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Announcements

Parent/Guardian Health Screening Commitment Form

To protect our children and staff, we are asking that parents/guardians commit to completing a daily health screening of their student(s) child using the COVID-19 Health Screening Questions, and to not to send the student to school when he/she is sick or feeling unwell with the symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
(This commitment will apply to all school-age children in the home.)

* This can also be found on our "Forms" page. 

Do YOU need to fill out your Academy forms?

Check here if you need to complete your Academy forms for the 2020-21 school year.

PLEASE NOTE: These are 5 REQUIRED FORMS for each student, that must be completed and submitted this school year:
Acknowledgement Form, FCPS Emergency Care Form, FCPS Health Form, Health Screening Parent/Guardian Commitment Form, and Transportation Agreement Form.

Virtual Back to School Night 2020

Meet our entire Academy faculty and staff!

Return to School for Fairfax Academy

This is most frequently updated page regarding the 2020-21 return to school for Fairfax Academy.

News You Choose from Fairfax Academy!

View the latest News You Choose updates from Fairfax Academy.

Virtual College Week

This year, FCPS will host a Virtual College Week from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23, 2020.  This event will feature two live virtual sessions each evening starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. During these sessions, FCPS students and families will be provided an opportunity to meet virtually with subject-matter experts and ask questions about college admissions, standardized testing, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.  Students and their families must register to attend any of the sessions.  Complete information is available. 

Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs

The Summer Residential Governor's Schools (SRGS) are month-long residential programs for current year tenth- and eleventh-grade gifted students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 2021 Visual and Performing Arts Summer Residential Governor’s School programs include: Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music.  The 2021 Academic Summer Residential Governor’s School will offer programs in Medicine and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Marine Science, Humanities, Engineering, and Agriculture.

Student Health and Safety Guidance

Consistent with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan for Virginia schools, and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has provided guidance to staff regarding school health practices for students.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

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

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COURSE REGISTRATION

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GET TO SEE A CLASS FIRST HAND!

Find out how you can visit an academy class!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Explore our courses!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

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 - Jordyn Salow

May 08, 2020
In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Jordyn Salow from Fairfax Academy, who is making the best of her senior year while looking forward to attending the University of Maryland in the fall.
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FCPS News and Features

Town Hall Meetings with Superintendent Brabrand

Dr. Brabrand is holding several town hall meetings about the return to school for parents, staff and the community.

Photos 10-20-20

In today's photo gallery, take a look at a teacher being honored by a local podcast duo, a student enjoying Fort Friday reading, and students stopping by school to pick up books and supplies.

Westfield HS English Teacher Wins NCTE Award

Deborah Van Trees, an English teacher at Westfield High, received the 2020 English Language Arts Teacher Educators James Moffett Award from the National Council of Teachers of English.

History of the Americas Students at South Lakes HS Visit Gunston Hall

Students in the History of the Americas classes at South Lakes High took a virtual field trip to Gunston Hall.
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