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Reminders Next week is a short week for students. Monday, February 17, there will be no school in honor of President’s Day. 

February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. This month, the Edison Academy Instagram and Facebook will be featuring important black historical figures that impacted courses available in the academy. Please check them out. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

This month is also VSBA School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year. Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them. 

February 24 to 28 is Public Schools Week. Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.

Academy registration must be completed by the March 7th deadline, be sure to see your counselor. Visit our Edison Academy website and click registration for more information. 

February

17      President's Day, No School 

28      Ramadan Begins     

March

5        Ash Wednesday

28      End of 3rd Quarter

31      Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al-Fitr, No School

Celebrations Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received Second Quarter Recognition!  

Congrats to our students who received Student of the Quarter and Student Achievement Awards for the second quarter. Photos may be found on our Facebook page at this link.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> STUDENT NAME AWARD ACADEMY COURSE TEACHER BASE SCHOOL Michael Guardado-Cuella Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Mount Vernon Stiven Marchante Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Edison Cesar Rivas Pineda Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Mount Vernon Alyssa Hassan Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell West Springfield Eva (Casey) Joshua Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell West Potomac Charles Barrios Lazo Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Edison Josue Brizuela Guardado Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Falls Church Diego Sorto-Villeda Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Justice Aidyn Harrison Achievement Award Automotive Collision 2 Cornwell West Potomac Josue Garcia Saravia Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 2 Cornwell Justice Cesar A. Rivas Pineda Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Mount Vernon Subtain Mustafa Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Edison Ederson J. Nunez Umanzor Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Potomac Cristian Ruiz-Velazquez Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Springfield Oscar O. Rivas Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Mount Vernon Roman R. Vargas Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Edison Alexander J. Stachyra Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Potomac Jaime S. Clark Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Springfield Nicholas B. Moran Achievement Award Automotive Technology 2 Bogan Edison Grace L. Johnson Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 2 Bogan Mount Vernon Ryan P. Smith Achievement Award Automotive Technology 3 Bogan Edison Keeghan T. Konietzko Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 3 Bogan West Springfield Baleigh Gillen Achievement Award Construction Technology 1 Morrow Hayfield Derik "Chum Chum" Bolanos-Pereira Student of the Quarter Construction Technology 1 Morrow Lewis Nelle Davis Achievement Award Cosmetology 1 Hall West Potomac Callia Uviedo Student of the Quarter Cosmetology 1 Hall Annandale Axelle Ries Achievement Award Cosmetology 2 Hall Edison Tania Morales Student of the Quarter Cosmetology 2 Hall West Potomac Angie Paz Lopez Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Amin Eltaib Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Hayfield Cecelia Lysakowski Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Aaron Bell Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon South County Odelia Abebe Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Julianna Austin Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Hayfield Greyy Van Ness Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Gabrielle Woodham Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon South County Nicholas Gaines Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Edison Elizabeth Dubon Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Hayfield Hannah Cahalan Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Lake Braddock Elisabeth Graham Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian West Springfield Halle Knott Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Edison Isabella Sandomir Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Hayfield Genesis Martinez-Orozco Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Lake Braddock Aubrey Strano Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian West Springfield Kayla Jeffrey Achievement Award Criminal Justice 2 Dixon Hayfield Tarynn Rabb Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 2 Dixon Hayfield Katie Manzanares-Rivas Achievement Award Criminal Justice 2 Kayajanian Edison Leena Alkhateeb Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 2 Kayajanian Edison Callan McManus Achievement Award Culinary Arts 1 Walden West Potomac Andrea Ayala Murillo Achievement Award Culinary Arts 1 Walden Lake Braddock Rebecca Jacobson Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 1 Walden Edison Jennifer Abi Abdallah Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 1 Walden Lake Braddock Mekha Manivanhhang Achievement