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From your Academy Admin

November 16, 2023

Fairfax Academy Community,

We have had an amazing start to November! Our Musical Theatre students kicked the month of with a fantastic trip to Signature Theatre. One of the most exciting parts of the Academy programs is the industry experiences including field trips, guest speakers, internships and business partnerships. Seeing our student deeply impacted by those experiences is what we are all about.

The other special part of Fairfax Academy is our faculty and staff. Students are at the center of our work. Please consider nominating someone who has made a difference in your student’s life. All information and descriptions are in the Google forms. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 17, 2023. Questions, please contact FHS Administrative Asst., Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected].

• Outstanding Teacher and Outstanding New Teacher. (New teachers are in their first 3 years of teaching)
• Outstanding Leader 
• Outstanding Professional Employee 
• Outstanding Operational Employee

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend next week.

Mrs Cook

A Special Note: Academy Parking, 12/1

On December 1, FHS is hosting a wrestling tournament. There will be extra vehicles parked at FHS that day and it could impact Academy parking. Students who drive to Academy should start by parking in Academy marked spots as normal. If those are taken, park in any legal parking spot at FHS. 

If drivers have challenges finding a spot or are unsure where to park, they should pull over somewhere safe and call the Academy office at 703-219-2226. 

MTAS Field Trip to Signature Theatre

Mr. Dicenzo and our MTAS students joined our partners, Signature Theatre, for the return of their student matinee on Wednesday, October 8th. Our partnership with Signature’s Education Department continues to provide meaningful, important, and memorable opportunities for our Fairfax Academy artists. This production of Ragtime is a poignant and relevant piece of the musical theatre canon featuring a stellar cast and creative team. On this field trip, our students got the opportunity to interact with their Social Media and Marketing teams, so follow Signature Theatre on Instagram/Facebook and catch our students featured on their socials campaigns!

Arabic Program Receives Gifts from QatarAmerica

Thank you to Ms. Fatima Al-Dosari and our friends at QatarAmerica Institute for Culture for their gift of traditional Arabic Majlis (floor seating, cushions, and furniture), books, games, and artifacts for our Arabic program students! The generous donation was made to encourage students to remain passionate and engaged in Arabic language and culture. Ms. Al-Dosari and her team delivered these gifts to Mrs. Al-Nazer’s classroom during our Career Experience Expo, where she stayed to speak with students on the topic of “Art & Cultural Diplomacy as Common Language”. 

شكرًا لك

(Thank you!)

Smithsonian to Feature Fairfax Academy Pro Photo Program

This October, Fairfax Academy’s Professional Photography Studio teacher, Mr. Kevin Smith, was invited by the Smithsonian to teach a lesson on photography basics to Katherine Johnson Middle School students at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center for an episode of their STEM in 30 streaming educational TV program. 

Read all about it here.

Fairfax Academy Attendance Contacts

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not report attendance to Academy. Report Academy attendance here:

Attendance Line 703-219-4060 

https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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From your Academy Admin

November 2, 2023

Fairfax Academy,

What an incredible October culminating in our 5th annual Career Experience Expo. We had over 30 presenters from across the DMV area giving workshops in voiceovers, interview skills, audition techniques, social media, branding yourself and more. It was an incredible day and we are so happy our students were able to learn alongside us and represent the Academy so well. 

As we start to close out the first quarter of the year, a few reminders:

• We have an early release tomorrow. Fairfax High School students follow the FHS bell schedule. AM shuttle riders and drivers will attend at their regularly scheduled time and buses will depart at 9:45am. MD and PM feeder school students will not have a shuttle to join us.
• Please make sure you are calling in any of your student’s absences in addition to notifying their base school. Unfortunately, that information does not come our way from base schools.
• We always receive many questions about seeing Academy grades in SIS. When logged into your ParentVUE account, scroll down past your student’s base school courses and you’ll see Fairfax Academy listed as a separate school. (Please note, the grade will appear as an N/A on the base school side.)

Lastly, it’s the time of year when we collect nominations for outstanding employee awards. If you have an Academy faculty or staff member that you want to nominate, please follow the directions below.

We hope all our students are able to rest and recharge during their long weekend.

