AP Capstone Diploma Program

Valley Vista High School to Offer AP Capstone Diploma Program.  The Diploma program focuses on college-level research, collaboration, and presentation skills crucial for college and career success

Valley Vista High School is one of approximately 2,000 schools worldwide and one of four comprehensive high schools in the West Valley to implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program ―an innovative program that encourages students to develop skills for college and career success, including critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of two yearlong courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research.

Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone Diploma. This signifies outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills. Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (and not on 4 additional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.

For more information about the AP Capstone Program please visit the following website: AP Capstone