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The Edison Academy is one of six academies in the Fairfax County Public School system. It is located at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The Edison Academy offers advanced, technical and specialized courses that primarily focus on career fields in the curriculum cluster of International Studies, Business, Engineering or Scientific Technology.

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Auto Technology Earns Five Year Accreditation

Congratulations to Mr. John Bogan and the Edison Academy Auto Technology Program for earning a five year accreditation from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This year’s renewal process has resulted in accreditation in Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, and Steering and Suspension. Mr. Bogan is to be commended for maintaining high program standards and continuing to meet industry requirements for his students. This accreditation, along with the explosion of career opportunities in the field of auto technology, makes the Academy’s high quality automotive training program more valuable than ever.

Edison Academy Receives Blue Ribbon Workforce Development Award

At the Celebrate Partnerships awards ceremony on May 21st at George Mason University, Edison Academy and its partner, DoD and IT/TM workforce, were honored with the Blue Ribbon Workforce Development Award. This award recognizes the commitment and collaboration between the DOD and Edison Academy to reach out to our I.T. students and create a meaningful and unique career learning experience for them at the Pentagon.

This award would not be possible without the commitment our Academy IT and high school BIT instructors, Mr. Kuesters and Ms. Engels. Also, this award is a special honor for Ms. Genie Williford, our Academy Career Experience Specialist, who spent many hours planning this exceptional experience for our students.

Congratulations and a special thank you to all who helped make this prestigious honor possible.

2012-2013 Academy Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who were recently honored with Awards and Achievements at the 14th Annual Edison Academy Awards event. We congratulate all of these students as well as all of the students who were recognized each grading period with Student of the Quarter and Quarterly Certificate of Achievement Awards. To see more photos from the Academy Awards Celebration visit us on Facebook by clicking on the link at the top of our Edison Academy homepage.

 

Academy Awards and Local Career and Technical Education Scholarships
Edison Academy 'Student of the Year'	Alex F.	from the Automotive Collision Services II Program
Edison Academy ‘Administrator’s Award’	Brian U.	from the HVAC & Refrigeration II Program and Electrical Construction & Engineering Program
Edison Academy ‘Steve Davis Scholarship’ recipients	Muhammad K.	from the Computer Systems Technology (A+) Program
	Olvan P.	from the Automotive Collision Services Program
Foundation for Applied Technical Education (FATE) Scholarship recipient	Leigha H.	from the HVAC & Refrigeration Program
Rotary of Springfield CTE Scholarship recipient	Davis E.	from the Electrical Construction and Engineering Program
Program Area Recognitions for Student of the Year
Animal Science	Maura S.	from Lee High School
Automotive Collision Services	Alex. F.	from Accotink School
Automotive Technology	Edward C.	from West Springfield High School
Computer Systems Technology (A+)	Justin Y.	from Edison High School
Cosmetology	Sandra C.	from Edison High School
Culinary Arts	Nicole C.	from Edison High School
Electrical Construction and Engineering	Cristian J.	from Edison High School
Hotel Marketing I	Martha Y.	from Lee High School
Hotel Marketing II	Carla C.	from Edison High School
HVAC and Refrigeration	Alvon B. Jr.	from Edison High School
Network Administration	Mohammad S.	from West Potomac High School
Oracle	Nicholas S	from South County Secondary School

Edison Academy SkillsUSA State Conference Competitors Win Top Honors!

Congratulations to the SkillsUSA District 5 students and advisors who attended the 49th Annual SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership and Skill Conference in Roanoke. The following students from Edison Academy received top honors in the State Conference’s Annual Skill Competitions.
Chapter Display - 1st Place - Alex F., Alex R., and Jonathan R.*
Collision Repair Technology - 2st place - Alex T.
Commercial Baking - 2nd place - Nicole C.
Community Service - 3rd place -Mayra G. , Maura S., and Abi U.
Culinary Arts -3rd place - Joseph G.
Customer Service - 1st place - Camila C. *
Job Interview -4th place - Kyle W.
Occupational Scrapbook -3rd place - Casey B. and Erin N.
Prepared Speech - 3rd place - Selena P.
Restaurant Service - 4th place - Amelia K.
Veterinary Assisting - 1st place - Peyton K. and Keandra F. (a Virginia contest only)
*First place finishers now advance to the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, at the end of June.

