Fact Sheet/ Frequently Asked Questions (Draft) High School Summer Session 2013 Summer School Opportunities for

Rising 9th graders FAQ Who manages the High School Summer Sessions? Who can register? How? Details The Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS) Website: https://education.fcps.org/flex Phone Number: 240-236-8421 Currently enrolled FCPS students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Through your Middle School Counselor. May 1 to June 10. Keep in mind, pre-registration is a request for a course. Priority is given to upper classmen who might need a course to graduate and on staffing for classes. June 24-August 1 (6 weeks) Summer School costs the same for all students based on a sliding scale of ability to pay. This is determined by the FARM (Free and Reduced Meal )status on file with FCPS 1.0 credit=$200 for Non-FARM reduced=$100 Free= $0 .5 credit = $100 for Non-Farm Reduced= $50 Free= $0 One, 1.0 credit course or two .5 credit courses No, students must provide their own transportation to Summer School. Partially Online Summer Session (POSS) is offered at Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School (GTJMS)
This program is designed for students who are independent learners and have consistent access to the internet and a computer outside of school. Online courses are the primary source of learning, and most courses are taught at the honors level (or pace). Students must attend class 1 day a week for 3 hours. GTJMS from 9 am to 12 pm Tuesday (math) Wednesday, (Electives)-FOT, health, Fitness, Dig . Photo, World Lang.

When is the Pre-registration time period for rising 9th graders? When does it start? How much does it cost?

How many courses can I take? Is there transportation?

What Program is offered for rising 9th graders?

What Kinds of courses are offered/ available to rising 9th graders?

POSS Courses Geometry (honors)-must have already attempted the course, only to be taken to improve grade-not for original credit. Foundations of Technology (1 credit) (FOT) Digital Photography Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin 1, 2, 3, 4 Chinese 1, 2, 3 Health (.5) Fitness (.5)- one or both classes can be taken.