Autism
The school based Autism Program provides special education services for identified students. Services are provided in a variety of classroom settings by specialists based on individual student needs.
For more information on the FCPS Autism Program.
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Emotional Disabilities
The ED Program for students with emotional disabilities provides special education services for identified students. Services are provided in individual and/or small group settings by specialists based on individual student needs.
For more information on the FCPS Emotional Disabilities Program.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The ESOL program provides the academic foundation and English literacy that ESOL students need to meet challenging state and local academic standards. ESOL students are assessed regularly in English reading, writing, and oral/listening skills to determine their level of English language proficiency.
For more information on the FCPS ESOL program.
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Gifted and Talented (GT)
Students who have been identified as gifted and talented are given the opportunity to participate in a school-based program at Fairhill. Special direct instruction is provided by a GT resource teacher to extend these students' learning. In addition, the GT resource teacher provides support to additional students in specific areas of strength. Opportunities for these students may include different content assignments and/or instructional groupings.
For more information on the FCPS Gifted and Talented Program.
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Guidance Counselors
Guidance counselors provide direct assistance to students, parents, and the educational staff to promote a positive school environment. Student counseling, parent-teacher consultation, and guidance instruction are provided.
For more information on the FCPS Guidance Program.
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Learning Disabilities
Students who are identified as having learning disabilities receive assistance in coping with and remediating learning difficulties based on an individual assessment of their needs. Services provided by a learning disabilities specialist may include adapted instruction within the regular education classroom, alternative strategies, small group instruction, remedial instruction, cooperative learning, and/or intensive individualized diagnostic prescriptive teaching.
For more information on the FCPS Learning Disabilities Program.
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Reading
A full-time reading specialist is a member of Fairhill's faculty. This specialist coordinates the total reading program, provides diagnostic services for students, and serves as a resource to teachers and parents.
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School Age Child Care (SACC)
School Age Child Care (SACC) is a Fairfax County Office for Children program located in FCPS elementary schools for Kindergarten through 6th grade children whose parents are working, attending school, or disabled. The SACC program is designed to develop independent thinking, creative expression, and cooperative relationships among children. SACC offers two separate programs at Laurel Ridge: Before School (7:15AM until school begins) and After School (end of school day until 6:15PM). Parents can register for one or both programs by calling the Fairfax County Office for Children at 703-449-8989.
For more information on the
SACC Program.
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School Psychologist
Fairhill is served by a school psychologist who works with several schools. The psychologist administers diagnostic tests and psychological evaluations to assist in special education and program placement. In addition, the psychologist is available for consultations and conferences.
For more information on FCPS School Psychologists.
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School Social Worker
Fairhill is served by two social workers. The social workers meet with parents of students who are being considered for special programs. In addition, the social worker assists families, teachers, and students in identifying and resolving emotional, social, and behavioral problems that interfere with academic performance.
For more information about FCPS School Social Workers.
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Chinese Foreign Language in the Elementary School Program
The Chinese Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) Program at Fairhill began in September 2007. FLES is an approach to language learning that allows students to develop basic communicative skills in a language while reinforcing and enriching content in other disciplines. The FLES model provides all students in an elementary school with language learning opportunities. Research studies have indicated that the early study of a second language results in cognitive benefits, gains in academic achievement, and increases in self-esteem, creativity, and positive attitudes toward diversity.
Currently, students in grades 1-3 are participating in the program.
For more information about the FCPS Foreign Language in the Elementary School Program.
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Speech
One speech and language clinician provides services directed toward remediation or problems in oral language, articulation, voice, and fluency. Students receive assistance individually and/or in small groups at all grade levels. In addition, the speech and language clinician routinely screens all students new to Fairhill to assess speech and language development.
For more information on the FCPS Speech and Language Program.
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