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Advanced Placement
AP Program at Yorktown High School
Yorktown High School is proud to offer an extensive selection of 33 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 high school teachers. AP courses not only strengthen students’ academic foundations but also enhance their readiness for higher education by fostering a deeper understanding of the subjects they are passionate about. To explore the curriculum details and exam formats for each AP course, please utilize the links provided below.
Alesandra Bakaj
AP Coordinator
Yorktown High School
Phone: (703) 228-5400
AP Program Inquiries-Click Here!
General Information
AP Courses
Course Offerings for 24-25 School Year
- Capstone
- Arts
- English
- History and Social Sciences
- Math and Computer Science
- Sciences
- World Language
- AP French Language and Culture
- AP Latin
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- AP Chinese Language and Culture (offered through Virtual Virginia)
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.