Award Culinary Arts 2 Walden Edison Christopher Hernandez-Borda Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 2 Walden Edison Adriana Riley Achievement Award Culinary Arts 3 Walden Edison Sean Mulvaney Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 3 Walden Edison Steve Guch Achievement Award Cyber: Cisco 1 King West Potomac Arsalan Nawabi Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cisco 1 King South County Grady McMaster Achievement Award Cyber: Cisco 2 King West Potomac Umar Ahmad Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cisco 2 King Hayfield Phillip Crowe Achievement Award Cyber: Cloud Computing Arthur Lake Braddock Allison Sejas Sarabia Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cloud Computing Arthur Lake Braddock Levi Dawit Achievement Award Cyber: Computer Systems Technology King West Potomac Ethan-James Balbin Student of the Quarter Cyber: Computer Systems Technology King Edison Mohammad Adil Ehsanzada Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King Mount Vernon Max Storm Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King Lewis Chase R. Soukphouangkham Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Jhon Ochoa Lazarte Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Ayman Sheikh Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King West Springfield Gul Ghotai Shinwari Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Christian Ramos Achievement Award Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur Edison Brittney Sarfo Achievement Award Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur West Potomac Eyad Salmi Achievement Award Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur West Springfield Lincoln Dillon Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur West Potomac John Anthony Poliquit Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur Hayfield Abrar Faiyaz Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur Lake Braddock Vuong T. Bach Achievement Award Cyber: Network Administration 2 Arthur Lake Braddock Julian Ibanez Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 2 Arthur South County Fatima Aziz Achievement Award Cyber: Oracle 1 Arthur South County Laurance Martin Student of the Quarter Cyber: Oracle 1 Arthur Edison Robert Rubio Student of the Quarter Cyber: Oracle 2 Arthur Mount Vernon Ziad Mohamed Achievement Award Cyber: Security+ Arthur West Springfield Artashes Hovhannisyan Student of the Quarter Cyber: Security+ Arthur Edison Iverson Giron Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 1 Wolfe West Potomac Bryan Vasquez Flores Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 1 Wolfe Edison Jonathan Ortega Lopez Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 1 Wolfe Justice Guillermo Lopez-Quintero Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 1 Wolfe Annandale Aidan Barker Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 2 Wolfe West Springfield Landon Bradstreet Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction & Engineering Level 3 Wolfe Hayfield Sean Pulliam Jr. Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham Mount Vernon Luis Huezo Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham South Lakes Mohammad Al-Towaiti Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham Bryant Alternative Luke Jacobs Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham West Springfield Eduar Rueda Ramirez Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham Mount Vernon Jeffersson Hernandez Barahona Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham Edison Michael Warner Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham Lake Braddock Ethan Selix Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham South County Fin Brandt Achievement Award HVAC-R 2 Stringham West Springfield Jhon Ochoa Lazarte Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 2 Stringham Edison Essence Mack-Moore Student of the Quarter Teachers for Tomorrow 1 Karayannis West Potomac Alana Shue Student of the Quarter Teachers for Tomorrow 2 Karayannis Hayfield Briyah Johnson Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Akau Edison Gabriel Penate-Zamora Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Akau Falls Church Bayan Al-Shaar Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Akau Edison Isabel Martinez Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Akau West Springfield Natalia Momon Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode West Potomac Shika Kumar Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode South County Madison Lazarte Cruz Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode Lewis Anna Ibarra Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode West Springfield Mia Navarro Achievement Award Veterinary Science 2 Akau Mount Vernon Rosario Nunez-Sierra Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 2 Akau West Potomac Chandler Jbara Achievement Award Veterinary Science 2 Nestlerode Lewis Maniyah Anderson Bowser Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 2 Nestlerode Lewis <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->

 

SkillsUSA Results Criminal Justice results from the Crime Scene Investigation team competition

2nd Place CSI team of  Leena Alkhateeb (Edison HS), Maddie Conway (South County HS) and Anna Zolandz (West Springfield HS) 

3rd Place CSI team of Cecily Erickson (Lake Braddock HS), Katie Manzanares-Rivas (Edison HS) and Ellie Patterson (Lake Braddock HS)

Residential Electrical Wiring results

1st Place - Enrique Perez Silva (Lake Braddock Secondary School) 

2nd Place - Edwin Solis Victoriano (Justice High School)

