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A Note From Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy Community,

We hope everyone is looking forward to a peaceful break and recharging before the start of 2025. It’s been an exciting few weeks spreading some joy with a fantastic Academy Ambassador event celebrating our bus drivers and a wonderful field trip for our MCT 2 students. Check out more details below.

I am going out on leave for a couple of months and am happy to share that Jay Pearson will be joining us as the Interim Academy Administrator. We are excited for Jay’s leadership, guidance and enthusiasm to lead the Academy through the next few months. Please feel free to contact him with any concerns that arise. 

As we reset for the new year, a gentle reminder for all feeder school students to wear their Academy lanyards at all times when on school grounds. This is for everyone’s safety and to quickly identify students in cases of an emergency. See us in E119 (Academy office) for a replacement if needed.

We also know students are excited about newly acquired licenses and cars. If your student would like to become a driver, please have them stop by the Academy office for the necessary paperwork and to swap out their lanyard. Any new passengers need to do the same as well.

Looking forward to a wonderful start to 2025 with all of our students!

 

In Partnership,

Andrea Cook

Meet Your Interim Academy Admin

Jay Pearson has 25 years of experience working in FCPS high schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal.  As principal of Marshall High School for nine years, he worked closely with the Marshall Academy to ensure students had access to its unique and specialized courses.  

He is a strong proponent of students finding their niche in high school and believes the FCPS academies play an important role in helping students pursue their strengths and interests.  After leaving Marshall in 2014, he also served Regions 2 and 5 as an executive principal and Region 4 as the assistant superintendent. 

Jay grew up in the City of Alexandria and attended Alexandria City Public Schools.  He still lives in Alexandria and also spends time in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  

Parking Reminders

We know there are some new drivers among us, so we're sharing a reminder of parking information at Fairfax Academy.

Students DO need an Academy parking permit, even if they have one at their base school. All students who commute to Fairfax Academy in a private vehicle (including passengers) need to complete driver/rider paperwork. You can find that form here and it can be brought to E119. 

Got parking questions? Contact Sarah at [email protected].

Recent Academy Events

MCT students play a chord on the piano Sir Paul McCartney played during their field trip to SiriusXM Radio!

Academy Shuttle Bus Drivers enjoy some hot treats and appreciation by Ambassadors!

ASL Club at Fairfax Academy Fairfax Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Report Academy attendance online, by email, or by phone.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [email protected]

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

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A Note from Fairfax Academy

November went by so quickly! We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving break. One of the most exciting parts of our November was our Career Expo speaker series - read on for more.

We also had the pleasure of recognizing some outstanding Academy students this month. Two of our Dance students were inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance, and we celebrated Students of the Quarter. 

Just a reminder that this Friday, December 6, FHS is hosting the Wrestling Classic. Parking can be limited on this day. Students who drive should park in any available legal space. If they have trouble finding a place to park, they should call the Academy office at 703-219-2226. 

Do you have upcoming holiday travel? Remember that Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Prearranged absence forms are on our website - attendance links are also at the bottom of this email. Please send attendance questions to [email protected].

New Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance at Fairfax Academy!

Our Dance Department, headed by Mrs. Barnes is excited to announce their membership in the National Honor Society. This is a wonderful opportunity for our artists to be recognized for their hard work and achievements in dance. 

Their Mission:

1. To recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education.
2. To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

Congratulations to the first members inducted into the society, Robson Barnett (Graduation with Honor) and Pauleen Kabiling!

Career Experience Expo 2024

Fairfax Academy celebrated National Career Development month by hosting our Career Experience Expo throughout November. Industry professionals, alumni, and other experienced experts shared their experiences, career pathways, and other opportunities across all programs. Guest Speakers/Artists joined us from American Councils, NSLI-Y, George Mason University, FCPS, James Madison University, Netflix, Perfect Mistakes, Kennedy Center, Olney Theatre, Signature Theatre, Zenimax, University of Virginia, and as independent artists and professionals. 

If you have a career in Communications and the Arts and are interested in joining us next year, please email Career Experience Specialist Amy Hard.

Fairfax Academy Students of the Quarter

Congratulations to our “Students of the Quarter” from each program! We look forward to recognizing more of our Academy artists and students for their character, effort, and growth throughout the school year!

