why not Thesis? How will scheduling be impacted?

6. AP Capstone Diploma or Certificate
Scores of 3+ on each component to achieve a diploma or certificate

7. AP Capstone Overview Video

9. Comparison/Overview of Requirements
TOK/Thesis
AP CAPSTONE
An 18 month independent study with an advisor and mentor which culminates in a Thesis Document (30+ pages) and an oral defense.
Year 1 Example components:
Preliminary Proposal
Annotated Bibliography (5+ pages)
Formal Proposal (5+ pages)
Ch. 1: Introduction (5 pages)
Ch. 2: Review of Literature (10+ pages)
Ch. 3: Methods (5-7 pages)
Plus numerous other assignments throughout the junior year.
Year 2:
Independent summer work completing research and then completing Ch. 4 & 5
Oral Defense prior to Winter Break of Sr. Yr.
Year 1:
Task 1: 4-5 page paper & 8-10 min. group presentation,
Task 2: 8-10 page paper & 6-8 min. Individual Presentation & oral defense
Task 3: AP Exam
16-20 page paper
Presentation and Oral Defense

10. AP Capstone and AMHS Thesis Comparison
Category
AMHS Thesis
AP Capstone
Weighting
Honors (.5 on SCUGS)
AP (1.0 on SCUGS)
HS Credits
1.5
.5 S1 of 11th
.5 S2 of 11th
.5 senior year (Independent Work)
2.0
1.0 Junior Year : AP Seminar
1.0 Senior Year: AP Research
College Credit No
Potential to earn 6 hours of elective credit
Mentor needed
Yes
Independent Research Required
Student Choice in Topic(s)
TOK/SR Thesis

11. College Credit and AP CAPSTONE

12. College Credit in SC

13. Student Perspective Video