National Technical Honor Society Inductees

Edison Academy’s National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapter celebrated it’s third year on March 15th by inducting twenty–eight new members. This brings Edison Academy’s total NTHS membership to sixty-three students. These dedicated young adults have excelled in both their academic and Career and Technical Education classes as they exemplify the seven character attributes of NTHS; Technical Skills, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership. With bright futures before them, we applaud their hard work and determination.” The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is a national organization which recognizes high school students for their high achievements in Academics and Career and Technical Education. Students in the Edison Chapter have a 3.3 Grad Point Average (overall) and a 3.7 Grade Point Average in their Academy classes.

Casey B. Animal Science Emalee F. Animal Science Bethany H Animal Science Kellie H. Animal Science Geoffrey M. Animal Science Fabrizzio S. Animal Science Karina B. Animal Science Keandra F. Animal Science Nickolas M. Animal Science Clara P. Animal Science

Alyssa S. Animal Science Aubrie S. Animal Science Isaiah S. Animal Science Jenna G. Culinary Arts Auynh P. Culinary Arts Nicole C. Culinary Arts Gabby C. Culinary Arts Fredis F. Culinary Arts Ayman J. Culinary Arts

Brandon L. Culinary Arts Kelly M. Culinary Arts Diana R. Culinary Arts Chris S. Culinary Arts Molly S. Culinary Arts Alex F. Automotive Collision Services Kevin S. Electrical Construction and Engineering Edwin P. Electrical Construction and Engineering Brian U. HVAC & Refrigeration

Animal Science Grooming

The Edison Academy Animal Science program offers grooming services for dogs and cats on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a very small fee. Services include dog/cat bathing, nail trims, ear cleaning and clipping (haircuts) or trims. The cost ranges between $15-25, depending on the size of your pet and the services you request.
If you are interested or would like more information, please send an email to kenestlerode@fcps.edu or call me at x8110 to make an appointment for your dog or cat.
Current Rabies Vaccine verification is required. We need a copy of the rabies vaccine certificate from your vet for our files (what you would send to the county to get the dog license) We cannot accept the rabies tag or county license as proof of a current vaccine.

HVAC Increases Employment Opportunities

Edison Academy offers the only 2 year HVAC program in the region for high school students.  To learn more about the outstanding career options in the HVAC industry check out this video, or this webpage.

The Edison Academy is one of five academies in the Fairfax County Public School system. It is located at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The Edison Academy offers advanced, technical and specialized courses that primarily focus on career fields in the curriculum cluster of International Studies, Business, Engineering or Scientific Technology. Most classes are a year long, the IT classes are the exception, they are offered by semester or every other day for the year. Most programs will prepare students to earn national certifications of proficiency in their career related studies. Academy programs will emphasize career experiences with Springfield and Alexandria based businesses. Students take four classes at their home school and earn one, two or three credits at the Academy. Three sessions are taught each day, AM classes, Midday classes and PM classes.

The Academy is strategically located in Alexandria Virginia a short drive from the major business centers of metropolitan Washington D.C. Our students have advanced academic knowledge and are working toward advanced competency levels in their academic coursework. The Academy offers the local business community a unique opportunity to become involved in the process of educating students to meet the industry needs of our workforce.

Transportation may be provided within limitations for students attending classes at the Academy at no charge. Students are shuttled from their home schools. Shuttle schedules are arranged for each of the three sessions of classes. Student parking is permitted at Edison Academy when appropriate parking permits have been obtained. Academy Bus Schedule.

You Can Get a Head Start on Your Future at Edison Academy Through the Dual Enrollment Agreement with NVCC! If you're looking for ways to cut the costs of a college education even BEFORE you graduate from high school, a great opportunity is available through the Northern Virginia Community College dual enrollment program.  High School students, who are at least 16 years of age, may simultaneously earn high school and college credit by taking Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology or Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration classes here at Edison Academy. 

A reduced NVCC tuition rate may be charged for participation in a dual enrolled course, but successful completion rewards the student with credits earned to satisfy both high school graduation AND earn a NVCC college transcript. Course credits may even be transferable to other institutions in Virginia depending upon the course taken and the college degree program which the student is pursuing.

For more information about NVCC go here.