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Advanced Academics Identification and Placement for High School

Enrollment in High School AAP Programs

Current FCPS Student High School Curricular Transfer Request 

High school curricular transfer requests may be submitted for the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. The course of study must not be offered at the base high school. Parents or guardians may request a transfer to the school with space available that is closest to their residence. Parents or guardians and students must sign a Letter of Understanding for the requested program. Requests are not permitted for individual courses or extracurricular activities.

A student who requests a transfer for the AP or IB program must commit to the advanced academic program:

  1. 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.
  2. Each student is expected to pursue a schedule of prerequisite courses for each program in the ninth and tenth grade years.

High School Curricular Student Transfer Application

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    New High School Curricular Program Student Transfer Application

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Admissions

Welcome! Find more information on the admissions process to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

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Advanced Placement® (AP)

The Advanced Placement® (AP) Program provides academic college preparatory coursework in the major subject fields. AP classes emulate introductory college courses, preparing students for selective universities and colleges.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: High School Grades 9-12

High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.

High School Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)

Fairfax County Public Schools offers advanced academic services at the high school level including Honors, Advanced Placement® (AP), International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programs (MYP), International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program (DP), and Dual Enrollment (DE).
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Home Instruction

Any parent may elect to provide home instruction for his or her school-age child in lieu of school attendance. A parent or guardian may provide a notice of intent to provide home instruction with these forms.
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Student Transfer Information

FCPS considers transfer requests for very specific reasons for Fairfax County Residents Only.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Thinking Beyond High School

A goal of FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate is to provide opportunities for emerging adults to learn skills to be successful after high school. Parents can help their student develop these skills by working with teachers and school staff. The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains how to help your student.