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Fall Full-Time AAP Referral Window for Students New to FCPS Closes on October 15
The fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3-8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Allison Donnelly, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at aldonnelly@fcps.edu by October 15, 2026. Late referrals will not be accepted. You can access these forms on the AAP Forms page on the FCPS website.
For students who are not new to FCPS and have been enrolled, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2-7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by December 15, 2026.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services.
Note Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
Other Advanced Academic Services
At the elementary level, all students are screened each spring for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services. Families may also refer their student for consideration for Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP at any time during the school year. Eligibility decisions are made at the school level, and families are notified of the decision within 30 school days of the referral. The Full-Time AAP referral deadlines do not apply.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students. Families should work with their student’s school to select the courses that best meet their academic needs.
For more information, please contact Allison Donnelly, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at aldonnelly@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs website
Advanced Academic Programs website
September 29 Community Meeting About Proposed AAP Center at Key Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is proposing to open a new Full-time Advanced Academic Program Center at Key Middle School. If approved by the School Board, students who live within the Key Middle School boundary will attend Key Middle School for Full-Time AAP, starting with grade 7 in SY 2027-28 and grades 7-8 in SY 2028-29.
There will be a community meeting for interested families to learn more about the proposal to expand Full-Time AAP to all FCPS middle schools and provide feedback on September 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Key Middle School. More information can be found on the FCPS public webpage.
Please let us know if you plan to attend and if you require interpretation services by filling out the Key MS RSVP form.
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