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AP Program

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TVS has been recognized as a Platinum member of the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll for 2023 & 2024. As one of only two schools in Collier County to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation places The Village School in an exclusive group of schools – just 4,570 schools, or 30 percent of all private, public and charter high schools in the United States and Canada, were included on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll. And of those schools, just 886, or 6 percent of eligible high schools, achieved the top Platinum level.

Where College Readiness Begins Early
TVS is the only school in Naples offering Pre-AP courses to Middle Schoolers—because strong futures should start now.

24 AP Courses. Endless Opportunities.
From AP Calculus to AP Art History, our students access a wide range of college-level courses—led by passionate, expert teachers.

We Believe in Every Student.
At TVS, if you take the AP course, you take the AP exam. No gatekeeping. Just opportunity.

Award-Winning Excellence
We’re proud to hold both AP Platinum and AP Access honors—making us one of only two schools in Naples with this distinction.

What is AP Capstone™?
It’s not just a program. It’s a passport to college. With AP Seminar and AP Research, students gain elite skills in writing, analysis, presenting, and leadership.

Your Future Starts Here.
41% of TVS grads complete AP Capstone.

Benefits of the AP Capstone Diploma:
Develops critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills valued by colleges and employers
Enhances college applications by demonstrating academic rigor and independent inquiry
Prepares students for the demands of college-level coursework
May lead to college credit or advanced placement
AP Seminar and Research Certificate: Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research but do not complete four additional AP exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate—recognizing their achievement in advanced academic skills

AP Capstone Program Details

  1. Two Core AP Courses:

AP Seminar: Typically taken in 10th or 11th grade, this foundational course focuses on developing critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication skills. Students explore complex issues from multiple perspectives, evaluate sources, and construct evidence-based arguments. Assessments include team projects, individual papers and presentations, and an end-of-course exam.

AP Research: Taken after AP Seminar, this course allows students to delve into a topic of personal interest. They plan and conduct a year-long research investigation culminating in a 4,000–5,000 word thesis paper and an oral defense. There is no traditional exam—scores are based on the final paper and defense.

  1. Additional AP Exams: To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must also score a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing, taken at any point during high school.

Summary of AP Capstone Diploma Requirements:

  • Score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar

  • Score a 3 or higher in AP Research

  • Score a 3 or higher on four other AP exams