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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
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
If you ordered Academy swag, it's here! It will go out through your classrooms.
Got Academy swag questions? Contact Sarah Tarvid at starvid@fcps.edu
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 starvid@fcps.edu or call the Academy office.
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.
 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, amhard@fcps.edu
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, amhard@fcps.edu
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.
10/28 Ringling
11/8 MICA
11/11 Shenandoah University
Questions about college visits? Contact Luke Donald at ladonald1@fcps.edu
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: fairfaxacademy.attendance@fcps.edu
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