ARABIC: Jada AlQudwa AlHussieni

ASL: Zimeng (Zai) Ye & Owen Berger

CHINESE: Marco Scimeca

KOREAN: Kenneth Kong & Robin Haw

DANCE: Allie Horner

MCT: Jean de Paz Grisales

MTAS: Kai Perley

FASHION CAREERS: Dulce Ambrocio-Lopez

GAME DESIGN: Willow Dikeman

PRO PHOTO: Luis Valencia

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Charlie Allen

TV/MEDIA PRODUCTION: Elliott Erredge

Save the Date: 2025 HS Gap Year Fair

FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.  This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. Student registration will open on November 20, 2024.

Contact:

Pamela White

[email protected]  

571-393-1102

School Counseling and College Success Program

Fairfax Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Report Academy attendance online, by email, or by phone.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [email protected]

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

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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy Community,

We have had an amazing November! One of the most exciting parts of the Academy programs is the industry experiences including field trips, performances, guest speakers, internships and business partnerships. Seeing our students deeply impacted by those experiences is what we are all about. Follow our social media to see some of the amazing guests we have worked with over the past few weeks.

We were delighted to host a group of visitors from Korea as part of our work with NSILY. They were able to visit both Korean classrooms, tour Fairfax Academy and Fairfax High School, and connect with students to expand their understanding of students’ education in the US.

 

Up next is our annual Dis-ember Cabaret hosted by our Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop students. This super talented group of juniors will light up the stage on Thursday, December 12 at 6:30pm. Don’t miss it!

We hope everyone enjoys the short week and long weekend next week.

Mrs Cook

MTAS Cabaret Heads Up: Wrestling Classic 12/6

A heads up for our drivers! Fairfax High School is hosting the Wrestling Classic on December 6. Expect the FHS parking lot to be much busier than normal on this day. 

Students should park in the Academy parking spots. If those are taken, park in any legal parking spot at Fairfax Academy. If students have challenges finding a spot or are unsure about a spot, they should pull over somewhere safe and call the Academy office: 703-219-2226.

FCPS IT Internship Program

Now Hiring FCPS DIT Student Interns!

The FCPS Department of Information Technology is now hiring for their paid internship program for Session 2: January 2, 2025 – June 30, 2025. The following position is available for current and FCPS graduates for hire during the 2024-2025 school year:

• Enterprise Information Services and Assessment

For more information about the High-Quality Work-Based Learning program, refer to the FCPS DIT Internship Website and apply by the December 2, 2024 deadline.

Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Report Academy attendance online, by email, or by phone.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [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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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy,

As we start the second quarter and head into a heavy travel season, we want to remind our families to notify us of absences. The new full day form in SIS does not show in your student’s Academy attendance. Please have them pick up a pre-arranged absence form from their teacher or the Academy office (or download it from the website here). It is also important that students communicate absences with their teachers so they can stay on top of any work they may miss. 

We are gearing up for our annual Career Experience Expo. This year’s event spans 6 days with guest speakers in all of our classes. Follow us on Instagram to learn more about what your students will be participating in this month.

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.

Please reach out to the Academy office if you have any questions.

Time to Nominate our Outstanding Employees!

Do you have 5-10 minutes to tell someone at Fairfax Academy how outstanding they are?

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Fairfax Academy/Fairfax High Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form linked in each title. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

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 for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district). This includes Academy Resource Teachers.

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district). This includes Academy Resource Teachers.

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: Career Experience Specialist, Career Center Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)  

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024. 

Questions, please contact the FHS Principal's Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected]. Thank you!

Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Report Academy attendance online, by email, or by phone.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [email protected]

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

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Early Release Schedule 10/31

October 31 is an early release day. For Fairfax Academy...

• Only AM buses will run, and they will run on their normal schedule.
• Midday and PM students (5th and 7th periods) will not have shuttles. Students should stay at their base schools and follow the schedule there.
• FHS students will follow the modified FHS schedule.
• Report attendance if your student is not attending their AM Academy class due to a modified base school schedule so that it can be correct in their attendance record. 

Got questions? Email Ms. Tarvid at [email protected] or call the Academy office.

Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Report Academy attendance online, by email, or by phone.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [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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In Today's Edition...

A Note from Your Academy Administrator
Academy Swag is IN!
Early Release Day Academy Schedule
Roar Round-Up: mini parent-teacher conferences
Academy Ambassador Kick-Off
Career Experience Expo
Scholarships & College Visits

A Note from Your Administrator

What a great October we have had with our students! The presentations and projects being presented in classes are phenomenal and our musical theatre students are in full swing with their auditions for our annual winter musical! It is a privilege to see students’ talent every day here at the Academy.

A reminder to ensure a strong end of the 1st quarter: Please check your grade in SIS and have conversations with teachers now if there are any concerns. There is still time to reassess before final grades are due on November 5.

Need to know about Early Release days: On October 31, all FCPS schools have an early release. Base schools may change their schedules, but our Academy schedule never changes. We will only have shuttles for AM classes. Fairfax High School students will follow the FHS bell schedule for MD and PM classes, and MD or PM students who take a shuttle or drive will not report to Academy. See below for more details.

Roar Round-up: On Monday, November 4 from 8:30-11:30am, Fairfax will host mini Parent/Teacher Conferences during the Roar Round-up. Academy families are invited to connect with teachers during this time. See below for more details. Two Academy teachers will be scheduling alternate times to meet with parents. Please contact the teacher or Academy office for specific days/times.

It’s the time of year when we start collecting nominations for outstanding employee awards. Stay tuned for information on our social media and in upcoming communications.

We hope all our students are able to rest and recharge during their long weekend next week!

Mrs Cook

Academy Swag is IN!

If you ordered Academy swag, it's here! It will go out through your classrooms. 

Got Academy swag questions? Contact Sarah Tarvid at [email protected]

Early Release Schedule

October 31 is an early release day. For Academies...

• Only AM buses will run, and they will run on their normal schedule.
• Midday and PM students (5th and 7th periods) will not have shuttles. Students should stay at their base schools and follow the schedule there.
• FHS students will follow the modified FHS schedule.
• Report attendance if your student is not attending their AM Academy class due to a modified base school schedule so that it can be correct in their attendance record. 

Questions about attendance or schedules? Email Sarah Tarvid at [email protected] or call the Academy office.

Roar Round-Up

Monday, November 4 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
FHS Field House

Fairfax HS and Academy teachers will be welcoming parents for mini Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please enter through our field house and stop in to connect with any Academy teacher and members of the support team.

Lines form in front of each teacher, when it is your turn, step forward and sit down. You will have 4-6 minutes to chat with the teacher. (If you request a longer conference, it may be better to work with the teacher or counselor to schedule an appointment for a different time.) Light refreshments will be provided by the FHS PTSA.

Two Academy teachers will be scheduling alternate times to meet with parents. Please contact the teacher or Academy office for specific days/times.

Ambassador Kickoff

The Academy Ambassadors gathered with our partners at iContact Coaching for our Leadership Kickoff yesterday! Get ready for some major Academy presence in our community- these leaders, their ideas, and their spark are going to do great things this year. Ambassadors represent across all of our feeder schools and programs.

Questions about Academy Ambassadors? Contact Amy Hard, [email protected]

Career Experience Expo

This year, the Career Experience Expo will reach all Academy students and programs with specific opportunities to interact with industry professionals, participate in workshops and master classes, and engage in meaningful panel discussions with people in a variety of career roles. These Expo events will occur during classes throughout the month of November and is possible in part due to the support of the Fairfax City School Board. Get excited as we welcome Broadway performers, critical language specialists, Deaf theatre experts, Smithsonian production teams members, Bahtik artists, composers, calligraphers and so much more!

Questions about Career Experience Expo? Contact Amy Hard, [email protected]

Scholarships

2024-2025: The Michael Marshall Fund Scholarship: Candidates must show a demonstrated interest and proficiency in the fields of vocal or instrumental performing arts through participation in school, community or personal activities. $5000 award. DEADLINE: February 15, 2025. More information via the link.

Upcoming College Visits

10/28 Ringling 

11/8 MICA

11/11 Shenandoah University

Questions about college visits? Contact Luke Donald at [email protected]

Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. ParentVUE attendance reports do not convey to Academies. Use these links to report Academy attendance.

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance
Email: [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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A note from your Academy Administrator

October 9, 2024

What a fast few weeks it has been! Our students are doing amazing work in their classes and bring great energy to the building. See below for some pictures of recent activities at the Academy.

We are looking forward to continuing our college visits over the next month. Any student who is interested should talk with their teacher and our Academy Counselor, Mr. Donald.

We will have our first county-wide early release day on October 31. Only AM (1st period) Academy shuttles will run that day. All feeder school students should remain at their base school for MD (5th period) and PM (7th period) classes and follow their base school schedule. Fairfax HS students will follow the modified FHS schedule. If you have any questions about that day, please contact the Academy office. 

Lastly, we receive a lot of questions about how to see your student’s Academy grade in SIS. When viewing the grade book in ParentVue, you will see an N/A on the base school side. Depending on how you are viewing the grade book, you will either scroll to the bottom of the grade book OR use the drop-down arrow to toggle between base and concurrent schools to view Academy grades.  

