Postcards will be mailed out to all 8th grade students informing them of these events.
Eighth-grade students and their parents are invited to investigate the variety of specialty programs available to students as high school options. Two general information sessions will introduce PWCS specialty programs and offer an overview of the application process. Representatives from specialty programs, career and technical education, and JROTC programs will be present to answer your questions.
Information presentations will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Stonewall Jackson High School
Monday, October 22, 2018
7 - 9 p.m.
(Western programs - Battlefield, Brentsville,
Patriot, Stonewall Jackson)
Gar-Field High School
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
7 - 9 p.m.
(Eastern programs - Forest Park, Gar-Field, Potomac, Woodbridge)
County-wide programs will attend both evenings
(Colgan, Freedom, GS&IP, Hylton, Osbourn Park)
View the PWCSSpecialty Programs web page for more information.
INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND HOW TO APPLY:
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS
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Moving On Up - Transition to High School
Parent Meeting - October 8 - 9:30 - 10:30 am in the cafeteria to see what to expect in 8th grade and beyond!
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Transition to High School 2018-2019 to see what was discussed concerning 8th grade requirements, high school requirements and options that are available for our students. It's not too early to start thinking ..... high school scheduling starts in January! Students will be getting this presentation the week of October 16. Most Specialty Program applications are due Feb 1, 2018!
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Attention 8th graders … If you are interested in the Center for International Studies and Languages – CISL Program, Television Production, Automotive Technology or Cabinetmaking in High School there will be an Information session next Wednesday, Nov. 14, for interested students and families to come learn more about Hylton’s Specialty Programs and the application process:
The information sessions will begin at 7 pm at Hylton.
Thomas Jefferson School of Technology
Important Dates for 2018-2019 Winter Round
Monday, September 3 Applications available online – 4:00 pm
Friday, September 28 Application Deadline - 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 10 Test Day
Friday, November 16 Accommodations Test Day
Saturday, November 17 Inclement Weather date for Test Day on November 10
Friday, January 18 Semifinalist Notification – posted on Portal
Friday, January 25 Entry by Applicants of Teacher
Recommendation Information
Saturday, February 9 Essay/SIS Administration Day
Friday, February 15 Essay/SIS Accommodations
Saturday, February 16 Inclement Weather Date for Essay/SIS Administration
Friday, February 22 Inclement Weather Date for Essay/SIS Accommodations
Tuesday, April 30 Final Notifications Released On or Before (Per Regulation)
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FRESHMAN WINTER ROUND APPLICANTS (TJHSST CLASS OF 2023) IS SEPTEMBER 28 by 4:00 p.m.
2017-2018 Governor's School
Could a Regional Governor's School Be in Your Future?
PWCS students have two great options to explore a Governor’s School for high school, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Find out more at one of two information sessions held at George Mason University, Science & Tech Campus, Bull Run Hall, Room 130:
• October 14, 9 a.m., and
• December 9, 9 a.m.
View the announcement for details.
Click here for more information about this program in cooperation with George Mason University.