Boise School District Celebrates Our
AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
Over 2,200 schools participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program, a project-based learning experience valued by colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world.
Boise, ID -- 09/20/2022 -- In the Boise School District, 31 students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 10 students have earned the Advanced Placement Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2021-22 school year. That's up from 17 Boise District students who received the AP Capstone Diploma & AP Seminar and Research Certificate in 2018. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students to develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are critical to academic success.
 
“We congratulate our students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program, as well as our students who earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate,” said Superintendent Coby Dennis, Boise School District. “This rigorous college readiness program supports our vision of preparing our students to succeed after high school.”
 
To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional AP Exams. To receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. Students are increasingly participating in the AP Capstone program. Over 2,200 schools participated in the AP Capstone program worldwide during the 2021-22 school year, when approximately 14,100 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma and 9,200 earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. 
 
Unlike traditional AP® subject exams with a single end-of-year assessment, AP Seminar and AP Research assessments are project based and evaluate skills mastery through group projects, presentations, and individual essays completed throughout the year. Instead of focusing on one specific academic discipline, AP Seminar and AP Research are interdisciplinary: students are empowered to create research projects based on topics of personal interest. Students are assessed on the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills needed to complete their projects.

“I’m thrilled to congratulate these motivated students, who worked hard to earn the AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificate,” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement® Program. “These students have enhanced the foundation for their future academic and professional careers by honing their ability to manage long-term projects, collaborate with teams, and deliver effective presentations on topics they’re passionate about.”

Of the students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program in the Boise School District, the following 31 students were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on 4 additional AP Exams.
AP Capstone Diploma Students
Abdullahi A. Abdi
Capital High School
Brooke M. Benjamin
Timberline High School
Artur K. Bodziachowski
Capital High School
Connor D. Blum
Timberline High School
Luca B. Blum
Timberline High School
Nathan A. Bude
Timberline High School
Claudia V. Costantino
Capital High School
Lindsey D. Crandall
Capital High School
Makena M. Davisson
Boise High School
Elsa A. Deutsch
Boise High School
Evan M. diVittorio
Boise High School
Evan D. Goode
Boise High School
Gavin N. Harris
Boise High School
Keira L. Holder
Timberline High School
Sean J. Janecko
Timberline High School
Ishita Juluru
Timberline High School
Lucas B. Lemieux
Capital High School
Greta D. Martin
Boise High School
Olivia McCandless
Timberline High School
Esme G. Miller Kindelberger
Borah High School
Shiva A. Rajbhandari
Boise High School
Abigail G. Scamardella
Boise High School
Sophia M. Shalz
Boise High School
Anika M. Stanwiens
Boise High School
Jackson T. Timmel
Boise High School
Sebastian P. Wampler
Boise High School
Kiryn L. Willett
Capital High School
Sydney M. Wold
Boise High School
Austin L. Zelinsky
Boise High School
Emma D. Zelinsky
Boise High School
Jackson J. Zerwas
Timberline High School
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AP Seminar and Research Certificate
The following 10 students were awarded the AP Seminar and Research Certificate by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research.
Anna C. Brown
Capital High School
Violet L. Conklin
Timberline High School
Alora A. Fitzpatrick
Boise High School
Charlie A. Grigg
Timberline High School
Avery I. Hamilton
Timberline High School
Bryson T. King
Capital High School
William T. Orr
Boise High School
Samuel Roberts
Boise High School
Sophia Squyres
Boise High School
Campbell M. Wyatt
Boise High School
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About Advanced Placement Program
The College Board Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school. A 3 or higher on an AP Exam has multiple benefits for students, including earning college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP Exams, saving them time and money. Research shows AP students are better prepared for and more likely to enroll and remain in college, do well in classes, and earn their degrees on time. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP Exams align with their high standards. 

About Boise School District 
Boise School District is a high-performing, nationally-recognized, comprehensive public school system focused on preparing students for success in college, career and citizenship.
 
We are a district of approximately 23,400 students and employ 4,300 people, of whom 1,700 are certified staff. In the district, there are 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 5 senior high schools. We offer a variety of specialized programs, including Montessori, Dual Language, Classical, International, Harbor, Full-day and Highly Gifted programs at elementary, Full-day Kindergarten, to the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Dennis Career & Technical Center, and the state’s preeminent Advanced Placement program at the secondary level.
 
In the Boise School District, you will find:
 
  • commitment to college and career readiness
  • preparation for an increasingly global society, through the development of creativity and thinking skills with an emphasis on integration of technology
  • a safe and secure learning environment
  • caring and compassionate staff committed to providing the best education for each and every child
  • opportunities for meaningful parental involvement
  • dedication to our core values of respect, dignity, honesty, responsibility and teamwork.
 
Discover how Boise School District is Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow at www.boiseschools.org
News Media Contact:

Dan Hollar
Public Affairs Administrator
Boise School District
(208) 854-4064