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We’re rocking and rolling now, and feeling that energy of having our students back in the building and things settling into a familiar routine. We are so excited to have our newest offering, Electrical Construction and Engineering, begin its liftoff. These students are engaged, determined, and getting prepared for careers in the field!
A great tip for the week is to find a friend for your shuttle. Writing the shuttle numbers on your badge case on the Academy lanyard and walking the full line of buses is great practice- and getting to know the people you ride with is also quite helpful in many ways.
Scroll down to meet more of our Academy Support Team and the ways we can best support students and their families. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and connect with us.
Heading into a nice long weekend gives everyone a chance to restore. Please have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Warmly,
Andrea Cook
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It's Electric!! Getting busy in our NEW Electrical Construction and Engineering- it's going to be a powerful year!
If you have a connection to a career in the Electrical and/or Construction industry/trade and would like to support our new students with job site tours, workshops, or just talking to them about your career path- please reach out to Career Experience Specialist Amy Hard at amhard@fcps.edu!
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Reminder: Schools and offices are closed on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year! |
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Midday students arriving for 5th and 6th period classes can grab a lunch from the FHS cafeteria using their student ID and take that lunch to their classrooms to eat. All Academy students must be in their classes by 12pm.
Wearing your lanyard around your neck allows you entry to the school and gives you access to leave the cafeteria to head to class!
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 Mrs. Cook, the Academy Administrator, supports current and future students and parents with questions and challenges regarding classes, schedules, instruction, career pathways and more. She supports student to student and student to teacher relationships, curricular questions and expansion, in addition to discipline and cheerleading the great things our students accomplish here and in their careers. (amcook@fcps.edu)
Ms. Tarvid, the Academy Admin Assistant, is here to help with your everyday needs at Academy. Got an attendance question, need a parking pass, not sure where to go? You’ll find her in E119 and she’s always around to help. (starvid@fcps.edu)
Mr. Donald, the Academy Counselor, provides school counseling services to all students at the Academy (i.e. academic, college/career and social/emotional counseling). He assists with 504 plans, college planning, and recruitment. He also oversees the registration/enrollment and scheduling for all Academy students. (ladonald1@fcps.edu)
Amy Hard, the Academy Career Experience Specialist, is here to support with paving pathways to futures in the arts and communications! She brings in guest speakers, master classes, internships, scholarships, field trips, and other ways to connect with the industry to make dreams into plans. She also heads up the Ambassadors leadership program and is our Communications/Social Media Lead. (amhard@fcps.edu)
 Leaders, artists, curious and creative students- now is the time to get connected to the Academy, build that resume, and elevate/celebrate all Academy offerings, events, and people!
Academy Ambassadors is a leadership opportunity for students across all programs, grade levels, and base schools. Ambassadors serve as Academy representatives for student panels and partnerships, lead events, and support our incredible programs, staff, and students.
To be considered for this year’s Ambassador team, please complete the Ambassador Application by Thursday, September 14th.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Hard (Academy Career Experience Specialist) at amhard@fcps.edu.
Did you know... Academy attendance is separate from all base school attendance (including FHS!). Here's how to report all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) for Fairfax Academy:
ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. Thank you!
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