3rd Place - Landon Bradstreet (IAS/Hayfield Secondary)

4th Place - Oscar Vasquez-Hernandez (Mount Vernon High School)

5th Place - Lauren “Ash” Sutton (Edison High School)

With their incredible performances, Enrique Perez Silva as well as the team of  Leena Alkhateeb, Maddie Conway and Anna Zolandz, along with the alternate William May (Edison), now advance to the SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership and Skills Conference, April 4 – 6, 2025, in Roanoke, VA. The students are fortunate to have the leadership and support of their teachers Joe Wolfe for Electrical Construction, as well as Doug Dixon and John Kayajanian for Criminal Justice.

CyberPatriot Competition Results

CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. ​The National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition, puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks. Edison Academy made it to the semi-finals in their first year.

Mr. Wolfe Recognized by FCPS School Board

Mr. Wolfe and our Edison Academy Electrical Engineering Program were recognized for earning the VDOE CTE Creating Excellence Award for program of the year for state Region 4 back in June. On February 6, the School Board celebrated and recognized this achievement in conjunction with Career and Technical Education, Disability Employment, and Adult & Community Education Appreciation Month.  

Mrs. Hall Recognized in FCPS CARES

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. Below is an excerpt of the submission, for the full write up, click here. 

"Ms. Hall is incredibly supportive to all students in both Cosmo 1 and Cosmo 2 classes. She always has time to help every student, has a fun joke, and share knowledge. Ms. Hall is hard working, caring and creates an environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Ms. Hall is an extremely hard worker. She has customized multi-page outlines for the chapters for her students, so they have the best opportunity to learn the material…Additionally, when you walk into the classroom, you can instantly feel the energy in the room and know that the students are in good hands."

Mr. King Earns CCNA Certification

Congratulations to Mr. King for receiving the CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) certification. CCNA validates a broad range of fundamentals for all IT careers, from networking technologies, to security, to software development. Mr. King is great at showing students the various pathways to Cyber careers.

Highlights

Cyber Program is building an Arcade with the grant money they have received from Educate Fairfax, Edison PTA, and Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc. (FATE). A group of students went to George Mason University to see Corner Pocket, their game room and arcade, for inspiration and guidance.

Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome the Year of the Snake! As the most important holiday for Chinese and many other Asian communities, Lunar New Year is a time for joy, tradition, and new beginnings. This year, the celebration ran from Wednesday, January 29, to Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Our Chinese classes created lanterns and written lucky poems using traditional Chinese calligraphy brushes. We’ve also decorated the World Languages hallway with lanterns and Spring Couplets to bring festive cheer. Everyone is welcome to stop by and explore the rich traditions of Chinese New Year! Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Year of the Snake! Gōng xǐ fā cái! (Wishing you happiness and prosperity!)

The Criminal Justice program took their first of two visits to the FBI Headquarters for an incredibly informative tour.

About twenty of our ambassadors also attended a communication workshop with iContact Coaching at West Potomac alongside students from Falls Church, Marshall, and West Potomac Academies.

Academy Staff and Students hosted the annual Open House. What an amazing turn out from our community; we hope you enjoyed the programs as much as we enjoyed having you here. 

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, check out the bulletin board created by our Teachers For Tomorrow Class to educate students on CTE courses at the academy. 

Last week was National School Counseling Week, where students, faculty, and families showed appreciation for our Career Counselor, Ms. Deedy, and Career Experience Specialist, Ms. Hinkhouse. 

We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Edison Academy Families,

It's hard to believe that Tuesday, January 28, marks the end of the second quarter. This is a reminder that Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar. Teachers will be attending professional development and finalizing grades.

Some of our students will be participating in Skills USA competitions on Wednesday, January 29; we will be sure to include the results of these competitions in our February newsletter.

Please join us for our Edison Academy Open House on Saturday, February 1, from 10 am - 1 pm. For more details please see below.

It has been a busy month at the academy. We started the new year with an extended break, but since being back, there has been a lot of activity. The Academy Ambassadors and staff have been visiting other schools to inform students and families about our amazing programs. We have also hosted a number of great guests, in human and and dog form.

