November 30, 2024
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Fairfax County Public Schools to start in-person learning in October for certain groups of students

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These teachers at Camelot Elementary School in Annandale are continuing with virtual instruction. [FCPS]  The Fairfax County School Board has approved a plan by Superintendent Scott Brabrand to gradually bring back students for in-person learning starting in October.  The first groups would return to school under a cohort model, in which small groups of students … Continued

FCPS considers new admissions plan to increase diversity at TJ

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology [Keith Pham] Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand has presented recommendations to the school board to revise the admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology to give historically underrepresented students – African Americans and Hispanics – a better shot at attending.  Admissions … Continued

Wakefield Forest Elementary to be expanded and redesigned

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Wakefield Forest Elementary School Wakefield Forest Elementary School, in western Annandale, is getting a total makeover. Fairfax County Public Schools plans to expand and totally redesign the school, which was built for 500 students but now has 700. After the renovation is completed, the school will have capacity for 800. The project will add about … Continued

FCPS promises more support for special ed students

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Superintendent Scott Brabrand talks about special ed at a virtual town hall.  Fairfax County Public Schools’ all-virtual spring term was frustrating for special education students and their families, Superintendent Scott Brabrand acknowledged, but promised things will be much better this fall.  “We are committed to overcoming those challenges, ”Brabrand said at a virtual town hall … Continued

School news: FCPS guidance for a virtual school start

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Annandale HS staff members are ready to help students register for classes. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand has issued some additional guidance on the new school year, which starts virtually on Sept. 8.  Attendance – Teachers will take attendance. Parents are expected to call or email the school if their student is unable … Continued

Fairfax County offers limited, in-person option for children this fall at six Annandale/Mason area schools

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Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale, one of 37 schools offering an in-person option this fall for a limited number of children.  Fairfax County launched a new program, called Supporting Return to School (SRS), to provide full-day, on-site childcare to children in kindergarten through the sixth grade in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the … Continued

Fairfax County Public Schools prepares for virtual learning

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Instructional materials organized for students at Woodburn Elementary School. [FCPS] Virtual learning this fall will involve less homework and plenty of time for off-screen group and individual activities, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand said during a town hall session Aug. 12. When it’s safe to start bringing students back to school, Brabrand said, … Continued

FCPS superintendent offers more details about what virtual education will be like this fall

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Annandale High School, like all FCPS schools will remain empty this fall. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand sent a letter to parents Aug. 4 offering more details about the virtual return to school. In July, FCPS scrapped a hybrid plan giving parents a choice of in-school learning two days a week or an all-online … Continued