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Reporting an Attendance

Visit this page to learn more about reporting an absence from the Falls Church Academy

Falls Church Academy News and Announcements

View the latest "News and Announcements" from Falls Church Academy. If you would like to view the pictures and graphics on the newsletters, click on "View it as a Web page" link after the page opens.

Absences Add Up! When to send your child to school

While regular, daily attendance is important, there are times of the year that students are likely to develop colds, flu, or other infectious illnesses. This resource identifies occasions when it is best that students stay home and recover from their illnesses. It includes practical tips for parents with concerns about their children’s health..

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline. You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Civic Engagement Absences

Parents of students in grades 7-12 may request one partial-day absence for civic engagement activities, such as legislative visits, awareness walks, nonprofit support, or advocacy efforts by submitting a prearranged absence form.

Professional Development Day - Student Holiday

March 03, 2020

End of Third Quarter

April 03, 2020

Spring Break

April 06, 2020 – April 10, 2020

Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

April 13, 2020

Memorial Day - Student Holiday

May 25, 2020

Last Day of School - Students Released Three Hours Early

June 12, 2020

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Attendance

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

CrisisLink Regional Hotline

703-527-4077
CrisisText

Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency

703-536-2000
Inova Emergency

703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit

1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency

703-573-5679

TTY dial 711
Life Threatening

911

Healthcare College and Career Fair Open to ALL FCPS High School Students

December 20, 2019

If you are an FCPS High School student interested in college or career experiences in the healthcare field, find out more about opportunities at this Fair - Monday, January 27, 2020

Falls Church Academy Open House

December 11, 2019

Come to the Academy Open House, January 2, 2020 to find out what makes the health and human service courses here so special

December is Influenza Awareness Month

November 12, 2019

HOSA students recognize December as Influenza Awareness month!

Photos 2-19-20

Take a look at how some students celebrated Black History Month, how custodians were appreciated, and how students at one school give back in today's photo gallery.

Teacher Lawrence Cooper Brings Black History Month to Life with Extensive Memorabilia Collection

For an extensive look at the contributions of Black Americans, you only have to travel as far as West Potomac High School.

FCPS Safety Tip Line Number Changes

To help keep schools safe, students, staff members, families, and members of the community are urged to use the Fairfax County Public Schools tip line to report any school safety issues or concerns.

TJHSST Student Inducted as Fellow of the American Junior Academy of Science

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) student Shan Lateef is one of three students in Virginia to be inducted as fellows of the American Junior Academy of Science.