Mrs Cook

Academy College Visits

College visit season is almost complete - it's been exciting sharing college information with our students. One college visit remains for the month of November.

Want to know more? Contact Luke Donald at [email protected].

Outstanding Staff Nominations are here!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! Each year, FCPS recognizes staff members in several different categories. Anyone can submit a nomination - staff, students, families, community members. Please think about those staff who have made an impact in your life, your student's life, or who is deserving of this recognition. 

To submit a nomination for a Fairfax High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the links below. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria and eligibility requirements for each of these awards. The categories are: 

Outstanding Teacher  

Outstanding New Teacher

Outstanding Leader 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Outstanding Operational Employee

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 17, 2023. Questions, please contact FHS Administrative Asst., Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected].

Fairfax Academy Attendance Contacts

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not report attendance to Academy. Report Academy attendance here:

Attendance Line 703-219-4060 

https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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From your Academy admin...

October 19, 2023

Fairfax Academy,

We have had an exciting two weeks with amazing college visits and an awesome new partnership with the Smithsonian. Thank you to Mr. Smith, Ms. Hard, and Mr. Balthrop for putting together such an awesome experience for so many students. Follow our social media accounts for more details in the coming weeks!

We are gearing up for our 5th annual Career Experience Expo next Friday. Students wanting to participate need to return paperwork this week. Students who have signed up for the event will receive a link in the coming days from Ms. Hard with information on how to select their sessions. We cannot wait to spend the day with our incredible students and having some time to explore the industry together.

A reminder to let us know if your student will be absent. Attendance contact information is at the bottom of this message. We also want to emphasize how important it is for students to be here as much as possible. We will be connecting with students in the coming weeks who are not attending as frequently as they need to to be successful.

We hope you have a terrific rest of October.

Mrs. Cook

LAST CALL: Career Experience Expo!

Career Experience Expo is Friday, October 27th! Field Trip packets for full-day participation are still being collected through 3pm Monday, October 23rd. Students can access the packet digitally using their FCPS login HERE. Completed forms must be returned (no later than 3pm Monday) to the Academy Office, Ms. Hard (Career Experience Specialist) in E125, or via email to Ms. Hard at [email protected]. 

Students that have turned in their forms will receive an email from Ms. Hard with a registration link and link to the presenter website. Sessions are first come, first served. Registration must be submitted no later than 3pm on Tuesday, October 24th. Students participating in the Expo that do not register for their sessions will be placed into open sessions. Once students have been placed, they will not have the option of switching sessions.

College Visits

A few college visits remain over the next couple of weeks: 

10/23 Eastern Kentucky State
10/25 JMU
10/31 Kent State University
11/6 Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

For more information, contact Luke Donald at [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

October 27 | Academy Career Experience Expo
November 3 | End of First Quarter, 2-hour early release

Fairfax Academy Attendance Contacts

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not report attendance to Academy. Report Academy attendance here:

Attendance Line 703-219-4060 

https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Career Expo Permission Forms

We're so excited about the upcoming Career Expo! Lots of permission slips have already come in. We've extended that deadline to Wednesday of next week - there's still an opportunity to come! 

Industry Experts share their pathways, skills, connections, and their stories through workshops, performances, presentations, networking, discussions, interviews, and more! 

Questions? Contact Amy Hard at [email protected].

Back to School Forms

REMINDER! We are still collecting back to school forms. We're looking for one for every student - the Academy Agreement is signed by all students and parent/guardian, and the Transportation Agreement is signed by all students who commute to Fairfax Academy from other base schools. 

Need a copy? Download one here or email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

Attendance Information for October

It's homecoming season! Here's what you need to know about attendance for those days when your base school schedule changes. 

The Academy schedule doesn't change, and shuttle buses still run.  Staying at your base school for a pep rally or due to an altered schedule? Parents need to do an attendance report for Academy to ensure an accurate attendance record. 

Got questions about attendance? Email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

Ready. Set. GLOWcase

Be the lucky first few to catch our seniors LIGHT UP the stage as they share elements of their college audition packages! 

Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. at FHS
This event is free!

Want to know more? Email Erich DiCenzo at [email protected]. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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From your Academy admin...

