The Office of the Ombuds offers informal help to resolve concerns, problems, complaints, and other student-related issues. (Note: Previously named Office of the Ombudsman.)
Renovation including additions, totaling approximately 91,000 SF. Additions include classrooms, administrative offices, library, and site improvements.
The Fairfax County School Board requested public feedback during the W.T. Woodson High School Renaming process. During the second phase, feedback was requested on proposed names for the school.
Renovation including additions, totaling approximately 93,000 SF. Additions include classrooms, administrative offices, library, and site improvements.
The Fairfax County School Board requested public feedback during the W.T. Woodson High School Renaming process. During the second phase, feedback was requested on renaming the school and potential names.
Renovation including additions, totaling approximately 409,700 SF. Additions included science classrooms, administrative offices, library, music rooms, and site improvements including parking.
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) with the general supervision of the public school system. This includes responsibility for (subject to General Assembly approval) the major regulations governing public education in Virginia, such as the Standards of Quality, the Standards Accreditation, the Standards of Learning accountability program, and teacher licensure regulations.
The Virginia Board of Education typically meets ten times a year (every month except August and December).
FCPS encourages a culture of improved health and wellness throughout the division. Wellness improvement in FCPS is identified by the School Wellness Surveys, Summary Reports, and Triennial Assessments.
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Available beginning April 10, 2023.
FCPS offers activities and learning experiences which focus on the many ways cannabis, alcohol, nicotine/vaping, and other drug use can impact student lives.
School Safety and Security-Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
The elementary progress report uses a standards-based grading system. Resources are available for parents and guardians to help understand what standards-based grading is. Guidelines are incorporated for student achievement and effort marks.
The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.