Judge Memorial AP Capstone and Concurrent Enrollment

AP Capstone

AP Capstone is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborate teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions. AP Capstone is comprised of two AP courses (AP Seminar and AP Research) and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses. Participating schools can use the AP Capstone program to provide unique research opportunities for current AP students, or to expand access to AP by encouraging students to master the argument-based writing skills that the AP Capstone program develops.

The AP Seminar provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and prepare for university. It is based on three main components: a team project and presentation, a researchbased essay and presentation, and a written exam.

In addition to completing the AP Seminar and AP Research courses, students will be required to also take at least four other AP courses of their choice. Upon receiving at least a score of three on all four exams and getting at least a score of three on the AP Seminar and AP Research courses, they will receive an AP Capstone Diploma upon graduation. If students do not score three or higher on all exams, they will not receive the AP Capstone Certificate.

Concurrent

Judge Memorial is excited to announce the following Concurrent Enrollment classes offered through Salt Lake Community College for the 2023-2024 academic year. These classes require an extra fee.

Cost $97 - $145 per AP test $40 one-time admission fee, plus $15-$20 per class ($5 per credit)

Time Commitment

For most AP courses, one full year is required.

Teacher Qualifications AP instructors must meet requirements that have been established by the College Board

Overall Experience

The primary focus of AP is helping students get a head start on college by earning college credit, and to give students a rigorous classroom experience that prepares them for college

For most CE courses, one semester is required.

CE instructors must possess the academic and industry credentials required by the SLCC academic department for adjunct faculty

The primary focus of concurrent enrollment is also helping students get a head start of college by earning college credit. Additionally concurrent enrollment allows students to learn college processes such as admission and registration for classes, how to advocate for themselves, how to monitor a college transcript, and meeting with college advisors to begin the college academic planning process.