Board reviews annual secondary course approval process, debates equity and parental sign‑off FCPS staff outlined the process for approving secondary courses, distinctions between standard and optional offerings, and proposed CTE and AP expansions; board members pressed for clearer enrollment metrics, parent schedule sign‑off, and strategies to increase equitable access to specialized courses.

Big changes are coming to Virginia's secondary education with new career pathways and expanded AP options, but will they ensure equitable access for all students?

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Board hears high-school block-schedule proposal, OKs new AP/dual-credit courses and raises LBC pay Board discussed a proposed high-school 90-minute block schedule with a 'skinny' day to increase intervention time, approved new AP and dual-credit courses for 2026–27, and approved an increase in learning-based compensation from $125 to $200 per credit.

A bold new high-school schedule is on the horizon, promising more instructional time and exciting AP courses for 2026–27!

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School Board Discusses Expanding Elective Options and Addressing Capacity Constraints Board prioritizes computer science and equitable field trip funding for all schools.

The Winchester School Committee is redefining educational opportunities by expanding AP classes and addressing the growing demand for electives like art and computer science.

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