Edison Academy Families,
It's hard to believe that Tuesday, January 28, marks the end of the second quarter. This is a reminder that Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar. Teachers will be attending professional development and finalizing grades.
Some of our students will be participating in Skills USA competitions on Wednesday, January 29; we will be sure to include the results of these competitions in our February newsletter.
Please join us for our Edison Academy Open House on Saturday, February 1, from 10 am - 1 pm. For more details please see below.
It has been a busy month at the academy. We started the new year with an extended break, but since being back, there has been a lot of activity. The Academy Ambassadors and staff have been visiting other schools to inform students and families about our amazing programs. We have also hosted a number of great guests, in human and and dog form.
We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Sincerely,
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
What: Edison Academy Open House
Where: 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Snow Date is February 8, 2025)
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please share Edison Academy's promotional video and open house information with anyone who you think would be interested in taking an Academy course.
 Congratulations to Kim Karayannis, Teachers for Tomorrow instructor at Edison Academy for being the 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Ms. Karayannis is a wonderful mentor to aspiring educators and this is honor is much deserved.
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling.
At Edison Academy, we are lucky to have Ms. Cassandra Deedy as our Career Counselor and Ms. Sarah Hinkhouse as our Career Experience Specialist.
Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email kenestlerode@fcps.edu OR maakau@fcps.edu with your dog's information or any questions.
To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.
All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation. This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.
Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at edisonacademy.attendance@fcps.edu. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
- All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit. Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine. Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle. All towing is done by a commercial towing company. Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
- Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation. Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
- Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
- Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
- Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
- Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior. Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
- Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator. The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
- Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
- Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
- Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
- Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
- Parking on Edison property is at your own risk. Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.
Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- Mid-day Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
- Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.
 The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
January
28 End of 2nd Quarter
29 Teacher Workday, Student Holiday & Lunar New Year
February
1 Edison Academy Open House, 10-1
8 Edison Academy Open House Snow Date, 10-1
17 President's Day, No School
28 Ramadan Begins
March
5 Ash Wednesday
28 End of 3rd Quarter
31 Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al-Fitr, No School
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