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Falls Church Academy is committed to assisting students as they explore their future career interests in the areas of Health and Human Service fields. |
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Register for one of these amazing classes at Falls Church Academy to explore and prepare for health and human services careers!!
Registration opens January 6, 2025.
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Falls Church Academy Dates To Remember
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November 1: No School - Diwali
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November 4: Student Holiday - HOSA District Competition at West Potomac HS
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November 5: Election Day - School Holiday
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November 11: Veterans Day - School Holiday
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November 14: Stop the Bleed - Exploring Health Science
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November 15: Dental Careers 2 students field trip to ProTech Dental Lab
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November 20: Inova Trauma Survivors Network presentation to EMT, Medical Assistant and Exploring Health Science students
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November 21: Immunization Fair
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November 25: Stop the Bleed - Medical Assistant - Argueta
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November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
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December 2-6: SMHS Immersive Learning Center - Plum Center
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December 12: Stop The Bleed - Medical Assistant - Portnoy
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December 16-20: Dental Careers CPR Training
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December 23-January 3: Winter Break
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Using tortilla's and their imperfections, students learned how to recognize the ABCDE's of mole's to determine melanoma. They also used UV beads to test SPF's effectiveness.
Learning about protection from contamination of infectious materials is key to health and safety in healthcare settings. Exploring Health Science students learned the proper procedures to "don and doff" their personal protective equipment.
EMT's may also be firefighters or need to go into situations with fire fighters to care for a patient. Doing so requires physical stamina, care for the patient and their colleagues. These EMT students were learning how to trust and be caring of their classmates through a trust walk exercise.
EMT, Medical Assistant and Exploring Health Science students had the great benefit to learn about caring and compassionate care from members of the Inova Trauma Survivors Network. Whether a nurse, social worker, EMT or any other healthcare worker it's important to hear the stories of patients who have been in horrific situations to know better how to or not to act, what to say or not and how to care with compassion. JD, Jimmy and Shira shared their heartfelt stories of resilience and care with the students who asked amazing questions of their experience.
Using VR Goggles and simulated exercises, Plum Center nursing students are able to learn about the heart and chest cavity through these simulated exercises in the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Immersive Learning Center. In addition, students learned how to successfully support an accident victim by learning proper PPE on scene, the protocols for accessing a patient and proper stabilization for transport. This learning center can be reconfigured to "support critical thinking and applied learning to maximize student learning and engagement" with various medical experiences.
To prepare to be an EMT, students must preform critical hands-on skills until they are comfortable and knowledgeable of the procedures necessary to provide life saving care. In this classroom, hands-on skills and real life experiences are part of every day learning. In addition to in class learning, EMT students receive patient contacts through ride alongs with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue as well as clinical experiences at Inova Fair Oaks ER.
Students from the Dental Careers Level 2 class attended a field trip to Protech Dental Labs and were exposed to an amazing tour of their state of the art high-aesthetic lab where they create partial and full mouth restorations.
On November 4, students from Falls Church Academy, Chantilly Academy and West Potomac Academy competed in various medical related competitions among themselves. Winners of these competitions have the opportunity to compete in the Virginia State HOSA competition in Williamsburg, VA, March 7-9, 2025.
Parking & Transportation at the Academy |
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Parking / Transportation: Due to the ongoing renovative at Falls Church High School all Academy students are strongly encouraged to take the free shuttle bus to and from your high school if shuttles are available. Drop-offs and pick-ups will be at Door #4. Shuttle schedules will be posted on our Academy website according to AM, Mid-Day 1, and Mid-Day 2 classes. Student drivers must have an Academy hang tag displayed from their rear view mirror. If you have a base school tag, there is no charge. If you do not have a base school tag, your parking fee is $67.00. Academy parking is located at the Providence Rec Center and student drivers will enter the building through Door #11. Parking is limited and will be prioritized for students without shuttles. For students taking classes at the Plum Center, parking is available in the Plum Center parking lot.
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Cell Phone Policy at Falls Church HS Academy |
Falls Church High School has been selected as one of the schools to pilot the new phone-free initiative, beginning September 3. This includes all students attending Falls Church Academy classes as well. Even if the student's base school is not included in this pilot, all Academy students will adhere to this same policy when in Academy classes. Students will need to store cell phones in central storage units in each classroom. Airpods must be secured in the storage unit or placed in backpacks. Smartwatches must be off or on airplane mode. More information will be shared in class.
Attendance: Good attendance is paramount to your success at Falls Church Academy. Our courses are performance-based so it’s absolutely critical you are here to participate. When reporting absences, parents must contact both their child’s base school and Academy attendance offices. The Academy Attendance number is 703.207.4011
For additional academic support at Falls Church Academy, we encourage you to contact:
Emarinn Oundee, Academy School Counselor: eaoundee@fcps.edu
Jill Burrer, Career Experiences: jdburrer@fcps.edu
Rosie Schubring, ESOL Support for Multilingual Learners: raschubring@fcps.edu
Gina Lintott, Special Education: gmlintott@fcps.edu
Muriel Hills, Special Education: mmhills@fcps.edu
I know our courses will make a powerful impact on your education and future decision making. We will provide you with state-of-the-art equipment and professional expertise. I hope you take full advantage of all our courses and become a self-directed and independent learner. Please contact my Administrative Assistant, Karen Fields at 703-207-4011 or kmfields1@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Bill McGreevy
Administrator - Falls Church Academy
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