What are the benefits of AP Capstone?

Students can earn the AP Capstone Diploma™. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. 

Participating in AP Capstone can help students:

• Stand out on college applications.
• Develop key academic skills for college and beyond.
• Become self-confident, independent thinkers and problem solvers.
• Earn college credit: Many colleges offer credit for qualifying scores.

Bright Futures Scholarship Opportunity: Florida House Bill 1105 authorizes the use of the AP Capstone designation to meet specific diploma eligibility requirements for the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award under the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.   

To qualify for the Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars award through the AP Capstone Diploma pathway for current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, students must achieve: 

• A score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research 
• Scores of 3 or higher on four additional AP Exams of the student’s choice 

To qualify for the Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars award through the AP Capstone Diploma pathway for current 9th graders and future students, students must achieve: 

• A score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research 
• Scores of 3 or higher on three AP Exams that satisfy graduation requirements in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies 
• A score of 3 or higher on one additional AP Exam of the student’s choice 

It is important to note that earning the AP Capstone designation does not replace the requirements for earning a standard high school diploma. 

How do I enroll in AP Capstone?

Students who live within the attendance boundaries of the AP Capstone High Schools can be part of this rigorous program. Please contact the administration of your student’s zoned high school for more details. If you are not zoned for an AP Capstone High School, you may apply during the open enrollment window for regular school choice.

 

Prior to applying for school choice, you must have a Parent Portal account set up in our student information system (myStudent). Please visit Enrollment Services for additional information.

Sign up to receive more info via email and get a friendly reminder once the Pasco Pathways school choice application window opens later this school year.

 

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