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Fairfax Academy families,
Welcome to the 4th quarter! It's hard to believe the end of the school year is approaching as fast as it is.
I have some events to highlight for you this week, and a little end-of-year operational information to share with you. We're highlighting Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night featuring our very own MCT instructor Matt Carlin, and our student Lua Songer-Johnson. We're also looking forward to our Fashion Careers class presenting Fashion in Motion!
And in the business column, we're sharing information about how to make sure your student's Academy attendance is correct is in this email. There's a bit of information specifically for parents of graduating seniors too. The end of the year has lots of testing and other activities that can impact attendance, so this information will help us all keep attendance correct.
We're here to partner with you to finish the year strong. Please reach out anytime if we can support.
In partnership,
Mrs. Cook
Fairfax Academy's very own Matt Carlin is a 2026 Honorary Co-Chair of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts.
Join us to celebrate at Spotlight's Opening Night event, "Illumination 250: Shining a Light on Creativity, Discovery, and Community." Live performances (including Academy MCT student Lua Songer-Johnson), Spotlight Art Contest, light fare & refreshments. Admission $35 at the QR code above. More info at fairfaxspotlight.org
Reminder: the Mason and Woods Scholarship deadline is coming up! See QR code above for application information.
Fairfax Academy Presents: Fashion in Motion
Saturday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m.
Sherwood Center, Fairfax
Attendance info for all Academy students
The last day of shuttles is June 5. Attendance will be taken for commuter students through June 5, and for FHS base school students through the end of the year. (A note: Fairfax HS graduation is June 3, and there will be no classes or shuttles on this day.)
Base schools do not send attendance information to the Academies. Testing, field trips, and other absences might result in errors in your Academy attendance – this is true for ALL absences and ALL base schools. Here’s how to make sure your Academy attendance is correct!
Got attendance questions? We’re here to help. Send your attendance questions to Ms. Tarvid in the Academy office: starvid@fcps.edu or call 703-219-2226.
End of Year Info specifically for Seniors
Academy attendance will be pre-marked for seniors for senior exam days, senior activity dates, and graduation day through the end of the year, based on the schedule published by FCPS for end of year activities. Below you will see the last day of attendance for seniors at each of our base schools. You do not need to report attendance after this date for seniors only.
Cedar Lane: May 18
Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, IAS, Oakton: May 19
Hayfield, West Springfield, Woodson: May 20
South Lakes: May 21
Annandale, Justice, Langley, Marshall: May 22
Madison, McLean, Westfield: May 28
Centreville, Robinson: June 1
Herndon, Lake Braddock: June 2
Are you participating in a senior internship? You need to do two things.
First, you need to coordinate your end of year plans with your Academy teacher. Your senior internship does not exempt you from end of year projects, performances, or testing in your Academy class. You are still required to fulfill your Academy class obligations and commitments. Make arrangements with your Academy teacher to complete these end of year requirements.
Second, you need to report your internship dates to the Academy attendance office in order to have them excused. Please forward your internship approval email showing the dates of your internship to the Academy attendance mailbox: FairfaxAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu
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