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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 16th – Academic Planning Night @ 6:30p – Presentation Slides
January 17th – High School visits @ TJMS
January 22nd – February 9th – Rising 6th Grade Visits @ various Elementary Schools.
January 28th – 8th grade students notified of lottery results for Option Schools
February – Rising 8th Grade Academic in English 7
February 7th – Rising 7th Grade Academic Planning Assembly.
February 21st – Last day to return all Course Request Forms.
More dates and information to be provided.
Mathematics Course Recommendations
For any Math inquiries, please reach out to Mrs. Cobbs, our Math Coach.
2025-2026 Program of Studies
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Information
Rising 8th Grade
Academic Advisement Presentation
Course Request Form – Sample
Mr. Spencer, School Counselor
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.
Transfer Information
For more information regarding the transfer process, please click here.
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
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.