The Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) is designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. The Full-Time AAP environment allows students to explore and express their ideas with other highly able peers. Eligibility for placement in a Full-Time AAP is through a central selection committee process.

Identification and Placement Information

 Students receive a highly challenging instructional program in the four core subject areas

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

The highly challenging instructional program follows the FCPS Program of Studies. Differentiation in the depth, breadth, and pace of instruction places a strong emphasis on higher-level thinking skills.

The curriculum offers advanced learners an appropriate level of challenge through adaptations. There is a strong emphasis on:

• Higher-level thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making

Teachers create and implement units of study that lead to an understanding of the concepts, themes, and issues that are fundamental to the core subject areas and that lead to an appreciation for relationships within and among content.

Students pursue independent investigations and ongoing research appropriate to the disciplines. Students have ongoing opportunities for reflection and self-assessment. This allows for the characteristics, demands, and responsibilities of advanced intellectual development.

Students participate with the entire student body in school-based activities such as:

• Band
• Chorus
• Physical education
• Strings
• Student government
• Other electives