We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!

Ballet Hispanico comes to Fairfax Academy

Our Dance Program had an incredible opportunity to partner with George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts to bring in guest artists from internationally acclaimed Ballet Hispanico for a master class! Students and families were also invited to GMU’s Center for the Arts to see excerpts from the company’s concert.

Early Release Details for October 31

October 31 is an early release day. For Academies...

• Only AM buses will run, and they will run on their normal schedule.
• Midday and PM students (5th and 7th periods) will not have shuttles. Students should stay at their base schools and follow the schedule there.
• FHS students will follow the modified FHS schedule.
• Report attendance if your student is not attending their AM Academy class due to a modified base school schedule so that it can be correct in their attendance record. 

Got questions? Email Ms. Tarvid at [email protected] or call the Academy office.

Recent Academy Photos

What's been going on at Academy lately? We've had an exciting guest artist in Musical Theatre, college visits in Fashion Careers, tea with our Chinese language class, and so much more! See a few pictures here. 

Upcoming Academy College Visits

Here's the current lineup of college visits for Academy.

10/11 Carnegie Mellon 

10/16 Boston Conservatory

10/18 Belmont

10/21 Manhattan School of Music

10/22 Berklee College of Music

10/24 Elon

10/28 Ringling 

11/8 MICA

11/11 Shenandoah University

Got questions about college visits? Contact Mr. Donald at [email protected] or call the Academy office. 

Inclement Weather Schedule Changes

Here's some information about inclement weather schedule changes for Academies, so that you can plan ahead!

For 2-hour late start days...

• AM classes are cancelled, and no AM shuttles will run.
• Midday and PM students will have shuttles on their normal schedule. 
• FHS students will follow the modified FHS schedule.
• MD/PM Academy students need to report attendance if they are not attending due to a modified base school schedule, so that it can be correct in their attendance record.

In the event of a 2-hour early dismissal...

• Only AM buses will run, and they will run on their normal schedule.
• Midday and PM students (5th and 7th periods) will not have shuttles. Students should stay at their base schools and follow the schedule there.
• FHS students will follow the modified FHS schedule.
• Report attendance if your student is not attending their AM Academy class due to a modified base school schedule so that it can be correct in their attendance record.

Got questions? Email Ms. Tarvid at [email protected] or call the Academy office.

Academy Attendance Links

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form
Email: [email protected]

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

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A note from your Academy Administrator

September 25, 2024

We kicked off our performance season with our dance students participating in the City of Fairfax National Dance Day this past Saturday led by our fabulous director, Meredith Barnes. Make sure you check out the photos below! This Thursday at 7pm our Musical Theatre & Actor’s Studio seniors take the stage for the Pre-Screen Preview Showcase. It’s a great chance to see what students work on daily in class and the ultimate culmination of their training to make the jump to post-secondary experiences.

A reminder that Academy classes do not run on PSAT day (October 9). Students will engage with activities at their base schools.

We look forward to welcoming the fall weather and seeing our students continuing to shine!

We're Celebrating!

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! From September 15 to October 15 we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Happy Chuseok from Fairfax Academy! Wishing everyone a joyous harvest festival filled with gratitude and delicious food.  

Academy SWAG orders

Academy swag is ON SALE NOW!

We are excited to offer NEW Academy swag! For a limited time, order Academy swag online. 

Choose from a screenprint tee, hoodie, trucker cap, or beanie in the screenprint shop. 

Or if bling is more your style, choose from several different items with a beautiful sparkly Academy logo. 

Choose from crew neck tee, v-neck tee, long sleeve tee, sweatshirt, or hoodie in the bling shop. 

MTAS Prescreen Preview - Tomorrow!

MTAS Pre-Screen Preview Showcase Thursday, 9/26 7pm

Mark your calendars and do not miss our first MTAS Showcase of 2024-2025: A Prescreen Preview! Prescreens are essentially the first round of college auditions, and our Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Class has been hard at rehearsal getting these pieces ready. Now, all they need is an audience- hope to see you there next Thursday, 9/26th

in the FHS Auditorium! FREE.

Arena Stage Theatre Week

Arena Stage Kickoff Fest - Saturday, September 28

Networking, tours, workshops, performances, panels, & more!

