Falls Church Academy

In May 2013 Falls Church High School Academy was awarded the designation as a Governor's Health Science Academy by the Virginia Department of Education.

The goals of the Falls Church Governor’s Health Sciences Academy are to provide expanded options for students’ health science literacy and other critical knowledge, skills, and credentials that will prepare them for high-demand, high wage, and high-skills health sciences careers in Virginia.

In addition to the health science courses already offered at the academy in the areas of Diagnostic Services and Therapeutic Services, classes supporting Health Informatics, Support Services and Biotechnology Research and Development career pathways are newly in place and being developed.

Falls Church Academy is part of the 6 High School Academies within Fairfax County Public Schools and is a "school within a school" that offers 8 specialized health and human services courses and additional Criminal Justice and education courses for highly motivated high school students. Students enrolled in our courses come from approximately 20 different high schools within FCPS. Each Academy class is taught by highly qualified instructors who have worked or are currently working in the field of which they teach. This allows them to bring the most current business, human service and medical practices to their curriculum.

We have a unique opportunity to offer on-site courses and one off-site course for our students so the best learning environment can be provided. Our Practical Nursing 1 course is our off-site course offered at The School of Practical Nursing in Fairfax County Public Schools located at the Plum Center for Lifelong Learning.

Falls Church Academy provides our students the opportunity to gain specific hands-on skills, industry recognized certifications, licensure and valuable career experiences with local health and human services industry partners and leading national organizations. Falls Church Academy courses significantly prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce as well as advanced post-secondary study.

The FCEPTA Mission

To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Benefits of Joining the FCEPTA

You can help support over 200 teachers and staff and over 1,200 students!
Your donation dollars contribute to about $90,000 of goods and services to our schools each year. And countless hours of volunteer support.
You will be in good company of a network of about 600 FCEPTA members!
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You can learn more about the school system by attending PTA meetings. Based on parent feedback, meetings will focus on topics you want to learn more about including information about the new high school our City is building, school assessments, our children’s use of technology, and more.
Receive a free Student Directory.
Gain the opportunity to build relationships with other FCCPS parents; you support the schools and our amazing teachers; and you will have countless opportunities to volunteer in many different ways.
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