Three High Schools Recognized for Advanced Placement Excellence
Seniors at College Park Academy, Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Bowie High school were recognized for academic achievement in the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Capstone Diploma program, a multi-year, project-based learning experience that develops critical thinking, research, collaboration and presentation skills.
Ten students earned their Capstone Diplomas by earning scores of three or high in AP Seminar, AP Research and on four additional AP Exams. Twenty-five seniors were awarded the AP Seminar and Research Certificate for scoring a three or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research.
Additionally, the College Board announced that College Park Academy and Eleanor Roosevelt High School have been named to the AP School Honor Roll, earning Platinum and Bronze distinction respectively. Both schools earned this recognition for their commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness.
At College Park Academy, where students begin to prepare for college level work in sixth grade, all students took at least one AP exam during high school with more than 40% taking five or more exams. This year, more than 60% scored a three or higher on at least one of the exams.
“High school students are required to enroll in one of six signature programs culminating in a student-designed capstone project through AP® Seminar and AP® Research courses,” said Christopher Irwin, Instructional Lead Teacher and AP® Coordinator. “In partnership with the University of Maryland, we offer a challenging and rewarding educational experience.”
At Roosevelt, 45% of seniors took at least one AP exam, with 34% scoring three or higher. Eleven percent took five or more AP exams.
“Eleanor Roosevelt’s AP program has been student-centered since day one, and our Advanced Placement Program has been successful for three decades,” said Dr. Marisha Stewart, AP Coordinator. “Our success is due to promoting teacher collaboration, eliminating barriers for students, systemically supporting teachers, employing data to drive change and optimizing the master schedule.”
The College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) gives students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and potentially earn credits towards their college diploma.