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.
Our high school Technology and Engineering Education Program includes courses in the areas of electronics, aerospace, architectural and engineering drawing, pre-engineering, and design and technology.
The elementary progress report uses a standards-based grading system. Resources are available for parents and guardians to help understand what standards-based grading is. Guidelines are incorporated for student achievement and effort marks.
A local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent.
School Board Liaison: Stella Pekarsky
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer oversees Administrative Services, Food and Nutrition Services, Transportation Services, and Warehouse Operations. The office reports to the Superintendent.
The Virginia High School League offers a wide range of sports for our student-athletes. FCPS requires a physical exam and completion of the health education program prior to participation.
Honors classes in middle school are open to all students who seek academic rigor. Fairfax County offers open enrollment in Honors social studies, English, science, and mathematics classes.
This report describes all education-related legislation as considered during the 2020 General Assembly Session. Legislation is reported as Passed, Continued to 2021, or Failed.
The Department of Strategy, Planning, and Learning is responsible for strategy and planning, division wide professional learning, research and strategic improvement, and portfolio management. The department reports to the Chief of Staff.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities is a local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent. This information is for school year 2020-21.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies grow students' problem-solving skills and thinking processes Teachers embed CCTs in lessons across all subject areas and grade levels.
Team members from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community Relations (OCCR) presented information about an award winning communication campaign at the annual National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) conference in July 2022.
High school Health and Medical Sciences offers a wide variety of specialized competency based courses providing students with exposure to career pathways and industry credentials making them college and career ready.
Learn about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Full-Time Appeals process for full-time placement. Find forms and guidelines for current and private/home schooled students who applied during the most recent screening cycle.
Watch programming designed for elementary, middle, and high school students here on on TV. Complete information on channel lineup for cable providers is listed.