We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). 

Sincerely,

 

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

Open House

What:  Edison Academy Open House 

Where:  5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

When:  Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Snow Date is February 8, 2025)

Time:  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please share Edison Academy's promotional video and open house information with anyone who you think would be interested in taking an Academy course.

Congratulations to Kim Karayannis, Teachers for Tomorrow instructor at Edison Academy for being the 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Ms. Karayannis is a wonderful mentor to aspiring educators and this is honor is much deserved. 

February is Career and Technical Education Month

 By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.

CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!

National School Counseling Week

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. 

At Edison Academy, we are lucky to have Ms. Cassandra Deedy as our Career Counselor and Ms. Sarah Hinkhouse as our Career Experience Specialist.

Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Vet Science Grooming

We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email [email protected] OR [email protected] with your dog's information or any questions. 

Good News and Events

To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.  

Lanyards

All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation.  This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.

Attendance

Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at [email protected].  This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.

Edison Academy Parking

Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.

Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.

STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT

1. All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit.  Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine.  Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle.  All towing is done by a commercial towing company.  Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
2. Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation.  Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
3. Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
4. Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
5. Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
6. Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior.  Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
7. Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator.  The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
8. Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
9. Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
10. Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots.  It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
11. Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
12. Parking on Edison property is at your own risk.  Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.

Inclement Weather Schedules

Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m. 

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.  
• Mid-day Block  - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
• PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.

Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
• Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m. 
• PM Block - Class is cancelled.  No shuttles will run.

No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.

FCPS Cares - Recognize Edison Employees!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Calendar January

28      End of 2nd Quarter

29      Teacher Workday, Student Holiday & Lunar New Year

February

1        Edison Academy Open House, 10-1

8        Edison Academy Open House Snow Date, 10-1

17      President's Day, No School 

28      Ramadan Begins     

March

5        Ash Wednesday

28      End of 3rd Quarter

31      Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al-Fitr, No School

5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
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Edison Academy Families,

Just a reminder that there is no school from Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

If you are interested in Edison Academy spirit wear, be sure to purchase before the deadline this Friday, December 20. Electrical repair services also end this Friday, December 20, so any of those small electrical devices that would just end up in the trash, bring them in for repair. You can find more information below in his newsletter for both the spirit wear and electrical repairs. 

From our Edison Academy family to your family, we want to wish you a restful and relaxing winter break. We will see you in 2025.

Sincerely,

 

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

Open House

What:  Edison Academy Open House 

Where:  5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

When:  Saturday, February 1, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please share Edison Academy's promotional video and open house information with anyone who you think would be interested in taking an Academy course.

Electrical Repair Services

Our Electrical students are prepared to help teachers, staff, and students fix those small electrical devices that would just end up in the trash.  Electronic toys, lamps, power cords, tools, holiday decorations, phone charging cables or any other electronic device that just doesn't work for you any more. We will be accepting items until December 20, 2024.  All items will need to be picked up no later than January 10, 2025. Any items not picked up by January 10, 2025 will be donated to the program. Use the QR code below or click here to fill out the repair form.

Edison Academy Spirit Wear

It's here!  Edison Academy Spirit Wear for parents, students, and community members available for purchase online. All orders will be delivered to Edison Academy for pick up in the new year. For easy shopping click here or scan the QR code in the flyer below. We can't wait to see our students and community members wearing their Edison Academy gear!

Vet Science Grooming

We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email [email protected] OR [email protected] with your dog's information or any questions. 

Good News and Events

To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.  

Lanyards

All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation.  This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.

Attendance

Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at [email protected].  This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.

Edison Academy Parking

Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.

Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.

STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT

1. All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit.  Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine.  Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle.  All towing is done by a commercial towing company.  Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
2. Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation.  Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
3. Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
4. Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
5. Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
6. Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior.  Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
7. Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator.  The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
8. Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
9. Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
10. Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots.  It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
11. Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
12. Parking on Edison property is at your own risk.  Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.