October 5, 2023

Fairfax Academy,

Happy almost fall and the time for some cooler air and pumpkin spice! We have a busy month starting off our virtual and in-person college visits and our first Ambassador Kickoff and culminating with our exciting annual Career Experience Expo. Please check in with your students about expo permission packets coming out at the end of this week and also making sure your student(s) has submitted their Academy Back to School packet. (Please note all students, regardless of base school including Fairfax High School students, must complete an Academy packet.)

For any questions about the above, please contact:

• College visits: Mr. Donald
• Career Experience Expo: Ms. Hard
• Back to School packets/parking: Ms. Tarvid

Next week is PSAT day throughout the division. All Academy classes (and shuttles) are canceled. Students should follow the schedule for their base school. 

Thank you for being part of Fairfax Academy!

Mrs. Cook

PSAT Day - October 11 - No Academy Classes

Reminder: Wednesday, October 11, is PSAT Day. There will be no Academy classes or shuttles. Attendance will not be taken - you do not need to submit an attendance notification for this day.

Coming up: Career Experience Expo!

Career Experience Expo - Friday, October 27

Industry Experts share their pathways, skills, connections, and their stories through workshops, performances, presentations, networking, discussions, interviews, and more! 

Register by 10/13! Turn in your packet with:

• signed permission form
• pre-arranged absence form
• driver/rider form (if not taking a shuttle)

Download your Expo signup packet here: Career Expo Packet

Questions: Contact Ms. Hard at [email protected]

College Visits

10/2 University of Delaware
10/4 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
10/6 FIT SUNY & U-M Frost School of Music
10/13 Full Sail 10/16 Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
10/17 McDaniel College & Berklee College of Music
10/18 Marymount University
10/23 Eastern Kentucky State
10/25 JMU 10/31 Kent State University
11/6 Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

For more information, contact Luke Donald at [email protected]

Reminder: Back to School Forms

Have you sent back your Fairfax Academy forms packet? Please be sure you have submitted one packet for each student.

All Academy families should read and sign the Academy Agreement. Students who travel from a base school to Academy should also complete the Transportation Agreement - this gives us a record of how you get to and from Academy. 

Students who don't have a packet on file will be given a blank one this week or early next week. Want to download one? It's here: Fairfax Academy forms

Questions? Contact Ms. Tarvid at [email protected].

Important Upcoming Dates

October 9, 2023 | Indigenous People's Day | No School
October 11, 2023 | PSAT Day | Academy Classes are Cancelled
October 18, 2023 | MTAS Sockhop Showcase
October 27, 2023 | Academy Career Experience Expo

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

In this email...

• From Your Academy Admin
• Academy Spirit Wear Orders EXTENDED!
• Academy Ambassadors
• Upcoming College Visits
• Follow us on Social Media 

From Your Academy Administrator 

Fairfax Academy,

We have had a wonderful September with our students. Earlier this week we gathered for an exciting Academy Kickoff. We enjoyed having all of our students across our 12 programs together to build community and celebrate the great things we have planned for the year. (Please see the Kickoff presentation below.) The next Academy-wide event will be Friday, October 27 for our annual Career Experience Expo.

Our dancers kicked off our performance with a crowd-pleasing performance at the City of Fairfax’s National Dance Day.

Next up will be our MTAS Sockhop Showcase on October 18. Also, check out the news for an awesome story highlighting our Fashion Careers program and their designs for Miss Virginia USA. (https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1282228)

We are still looking for a few awesome students to be our Academy Ambassadors this year. Please encourage your student to sign up if they are interested.

A reminder: On Wednesday, October 11, Fairfax HS will be giving the PSAT and the SAT. There will be no Academy classes or shuttles on PSAT Day.

Thank you for being part of the Fairfax Academy community!

Mrs. Cook

Attendance Information

Reminder: If your student will be absent, please report that to Academy so our attendance can be kept accurately.

Call the Attendance Line 703-219-4060 or use the online form https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form 

Use a Pre-Arranged Absence form for field trips, pep rallies, altered base school schedules, medical appointments, and other absences you know about in advance. 

Got attendance questions? Email Sarah at [email protected]

Academy Spirit Wear ORDERS EXTENDED! 

