Mrs. Hirschbuehler-Sampson stands with her AP Seminar students in their classroom at Lee High School in Huntsville, Ala. The group is gathered behind desks and smiling at the camera, with a decorated cake on the table in front of them. Posters, student artwork and classroom shelves are visible in the background.

Huntsville, Ala. — Students in Mrs. Hirschbuehler-Sampson’s AP Seminar course have successfully submitted their Individual Research Reports to College Board, marking an important milestone in Performance Task 1 of the AP Capstone program.

The Individual Research Report requires students to develop a focused research question, locate and evaluate credible sources, analyze multiple perspectives and construct a well-supported academic argument. The process challenges students to demonstrate advanced research skills, critical thinking and formal academic writing aligned with college-level expectations.

Submitting this report represents weeks of sustained effort, revision and collaboration. Through this work, students strengthen skills in evidence-based reasoning, source credibility analysis and clear written communication.

Lee High School is proud of these students for meeting this significant benchmark and continuing to build a culture of academic rigor and achievement.