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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 opened January 6, 2025.
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Falls Church Academy Dates To Remember
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Feb. 4: EMT students visit McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center
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Feb. 5: Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy speaks to Pharm Tech Level 2 students
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Feb. 13: Preston Pharmacy Zoom with Pharm Tech Level 2 students
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Feb. 17: Presidents' Day Holiday
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Feb. 18: i2i Future Ready Conference at Inova's Innovation Park
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Feb. 21: Dental Careers students at Annandale Terrace ES for dental screenings
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Feb. 28: Resume Writing and Interview Skills with Dental Careers Students
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Feb. 28: Ramadan begins at sundown
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EMT students visited the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center to learn about public safety and emergency management. PSTOC representatives provided a training simulation for the students at which they were placed in Community Groups with roles in emergency situations. Students needed to negotiate for needed resources in order to support the "disastrous situation their community was facing" and work together as a team.
Students in the Exploring the Language of Medicine course were asked to be creative in diagraming the internal and external view of the heart and showing the flow of blood through the heart. These students were very creative as they showed all sides.
 Some students went above and beyond to show their creativity. Very talented!
Students from Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy spoke to the Level 2 Pharmacy Tech students to encourage them to pursue further education and careers in pharmacy. The students knowledge of pharmacy facts were tested as they participated in a pharmacy jeopardy game.
Taste, smell, touch and eye reactions are good indicators of a healthy nervous system. Through various centers, Medical Assistant students had the chance to experience their senses a little deeper. PERRLA (Pupil, Equal, Round, Reactive, Light, Accommodation) is what the students are learning above, as they see their pupils reaction to light sources.
 Taste sensors vary depending on the different parts of your tongue and taste sensors differ depending on the person.
 Using cotton balls, paper clips, sand paper, students learn to explore patients sense of touch and if that touch is similar on the right side or left side.
Pharmacy Tech Level 2 students enjoyed a virtual presentation by Zak Ferouz, 4th Year PharmD Candidate at Preston's Pharmacy. Due to the size of the Pharmacy, students were not able to physically visit the location, however, Preston's was gracious enough to provide a virtual tour of the compounding pharmacy. Students learned hand hygiene and garbing protocols for compounding, space requirements of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas, stringent rules of temperature for storage and compounding. In addition, he shared information about his studies toward becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy.
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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