Fairfax Academy SPIRIT WEAR is open for PRE-ORDER! 
Orders extended through Tuesday, September 26

NEW! Academy rhinestone t-shirts: $15  ($16 for 2x/3x)
Academy t-shirts: $15 | Pullover hoodies: $35

Preorder at this link: Fall 2023 Academy Spirit Wear
Then bring payment to E119 (cash or check to Fairfax HS, please)

Academy Ambassadors

Calling all Academy student leaders!

Would you like to support Fairfax Academy? 
Help us host VIPs and events? Develop your public speaking skills?
Need some volunteer hours and experience for your college application? 
Academy Ambassadors is for you! 

Apply at this link: Academy Ambassadors Application

For more information about Academy Ambassadors, contact Amy Hard at [email protected]

Academy College Visits

Fairfax Academy has numerous colleges coming to visit us this fall.
Come hear about programs and scholarships!

10/2 University of Delaware
10/4 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
10/6 FIT SUNY & U-M Frost School of Music
10/13 Full Sail
10/16 Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
10/17 McDaniel College & Berklee College of Music
10/18 Marymount University
10/23 Eastern Kentucky State
10/25 JMU
10/31 Kent State University
11/6 Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

For more information, contact Luke Donald at [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates

September 25, 2023 | Yom Kippur | No School
October 9, 2023 | Indigenous People's Day | No School
October 11, 2023 | PSAT Day | Academy Classes are Cancelled
October 18, 2023 | MTAS Sockhop Showcase
October 27, 2023 | Academy Career Experience Expo

 

Follow us on Social Media!

Facebook: @FairfaxAcademy | Twitter: @Fairfax_Academy
Instagram: @fairfaxacademy_fcps | Youtube: @fairfaxacademy724

 

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In this email...

• Fairfax Academy Spirit Wear
• Who is dressing Miss Virginia for the national stage? Spoiler alert: Academy students! 

Academy Spirit Wear

Fairfax Academy SPIRIT WEAR is open for PRE-ORDER! 
NEW! Academy rhinestone t-shirts: $15  ($16 for 2x/3x)
Academy t-shirts: $15 | Pullover hoodies: $35

Preorder at this link: Fall 2023 Academy Spirit Wear
Then bring payment to E119 (cash or check to Fairfax HS, please)

Who's dressing Miss Virginia for the national stage? Fairfax Academy students! 

Fairfax Academy students are designing garments for Miss Virginia Ashley Williams! Williams will wear original designs on stage at the Miss USA pageant on September 29. WTOP covered the story - read the whole article here.

When Miss Virginia walks the runway at the Miss USA competition later this month, one thing is for sure: No contestants will show up in the same dress.

That’s because students in the Fashion Careers program at Fairfax Academy are dressing Ashley Williams, this year’s Miss Virginia, for the national stage.

Williams will be modeling the students’ looks at the Miss USA pageant on Sept. 29 in Reno, Nevada — and the prototypes live up to her expectations.

“They look just as amazing as I envisioned,” she said.

Fairfax Academy's Fashion Careers class is taught by Kendall Barry.

Follow us on Social Media!

Facebook: @FairfaxAcademy | Twitter: @Fairfax_Academy
Instagram: @fairfaxacademy_fcps | Youtube: @fairfaxacademy724

 

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In this email...

• From your Academy Admin
• Back to School Night
• World Languages Credit Exam
• Shuttles, Parking, Lanyards

From your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy families,

We hope all our students have settled into their classes and are enjoying exploring projects in our lab spaces. We have had a blast getting to know our students in the halls and starting to feature them on our social media. Don’t forget to follow us.

Next week, we look forward to connecting directly with our parents. If your student attends one of our feeder high schools, please stop by from 5:30-6:15pm for our open house format Back to School Night. Teachers will be in their rooms and the Academy Support Team will be in the commons for questions. Fairfax High School families will follow the FHS schedule from 6:30-9pm to visit classes, including Fairfax Academy programs.

Looking forward to a fantastic September!

Mrs. Cook

 

Back to School Night

Back to School Night: September 12
Commuter students (coming from other high schools): 5:30-6:30 p.m.
FHS students attending Academy classes: 6:30-9:00 p.m. 
Enter through Door 1 at FHS

Note: Mr. Ruohoniemi's BTSN sessions will be in K101 and Ms. Kang's in A102, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. 

