advanced academic opportunities for secondary students
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Advanced Academic Opportunities for Secondary Students
Rigorous academic studies Open access to all students Academic exploration and knowledge beyond the
standard course of study Require dedication of time and individual effort
beyond the school day College preparatory (Honors) and college-level (AP,
IB, DE) courses
What are Advanced Academic Programs?
Advanced Academic Programs
The MOST significant factor leading to success in college is the rigor of the high school curriculum.
Advanced academic courses expand student’s ability to read, write, and think critically; analyze and solve problems; and build 21st century skills.
AP/IB courses can bolster a HS transcript and improve college acceptance.
High school Honors courses have .5 and IB/AP courses have 1.0 weighted grades which add to a student’s GPA.
Many colleges grant credit for courses in which students earn a qualifying score on AP/IB examinations.
Benefits of Participating in Advanced Academic Programs
Impact of AP/IB course on SAT successThe SAT Benchmark is a score of 1550 (critical reading, mathematics and writing sections combined), which indicates a 65% likelihood of achieving a B-minus grade point average or higher during the first year of college.
9th and 10th grade
Predominately Honors classes Consider an analogy-”the ladder”
AP World History II 10th grade Math can be the exception In order to pursue the IB Diploma, it is
pretty critical that students enter 9th grade with at least 1 year of a language complete as well as Algebra 1
For students who have demonstrated high achievement in specific area(s) of academic strength
Advanced Academic curriculum extensions provided in the 4 core subjects
Provide for ascending levels of intellectual demand
Access and opportunity for underrepresented populations
Open enrollment
Prepares students for AP/IB courses
High School Honors Courses
Advanced Placement
CentrevilleChantillyFairfaxFalls ChurchHayfieldHerndonLake BraddockLangleyMadisonMcLeanOaktonSouth CountyWestfieldWest PotomacWest Springfield Woodson
International Baccalaureate (DP)Annandale* (MYP: Holmes, Poe)Edison** (MYP: Twain)Lee** (MYP: Key)MarshallMount Vernon* (MYP: Whitman)Robinson**South Lakes* (MYP: Hughes)Stuart* (MYP: Glasgow)
Program Locations
* IBMYP in grades 9 and 10.** IBMYP Authorization in
process
Advanced Placement Program:an Overview
Open to all students Preparatory classes include honors Primarily for 11th and 12th graders Tests for each AP course with scores of 1-5 Weighted 1.0 for each course completion College-level courses Course curriculum governed by the College Board AP course syllabi approved through an audit
processCollege Board
International BaccalaureateIB CoursesIB courses tend to be over 2 years with an exam at the end of their
second year. IB courses are offered at 2 levels; Higher Level and Standard Level and also have a GPA weight of either .5 or 1.0
Diploma candidates and “Course” StudentsDP candidates: Take 6 exams: 3 HL and 3 SL (or 4HL and 2 SL) in 6 subject/group
areas. Take the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – class that explores how we
know in all subject areasComplete the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) – 150 hours of activities outside of classComplete The Extended Essay – 4000 word independent research paperCourse students: IB students may choose to take as many or few IB
courses as they wish.
Intentional standards and practices in the classroom/school to prepare students for the Diploma Program in 11-12th grades. Those practices include: Critical, creative and reflective thinking skills Encourages intellectual change, making personal connections between
their studies and the real world Fosters the development of communication skills, intercultural
understanding and global engagement Offered in grades 6 -10 (so it is in Middle schools and High Schools)
Program requires: community service a personal project Assessments 8 subject areas to earn the MYP certificate in 10th grade
Goal in FCPS is to continue to strengthen the IB continuum
IB Middle Years Program
Advanced Placement ProgramScience Math Languages Social
StudiesFine Arts
Biology Calculus AB English LanguageEnglish Literature
U.S. Governmt & PoliticsComparative Govt. & Politics
Studio Art: Drawing
Chemistry Calculus BC French Language U.S. History Art 2D DesignArt 3D Design
Environmental Science
Statistics German LanguageRussian LanguageChinese LanguageJapanese Language
World HistoryEuropean History
Music Theory
Physics 1 and 2 and Physics C
ComputerScience
Latin Human GeographyPsychology
Art History
Spanish LanguageSpanish Literature
MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics
Music Theory
International Baccalaureate DP Program
Science Math Languages Social Studies Arts
Biology HL & SL Mathematics HL
English Literature HL & SL
History of the Americas HL (11th)World Topics HL & SL (12th)
Visual Arts HL & SL
Chemistry HL & SL
Mathematics SL
French HL & SLGerman HL & SL
Geography SL Theater HL & SL
Environmental Systems SL
Math Studies SL
Spanish HL & SLSpanish Language & Literature HL & SLLatin HL
World Religions SLSocial and Cultural Anthropology SL
Music Theory HL & SL
Physics HL & SLDesign Tech SL
Computer Science HL & SL
Arabic HL & SLChinese HL & SLJapanese SL
Psychology HL & SLPhilosophy SL
Film Studies HL & SL
*All HL courses are 2-year courses
*SL courses can be 1 or 2 years
Ab initio languages for beginners
Economics HL & SLBusiness Management HL & SL
Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate
Open Access?
