Recent ActivityWelcome to the 2011-2012 school year! Eleventh grade seminars focus on the theme of the American experience this year.
For Students Interested in the Gifted Program
If you are interested in being evaluated for eligibility to participate in the gifted program, please see the general information page for gifted education to obtain referral and permission forms for evaluation.
Seminar Attendance and Dates
Students will each receive a custom print out of their scheduled seminar groups and will are expected to attend all seminars. In the case of an unavoidable conflict, arrangements must be made before the seminar in order to be excused for the day. Parents may choose an alternate date (choices are listed below) or elect to excuse their son or daughter from that particular seminar. In such cases, they should send in a note or, preferably, email Ms. Overton or Mr. Bredbenner.
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Seminar
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Pd.
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Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Topic
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1
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2nd
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Oct 13/14
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Oct 18/19
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Oct 21/24
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Oct 28/31
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American Dream
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2
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3rd
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Oct 28/31
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Nov 1/2
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Nov 3/4
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Nov 17/18
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Rights and Freedom
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FT
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Nov 22
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Museum of American History
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3
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5th
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Nov 30/Dec 1
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Dec 2/5
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Dec 6/7
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Dec 13/14
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Loyalty
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4
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4th
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Dec 2/5
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Dec 13/14
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Dec 19/20
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Jan 3/4
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DeTocqueville
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5
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2nd
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Dec 19/20
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Jan 3/4
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Jan 10/11
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Jan 17/18
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Property Rights
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DSP
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Feb 7-10
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Conferences
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6
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3rd
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Feb 9/10
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Feb 14/15
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Feb 21/22
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Feb 27/28
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Identity
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7
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4th
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Feb 14/15
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Feb 27/28
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Mar 5/6
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Mar 7/8
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Wealth and Class
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8
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5th
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Mar 5/6
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Mar 7/8
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Mar 14/15
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Mar 23/26
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Greed vs. Philanthropy
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FT
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Mar 22
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Hillwood Museum & Gardens
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9
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2nd
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Mar 14/15
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Mar 23/26
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Mar 27/28
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Apr 10/11
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The America Collage
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10
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3rd
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Mar 27/28
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Apr 10/11
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Apr 16/17
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Apr 20/23
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Architecture/Worldview
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11
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4th
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Apr 16/17
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Apr 20/23
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Apr 26/27
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May 2/3
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Community/Admissions Panel
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12
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5th
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May 15/16
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May 21/22
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May 25/29
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May 30/31
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Theseus
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For specific information, please refer to the syllabus.
Section Announcements Peer NominationsPlease do not forget that we are always looking for peer nominations for students who should be considered in the evaluation process for gifted services. These are especially helpful in the beginning of the year when new students come to Forest Park. If you know of a student who you would like to refer to be evaluated for eligibility for gifted services, please contact Ms. Overton or Mr. Bredbenner. Thank you!
Discussion Topics Section Files
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Section Links Links to college and financial information that may be helpful as you look ahead to life after Forest Park. Please feel free to make suggestions for us if you know of a good link to share.  Early College ScholarsGifted students and students applying for academic SRGS programs are strongly encouraged to become and Early College Scholar Virtual VirginiaVirtual Virginia allows you to take online courses. If you sign an Early College Scholars Agreement, tuition for AP courses can be reimbursed by the state. |
College Resources and Information