Academy FAQ: What do you do when your shuttle hasn't arrived?

Ever wondered what your student should do if they're waiting for a shuttle bus and it hasn't arrived? 

One student in the group should go to the main office (whether they are at their base school or at Fairfax) and tell the front desk that the bus hasn't come yet. School staff can contact Transportation to find out what's going on and help students get on their way. 

You can learn about shuttles and more in this year's Information Packet. For questions, contact Sarah at [email protected].

Academy FAQ: Lanyards and Parking

Reminder: Commuter students need to wear their lanyards while at Fairfax. This is for the safety of our students! Need a temp for the day? See the security desk up front or the Academy office in E119. Need a replacement? They cost $5 and are available in E119.

Is your student driving a car to Academy? They need an Academy parking pass, even if they have one from their base school!  Parking enforcement is ongoing and students without parking permits are subject to ticketing or booting. Your student needs a completed forms packet and a copy of their driver's license. Academy parking permits cost $67 per year, which is waived if you have purchased a permit at your base school. Come to E119 to get a permit. *Midday (5th/6th period) permits are sold out.

Just some reminders: Academy students must park in Academy marked spaces. Carpool passengers must have signed transportation agreements on file at Fairfax Academy listing their carpool arrangements. 

Questions? Call the Academy office at 703-219-2226 or email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

Academy Logistics: Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not automatically report absences to Academies. A parent or guardian should report absences to ensure accurate attendance records. (Students may not report their own absences, even if they are over 18.)

To report an Academy absence or tardy: 

• Call 703-219-4060 and leave a message. (Please don't leave early dismissal notifications on this line - call the Academy office directly and speak to a staff member.)
• Or use the Academy attendance form online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form

Attendance questions? Call the Academy office at 703-219-2226 or email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

World Languages Credit Exam 2023

November 8, 2023 | Edison High School

November 9, 2023 | Centreville High School

November 13, 2023 | Fairfax High School

Registrations for the World Languages Credit Exams opened on September 5, 2023 and close at 4 p.m. on October 5, 2023.

See the attached flyer to learn more: World Languages Credit Exam

Follow us on Social Media!

Facebook: @FairfaxAcademy | Twitter: @Fairfax_Academy
Instagram: @fairfaxacademy_fcps | Youtube: @fairfaxacademy724

 

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• Credit Exam Flyer Fall 2023.docx

In this email...

• From your Academy Admin
• Back to School Night
• Transportation to Academy: Shuttles and Parking

From your Academy Admin

Dear Fairfax Academy Families,

We are nearing the end of the first week of school and it has been exciting to meet your students and get to know them.

I know this email is going to be long and have lots of logistical info in it! Stay with it till the end - it has a lot of information in it you will need. In this email, we will provide some information about shuttles, parking, lanyards, and other very common questions. We are also here to help! Here's who to contact if you have questions: 

• For general Academy questions, shuttles, and attendance questions, email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected] or call 703-219-2226. 
• To reach the Academy administrator, email Andrea Cook at [email protected] or call 703-219-2387.
• For schedule issues and other student needs, email Luke Donald at [email protected] or call 703-219-2384. 

Reminder that Back to School Night is September 12. If your student comes to Fairfax Academy from another school, your time is 5:30-6:30 p.m. If your student comes to Academy and FHS is their base school, your time is 6:30-9:00 p.m. 

Enjoy the weekend ahead!

Meet Your Academy Team!

L-R: Christine St. Germain (Academy Resource Teacher); Sarah Tarvid (Academy AA); Renee Sterrett (Academy Resource Teacher); Andrea Cook (Academy Administrator); Luke Donald (Academy Counselor); Amy Hard (Career Experience Specialist); Sara Chae (Academy ESOL Teacher)

Back to School Night

Back to School Night: September 12
Commuter students (coming from other high schools): 5:30-6:30 p.m.
FHS students attending Academy classes: 6:30-9:00 p.m. 
Enter through Door 1 at FHS

Academy Bell Schedule

Blocks 

Shuttle Riders Depart from Feeder School

Bell Schedule for Shuttle Riders

 

Shuttle Riders Depart from Fairfax Academy

Bell Schedule for FHS Base School Students & Drivers* 

AM

*8:10 am

8:30-9:42 am

 

