Advanced Placement Institute
Fairfax County Public Schools, in cooperation with the College Board, is pleased to offer the 2009 Summer Institute for teachers of Advanced Placement (AP) as part of a continuing effort to assist our teachers in meeting the needs of our high-ability students. This summer’s institute will include AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Latin Vergil, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP World History, AP Government and Politics: U.S., A.P. U.S. History, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, and AP Art History. Registration for FCPS teachers will be available on My PLT starting January 2; registration for all other teachers will be available on this website after the first of the year as well.
International Baccalaureate Info:
The FCPS International Baccalaureate Program
Parent Information Nights for Rising Ninth Grade Students
Annandale: February 5 (IB Information Night), January 22 (8th grade parent night)
Centreville: February 4
Chantilly: February 2
Edison: February 10
Fairfax: February 3
Falls Church: January 29 (Curriculum Night)
Hayfield: February 5
Herndon: January 29 (Curriculum Night)
Lake Braddock: February 2
Langley: February 3
Lee: February 17
Madison: February 5
Marshall: March 24
McLean: January 22
Mount Vernon: January 22
Oakton: March 12
Robinson: January 14
South County: February 4 (Curriculum Night)
South Lakes: February 9
Stuart: February 5
West Potomac: January 28
West Springfield: February 18
Westfield: February 4
Woodson: February 4
Meetings will be held in the auditorium from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and are open to the public; no registration is required.
The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides rigorous academic coursework in the major subject fields, with course content designed at a college level. Courses are offered in English, social studies, science, foreign languages, math and fine arts. AP courses are open to any student who is interested in academic rigor. A student enrolled in any AP course must take the AP examination to receive the .5 weighted grade. AP courses are recognized for college credit by many universities in the United States and abroad.
The AP program is offered at Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Langley, Madison, McLean, Oakton, West Potomac, West Springfield, Westfield and Woodson high schools and Hayfield, Lake Braddock, and South County secondary schools. A list of AP classes at FCPS Schools is available for download as a PDF.
August 26, 2008 Press Release
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program provides a comprehensive rigorous education emphasizing analytical thinking, reading and writing skills with an international perspective. It is an advanced level college preparatory program open to highly motivated 11th and 12th grade students who seek academic rigor. A student can earn a full IB diploma by completing courses in 6 areas – English, foreign language, social studies, science, math, and elective. Beyond completing the course requirements, diploma students are required to engage in community service, individual research, and Theory of Knowledge class. Students may also choose to earn IB certificates for individual IB courses. All students enrolled in an IB course are required to take the end-of-course exam. Students must take the end-of-course exam to receive the .5 weighted grade. IB courses are recognized for college credit by many universities in the United States and abroad.
The IB program is offered at Annandale, Edison, Lee, Marshall, Mount Vernon, South Lakes and Stuart high schools and Robinson Secondary School. A list of IB classes at FCPS Schools is available for download as a PDF.
International Baccalaureate website.
College Board website
December 17, 2008 Press Release
What's Up With That? IB Summer Camps at Edison HS
Students enhance critical thinking through science, reading and arts activities that prepare them for the rigors of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
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Summer Residential Governor's School
 Faye Brenner, Specialist
Advanced Academic Programs
Alan E. Leis Instructional Center
7423 Camp Alger Ave.
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-208-7706, fax 703-208-7851
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