Inclement Weather Schedules

Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m. 

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.  
• Mid-day Block  - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
• PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.

Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
• Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m. 
• PM Block - Class is cancelled.  No shuttles will run.

No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.

FCPS Cares - Recognize Edison Employees!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Calendar December

23-31          Winter Break  

January

1-3      Winter Break

6          Religious and Cultural Observance, Three Kings Day/Epiphany 

7          Religious and Cultural Observance, Orthodox Christmas

20        Martin Luther Kings, Jr’s Birthday and Inauguration Day, No School

28        End of 2nd Quarter

29        Teacher Workday, Student Holiday 

February

1      Edison Academy Open House, 10-1

8       Edison Academy Open House Snow Date, 10-1

17     President's Day, No School 

28      Ramadan Begins     

5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or [email protected] 
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Edison Academy Families,

We have much to be thankful for at Edison Academy and are most grateful for our students. Our Culinary Arts students have been busy making fresh pies and baking bread in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Electrical students are offering their services to our teachers, staff, and students. Please see Electrical Repair Services below for more details. Our students continue to amaze us each day with all of their strengths. Thank you for sharing your students with us.  

Just a reminder that Tuesday , November 26, is a regular school day. There is no school on Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. 

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection for all of our blessings.  Wishing you and your families a safe and joyful holiday with friends and family.

 

Sincerely,

 

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received First Quarter Recognition!

Please click on this link to view our photo album of all first quarter award winners; photo album.

