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The Fairfax County school board is considering placing cameras in busy student areas to prevent conflict.

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The school board has finalized the budget for the 2012 year, receiving $2.2 billion to spend. Despite other cuts, the board decided to fund full day kindergarten to the remaining 36 elementary schools in response to strong community opinions and to set a limit of $200 on athletic fees. Also, after two years without salary [...]

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AP fees refunded

Students and parents who paid for AP exams this year may be refunded by the county. The refunds could end up being more costly than the original cost of paying.

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Troves of treasures for all

When Christmas comes around, students, parents and teachers are all frantic about holiday shopping. They soon discover that finding the prefect gift for everyone on their list can be difficult.

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AP Tests come at higher cost

Budget crisis forces Fairfax County to make students pay $75 per test if taking more than one AP test, prompts students to think twice before signing up for many AP classes

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Current state of economy takes a bite out of budget

After holding several meetings throughout the year, the FCPS school board arrives at a finalized plan for the 2010-2011 budget.

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FCPS’ drastic budget cuts

Extreme budget cuts will affect AP exams, activities and class size

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VHSL participation and AP testing fees will effect student decisions

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AP Biology and Chemistry become single blocked

Half the time, same amount of work: AP Biology and Chemistry have become single-blocked, making the pace of the course faster

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Education should continue to be the main priority; we are not just saying that because we are students, but because students are the economic, political and social future of America. This is where we hone our nation’s leaders, who, in turn, will establish our future standing in the world.

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