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Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-30 Strategic Plan
The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to adopt FCPS’ 2023-30 strategic plan. The new plan serves as the division’s North Star, guiding our path forward to ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every FCPS student.
The strategic plan comprises five student-centered goals; measures to monitor the progress toward those goals; equity commitments to support each and every student with attaining those goals; and four pillars that identify what FCPS must do well in order to reach our goals for all students.
Strategic plan goals include:
- Goal 1: Every student will develop foundational academic skills, curiosity, and a joy for learning necessary for success in Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Goal 2: Every student will experience an equitable school community where student health and well-being are prioritized, and student voice is centered.
- Goal 3: Every student will acquire critical and creative thinking skills, meet/exceed high academic standards, and achieve their highest academic potential.
- Goal 4: Every student will have access to high-quality academic programming and resources to support their success.
- Goal 5: Every student will graduate ready to thrive in life after high school and with the skills to navigate, adapt, and innovate for a sustainable future.
View the strategic plan.
Attendance Matters at Dranesville Elementary School!
Every Day Counts
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The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. We are here and grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in building strong attendance habits! |
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
The 2023-2024 School Year Calendar calendar is available for your planning.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to Clearview school by Friday, September 29.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
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Free and Reduced- Price Meals (FRM)
Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
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Contact our Family Liaison, Paulina Hidalgo for assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application and to access additional resources available throughout the school year.
 Dranesville Elementary Food Rescue Partnership with LINK
This is our 12th year picking up unused food from the school cafeteria at Dranesville Elementary School! Our food rescue efforts continue to be successful and impactful because of you, our volunteers. Please consider volunteering to pick up rescued food from our school and deliver the LINK pantry in Herndon.
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We are thankful for our transportation team, including our bus drivers who greet our students each morning. When you have an opportunity, please thank your child's bus driver. |
Be sure to access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive reports on any bus delays. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7100 with any additional questions. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Save the Date
September 1-4 Labor Day Holiday School Closed for Staff and Students
September 9 Chalk For Peace 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
September 21 Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 pm
September 28 Advanced Academics Program Information Night 6:30 pm
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world!
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