John F. Kennedy AP Capstone/PACE
Grades 9-12
Program Information
AP Capstone/PACE offers students a four-year advanced academic program and JFK is the only SCUSD school to offer this program. Each AP Capstone student takes a rigorous college-prep curriculum, including cohorted English and History courses in grade 9 to prepare them for AP Seminar in place of English 10. As juniors, they take AP Research. Additionally, students must take at least 4 other AP classes to qualify for the AP Capstone diploma. Students who complete the two-year program of AP Seminar and AP Research can earn one of two different awards. Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. These skills are key for all college bound students and receiving an AP Capstone Diploma indicates to colleges and universities that these students will be prepared to thrive in college.
A description of the program can be found from the College Board.
Apply Online
Students residing within the SCUSD boundaries can submit an online application from November 4, 2024 at 8:00am, to November 22, 2024 at 5:00pm. Students living outside the SCUSD boundaries can apply through the permit process from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, to April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm.