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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year
As you prepare to head back to school next week, here are a few suggestions for smooth sailing as we head into a new school year.
Review Underway of Potential Site for New West End School
ACPS is in the process of reviewing the building at 1701 N. Beauregard Street as the possible site of a new elementary school.
T.C. Williams Focusing on SATs as Primary College-Preparation Test
Beginning in September, T.C. Williams will increase efforts to prepare students for taking the SAT, a test widely used in college admissions to assess a student’s readiness for college and predict future academic success.
ACPS: Closing the Gap in SOLs, Raising All Student Achievement
ACPS has seen significant progress in closing the achievement gap among all groups of students in Standards of Learning tests, while maintaining the huge gains made divisionwide last year. Read the results and spot our ‘Closing the Gap’ sign around the City.
69 Dual-Enrollment Students Make Dean’s List at NOVA
Congratulations to the 69 dual-enrollment students who made the Dean’s list at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).
Maury Schoolyard Work Begins
Work started this week on the Matthew Maury Schoolyard Project that aims to create a state-of-the art playground at the school.
ACPS Wins Prestigious Procurement Award
ACPS has earned a prestigious procurement award demonstrating its fiscal responsibility in line with the goals of the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan.
ACPS 2020 Survey Results Show Public Opinion of School Division
Results of the ACPS 2020 survey are now public. Thank you for taking part. See how the community responded.
T.C. International Academy Students Share Their Stories in New Book
Read excerpts from “Journey of the Titan: T.C.’s International Academy Students Share Their Stories,” which tells the stories of 97 amazing young men and women who came to the United States from all over the world with the simple hope of a better life.
Extended School Year Students Build Community Connections
Secondary students in the Extended School Year (ESY) program teamed up with Greenstreet Gardens to add life to summer school and growth community connections.
Tucker Starts the 2016-17 School Year With Smiles All Around
Welcome back Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School students! Students and staff started the 2016-17 school year with lots of smiles. Tucker’s modified calendar meant they started the school year on Thursday. View photos and video from the first day. #ACPSfirstday
Congratulations to the 31 T.C. Williams Summer School Graduates
Congratulations summer school graduates of 2016! View photos from Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Full graduation numbers will be coming soon.