Diploma program focuses on college-level research,
collaboration, and presentation skills crucial for college and
career success
DOHA,
Qatar, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael E.
DeBakey High School For Health Professions is one of approximately
2,000 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone
Diploma™ program―an innovative program that encourages
students to develop skills for college and career success,
including critical thinking, research, collaboration, and
communication. The program consists of two yearlong courses taken
in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research.
Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research
and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone
Diploma. This signifies outstanding academic achievement and
attainment of college-level academic and research skills. Students
who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (and not
on 4 additional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research
Certificate™.
"The AP Capstone program will prepare our diverse student
population to become skilled collaborators, critical thinkers, and
consumers of information. The Capstone courses will give students
flexibility to explore the complex topics affecting their lives,
and we are excited to see their research," said Dr. Virginia Parras, President & CEO, DeBakey
School for Health Professions-Qatar.
In AP Seminar, typically taken in 10th or 11th grade, students
choose real-world topics and evaluate them from multiple
perspectives. Students identify credibility and bias in sources and
develop arguments in support of a recommendation.
"The AP Capstone courses enable students to explore real-world
issues in great depth through research and
collaboration," said Rushi
Sheth, executive director of the AP Capstone Diploma
program. He adds, "This provides terrific opportunities for
students to write and present their work effectively, both
individually and in teams—the very skills professors and employers
are demanding."
In partnership with the higher education community, College
Board developed AP Capstone so students can practice and master
skills that serve them well in college and career.
"We're excited more schools are offering the AP Capstone Diploma
program," said Kedra Ishop, vice
president for enrollment management at the University of Southern California. "We believe the
research, collaboration, and presentation skills taught in the two
courses will be valuable to students throughout their academic and
professional careers."
About
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions–Qatar
(DHSHP at Qatar) is an award
winning high school, offering students a college preparatory
curriculum in science, mathematics, and medical science. It is an
alternative to the traditional high school experience that prepares
students for careers in medicine and science. In collaboration with
the Outstanding Schools Oversight Committee (OSOC) of the Supreme
Education Council (SEC), DHSHP was invited to bring the first
medical science focused high school in the Middle East.
About College Board
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization
that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded
in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher
education. Today, the membership association is made up of over
6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is
dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each
year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare
for a successful transition to college through programs and
services in college readiness and college success—including the
SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and
BigFuture™. The organization also serves the education
community through research and advocacy on behalf of students,
educators, and schools. For further information,
visit collegeboard.org.
AP Equity and Access
Policy
College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable
access a guiding principle for their AP® programs by
giving all willing and academically prepared students the
opportunity to participate in AP. We encourage the elimination of
barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic,
racial, and socioeconomic groups that have been traditionally
underrepresented. Schools should make every effort to ensure their
AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population.
College Board also believes that all students should have access to
academically challenging coursework before they enroll in AP
classes, which can prepare them for AP success. It is only through
a commitment to equitable preparation and access that true equity
and excellence can be achieved.
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SOURCE Michael DeBakey School for
Health Professions, Qatar