Advanced Academics and Talent Development

Students are screened annually and referrals can be made by parents, students, staff and community members. Referrals should be submitted before April 1 of the school year. Here is a link to the referral form.  Gifted services eligibility process identifies students in the following areas:

• Specific Academic Aptitude – students with specific aptitudes in the academic areas of mathematics, science, English, social studies.
• Visual/Performing Arts Aptitude in grades 3-12 – Students with specific aptitudes in visual art and/or instrumental or vocal music areas.

State Programs

 Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) is for rising 10th and 11th graders

For general information on the VDOE Website about all programs, go to this link: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools

 Summer Residential Visual and Performing Arts Governor’s School

Students have been chosen to advance to the State Auditions for Visual & Performing Arts. Students that have advanced after the state auditions will fill out the application from the SRGS CANVAS course and request teacher recommendation forms from 2 teachers. See below for more information.

 Summer Residential Academic Governor’s School

Students may apply in the following areas:

1. Agriculture
2. Humanities
3. Math, Science, and Technology
4. Medicine, and Health Sciences
5. Engineering
6. Marine Science

Step 1: Complete the Program Interest Form

Filling out this form will indicate to the W-L Advanced Academics Coach that you are interested in applying for this program. They will contact you with the enroll code to the CANVAS course that will provide all the information about applying for the program.

Step 2: Enroll in SRGS CANVAS course. This course will provide valuable information to complete your application. This is where you will submit your application and materials.

Step 3: Review Materials. Once you are in the course review all materials to include student handbook and teacher recommendation forms.

Step 4: Send out Teacher Recommendation forms. Each application contains 2 teacher recommendation forms: Teacher recommendation A and Teacher Recommendation B. The PDF version of each form is included in the course. Email these forms separately to your teachers requesting them to fill them out and copy and send back to Elizabeth.Burgos@apsva.us.

Step 5: Complete application and essays by January 24, 2025. You will submit the filled out application pdf in the CANVAS course as an assignment. Elizabeth.Burgos@apsva.us is the W-L school contact.

Please email elizabeth.burgos@apsva.us for further questions.

Programs at Virginia Tech Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity

CEED Pre-College ProgramsPathways for Future Engineers

County Programs

We regret to inform you that the PRIME Summer Internship Program for high school students will not be offered this year due to various factors and logistical challenges. We understand this may be disappointing and encourage students to explore alternative work-based learning opportunities. As new opportunities become available, they will be posted on the Work-Based Learning & Opportunities page, so please check regularly for updates.We appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment of our students and remain dedicated to providing future opportunities. Thank you for your understanding and support.  Kathleen Brewster Director of Counseling Arlington Career Center Room 207 703.228.5731

Fine Arts Apprentice Program

The Fine Arts Apprentice Program provides students who have demonstrated achievement in and commitment to the Fine Arts (drama, instrumental and vocal music, dance, and visual arts) with enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. All Arlington Public Schools students who will be in grades 10, 11, or 12 in September are welcome to apply.  Applications for the  school year will be available in January. Applications and auditions are held during the early spring for the following school year. Students receive a half credit for their participation and completion of the requirements in the program. Application and audition information are available on the Arts Education website.For more information,  please contact Kelly Breedlove, the coordinator, at (703) 228-6171 or email kelly.breedlove@apsva.us.

Parent & Student Resources:

•  National Association for the Gifted website:  https://www.nagc.org/

• Virginia Association for the Gifted website:  https://www.vagifted.org/

• College of William and Mary Gifted Education Resources: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/resources

• Black Excel at blackexel.org https://www.blackexcel.org/summer-progs.htm