9:45 am

8:10-9:42 am*

Midday 2

*11:20 am

11:45-1:00 pm

 

1:05 pm

A Lunch: 11:21-11:48 am 

11:53-1:21 pm*

Double Block Midday 2 /PM

*11:20 am

11:45-2:10 pm

 

2:15 pm

A Lunch: 11:21-11:48 am

11:53-2:55 pm*

PM

*12:45 pm

1:00-2:10 pm

 

2:15 pm

1:27-2:55 pm*

  Student Schedule Concerns

Got questions about your student's schedule? Here's how to work those out:

• Start with your base school counselor. 
• Then contact Luke Donald at [email protected] or 703-219-2384. 

Transportation to Academy: Shuttles and Parking

Is your student riding a shuttle bus to Academy? Shuttles are arriving and departing from Door 1 of FHS. Students riding shuttles will enter the building through Door 1 and go to their classes from there.

What should your student do if their shuttle is late? If your student is still at their base school, one student in the group should go to the main office and report the late shuttle to staff. If your student is at Fairfax, they should do the same - visit the main office near Door 1 and report the late shuttle. Then your student should go back to the shuttle stop so they don't miss it when it arrives! 

Is your student driving a car to Academy? They need an Academy parking pass! We'll start parking enforcement late next week. Your student needs a completed forms packet and a copy of their driver's license. Academy parking permits cost $67 per year, which is waived if you have purchased a permit at your base school. Come to E119 to get a permit. 

Just some reminders: Academy students must park in Academy marked spaces. Daily parking passes are available in the Academy office. 

Transportation questions? Call the Academy office at 703-219-2226 or email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

Academy Logistics: Lanyards

For the safety of all students, Academy students will wear an ID attached to a lanyard while in the building. Lanyards help identify students arriving to Fairfax Academy from other schools, and help us identify your student in case of emergency. You must wear your lanyard at all times while on the Fairfax Academy campus. Replacement lanyards cost $5 - see us in E119 for a replacement. 

Academy Logistics: Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not automatically report absences to Academies. A parent or guardian should report absences to ensure accurate attendance records. (Students may not report their own absences, even if they are over 18.)

To report an Academy absence or tardy: 

• Call 703-219-4060 and leave a message. (Please don't leave early dismissal notifications on this line - call the Academy office directly and speak to a staff member.)
• Or use the Academy attendance form online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form

Attendance questions? Call the Academy office at 703-219-2226 or email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected].

Paperwork Required for Academy

You should have received a packet in the mail with an information packet and some forms. Haven't received it? Here's an electronic version: 

• Information packet
• Forms packet

Please review the information packet and return the completed forms packet (including the transportation agreement, if you travel to Fairfax Academy from another school). These are due by Friday, September 15.

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• Back to School Notes

From your Academy Admin

Dear Fairfax Academy Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We are excited to connect with our new students over the first few weeks of school and welcome our returning students back. Our mission is to inspire and empower a diverse body of learners to explore career pathways employing current trends led by our amazing faculty of industry professionals. Our classes represent performing and practical arts, world languages, and communications. Our team is here to work with all of our students on developing their creative and soft skills for post-secondary success! We provide students numerous hands-on experiences and career connections so they can find a path that supports their dreams.

Fairfax Academy has an amazing support team to assist all of our students with their various needs. In addition to our classroom educators, the Academy staff includes an Administrator, a Career Experience Specialist, a Professional School Counselor, an Administrative Assistant, and three resource teachers specializing in SPED and ESOL. Our entire team looks forward to meeting with students and parents over the coming weeks. Team members will be connecting with specific students during the first weeks of school to introduce themselves.

Being part of the Academy is a big choice and we are here to support you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Academy office so we can direct your questions to the correct team member. We look forward to a fantastic year!

Back to School Events

Parking Pass Sales: August 15, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Enter through Door 10 at FHS
Bring all completed Academy forms, including parking application, and a copy of the student's driver's license. 

 

Academy Open House: August 17, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Teachers will be available in their rooms between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. 
Enter through FHS Door 1 
Tour the building, pick up your lanyard and a shuttle schedule, request a parking pass, and more!

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