Assists with the development of health policy in the school division and evaluates the status of school health, health education, school environment, and health services.
School Board Liaison: Ryan McElveen
Staff Liaison: Lea Skurpski, Director, Office of Operations and Strategic Planning
Our mission is to enhance the financial security of members through prudent financial stewardship of a defined benefit plan while providing outstanding retirement services and education.
High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.
In FCPS, we believe that excellence, equity, and access to opportunity are essential for achieving success in all aspects of life. The information on this webpage is also available in a brochure.
Grade 5 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following a curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL).
Work-based learning (WBL) is a coordinated educational strategy that provides students with a continuum of career related experiences to support their career goals and prepare them for education and employment beyond high school.
Grade 6 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following a curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL).
Grade 3 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following a curriculum based upon the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL).
Grade 4 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following a curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL).
A goal of FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate is to provide opportunities for emerging adults to learn skills to be successful after high school. Parents can help their student develop these skills by working with teachers and school staff. The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains how to help your student.
FCPS offers activities and learning experiences which focus on the many ways cannabis, alcohol, nicotine/vaping, and other drug use can impact student lives.
One of the most common questions families have is how to get their child help when they suspect dyslexia or any other learning disorder. Assessments in FCPS start in the classroom and may include a referral to the Local Screening Committee. While these assessments do not diagnose dyslexia, they can document the presence of characteristics of dyslexia.
FCPS is committed to the whole child, whole school, and whole community by providing comprehensive education and services that support the success of every student and staff member.
This site can be used to support students and families in the Hour of Code initiative in FCPS with the hope that one hour will lead to more coding-based learning opportunities.
Learn about the referral and screening process, referral form, and guidelines for full-time AAP (Level IV) and school-based AAP (Levels II-III) for students new to FCPS boundaries.
A presentation on how parents and schools can work together through the 504 process. Presenters: Kathy Murphy, Section 504 Specialist, Donna Desaulniers, Manager, School Psychology Services, and Kristen Biernesser, Resource Counselor, School Counseling Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in partnership with other Fairfax County departments and agencies offers services and programs for grandparents and other family members raising children in the place of a parent.
FCPS urges the Virginia Department of Education to reconvene experts in history and social sciences, and take additional actions to revise proposed standards.
When a student is not proficient in English and is experiencing significant reading difficulties, it is essential that we look closely to determine if the difficulty stems from English language development or from a true disability such as dyslexia that would require special education and related services.