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Equity Profile - Goal 2: Caring Culture

We commit to foster a responsive, caring, and inclusive culture where all feel valued, supported, and hopeful.

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Regular attendance is critical to success in school. A student is considered chronically absent if he or she misses more than 10 percent of instructional days during the school year. FCPS works to reduce chronic absenteeism by partnering with parents, students and the larger community to identify and eliminate barriers to attending school. Regular school attendance leads to improved academic performance and on-time graduation.
Chronic Absenteeism Data

STUDENT PROTECTIVE FACTORS

Students who know they have at least one adult in their lives who cares about them and is available to talk, who help others in their community, and who believe that they can solve problems tend to be more successful in school. Students who have three or more of these protective factors are less likely to feel high levels of stress, to use drugs, or to become disengaged from school, family and community. They are far more likely to feel good about themselves, to recover when something bad happens, and to become happy and successful adults.
Student Protective Factors

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Equity Profile

Our diversity is a strength that creates resilient, open, and innovative global citizens.
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Equity Profile - Goal 1: Student Success

We commit to reach, challenge, and prepare every student for success in school and life.
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Equity Profile - Goal 3: Premier Workforce

We commit to invest in our employees, encourage innovation, and celebrate success.
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Equity Profile - Goal 4: Resource Stewardship

We commit to champion the needs of our school communities and be responsible stewards of the public's investment.

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Equity Profile

Our diversity is a strength that creates resilient, open, and innovative global citizens.
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We commit to invest in our employees, encourage innovation, and celebrate success.
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Equity Profile - Goal 4: Resource Stewardship

We commit to champion the needs of our school communities and be responsible stewards of the public's investment.
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Equity Profile - Goal 1: Student Success

We commit to reach, challenge, and prepare every student for success in school and life.
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Equity and Cultural Responsiveness

Fairfax County Public Schools will eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement for students.
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Mental Health and Resiliency

Discover how to foster assets in students to help them manage stress, make better choices, and develop healthy habits.