| Programs | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Summer School | All information about summer school is available online at http://www.fcps.edu/news/summer.htm, and counselors have available information on the classroom and online offerings. FCPS will be offering summer school for 8th graders (rising 9th grade) who want to accelerate their credit courses. Access the Encore booklet (pdf file) for course offerings and registration procedures. |
| Chantilly HS Summer Seminar | Chantilly HS is offering a Pre-AP Summer Seminar July 7-11 from 8:00 to 12:00 for rising freshmen who are enrolled in English Pre-AP 9, World Civ, or Pre-AP World Studies I. Students will work with Pre-AP teachers to learn research techniques, reading strategies, and note-taking skills to better prepare them for the rigors of freshman year. There is no tuition, but students will need to provide their own copies of two required books. Please contact Eric Richardson at eric.richardson@fcps.edu for further information. View pdf file for more details. |
| Shifting Gears | A summer course focused on middle school preparation for rising 7th graders. There are 3 sessions available, but sign up early. Spaces fill up quickly! Registration due June 13, 2008. View pdf file for registration form and details. |
| Institute for the Arts - July 7 - 31, 2008 | Fairfax County Summer Enrichment Opportunities Fairfax County will be providing the opportunity for students to experience a variety of fine arts offerings. For registration and details see a counselor for the catalog, or go to the website: www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/prek12.htm |
| Fairfax Collegiate Summer 2008 | The Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program is a summer enrichment program instructed by university professors and public and private school teachers. Classes are offered at three area locations in mathematics, writing, test preparation, programming, computer literacy, web design, robotics, digital arts, and life skills. For more information, registration forms, and fees, please see a RRMS counselor. Deadline for registration is June 1st. |
| 2008 Summer Enrichment Program in Mathematics and Technology for Talented Youth (MTTY) | The purpose of the MTTY program is to offer non-credit enrichment courses in mathematics and computer sciences for students entering the 6th through 12th grades. The courses are designed to provide an accelerated learning environment in a college atmosphere for high-potential students. For information on course offerings and registration forms, please see a RRMS counselor or contact the program’s founder: Dr. J.E. Lin Box 3736 George Mason University 4450 Rivanna Lane Fairfax, VA 22030-4441 http://www.mtty.org Tel. 703-973-MTTY(6889) |
| Tech Adventure Camp | Technology and careers come alive as students experience new worlds at camp while they rotate through six units: Design in Mind, Focus on Forensics, Inside A Virtual Life, It’s a 3D World, Kid’s Chef, and Robotic Engineer Camp runs July 7 - July 18, 2007 from 9am - 3pm. Available to students enrolled in grades 5-7 during the 2007-08 year. For more information, call (703) 208-7789 or visit http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OCTE/events/TechCamp.htm. |