At Chagrin Falls High School (CFHS), 115 students received Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar awards during the 2023-24 school year. CFHS offers 28 Advanced Placement courses. Of those, 70 were graduating seniors in the class of 2024.
"At Chagrin Falls High School, we celebrate the success of our AP Scholars, who have thrived through their personal drive and the exceptional preparation provided by our devoted teaching staff," remarked Principal Amanda Rassi.
36 AP Scholars scored a 3 or higher on at least three AP exams.
21 AP Scholars with Honors scored a 3 or higher on at least four AP exams. They have a minimum AP average of 3.25.
50 AP Scholars with Distinction scored a 3 or higher on at least five AP exams. Have a minimum AP average of 3.5.
7 AP Capstone Diploma Scholars earned scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on 4 additional AP Exams.
1 AP Scholar was awarded the AP Seminar and Research Certificate by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research.
The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional AP® Exams of their choice.
To receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. Student participation in the AP Capstone program has been steadily increasing, with Over 100,000 students in over 2,500 schools worldwide taking part during the 2023-24 academic year. Approximately 21,000 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and 11,100 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
Unlike traditional AP subject exams with a single end-of-year assessment, AP Seminar and AP Research assessments are project based and evaluate skills mastery through group projects, presentations, and individual essays completed throughout the year. Instead of focusing on one specific academic discipline, AP Seminar and AP Research are interdisciplinary: Students are encouraged to create research projects based on topics of personal interest. Students are assessed on the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills needed to complete their projects.
“Congratulations to the thousands of students who worked so hard to earn AP Capstone Diplomas and AP Seminar and Research Certificates,” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement® Program. “These students are creating the pathways for their future academic and professional careers by building highly sought-after skills in project management, presentation, collaboration, and research.”
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) gives students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school. Earning a score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam has multiple benefits for students, including earning college credit, advanced placement in college courses, or both, saving them time and money. Research shows AP students are better prepared for and more likely to enroll and remain in college, do well in classes, and earn their degrees on time. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP Exams align with their high standards.