Advanced Placement

LCPS supports any student who wishes to accept the challenge of Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Please remember that AP courses are college level courses. With that challenge come certain expectations regarding the maturity and capabilities of the enrolled students. College Board AP courses provide college level studies for high school students who desire and are ready to do college level work. These students demonstrate a strong curiosity about the subject and a willingness to complete hard work.

If you are curious about the AP exam score needed to receive college credit in the Commonwealth of Virginia, see SCHEV, or check out this website for out-of-state college specific information.

What Is AP Capstone?

AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.

Why It's Different
Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.

AP Seminar

  • For rising sophomores: 

    • A- or above in Honors English 

    • Meets deadlines 95% or more of the time

  • For rising juniors/seniors: 

    • B or above in English

    • Meets deadlines most of the time

    • Interested in learning important skills in research and teamwork

AP Research 

  • Must take AP Seminar first