Dalton, GA ā Dalton Public Schools proudly announces the recognition of several exceptional students from The Dalton Academy who have been awarded AP Scholar distinctions by the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These students have shown immense dedication to academic success and have achieved remarkable results in college-level coursework during their high school years.
The College Board's AP Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit, and students who achieve qualifying scores on AP exams are recognized with varying levels of distinction:
AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor: Awarded to students who earn an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction: Given to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams.
The Dalton Academyās 2025 AP Scholars:
We are excited to celebrate the following students for their extraordinary academic accomplishments:
AP Scholars are students recognized by the College Board for scoring 3 or better on three or more Advanced Placement exams. The following Academy students have been named AP Scholars:
Geovany Aguirre ā AP Scholar
Charles Cantrell ā AP Scholar
Alexandra Castillo ā AP Scholar
Isabella Celaya ā AP Scholar
Isabella Celaya ā AP Seminar and Research Certificate
Diego Cuna ā AP Scholar
Gabriela Mojica-Nava ā AP Scholar
Gabriela Ruelas ā AP Scholar
These students have excelled in their AP courses, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic rigor. Their achievements not only highlight their individual talents but also reflect the supportive learning environment fostered at the Academy.
About the AP Capstone Program
The AP Capstone Diploma is one of the College Boardās most prestigious academic programs, designed to develop studentsā skills in research, analysis, collaboration, and academic writing through the completion of AP Seminar and AP Research, along with four additional AP courses and exams.
The Dalton Academy is the only school in this region offering the AP Capstone Diploma program, providing students with a rare and highly respected opportunity to earn an advanced distinction that signals college readiness and academic excellence. Graduates of this program demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and stand out in college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
About the AP Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an initiative of the College Board that allows high school students to engage in college-level coursework in various subjects. Students who perform well on AP Exams may earn college credit and improve their standing in the college admissions process.
Dalton Public Schools extends its heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding students and wishes them continued success in their academic journey.

