Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Advanced Academic Programs provide challenging learning experiences that are designed to meet the unique learning profile of a broad range of advanced learners. Through a continuum of opportunities, students engage in complex subject matter, preparing them for more challenging and rigorous classes as they advance in grade level. Children identified for FCPS advanced academic services exhibit exceptional performance capability in academic, intellectual, and creative endeavors. In order to meet their needs and develop to their potential, these learners require a differentiated curriculum. For more information on Fairfax County Public Schools' Advanced Academics Program, levels of service, forms, FAQs, and resources, go to
http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/
To view the AAP continuum services, click here.

Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (Level IV Center-Based Services)referrals for rising third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher by February 3, 2012. All optional materials are due to the school by February 3, 2012. You will be notified by mail of eligibilty before the end of the school year for 2011-2012 center placement. (Students who are found eligible for the center and wish to attend, DO NOT attend Hayfield Elementary.)

*Typical profile for a student who is found eligible to receive full-time AAP services: ability test scores of 130 and above, pass advanced on achievement tests, consistently demonstrate gifted behaviors as noted on the GBRS, high marks on progress reports.

If you wish to refer your rising third, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh grader, please use the Level IV Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

The local AAP screening committee (determines level II and III eligibility) and central selection committee (determines level IV eligibility) considers the following in its screening decisions:  NNAT, CogAT, Gifted Behaviors Rating Scale (GBRS) score, SOL scores, DRA, progress reports, student work samples, and any other available scores, i.e. IOWA, Stanford, WISC, other state achievement scores, etc.)