Adult and Community Education
January 2010 
FYI: SAT test dates 
January 23, 2010
March 13, 2010
May 1, 2010
June 5, 2010
 
 
 
About us
The secondary enrichment program is an offering of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adult and Community Education (ACE). ACE secondary enrichment classes are supported by student fees and are not funded out of the FCPS operating budget.
 
Classes are taught by highly qualified, experienced teachers in local high schools on weekday evenings or on the weekend. 
 
Inquiries may be directed to Karin Valentino at 703.658.1290 or satsecondaryenrichment@fcps.edu.
 
Sincerely,
 
ACE On Point
FCPS Adult and Community Education
 
 
 
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Reaching Potential in 2010

Greetings!

Welcome to 2010! A new year presents us with the opportunity to take stock of what was and to ponder what could be. Consider the question of your child's success in school. What is it now? What could it be?
 
An enrichment class focused on study skills, SAT preparation, or vocabulary might be just what your child needs to boost performance this year.  
 
Students in classroomOur teachers bring a wealth of instructional experience to the classroom. They have one goal: to equip each student for success through results-oriented instruction. 
  
If you decide to enroll your child, act quickly: pre-testing is held on Saturday, January 9. 
 
Secondary Enrichment Team
Fairfax County Public Schools
Adult and Community Education 
 
 
Middle & High School Enrichment Programs  
Classes forming ~ register now
Courses to accelerate learning and performance
 
Starting in January
 
SAT Test Preparation SM08000
10 two-hour sessions, with several date and location options. Fee includes pre-and post-testing: $543
 
Pre-testing: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodson High School Saturday, January 9,  for January classes and Saturday, February 20, for March classes. 
 
Post-testing: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodson High School Saturday, February 27 for January classes and Saturday, April 17, for March classes.
 
SAT Crash Course SM08525
Fast paced, 12-hour course in two six-hour Saturday sessions. Four choices of dates, two location options. Fee includes text: $298
 
Effective Study Skills for Teens (gr. 6-8) SM07624
Five two-hour sessions offered at four different locations. Fee includes text: $149
 
Study Smarter (gr. 9-12) SM07425 
Four two-hour sessions offered at four different locations and dates. Fee includes text: $134
 
Vocabulary Victory (gr. 9-12) SM07430
Six two-hour sessions at four different locations, dates. Fee includes text: $221
 
Students studying 
 
Courses to enrich and inspire
Language Mania
Designed for immersion and middle school students, these after-school classes provide engaging, multisensory instruction in a foreign language.
French Conversation for Immersion Students (gr. 2-4) FC06008
French Cooking for Homeschoolers (gr. 6-8)  FC06211
Russian Language 1 for Homeschoolers (age 9-13) FC06355
Spanish for Homeschoolers (gr. 6-8)  FC06121
Spanish Tutorial (gr. 7-9) FC06303 
 
Kids Campus 2010 ~ Goes to Africa ~
This spring break, send your child on an exploration of the African continent. The 20-day unforgettable safari experience introduces students to African countries, cultures, geography, and animals and includes weekly field trips. For children K-6. Registration begins Friday, March 5. More information: www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/ElementaryEnrichment.htm