STUDENT NAME COURSE AWARD TEACHER BASE SCHOOL Cooper Doran Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell West Potomac  Eva  "Casey" Joshua Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell West Potomac Steven Taylor Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Edison Kareem Ahmed Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Edison Eduardo Silva Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Falls Church Oscar Rivas Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Mount Vernon Juan Carado Najarro Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Justice Diego Sorto-Villeda Achievement Award Automotive Collision 1 Cornwell Justice Edwin Orozco-Perez Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 2 Cornwell West Potomac Joseph Moran Achievement Award Automotive Collision 2 Cornwell Edison Elijah Knight Student of the Quarter Automotive Collision 3 Cornwell Mount Vernon Allison Deemark Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Mount Vernon Ali Hussain Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Mount Vernon Yasmin Demir Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Edison Tayyab Shahid Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan Edison Rhett Strawderman Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Potomac Aalee Rashid Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Potomac Charles Ibarra Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Springfield Collin Wilder Achievement Award Automotive Technology 1 Bogan West Springfield Giovanni Cruz Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 2 Bogan Edison Samantha Paz Sanchez Achievement Award Automotive Technology 2 Bogan West Potomac Ryan Martin Student of the Quarter Automotive Technology 3 Bogan Edison Arif Ali Achievement Award Automotive Technology 3 Bogan Edison Paola Gonzalez-Martinez Student of the Quarter Cosmetology 1 Hall Edison Melany Ferrufino Achievement Award Cosmetology 1 Hall Lake Braddock Linzy Palomino-Lopez Student of the Quarter Cosmetology 2 Hall Edison Mehrunnisa Iqbal Achievement Award Cosmetology 2 Hall Edison Isabella Krikorian Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Edison Charles Britton Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Edison Katelyn Walsh Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Hayfield Stephanie Abasto-Roman Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Hayfield Zoe Smysom Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Lake Braddock Justine Li Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian Lake Braddock Olivia Lang Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian West Springfield Clara Keeton Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Kayajanian West Springfield Skye Soukphouangkham Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 2 Kayajanian Edison Alianne Willis Achievement Award Criminal Justice 2 Kayajanian Edison Tanya Garcia Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Ashley Terkpernor Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Kayla Crews Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Hayfield Leah Hamilton Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Hayfield Hope Thuku Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Dinah Teshome Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon Edison Michaella Adjei Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 1 Dixon South County Nada Qaderi Achievement Award Criminal Justice 1 Dixon West Springfield Jennifer Guzman-Urbina Student of the Quarter Criminal Justice 2 Dixon South County Ellie Patterson Achievement Award Criminal Justice 2 Dixon Lake Braddock Sol Martin Escandarani Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 1 Walden Edison Audrey Decker Achievement Award Culinary Arts 1 Walden West Potomac Jean Laffitte Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 1 Walden West Springfield Jennifer Abi Abdallah Achievement Award Culinary Arts 1 Walden Lake Braddock Chris Wilson Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 2 Walden West Springfield Chris Hernandez-Borda Achievement Award Culinary Arts 2 Walden Edison Lauren Farrar Student of the Quarter Culinary Arts 3 Walden West Potomac Sean Mulvaney Achievement Award Culinary Arts 3 Walden Edison Samuel Finnegan  Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur West Potomac Eric Goering Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur Hayfield William Harrison  Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cloud Computing  Arthur South County Maryam Kabir  Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 1 Arthur South County Colby Freeman Student of the Quarter Cyber: Network Administration 2 Arthur Hayfield Manahil Amjad  Student of the Quarter Cyber: Security Cap Adv Arthur South County Zaheda Wahedi Student of the Quarter Cyber: Oracle 1 Arthur South County Robert Rubio Student of the Quarter Cyber: Oracle 2 Arthur Mount Vernon Adam Yun Student of the Quarter Cyber: Systems Tech King West Springfield Michael DeRosier, Jr Achievement Award Cyber: Systems Tech King West Springfield Jordan Somchanmavong Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Eyad Salmi Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King West Springfield Wendy Lopez-Ferrufino Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King Annandale Brandon Gomez-Zaragoza Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King Lewis Faizan Parvez Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cisco 1 King Lewis Alejandro Claros Balderrama Achievement Award Cyber: Cisco 1 King Edison Grady McMaster Student of the Quarter Cyber: Cisco 2 King West Potomac Supanta Barua Achievement Award Cyber: Cisco 2 King West Potomac Joshua Evans Student of the Quarter Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Tania Shinwari Achievement Award Cyber: Exploring IT King Edison Charles Campbell Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 1 Wolfe West Potomac Maxwell Hatch Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 1 Wolfe South Lakes Antony Pinto Valenzuela Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 1 Wolfe Mount Vernon Nicholas Blakely-Marolda Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 1 Wolfe South County Diego Pineda-Jimenez Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 2 Wolfe Lewis Charles Barrios Lazo Student of the Quarter Electrical Construction 3 Wolfe Edison Makhi Hundley-Johnson Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham West Potomac Nelson Hernandez-Franco Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham West Potomac Eduardo Ramirez-Martinez Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham Edison Sergio Santiago Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham Edison Sang Le Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham Lake Braddock Riley Blalock Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham South County Jeremy Ramos-Alvarez Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 1 Stringham West Springfield Abigail Prahl Achievement Award HVAC-R 1 Stringham Hayfield Ryan Quintanilla-Rivera Student of the Quarter HVAC-R 2 Stringham West Potomac Mark Quiroz Hoyos Achievement Award HVAC-R 2 Stringham Justice Magdalene Frimpong-Manso Student of the Quarter Teachers for Tomorrow 1 Karayannis West Potomac Yosra Norozi Student of the Quarter Teachers for Tomorrow 2 Karayannis Edison Cadence Behen Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Akau Edison Agnes Gjeluci Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Akau Edison Mady Cornwell Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Akau South County Maya Hamilton Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Akau Lake Braddock Arianna Eydelman Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 2 Akau Edison Sofia Torres Lopez Achievement Award Veterinary Science 2 Akau West Springfield Leslie Fon Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode Falls Church Wendy Cosigua Lopez Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode Edison Nalani Applehans Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode Falls Church Mae Brewin Achievement Award Veterinary Science 1 Nestlerode Lake Braddock Rachel Jacobson Student of the Quarter Veterinary Science 2 Nestlerode Edison Sarah Laderman Achievement Award Veterinary Science 2 Nestlerode Edison Jonathan Bright  Student of the Quarter Construction Technology 1 Morrow Quander Road Anthony Alverez Achievement Award Construction Technology 1 Morrow West Potomac Angelo Keefe Student of the Quarter Construction Technology 2 Morrow Mount Vernon Raul Vasquez Achievement Award Construction Technology 2 Morrow South County Bring Your Counselor to the Academy Electrical Repair Services

