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Advanced Placement
AP Program at Yorktown High School
Yorktown High School is proud to offer an extensive selection of 34 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing students with valuable opportunities to challenge themselves academically and prepare for future success. These courses enable students to develop advanced critical thinking skills, engage with rigorous and in-depth subject matter, and experience college-level coursework while benefiting from the guidance and support of our highly skilled faculty. AP courses not only strengthen students’ academic foundations, but also enhance their readiness for higher education by fostering a deeper understanding of the subjects students are passionate to explore. To preview the curriculum details and exam formats for each AP course, please use the links provided below.
Alesandra Sandin
AP Coordinator
Yorktown High School
Phone: (703) 228-5400
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NEW!!! APS AP Exam Policy
We are pleased that your student has chosen to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course this year and want to assist you in planning for the AP exam, which will be administered in person, at school, May 4 – 15, 2026. Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, students will earn the additional quality point by successfully completing the AP course. Taking the AP exam is no longer required to receive the quality point. However, we strongly encourage students to take the AP exam(s) because they:
- Provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of college-level content
- May lead to receipt of college credit
- Help strengthen college applications
- Lead to greater success in higher education
Registration
- Students must register for an AP test by Friday, October 31. This can be done on the College Board’s website at AP Students | College Board.
- Students will receive a Join Code in class from their teacher from each AP course to use for registration.
- Requests received after November 1 may result in a $40 late fee, per test.
- Opting out of Exams:
- Students will have the opportunity to opt-out of AP exams from October 15 – October 31. A reminder will be sent to students and families.
- Students registered for four or more AP exams will be invoiced for the cost of the fourth exam or beyond through MySchoolBucks by December.
General Information
AP Courses
Yorktown High School will offer 34 Advanced Placement (AP) courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. A detailed course catalog, including descriptions, is available at the link provided below.
AP Capstone Diploma Program
AP Capstone™ is a diploma program based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. These courses are designed to complement other AP courses that the AP Capstone student may take. Instead of teaching specific subject knowledge, AP Seminar and AP Research use an interdisciplinary approach to develop the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills students need for college-level work.
AP Seminar
A foundational course that engages students in exploring complex academic and real-world topics from multiple perspectives. Through an inquiry-based approach, students analyze diverse sources, including articles, research, speeches, and artistic works. They learn to synthesize information, develop research-based essays, and create oral and visual presentations, both individually and in teams. The course equips students to analyze information accurately and communicate evidence-based arguments effectively.
AP Research
A course that allows students to explore an academic topic of personal interest through a year-long investigation. Building on skills from AP Seminar, students design and conduct research, employ ethical practices, and analyze information to address a research question. They document their progress in a portfolio, culminating in a 4,000-5,000 word academic paper (with a performance or product, if applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.