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TJHSST Summer School 2008 -- Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of TJ Summer School?

July 8 -- August 7, 2008 (23 days) -- new information

What are the times of TJ Summer School?

Chemistry: 8 am . 3:20 pm
All others: 8 am . 2:35 pm . new information
(See Summer School Classes chart for specific times and dates)

Will lunch or breakfast be provided?

No. Students must bring their own meals.

How much will TJ Summer School cost?

One credit courses: $700
Half-credit courses: $350
(Fee-waiver information available through the FCPS Office of Summer Programs. Have students see their counselor for more information)

How do I obtain an application for TJ Summer School?

Registration forms will be available from several places, on or about May 1, 2008:

  • TJ Website (check regularly for updates): http://information.tjhsst.edu/summer.html
  • FCPS Summer Programs website (check regularly for updates):

How do I register for TJ Summer School? Are there any deadlines?

For 2008: Registration forms will be accepted and processed at TJHSST May 12 - June 24, or until courses are filled. Completed registration packets can be dropped off at designated sites throughout the school during lunchtimes and before school, from 8 am . 8:25 am. Only complete applications will be accepted and considered for enrollment - no exceptions. All packets will be processed and reviewed for completion and course eligibility. Final course schedules and offerings will depend upon enrollment and enrollment is offered on a space available basis. Confirmation of registration will be provided on or before June 25, 2008. (New information, April 28, 2008).

When will students be notified of the status of their TJ Summer School registration?

Notification will be sent on or before June 25, 2008. (New information: April 28, 2008)

Will I need to purchase books or materials for summer school?

No additional costs. Students will need academic supplies such as notebooks, paper, pens and calculators.

What are the criteria to qualify for TJ summer school?

  • Current TJ student, or accepted to begin classes at TJ in the fall of 2008.
  • Completed registration form, with parent and counselor signatures, and first and second choices indicated.
  • Payment with application.
  • SRR/TJ Honor code signature page.
  • Chemistry: Due to the rigor and intensity of the summer Chemistry course, a grades of A or B in Math and Biology are reviewed. The grades of applicants will be verified by counselors before registration.
  • Computer Science: Due to the high demand for this course, priority will be given to TJ students entering grade 11 in the fall of 2008.

Unfortunately, TJ Summer School has limited resources and cannot always meet the high demand for limited class space. No student is required to attend TJ Summer School and no student is guaranteed a place in any TJ Summer School program. Final course registration is based on student enrollment and available resources.

How much homework can TJ Summer School participants expect?

A lot. Prepare and plan accordingly. All TJ courses are taught at the honors/advanced levels. TJ Summer courses are the same courses offered to TJ students during the school year, accelerated and condensed into 12 or 23 days. Also, the work load for summer courses is the same for TJ courses offered during the school year.

What is the attendance policy for TJ Summer School?

Daily attendance is required for TJ Summer School, and strict attendance is taken multiple times daily. All classes are taught at the honors/advanced level and therefore absence for even part of a day can be amount to a significant loss of instructional information. Officially, "not a minute over two complete days" is allowed, but any time missed is highly discouraged.

Standards of Learning Tests

There are Standards of Learning tests in Geometry, Chemistry and World History/Geography I. These tests are scheduled for August 5-7. Specific dates and times will be announced during summer school.

Students who are new to TJ or who are new to FCPS will not be able to take the SOL tests at the end of the summer. Students falling into this category will be scheduled for the SOL tests in the fall of 2008 or in January of 2009. (New information: April 28, 2008).

Athletic try-outs

Try-outs for Fall 08 sports will be held starting August 1 for golf and August 5 for all other sports. It is the responsibility of the student to notify his/her coach that they will be in summer school through August 7 and they may need accommodations for try-outs. More information regarding dates, times and locations will be available this summer. Contact Melody Modell, TJHSST Director of Student Activities @ melody.modell@fcps.edu for more information.

Faculty Curator: Richard Washer