Credit Recovery Academy

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Registration starts April 24

The Credit Recovery Academy provides an opportunity for students to recover one high school course credit. Students may not take these courses for new course credit. Students will attend class in person. Transportation information will be communicated to families prior to the start of the program.

Credit Recovery Academy Courses

English

  • English 9
  • English 9 for ELs
  • English 10
  • English 10 for ELs
  • English 11
  • English 11 for ELs
  • English 12
  • English Language Development
  • Writing WorkKeys Test Prep
  • Reading WorkKeys Test Prep

ESOL

  • ESOL Numeracy Essentials
  • ESOL Literacy Essentials

Mathematics

  • Pre-Algebra for ELs
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra, Functions, Data Analysis
  • Algebra 1 SOL Test Prep
  • Geometry SOL Test Prep
  • Math Readiness

Science

  • Active Physics for ELs
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geosystems
  • Biology SOL Test Prep

Social Studies

  • World History and Geography 1
  • World History and Geography 2
  • VA/US History
  • VA/US Government
  • VA/US Government for ELs

Student Options for Algebra 1

Student options for Algebra 1

Credit Recovery Academy Algebra 1

This course is for FCPS students who have taken Algebra 1 and have been unsuccessful in earning credit.

Students cannot take the in-person Credit Recovery Academy Algebra 1 course if they pass Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 or for new course credit.

Summer Online Campus Algebra 1

Current FCPS middle school students who complete Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 during the 2022-23 school year will be able to take the online campus summer Algebra 1 course for repeat credit, to improve their understanding of course content, and to improve their grade.

Middle school students may use this summer online course to replace their expunged 2022-23 school-year grade. Students will complete the appropriate SOL test at the end of the course if needed. No honors credit will be awarded.

  • Tuition for Online Campus Algebra 1
    • FCPS Students:
      • Full: $375
      • Reduced lunch: $187.50
      • Free lunch: $37.50
    • Out-of-County: N/A

Visit the Online Campus webpage for additional information. 

Credit Recovery Sites

Students attend one of the following Credit Recovery Academy locations:

  • Hayfield Secondary School
  • Oakton High School
  • Marshall High School
  • South Lakes High School

Students' base schools have been assigned to a Credit Recovery Academy site in the chart below*:

Base School Credit Recovery Site
Annandale HS Marshall HS
Centreville HS South Lakes HS
Chantilly HS South Lakes HS
Edison HS  Hayfield Secondary
Fairfax HS Oakton HS
Falls Church HS Marshall HS
Hayfield Secondary Hayfield Secondary
Herndon HS South Lakes HS
Justice HS Marshall HS
Lake Braddock Secondary Oakton HS
Langley HS Marshall HS
Lewis HS Hayfield Secondary
Madison HS Oakton HS
Marshall HS Marshall HS
McLean HS Marshall HS
Mount Vernon HS Hayfield Secondary
Oakton HS Oakton HS
Robinson Secondary Oakton HS
South County HS Hayfield Secondary
South Lakes HS South Lakes HS
Westfield HS South Lakes HS
West Potomac HS  Hayfield Secondary
West Springfield HS Hayfield Secondary
Woodson HS Oakton HS

*Bryant and Mountain View students attend a Credit Recovery Academy site based on their base school or school of origin.

Eligibility

  • Students are eligible to enroll in a Credit Recovery Academy course if they have previously received a grade of F or NM.  
  • Students may not take a course for new credit.

    Important Information

    Credit recovery courses and test remediation classes may be canceled if they are under-enrolled. If a course or class is canceled, students will be notified using the registration contact information provided.

    Class Dates and Times:

    • Most CRA courses and classes
      • Monday, July 10 -  Friday, July 28, 2023
      • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • WorkKeys Writing Remediation
      • Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14, 2023
      • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • WorkKeys Reading Remediation
      • Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 28, 2023
      • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Registration Dates: 

    • Monday, April 24 - Monday, June 26

    Withdrawing from a course:

    • Students who withdraw from June 10 - July 19 may do so without receiving a mark on their transcript.
    • Students who withdraw from July 20 - July 24 will receive a mark of withdrawn failing (WF) or withdrawn passing (WP).
    • Students who withdraw after July 24 will receive a mark of withdrawn pass (WP) or fail (F).

    Tuition

    • FCPS Students: No Tuition
    • Out-of-County Students: Not eligible
    • Tuition for Online Campus Algebra 1
      • FCPS Students:
        • Full: $375
        • Reduced lunch: $187.50
        • Free lunch: $37.50
      • Out-of-County: N/A

    Transportation

    Transportation will be provided from depot stops. Students will receive bus information after registering and are advised to be at the stops at least 10 minutes before the departure time.

    Lunch

    Students have 20-30 minutes for lunch. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

    English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Courses

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