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Announcements

2020 ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS!!

COME VIEW THE 2020 ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS FROM ALL TEN OF OUR ACADEMY PROGRAMS!!

Come see who won class specific awards, Ambassador awards, and even the prestigious Academy Excellence Award this year - and even read a special write-up from each winner's Academy instructor.

STARTALK UPDATE: Intensive summer Korean language program postponed until July 2021

UPDATE ON PROGRAM: NSA STARTALK Central has canceled STARTALK programs through the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation. The Fairfax Academy will hold our Korean STARTALK program in the summer of 2021.

News You Choose from Fairfax Academy!

View the latest News You Choose updates from Fairfax Academy.

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

View the answers to questions that parents have submitted about the 2020-21 school year. 

2020-21 Enrollment Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline for completing the enrollment form for Fall 2020 has been extended to July 15.  Complete the form. 

Return to School - Fall 2020 Enrollment Options and Form

For the coming year, parents and caregivers have two learning options for their students. Compare the two options and complete this enrollment form by July 15, 2020.

FCPS Virtual Summer Learning

FCPS is offering a variety of optional virtual opportunities to support student learning throughout the summer months.

Grab and Go Meals

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at several schools and community centers, pop-up locations, and along several bus routes throughout the county.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Academy Alumni Videos

Check out these amazing Academy Alumni videos!! And keep checking back as we add more!

Parents - Would you like to volunteer at the Academy?

Parents, please complete out this simple form, and let us know how you would like to participate within the Academy.

Upcoming Events at Fairfax Academy

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COURSE REGISTRATION

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GET TO SEE A CLASS FIRST HAND!

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Fairfax Academy Features

Senior Spotlight - Alysea Colon, Fairfax High School and Fairfax Academy

May 29, 2020
In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Alysea Colon from Fairfax High School and Fairfax Academy, who is making the best of her senior year. She plans to attend Peabody Conservatory as a dance major in the fall.

Senior Spotlight - Katya Shakula, South Lakes High School and Fairfax Academy

May 20, 2020
In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Katya Shakula, from South Lakes High School and Fairfax Academy, who is making the best of her senior year while looking forward to attending Emerson College in the fall, where she will study film production and writing.

Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight - Lars Rosen

May 08, 2020
In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Lars Rosen from McLean High School-Fairfax Academy, who is making the best of his senior year while looking forward to attending Central Saint Martins in the fall.
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FCPS News and Features

Social Studies Teachers Collaborate with Colleagues Statewide to Create Anti-Racist, Culturally-Responsive Curriculum

A group of FCPS teachers have been collaborating with colleagues from five other Virginia school districts to create a social studies curriculum that presents diverse perspectives and challenges students to critically examine materials, events, and institutions for bias, identity, and multiple perspectives.

FCPS to Host Virtual Town Hall on July 6

Join FCPS Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Sloan Presidio, and director of the office of special education procedural support Jane Strong for an FCPS virtual Town Hall on Monday, July 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Spanish language Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, July 8.

Welcome to Our Two Newest Principals at Mount Vernon HS and Greenbriar West ES 7-2-20

FCPS announces the appointment of two new principals.

Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Sleepy Hollow ES 7-06-20

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
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