Advanced Placement Institute

Fairfax County Public Schools, in cooperation with the College Board, is pleased to offer the 2008 Summer Institute for Teachers of Advanced Placement (AP) as part of an ongoing effort to assist schools in meeting the needs of high-ability students. More information and dates for this event will be posted as soon as they become available.

IB/AP Info: West County Boundary Studies

Advanced Placement exam scores may be found at: http://www.fcps.edu/testing/scorelist.htm#ap.

International Baccalaureate exam scores are located at: http://www.fcps.edu/suptapps/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=707

Advanced Placement

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. Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes students who take a minimum of 5 AP courses with a score of at least a 3 on each AP exam with an AP Diploma. 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.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate

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

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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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