For more info, visit https://theatreweek.org/theatreweek-kickoff

Academy Attendance Links

Attendance Line: 703-219-4060 
Online: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/form/attendance-form
Email: [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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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy families,

It's been another great week with our students! We started the week with Academy Kick-Off, where we talked with all classes about the people and processes they'll need to know during their time at Academy. 

One of those processes is attendance! There are some specifics about Academy attendance that will help keep your student's attendance record accurate. Most importantly, your base school does not communicate attendance information to Academy. To make sure absences are marked accurately, you'll need to submit to Academy also. This includes families with base school at Fairfax High School.

Below you will also see some information about Back to School Night. For our families with base school at FHS, you'll follow the class rotation schedule in your FHS bulletin. For families whose student commutes to Fairfax Academy from another school, come between 5:30 and 6:15 to meet your student's teacher and ask us your questions.

Last but not least, see the links to our swag shops below. Academy tees, hoodies, beanies, and trucker caps are in the screenprint shop and sparkly gear is available in the bling shop. 

Mrs. Cook

How To Submit Academy Attendance

Did you know? Fairfax Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not report attendance to Academies - this includes students whose base school is at Fairfax High.

Parents or guardians need to submit attendance information to Academy for all absences - illness, field trips, base school schedule changes, testing, etc. You can call the attendance line at 703-219-4060 OR use the online attendance form OR email [email protected]

Need your student to dismiss early from Academy? Please call the Academy office at 703-219-2226. 

Back to School Night

Back to School Night | September 18

Students from schools other than Fairfax: Stop by 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: follow the FHS schedule from 6:30-8:30pm to visit classes, including Fairfax Academy programs.

Next Weekend: National Dance Day

Saturday, September 21 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Old Town Square, Fairfax

Fairfax Academy Dance performs at 1 p.m.! 

Academy Swag Store

We are excited to offer NEW Academy swag! For a limited time, order Academy swag online. 

Choose from a screenprint tee, hoodie, trucker cap, or beanie in the screenprint shop. 

Or if bling is more your style, choose from several different items with a beautiful sparkly Academy logo. 

Choose from crew neck tee, v-neck tee, long sleeve tee, sweatshirt, or hoodie in the bling shop. 

 

Both shops are open through September 27. Orders will be filled after the close of the online store. Pay online and items will be delivered to Academy! 

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

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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Short weeks always go by so quickly. We hope our students enjoyed the beautiful weather and the day off on Monday! We know there are a few shuttles that are still a little slower than we hoped, but updated runs start next week which should rectify those issues. If a student has any concerns about a shuttle throughout the year, please don’t hesitate to contact the Academy office and let us know.

For students who miss their shuttle at their base school, please connect with your base school main office to see if they can call to get another bus sent over for you. The same is true at Fairfax Academy - our main office is happy to assist you if you miss your bus. Students should be picking a consistent mode of transportation to the Academy.

For students being dropped off by parents, please use Door #10. Stop into the Academy office to let us know and we will also give you a different lanyard so we know you will be accessing that entrance. This helps ease the congestion up front (and also puts most of our students closer to their classrooms.)

A reminder that we will host our annual Back to School Night on September 18. 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 6:30-8:30pm to visit classes, including Fairfax Academy programs.

We hope you all enjoy your long weekend!

Mrs. Cook

Back to School Night

Back to School Night | September 18

Students from schools other than Fairfax: Stop by 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: follow the FHS schedule from 6:30-8:30pm to visit classes, including Fairfax Academy programs.

Ambassador Sign Up Info

Academy Ambassadors Leadership Program is currently recruiting for this year’s stars! Ambassadors serve the Academy by providing support, planning and executing events, and representing the Academy’s best at various functions. Applications are due Monday, September 16th. Email Ms. Hard if you have any questions!

Academy Swag Store

We are excited to offer NEW Academy swag! For a limited time, order Academy swag online. 

Choose from a screenprint tee, hoodie, trucker cap, or beanie in the screenprint shop. 

Or if bling is more your style, choose from several different items with a beautiful sparkly Academy logo. 

Choose from crew neck tee, v-neck tee, long sleeve tee, sweatshirt, or hoodie in the bling shop. 

 

Both shops are open through September 27. Orders will be filled after the close of the online store. Pay online and items will be delivered to Academy! 

How To Submit Academy Attendance

Did you know? Fairfax Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Base schools do not report attendance to Academies - this includes students whose base school is at Fairfax High.

Parents or guardians need to submit attendance information to Academy for all absences - illness, field trips, base school schedule changes, testing, etc. You can call the attendance line at 703-219-4060 OR use the online attendance form OR email [email protected]

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

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