Advanced Academic Programs

What are Level 4 AAP Services?• Full day advanced and enriched curriculum in

all four core subject areas• Offered at Lees Corner and Oak Hill• Sometimes referred to as “center services”

What is Level 4 AAP Screening?

• Students are screened by the FCPS AAP Central Screening Committee in March to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.

• Our Lees Corner Local AAP Screening Committee prepares the files and forwards to this committee.

Who is screened?

• 2nd graders with 132 or higher on NNAT or CogAT composite score are automatically screened

• 3rd-7th graders who are referred for services by parents

What is a referral?

• An Advanced Academic Programs Level 4 Referral Form can be found at www.fcps.edu/is/aap

• The deadline for writing a referral isFebruary 3, 2015.

No late referrals will be accepted.

How do I fill out a referral?

• On the AAP Level 4 Referral Form, parents need to describe why they think their child needs AA services. It must be signed and delivered to main office by February 3.

• Place in mailbox of Nicole Pierce, AART. No electronic copies will be accepted.

• This initiates the screening process.

What factors are considered in deciding eligibility for AA services during central

screening?• Ability Test Scores (CogAT and NNAT)• Achievement Test Scores (SOLs)• GBRS (Gifted Behavior Rating Scale) with

commentary• Work samples• Progress reports• Parent input; optional materials

When will parents find out if their children are found eligible?

• Parents are notified via letter by the end of April or early May.

What happens if my child is found eligible?

• Parents have the choice to accept or decline services.

• Parents have a choice to send students to Oak Hill or Lees Corner for center services.

What happens if my child is not found eligible?

• All students in grades 2-5 are screened for Local Level 4 services in June by our Local Level 4 AAP Screening Committee.

• Students must meet locally established criteria• Parents are notified of this placement in

August (via letter) just before Open House.

How do I get more detailed information about AAP?

• Visit the AAP website at www.fcps.edu/is/aap• There will be a meeting for second grade

parents this Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the Lees Corner cafeteria.

• View PowerPoint (from October meeting) located on Lees Corner Blackboard site

• Contact Information - nlpierce@fcps.edu