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MRES students receive Critical & Creative Thinking strategies (CCT) in all content areas. Homeroom teachers and the AART embed these strategies through stories, exploration & research, videos, Socratic Seminar, and Problem Based Learning.
9 Critical Thinking Strategies
9 Critical Thinking Strategies
Analogies
Decisions and Outcomes
Encapsulation
Fluency, Originality, Flexibility, Elaboration
Mind mapping
Plus, Minus, Interesting
Questioning
Point of View
Visualization
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Program Overview
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in developing the strengths and talents of all students. Every student needs to be challenged and engaged in exciting learning experiences.
FCPS policies and procedures are grounded in equity and inclusion. Our commitment to providing rigor to all students is part of the FCPS strategic plan. AAP offers a continuum of advanced academic services to meet a broad range of student needs. We take a holistic approach that uses a variety of assessments to determine the level of service to match the child’s current needs.
Subject-Specific & Part-time
Subject-Specific & Part-time
Information and Parent Referral Forms:
2025-2026 due dates coming soon
Differentiated lessons from AAP curricular resources in subject specific area(s) of strength taught by the classroom teacher
Subject-Specific AAP is reevaluated annually.
Part-time students will receive a quarterly report with detailed information about AAP services received.
Full-time Referral
Full-time Referral
Information and Parent Referral Forms:
Timeline for submitting a Fulltime AAP Services Referral is Present day - December 15, 2026.
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