ACADEMY INFORMATION

Academy Forms & Policies

At the beginning of the school year, all Fairfax Academy students receive a packet of information that includes important forms and policies related to: Attendance, Parking, Student Responsibilities, Transportation, and Weather issues. All of the forms from the Opening Day Packet are available for view and print through the links below.
• Welcoming Letter
• Forms Acknowledgement
• Attendance
• Inclement Weather
• Parking
• Driver Permission
• Opt Out Notification
• E-Mail Permission
• Parent Volunteers
• Additional Package Info
• Transportation Guidelines
• Transportation Choice Form

In addition, students may pre-arrange absences 48 hours in advance for special base school activities (testing, field trips, counselor events, etc) and/or family activities (college visits, doctor appts, etc) by completing the form linked below.

• Pre-Arranged absence

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Bell Schedule

Fairfax Academy classes follow an extended block schedule, with three class periods offered each day. Students will be assigned to one of the following blocks of time:

• AM Class 7:30 – 9:00 am

• MD Day Class 9:30 – 11:00 am

• PM Class 12:35 – 2:05 pm


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Inclement Weather

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE
Students attending Fairfax Academy should follow the guidelines below when there is a delayed opening or early closing due to inclement weather (unless instructed otherwise):

Morning (AM) and Mid-Day (MD) classes

2-hour delayed opening: Students should NOT come to class.
Students who normally drive to their academy class should stay at their base school and report to the School Counseling Office (or other location as instructed by the base school).

2-hour early closing: Students should come to class.
If you are not certain about being able to come to class or if you have questions about shuttles, call the Academy Office.

Afternoon (PM) classes

2-hour delayed opening: Students should come to class 
If you are not certain about being able to come to class, call the Academy Office.

2-hour early closing: Students should NOT come to class.
Students should stay at their base school and not drive to the Academy.

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Transportation

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT TRANSPORTATION
Fairfax Academy provides limited transportation for students attending Academy classes. Details are below:

For AM block students: Bus shuttle transportation is provided only from the following schools – Falls Church,
Madison, Oakton, Robinson & Woodson.  All other students enrolled for an AM block Fairfax Academy class must provide their own transportation. Parking spaces at FHS are available for all students who MUST drive AM block.

For MD block students:  Bus shuttles are provided from ALL schools for MD block classes.  Limited parking spaces will be available during this block, by lottery.  Students are encouraged to ride the shuttle transportation provided.

For PM block students: There is NO BUS SHUTTLE transportation provided during the PM block.  ALL students enrolled in PM block classes must provide their own transportation.  Parking spaces at FHS are available for students who drive PM block.

Fairfax Academy students are encouraged to use bus transportation whenever possible, as it is the most reliable form of transportation available. For students who choose to drive, special registration is required. Complete details on transportation policies, forms and instructions, can be found in the following documents:

Academy Parking and Transportation Guidelines.pdf and Transportation Choice.pdf

Parking Permission Form

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Student Code of Conduct

All student behavior and conduct is governed by the FCPS Students Responsibilities and Rights (SR&R) document which is available online at: Students Responsibilities and Rights.

All FCPS students receive a Student Rights and Responsibilities update or handbook at the beginning of each school year. The annual SR&R quiz should be taken at a student’s base school. All FCPS discipline policies stated in the SR&R are enforced at Fairfax Academy. Students are subject to Fairfax High School discipline guidelines while on the FHS campus. If there are any discipline problems at the Academy, the Academy Administrator will work with the student’s base school administrator to determine and administer the proper disciplinary response.

Please Note: Students are not permitted to use portable music equipment (iPod’s, etc.) while on the FHS campus. Any exceptions must be requested by the teacher and approved in advance for a specific project or purpose by the Academy Administrator. FCPS policy states that mobile phones must have the power turned off (not just on vibrate) and be out of sight on school grounds and on school buses during the school day. If this rule is violated, as per FCPS policy, the phone will be confiscated and the student’s parent must pick up the phone from the Fairfax High School security office.

Academy students must adhere to the Fairfax High School and FCPS dress code. That policy prohibits wearing hats and other headgear in the building (except for religious reasons). Violations will result in the headgear being confiscated for thirty days. The dress code also requires that midriffs and undergarments be covered at all times (including Dance class and Musical Theatre class).

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Badges & Hallway Passes

Fairfax Academy ID badges will be provided to all Academy students during the first quarter of the school year. These badges should be worn during travel between schools and must be worn on the campus of Fairfax High School. Students who leave the classroom during class time must have both a written note from the teacher, AND wear their Academy ID badge. Students must pay a $5 replacement fee if an Academy ID badge is lost. Badges are provided to identify individuals as Academy students as they leave their base school and while they are on the grounds of Fairfax High School.

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Lunch

Students who need to eat lunch while at the Academy should talk with the FHS Cafeteria Manager, Ms. Eleanor Sinclair. She is willing to help students who qualify for free and reduced lunch and work individually with Academy students who must get through the lunch line quickly and on to class. Academy teachers have varied individual policies regarding food or beverages in the classroom. Students must check with their teacher before bringing lunch, snacks, or beverages to class. You must wear your Academy ID badge in the lunchroom.

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