Slam Academy High School Palm Beach – AP Capstone Seminar

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. PREREQUISITE : Successful completion of AP Capstone Seminar SLAM! Career & Technical Education Curriculum and Scholar Curriculum (9th- 12th Grade) SLAM! students will follow the designated curriculum track for their arts field. The track is in sequential order in accordance to the state standards. 82 DUAL ENROLLEMENT AND SCHOLAR PROGRAM An accelerati on mechanism allowing student s to simultaneously ear n colleg e credit s whil e fulfilling hig h school graduati on require ment s. It is considere d the state’ s largest scholarshi p program because it i s free of cost . Credits taken throug h this challenging program ar e transferabl e to Flori da publi c and privat e colleges and universitie s and some out of stat e institutio ns. Approval i n advanc e of course registration is required . Student s shoul d check with their counselor s for information and approval of dual enrollment courses. Students must meet the following eligibility criteria: Must have a 3.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) to enroll in college credit courses Pass the appropriate section of the Post-Secondary College Readiness Test (PERT), SAT or ACT Pass the FSA ELA with a 3 or higher Have permission from the parent/guardian, high school principal and counselor Meet additional admissions criteria established by the post-secondary institution. Understand that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses will be greater than in high school courses The college courses selected by the student must count toward high school graduation. Students will earn bonus points equivalent to those earned in Advanced Placement courses. Scholars Program Students successfully completing the Dual Enrollment Scholars Program at Doral Academy will be eligible to earn an Associate Degree as well as a High School diploma. Eligibility for this program begins in the ninth grade and will be determined by counselors on an individual basis. This program is only available for students desiring a more rigorous academic challenge. If students earn a C or lower in any one dual enrollment course, he/she will not be allowed to continue in the dual enrollment program. .