About Us

Marshall Academy is a "school within a school." We offer a variety of elective courses to high school students in Fairfax County Public Schools. For the 2011-2012 school year, we currently have 700+ students enrolled from 12 high schools.

Marshall Academy offers a variety of courses that are highly specialized and technical in nature. Many courses offer industry-recognized certifications and licensure opportunities. Students may select from such courses as A+ Computer Technology, Advanced Business Management, Aerospace Science, Automotive Collision Services, Automotive Servicing, Automotive Technology, Chinese, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Engineering Physics, Engineering Systems, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Network Administration, and Physics of Technology.

Many courses are bolstered through dynamic business partnerships with such companies as Acacia Federal Savings Bank, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, KidzOnline, CompTia, Sheraton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, and Ford Motor Company. In addition, scholarship opportunities and internship experiences are available. Most academy programs are articulated with local colleges and universities.

All classes are a year long and emphasize career experiences. Academy students come from schools all over the county to take one or two specific classes and return to their base schools for the standard course offerings.

We Currently Have Students Enrolled From the Following FCPS High Schools

Annandale
Cedar Lane
Fairfax
Falls Church
Interagency
Langley
Madison
McLean
Marshall
Oakton
Stuart
Woodson

Mission Statement

To expose students to a wide variety of career opportunities through professional courses that maintain high academic standards and provide real world experience.

Philosophy

To offer unique and specialized courses for highly motivated students that provide opportunities to earn industry recognized certifications, college credit, and better prepare students to be successful in the global economy.

Vision

Work collaboratively in teams to develop goals for learning that are clear and challenging

Build business and education partnerships that enhance classroom instruction, and bolster student achievement

Instill confidence in students own abilities, and develop proficient communicators

Create a positive classroom enviornment where students appreciate individual differences and are focused on high levels of performance

Promote self-development, community involvement, and life-long learning

Admission

The Academy offers a variety of programs for high school students in Fairfax County Public Schools. Students wishing to apply should contact their base school counselor for information and admission assistance. Admission is dependent upon completion of the proper application, academic transcripts, recommended prerequisites, and enrollment guidelines in the selected program. If accepted, students attend their base schools for part of the school day and attend the Academy for their selected program. Students are placed on a waiting list if the program enrollment is full and are encouraged to select an alternate course of study. For more information, please contact our School Counselor, Niki Haubner.