Wootton Science Capstone Plus (formerly STARS)
This program combines students’ love of science with College Board’s AP Capstone Program to offer extraordinary preparation for STEM learning at the university level. Students can apply in 8th grade, but must apply by the end of 9th grade. USE THIS FORM TO APPLY. Questions?
Suggested Course Pathways - -All Science Capstone pathways require AP Seminar and AP Research, along with 4 other AP Courses. At least 1 of the 4 extra AP courses needs to be a science course. The following are suggested pathways, but all students can design their own.
| Required Summer Experience -Complete one of the following after 10th or 11th grade -Requires presentation to Science Capstone Community during fall semester (guidelines provided for each type of experience) | Enrichment Opportunities -Complete at least one of the listed activities each semester |
- Environmental Science Focus
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Macro/Micro Economics
- AP Human Geography
- AP Biology /Chemistry/ Physics
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- Molecular Biology / Anatomy & Physiology / Forensic Science / Honors Nutritional Science
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics C: Mechanics / Electricity & Magnetism
- AP Computer Science
| - STEM-focused off-campus formal learning experience (minimum time: 5 full days or the equivalent)
- STEM-focused professional internship
- Eco-tourism experience (minimum time: 5 full days or the equivalent)
- Lab Visits: Visit three private or government STEM-based research labs
- Natural Park Visits: Visit three national, state, or local natural parks and document the experience
| - Attend (in-person or virtually) a STEM-based lecture (includes peer summer experience presentations)
- Attend STEM-focused field trip
- Participate in STEM-based community service
QUESTIONS? Send an email to:
Michael_U_Thompson@mcpsmd.org |