YES YES
College Prep?
YES YES
College Credit
YES YES
Exam scores needed
Colleges may award credit for exams with a score of 3 or better-but specific programs and schools have different requirementsScale of 1-5 (5 being the top score)
Colleges may award credit for exams with a score of 4 or better-but specific programs and schools have different requirementsScale of 1-7 (7 being the top score)
Require time outside of the school day
YES YES
Increased success with other entrance exams?
YES-see last graphic YES-see last graphic
Individual, rigorous college-level courses in 6 subject areas
Widely accepted for college credit at American universities
Curriculum standardized by the College Board
AP course syllabus audit by the College Board
AP Scholar recognition from the College Board
Exams graded externally
International perspective integral part of program
Full diploma includes IB courses in 6 subject areas, extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and 150 CAS hours
Individual IB courses may be taken for certificates
Widely accepted for college credit globally
Exams graded internally and externally
Moderated and evaluated by IB
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
High School Curricular Transfer A student who requests a transfer for the AP or IB program must commit to
the advanced academic program:
a. Each student must take a minimum of four AP or IB classes over the four years, with at least three by the end of the junior year.
b. Each student is expected to pursue a schedule of prerequisite honors courses for each program in the ninth and tenth grade years.
c. Potential IB candidates must meet with the IB Coordinator at the requested school to develop a four-year academic plan. The academic plan must be submitted as documentation with the application.
Student transfer information website Boundary locator to determine closest school to base scho
ol A chart with AP and IB program schools
Goal: Continue to implement ongoing professional development plan for all teachers of the gifted.
Regulation 3335.5
includes endorsement requirements:Teachers who teach in an advanced academic program full-time must have either a Virginia state endorsement in gifted education or complete the FCPS endorsement in advanced academics. A teacher must meet this requirement within five years of accepting the assignment. Teachers of one or more advanced academic courses in grades 7 - 12 must complete a minimum of one course as outlined in the FCPS Advanced Academic Endorsement. All teachers are encouraged to pursue the state endorsement in gifted education or the FCPS endorsement in advanced academics.
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TJHSST TJHSST provides an innovative, specialized
learning environment for students selected through a very rigorous process that have a genuine interest in the biological, physical, mathematical, technological and computer sciences. TJHSST offers the AP Program.
Open application process Application website Open House on Saturday, 11/15/2014
from 9am -12 pm Held at Holmes Middle School (renovation)
Dual enrollment courses are college courses that are taught at the high school level
Credit is given from the sponsoring institution and many times it can transfer to a four year college
Tuition does need to be paid for the course but typically at a reduced rate
DE courses include: English, mathematics, social studies and selected elective courses
HS teachers must meet the sponsoring institution's hiring criteria
FCPS Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment
A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation.
Advanced technical and specialized elective courses are available at the Academies for students interested in pursuing college and career readiness in the 16 career clusters.
High School Academies
High School Academies
High School Academies
Chantilly, Governor’s STEM AcademyEdisonFairfaxFalls Church, Governor’s Health Sciences AcademyMarshall, Governor’s STEM AcademyWest Potomac, Governor’s Health Sciences Academy
Program Locations
FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for pupil placement in order to attend an Academy. Most students attend academies on a course by course basis and transportation may be provided.
Chantilly and Marshall High Schools
Engineering AerospaceEngineering MathEngineering Physics Manufacturing System
Information Technology with Cyber Security Focus A+ CiscoNetwork AdministrationOracle
Governor’s STEM Academies
Future course offerings Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing
Falls Church and West Potomac High Schools
DentalExploring Language Medicine Exploring Health SciencesFire and Emergency Medical SciencesMedical AssistantPharmacy Technician Physical/ Occupational TherapyPractical Nursing
Governor’s Health Sciences Academies
Future course offerings Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
CTE courses prepare students for industry certification opportunities.
Students who desire this professional credential must pass an industry-developed, industry evaluated exam at the end of the CTE course.
Earning an industry credential demonstrates the professional skill level the student has achieved and provides industry-recognized certification.
Industry Credentials
Industry Certifications
VA Governor’s Summer Residential School Provide students with academic, visual
and performing arts opportunities beyond those normally available with base schools
Open to 10th and 11th grade students Very rigorous and competitive
application process Application Information website
School/course based opportunities Teachers do some amazing things with
students Course specific opportunities: McLean
High School Oceanography trip to Florida, Congressional Internships on Capitol Hill at Herndon High School in Political Science
Internships available at different high schools
Thank you! Erin Sikes-Thurston 571-423-4744 [email protected] AAP HS specialist