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Dear IAS Families,
As we close out January and enter into the 3rd quarter of SY 2021-22, I wanted to say thank you for your support of Interagency Alternative Schools (IAS) and the students we serve. Thank you most recently for your support of the academics of our students, your prompt attendance line messages, your caution regarding keeping your sick students home, and your adherence to FCPS’s current universal mask policies.
We are looking forward to a strong 3rd quarter. During this quarter, you can expect information about IAS’s and FCPS’s summer school and summer programming, information about testing requirements, and more detailed information about the IAS graduation ceremonies coming up near the end of the school year.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Knox, Administrator
Eugena Weaver, Director of Student Services
Alison Cordo, Assistant Administrator
Brandon Morehead, Assistant Administrator
Dave Penland, Assistant Administrator
Dan Porter, Assistant Administrator
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Students and Families (HS)
NOVA is hosting information sessions specifically for FCPS seniors and their families. Attendees will learn about opportunities, services, and resources at NOVA. Students interested in or considering NOVA are encouraged to attend. NOVA is offering multiple dates and times to attend, and there is a Spanish session as well.
Please see the attached flyer (English and Spanish version) for dates and registration links. Registration is required to obtain the meeting link. For questions, contact: hsoutreach@nvcc.edu.
 
2022 FCPS Summer Learning Registration-Online Campus & Self-Directed EPF Registration Open
Online Campus: Current grades 7-12
Dates:
- Non-SOL courses: Tuesday, June 21-Wednesday, July 20
- SOL courses: Tuesday, June 21-Wednesday, July 21
- IFTA HPE 9: Tuesday, July 5-Tuesday, July 26
- HN Geometry: Tuesday, June 21 – Thursday July 29
- Algebra 2 Head Start: Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22
Time: Synchronous lessons will be between 8 am – 2 pm and will last 60-90 minutes daily.
These courses provide opportunities for credit recovery and acceleration for eligible middle school and high school students.
Registration: Tuesday, January 18-Friday, June 10
Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance: Current grades 9-12
Dates:
- Session 1: Monday, April 18-Friday, June 17
- Session 2: Monday, June 27-Friday, July 29
Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance requires students to complete work without direct teacher support. Students will access content for this course through FCPS Schoology. The course was updated in September 2020. The course features updated curriculum, interactive modules, and exit tickets. Students will read through 14 modules, complete 140 exit tickets, 14 module tests, and a final exam. This is an online course and does not meet face-to-face. Students may only take this course as "Pass/Fail."
Registration:
Session 1: Tuesday, January 18-Friday, April 8
Session 2: Tuesday, January 18-Friday, June 3
Information about additional programs will be posted as it becomes available on the FCPS Summer Learning webpage.
School Year 2022-23 Calendar Approved
The 2022-23 school year calendar was approved at the January 27 School Board Meeting. This calendar focuses on instruction, and student and operational needs. The calendar is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
Most importantly, this calendar was developed with significant input from the FCPS community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process through surveys, webinars, and participation in the feedback committee. This effort reflects the best effort of everyone the school calendar touches.
To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.
Lunar New Year (Feb. 1)
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. FCPS has designated Lunar New Year as a religious and cultural observance day designed to allow students the opportunity to miss school for observances not already designated as school holidays.
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