The Advanced Placement® (AP) Program provides academic college preparatory coursework in the major subject fields. AP classes emulate introductory college courses, preparing students for selective universities and colleges.
The School Board provides oversight of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) through regular engagement with Division Leadership and through these superintendent evaluation, executive limitations, and strategic plan goal reporting.
The Office of the Chief Academic Officer includes these areas: Office of Assessment and Reporting, Instructional Services Department, and Department of Special Services. The office reports to the Superintendent.
Both the IB Diploma Program and the AP Program offer students the opportunity to take college-level courses in high school. FCPS has an open enrollment policy for both programs and all students are encouraged to take AP/IB courses in their area(s) of academic strength. Students and parents are encouraged to check the website of the high school that they will attend to determine program and course offerings at their individual school.
Information about opioid prevention and misuse including but not limited to: fentanyl, vicodin, oxycodone, oxymorphone, codeine, and other prescription pain medications.
The local business community understands the importance of Work Based Learning and workforce development. Our partners provide valuable opportunities for career exploration and preparation for our students in real world settings.
The Fairfax County Park Authority administers over 23,000 acres of parkland and 425 parks. These provide spaces throughout the County for play, picnics, walking, jogging and hiking, sports of all sorts, health and fitness, golf, camping,ice skating, skateboarding, boating, and exploring nature in all its many forms, a working farm, public gardens, historic sites and archaeology.
Three middle schools in the Mason District of FCPS currently house sixth grade students, which is a different set-up from all other middle schools across all other districts.
Region 2 serves the Falls Church, Justice, and McLean pyramids and is led by an assistant superintendent and executive principals. The region reports to the Chief of Schools.
The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer includes the following: Office of Employee Relations, Office of Employee Services and Operations, Office of Labor Relations, and Office of Talent Acquisition. The office reports to the Superintendent.
The Summer Residential Governor's Schools (SRGS) are month-long residential programs for current year tenth and eleventh grade gifted students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The goal of each Governor's School is to provide opportunities for intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
The Earl L. Pulley Career Center is one of two Fairfax County Public Schools centers that provides career and employment skills instruction to students with disabilities.
The S. John Davis Career Center is one of two Fairfax County Public Schools centers that provides career and employment skills instruction to students with disabilities.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity award has been established to recognize advocacy on behalf of students who are marginalized or underserved. This award honors the legacy of Dr. Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Nominations are made in May-June each year and the award is presented at the annual summer Equity Symposium.