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Academic Planning
Academic Planning
Academic Planning is designed to assist students and families in successfully navigating the PreK-12 school experience in Arlington Public Schools (APS). School Counselors meet with students to discuss course options, high school credits and monitor academic progression.
Upcoming Academic Planning Events:
January 13th – 17th High School visits @ TJMS
January 16, 2025 – General Information and Course Night
January 22nd – February 9th – Rising 6th Grade Visits @ various Elementary Schools.
January 28, 2025 – 8th grade students notified of lottery results for Option Schools
More dates and information to be provided.
Mathematics Course Recommendations
For any Math inquiries, please reach out to Mrs. Cobbs, our Math Coach.
Course Request Forms
Rising 7th Grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselor: Mr. Spencer
*For more information regarding 7th grade, please use the QR code on the document.
Rising 8th Grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselor: Ms. Washington
For more information regarding 8th grade, please use the QR code on the document.
Academic Planning Resources
Lottery Process for Option Schools and Programs
Virtual Lottery Application Process Information Session: Mon, Oct. 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. (link will be on the options schools page.)
- Applications open: Mon, Nov. 4, 2024, at 8 a.m.
- Applications close: Fri, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4 p.m.
- LIVE Virtual Lottery: Fri, Feb. 7, 2025
If you have questions, please contact the Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 option 1 or submit a question online.
Program of Studies
The Program of Studies is written for students and parents to outline general and specific information regarding curricular offerings and services in Arlington Public Schools.
Link: https://www.apsva.us/curriculum/program-of-studies/
Middle School Intensified Information 24-25
Transitioning to Middle School
High School Option Programs
Option schools and programs offer specialized educational instruction. Interested families must submit an online application during a specific time period. Spaces are limited. Learn about the application and lottery process. Review frequently asked questions.
Option School Application timeline and Application
Family Information Sessions
High School Information Night
Each high school offers an in-person information session between November and December. Families are encouraged to attend to learn about their assigned neighborhood school or option school of interest, meet school staff, and ask questions.
November
- Wakefield High School (Focus on immersion and the AP Network) – Mon, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
- Arlington Tech Virtual Night: November 14th at 7pm (English and Spanish)
- Washington-Liberty High School (Intro to academics, life at W-I and focus on IB Diploma Programme) – Thu, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.
December
- Yorktown High School (AP Capstone) – Tue, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
- H-B Woodlawn – Tue, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- Arlington Tech – Wed, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.’
January
- Arlington Tech virtual night: January 9th at 7pm (English)
- Links will be posted on Arlington Tech website: https://careercenter.apsva.us/arlington-tech/
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from high school, students must meet the minimum requirements for either the Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma as outlined below. A standard credit is earned when a student passes a course. A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and either the associated end-of-course SOL test or a performance assessment in history and social sciences.
To view the details, please click here.