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Family & Community Engagement (FACE)

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K-12 Resources
- 4-6 year Academic Planning – information about the four year-six year academic planning process
- ACORN Library Network – online card catalog and more library resources
- APS and the Environment
- APS/NOVA Partnership
- Athletics Participation Form (VHSL)
- Canvas– access to teacher instructional Web sites
- Check-In – after-school program at middle schools
- Counseling
- Digital Learning Devices
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/HILT)
- Extended Day – before- and after-school programs at elementary schools
- Family Life Education
- First-Day Packet
- Field Trips – guidelines and policy
- Internet Safety – resources for use by parents
- Interpretation Services – families may request an interpreter for any interaction with APS
- Intervention Assistance Teams – early intervention for students with special learning needs
- Lightspeed Content Filter on student devices – information about the new content filter
- Mental Health Services in Schools – overview of APS programs and practices.
- Program of Studies – outlines general and specific information regarding curricular offerings and services at all Arlington public schools
- Registration – registration requirements
- Research & Reports – research and reports commissioned by APS to improve our services
- School Board Policies – all APS governing policies
- School Health Advisory Board
- School Health Services
- School Options – how to apply to countywide schools and programs: application process, Pupil-Transfer Application, and school information sessions.
- Suspension Data – summary of suspensions, students suspended and the related gaps by race/ethnicity.
- Testing – test schedule and scores
- School Information Sessions – Elementary
- School Information Sessions – Middle
- School Information Sessions – High
- VHSL Athletic Participation Form
- Student Accident Insurance (for athletics)
Military Families
Graduation
- Graduation Requirements – standard, advanced studies and modified diploma options
- College Corner – scholarships, financial aid information and testing dates
- Virginia Career View – career and education information
Special Education
Get Involved
- Advisory Groups – volunteer advisory committees, each one focusing on a specific subject or topic area
- Arlington County Council of PTAs
- FACE (Family and Community Engagement)
- Job Opportunities – complete list of current job openings
- Volunteers and Partners – opportunities to volunteer in the schools
APS Services
- Aquatics – schedules for Arlington’s three public swimming pools
- Building Use – rent APS facilities for your needs
- Early Childhood (PreK)
- Extended Day – before- and after-school programs at elementary schools
- Online Payment Center – Pay for your child’s lunch online.
- Parent Academy – Opportunities to obtain information on a wide variety of topics.
- ParentVUE – monitor your child’s education (for parents of current students)
- Contact APS – by email, phone, or online
- Publications – the APS Handbook, Guidebooks, QuickFacts, and more.
Lifelong Learning
- Adult Education – choose from many courses and register online
- GED – high school diploma options for adults
- Arlington County Parent Education Program – parenting classes and workshops, online parent education programs and parenting resources
- REEP – English Classes for Adults
Related Resources
- Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families – working together to develop an agenda for children, youth and families.
- ArlingtonFamilies.com – a site from Arlington County for online resources about what’s happening for families in Arlington, Virginia.
- Arlington County Elementary After School Programs

Quick Links

School Year Information:

K-12 Resources

Military Families

Graduation

Special Education

Get Involved

APS Services

Lifelong Learning

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