Our Electrical students are prepared to help teachers, staff, and students fix those small electrical devices that would just end up in the trash.  Electronic toys, lamps, power cords, tools, holiday decorations, phone charging cables or any other electronic device that just doesn't work for you any more. We will be accepting items until December 20, 2024.  All items will need to be picked up no later than January 10, 2025. Any items not picked up by January 10, 2025 will be donated to the program.  Use the QR code below to fill out the repair form.

Welcome Ms. Hinkhouse to Edison Academy

With nearly two decades in education, Sarah Hinkhouse is an experienced and passionate educator specializing in Career and Technical Education, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Marketing. She has a passion for guiding students in career exploration and development, as well as industry credentialing and post-secondary education options. Sarah most recently led courses at Oakton High School, including dual-enrollment Entrepreneurship classes, where she actively engaged students in applied learning experiences and prioritized building relationships.

In addition to classroom instruction, Sarah has held various leadership roles that enhance student and school success. As a CTSO advisor, Sarah has supported students in their endeavors as leaders and competitors, as well as assisted in the planning of countless events.  She has overseen Virginia’s largest DECA chapters, supporting award-winning community service projects, and facilitating multiple gold-certified school-based enterprises, giving students hands-on business experience.

Sarah has been integral to curriculum development, contributing to Fairfax County’s resources for entrepreneurship, marketing, workplace readiness, as well as the internship programs. When designing curriculum, she focuses on material that challenges students to problem solve, critically think, and collaborate all while developing professionalism. Her work on state-level curriculum with the Virginia Department of Education has shaped the fields of Digital and Social Media Marketing and Advanced Cybersecurity in Marketing.  As a leader with the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators, Sarah held multiple board positions, including President, overseeing annual conferences and managing key resources for educators statewide. Sarah was recognized for her contributions to and passion for education when she was named Virginia’s Marketing Educator of the Year in 2017 and was part of Oakton’s Curriculum Team of the Year in 2024.

Upon falling in love with teaching, Sarah completed her Masters in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech to complement her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Sarah combines academic credentials with practical expertise as a career switcher to inspire students and colleagues alike. When she is not at school, Sarah enjoys being an aunt, traveling and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Edison Academy Spirit Wear

It's here!  Edison Academy Spirit Wear for parents, students, and community members available for purchase online.  All orders will be delivered to Edison Academy for pick up in the new year.  Visit https://gameroomguy.com/prestashop/105-edison-academy for easy shopping or scan the QR code in the flyer below. We can't wait to see our students and community members wearing their Edison Academy gear!

Vet Science Grooming

We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email [email protected] OR [email protected] with your dog's information or any questions. 

Good News and Events

To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.  

Lanyards

All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation.  This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.

Attendance

Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at [email protected].  This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.

Edison Academy Parking

Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.

Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.

STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT

1. All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit.  Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine.  Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle.  All towing is done by a commercial towing company.  Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
2. Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation.  Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
3. Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
4. Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
5. Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
6. Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior.  Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
7. Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator.  The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
8. Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
9. Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
10. Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots.  It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
11. Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
12. Parking on Edison property is at your own risk.  Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.

Inclement Weather Schedules

Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m. 

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.  
• Mid-day Block  - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
• PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.

Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
• Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m. 
• PM Block - Class is cancelled.  No shuttles will run.

No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.

FCPS Cares - Recognize Edison Employees!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Calendar

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November

27- 29       Thanksgiving Break 

December

11-12           Bring Your Counselor to the Academy Days

23-Jan 3      Winter Break

January

6          Religious and Cultural Observance, Three Kings Day/Epiphany 

7          Religious and Cultural Observance, Orthodox Christmas

20        Martin Luther Kings, Jr’s Birthday and Inauguration Day, No School

28        End of 2nd Quarter

29        Teacher Workday, Student Holiday