Is your family trying to make a decision about the best fit for high school? See the information below regarding their choices.
Families of students entering high school in the fall of 2023 will hear an overview about APS high schools, school options, application deadlines and procedures, school-based information sessions, available student resources, and more.Virtual High School Information Night will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The link to watch the event will be posted on this webpage 30 minutes before the event starts. Requesting a transfer information can be found in this link. Application information can be found in this link.
Transfer Application Information for School Year 2023-2024: Select this link to learn about the schools available.
Option High Schools & Programs Application Timeline | |
Application Window: | Nov. – Jan. 21 |
Lottery (online) | Jan. 23, 2023, 1 p.m. |
Families receive lottery results | Jan. 30, 2023 after 4 p.m. |
Deadline to Accept/Decline | Feb. 13, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. |
High School Neighborhood Transfers | |
Application window: | Feb. 20 – March 3, 2023 at 4 p.m. |
Lottery (online) | March 17, 2023, 1 p.m. |
Families receive lottery results | March 24, 2023 after 4 p.m. |
Deadline to accept/decline | March 31, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. |
High School Options: Dates for information sessions will be posted as they become available.
TJHSST |
More information can be found using this link to the admissions website:https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-admissions |
Links to Sessions and Dates for APS schools are listed in the table below:
School |
Session Date |
Session Link |
703-228-5800 |
Nov. 17th, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 12th, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 12th, 7:00 p.m. |
In-person tours |
703-228-6363 |
Dec. 6th, 7:00 p.m. | In-person |
703-228-6700 |
Dec. 7th, 6:30 p.m. | In-person |
703-228-6200 |
Nov. 30th, 7:00 p.m. | In-person AND Virtual |
703-228-5400 |
Dec. 14th, 7:00 p.m. | In-person |
- Detailed information regarding Options & Transfers can be found using this link: https://www.apsva.us/school-options/high-school-choices/
- For additional information or questions, please contact the APS Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 or schooloptions@apsva.us.