High School Distinguished Achievement Program

Ignite School’s Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) requires high performance beyond that usually expected of students in High School.  In addition to specific course requirements, the DAP requires that students successfully complete any combination of four CollegeBoard Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with a score of three or above.  Ignite School students who successfully complete the DAP are very well prepared for college-level success.  The purpose of Ignite School’s DAP is to recognize students who have performed at a level beyond that expected of High School students.

AP Course	Credit	Grade
AP English Literature and Composition	1	12
AP Computer Principles	1	11, 12
AP Biology	1	10, 11, 12
AP Chemistry	1	11, 12
AP Physics	1	11,12
AP Pre-calculus	1	11
AP Calculus	1	12
AP Psychology	1	11,12
AP Capstone Seminar	1	11
AP Capstone Research	1	12

 

For higher achievers, gifted students and talented students seeking extra challenge, Ignite School encourages completion of the CollegeBoard AP Capstone Diploma as part of the High School DAP.  The capstone program equips students with the independent research, problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by higher education institutions.  It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative learners who are critical thinkers and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions.  AP Capstone Diploma eligibility: Scores of 3 or higher in; AP Capstone Seminar (Offered in grade 11), AP Capstone Research (Offered in grade 12) and in four additional AP exams.

These programmes develop leadership, entrepreneurship, collaboration, digital literacy, engineering, and financial literacy while preparing students for future careers.