Back To School Info from Fairfax Academy

Welcome to Fairfax Academy!

If you're receiving this email, it's because your student is currently registered for a Fairfax Academy program in World Languages, Career & Technical Education, or Performing Arts.

Read on for important dates, to see our Back to School information packet, and more! 

A few things to call your attention to specifically:

  • Open House and Back to School Night are two great opportunities to learn about Academy. We are also here to help! Our contact info is below. Contact us anytime with questions.
  • If your student has a medical condition that may impact their school day, please share that information with us as it doesn't always convey from the base school. You can email Sarah at starvid@fcps.edu or call the Academy office. 
  • Any student who plans to drive to Fairfax Academy from another school does need a parking permit at Academy (even if they have one at their base school). See the info packet below for details. 
  • Students who carpool with another student also need to have documentation on file at Fairfax Academy. This includes emergency contact information - just in case. See below for more information.

Important Fairfax Academy Dates

academy open house

ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Visit your classroom & get ready for the new school year!
Teachers will be in classrooms 2:00-4:00
Enter through Door 1

ACADEMY BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Feeder school families
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fairfax HS families
Meet your student's teacher & the Academy team, learn about class curriculum & goals for the year, & ask your questions!
FHS families: Enter through Door 1
Families with base schools other than FHS: Enter through Door 10


Fairfax Academy Info Packet

We've created an information packet to tell you a little about how Academy works. It has information about shuttles, attendance, and other important topics that will help you start the year strong. 

Click here to read the information packet.


Academy Parking Passes & Carpools

Parking Pass Sales
Wednesdays, August 7 & August 14 | 5:00-6:00 p.m.
During Open House (Thursday, August 15)
During the first week of school
In E119 (near Door 10)

Any student who is driving to Academy or carpooling with another student needs to submit a completed Parking/Carpool Form and an FCPS Emergency Contact Form


Fairfax Academy Contact Info

Andrea Cook, Academy Administrator: amcook@fcps.edu
Sarah Tarvid, Academy AA: starvid@fcps.edu
Luke Donald, Academy Counselor: ladonald1@fcps.edu
Amy Hard, Career Experience Specialist: amhard@fcps.edu

Academy Office: 703-219-2226 (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm)