Congratulations to the South River High School AP Capstone Diploma recipients. More information below in the press release from the College Board.

From the College Board:

September 10, 2024

Over 2,500 schools participated in the AP capstone Diploma program, a project-based learning experience valued by colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world.

Edgewater, MD- At South River High School, eleven students earned the AP capstone Diploma. Additionally, four students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2023-24 school year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success.

“We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said Ms. Smith, South River Principal. “With the help of dedicated teachers, our AP Capstone students explored their passions through scholarly research as part of an impactful, multiyear program. This meaningful college readiness program will serve our students well after high school.”

To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choice. Congratulations to: Olivia Averitt, Abigail Chadwick, Kendall Foland, Aidan Greene, Abigail Ippolito, Farah Jimenez, Daniela Ortiz-Cervantes, Macy Shelton, Caroline Walters, William Greene, Elsa Turner, and Sean Win

To receive the AP Seminar and AP Research Certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. Congratulations to: Nancy Chen (graduated), Caroline Kempton (graduated), Jazlyn Sivak, and Lily Souder.

College Board’s Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to take challenging collet-level courses while still in high school. Earning a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam has multiple benefits for students, including earning college credit, advanced placement in college courses, or both, saving them time and money. Research shows AP students are better prepared for and more likely to enroll and remain in college, do well in classes, and earn their degrees on time. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP exams align with their high standards.

 

(Source: South River High School Principal, Stacey Smith)

Louis Nesbitt, Communications Department