1. Fairfax county public schools
High School Academies

2. What are Academies? Then Now “Vocational Schools”
Explicitly intended to prepare students for direct entry into full- time work.
Now
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Advanced, technical and specialized electives
CTE courses enhance classes is academic subjects to prepare high school students for both work and postsecondary education.

3. Small sampling to demonstrate the diversity in subject matter and experiences that CTE students engage in on a regular basis in High School Academies.

4. Specialized Programs in FCPS
6 Academy Sites
Chantilly Academy
Edison Academy
Fairfax Academy
Falls Church Academy
Marshall Academy
West Potomac Academy
5 Off-site locations
Classroom on the Mall
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy
Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing
Spring Village Residential Construction Site
INOVA Training Facility

5. Why Choose an Academy? Highly specialized technology
Career Experiences
“Soft Skills” development
Certifications, Licensure, Dual Enrollment
Incredible teachers!
Unique experience—an Academy class is not your typical class

6. Learn more about FCPS Academies
Visit an Academy
Students can get more information from their school counselor.
When in high school, students can sign up to visit an Academy and observe a class.
Online Application

7. Planning Ahead is Important!
Juniors & Seniors only
Work with school counselors to plan course schedules (as early as 9th grade!)
May need 1 period available in schedule for transportation
Online classes!!

8. What courses are available at Academies?
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts

9. What courses are available at Academies?
Cyber:
Network Administration
Automotive Collision Services

10. What courses are available at Academies?
Cosmetology
Animal Science

11. What courses are available at Academies?
Construction Technology
Entrepreneurship

12. What courses are available at Academies?
Music & Computer Technology
Heating & Air
Conditioning

13. What courses are available at Academies?
Biotechnology
Foundations
Firefighting

14. What courses are available at Academies?
Dental Careers
STEM
Robotic Systems

15. What courses are available at Academies?
Licensed Practical
Nursing
Chinese

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Information Technology (IT)
Healthcare
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