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 epsikesthurs@fcps.edu AAP HS specialist