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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..

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.

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West Potomac Academy Features

Dance Internships

November 26, 2019
West Potomac Dance Students participate in Internships with local Dance Business Partners: Just Dance, Above the Barre, and Alexandria Nutcracker.

Fall Festival

November 26, 2019
West Potomac Academy's Early Childhood Career's students partnered with the Head Start Programs at Bucknell Elementary to hold a Fall Festival for the Head Start Kids. Great fun was had by all!

Alexandria Community Presents 'The Nutcracker'

November 15, 2019
Join the Alexandria Community for this year's performance of 'The Nutcracker', featuring The West Potomac High School Academy Dancers. Performances will be held from December 4-7 at West Potomac High School.
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FCPS News and Features

Three Schools to Receive 2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award

Three Fairfax County public schools are among nine schools nationwide—and the only schools in Virginia—selected as recipients of the 2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.

Chantilly High Student Designs Device to Help Elementary Student Play Viola

Chantilly High senior Tony used the skills learned in his Tech Drawing class to design an assistive device that helps Greenbriar West Elementary fourth grader Ayan play the viola.

FCPS This Week e-newsletter - February 21, 2020

This week's issue has information about the FCPS Safety Tip Line, the student holiday on March 3, immunization requirements for seventh graders, Digital Learning and Citizenship sessions, and a collection of black history memorabilia at West Potomac High School.

Spanish Language Students at Fairfax HS Support Pulsera Project

At Fairfax High, Bruni Herring’s Spanish 2 class is participating in the Pulsera Project, learning about the people of Nicaragua and Guatemala while also helping others.
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