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Dear Academy families,
Welcome to the fourth quarter! The end of the school year is approaching so fast. In this email you will find some details to help end the year strong - and a recap of some recent Academy happenings!
With testing season upcoming, reporting Academy attendance is important to help keep attendance accurate. Base schools do not report field trip rosters, testing rosters and schedules, or other absences to Academy, and Academies cannot see ParentVue submissions to base schools. Use the links at the bottom of this email to report Academy attendance.
Mrs. Kang’s Korean 2 classes wrapped up a yearlong project collaborating with Kwangshin High School via the FCPS Global Classroom initiative. Students created detailed travel itineraries promoting well-being and focused on social connection, physical health, and relaxation.
The project encouraged language practice, research, and exploration of our area’s wellness resources. The exchange fostered international relationships and cultural exploration that was meaningful and memorable for all! Congratulations!
 Fashion Careers student designers went material sourcing at Upcycle Reuse, G Street Fabrics, and Fibre Space- and toured the life-cycle of a Goodwill donation with our partners at Goodwill Greater Washington!
Music & Computer Technology students took a deep dive into the professional world with back-to-back field trips to Trilogy Sound Studio in Burke, VA. Students got hands-on experience with high-end gear, explored career pathways in audio engineering, and asked thoughtful questions during our Q&A with working professionals. Huge thanks to the Trilogy Sound Studio team for welcoming us and sharing their knowledge. These visits continue to inspire our students to dream bigger and work harder in music and production! Thanks go to Educate Fairfax for their generous grant!
Fairfax Academy Students of the Quarter
Congratulations to our “Students of the Quarter” from each program! We look forward to recognizing more of our Academy artists and students for their character, effort, and growth throughout the school year!
ARABIC: Yasmin Torabi
ASL: Eva Meglar & Taylor Stables
CHINESE: Rania Alhawasi
KOREAN: Chloe Kim & Kenneth Kong
DANCE: Fatima Mutumanje
MCT: Kaan Erdogen
MTAS: Daniel Plummer
FASHION CAREERS: Kevin Arias-Paz
GAME DESIGN: Daniel Bryan
PRO PHOTO: Zayd Malik
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Jason Hom
TV/MEDIA PRODUCTION: Noor Ashoor
AMBASSADORS: Natalie Ignacio
MCT Fest celebrated 20 years on 3/29! MCT Fest featured live original music created by the talented students (past and present) of Fairfax Academy's Music & Computer Technology program. What an incredible event - congratulations to Mr. Carlin and to every student who performed and supported!
Academy Dance participated in the National High School Dance Festival held this year at Pointe Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dancers participated in Scholarship Auditions, Recruitment Fairs, Master Classes, and student performances with high school dancers from the US and abroad. Congrats to our Academy crew that came home with scholarship awards and college dance program acceptance invitations!
 Congrats to the cast and crew of our Fairfax Academy TV & Media Production class and their short film, Retrofill, for entry into the Awesome Con Film Festival! This film was screened at the 2025 Awesome Con at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC. The Academy film was the only piece created by high school students! More info can be found via the Awesome Con Website.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
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