Fox Mill Estates
Fox Mill Elementary School
https://foxmilles.fcps.edu/
Since its opening in 1979, Fox Mill Elementary School has maintained a reputation for fostering academic excellence in a nurturing environment with strong community involvement. As you walk through the doors, our visitors, students, and families feel a sense of warmth and excitement, as well as a strong sense of belonging. The mission and goals for Fox Mill Elementary are developed through collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators. School wide priorities emphasize student achievement with a focus on 21st century skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. We work to help guide students in their development as peaceful problem solvers, responsible citizens, and global learners. Student technology skills are mastered by an integrated approach throughout the curriculum. Fox Mill’s talented staff is committed to delivering an instructional program that launches children on their journey as lifelong learners. This is achieved by establishing high expectations and developing and implementing innovative programs that support our global goals. All of our students experience inquiry based instruction through our STEAM program which accommodates their different strengths and learning styles. This program is taught in our new Innovation lab. which supports students as lifelong problem solvers through the utilization of the engineering design process. Our advanced math program offers a multi-level, fast paced and challenging curriculum that progresses to add more above grade-level standards each year. Another program available at Fox Mill is our Japanese language partial-immersion program for grades 1 through 6, which also draws students from outside the school boundaries. This optional program gives students the opportunity to acquire the Japanese language through the instruction of Math, Science, and Health. Social Studies, Language Arts, and all Specials are taught in English. An active PTA enhances the instructional program by offering cultural arts experiences, field trips, GRACE Art, Mad Science, foreign language experience (FLEX) program, chess club, Odyssey of the Mind, Reflections, and countless hours of volunteer support. Fox Mill Elementary is proud of its academic success, parental support, and programs that enrich the lives of all our students
Rachel Carson Middle School
ttps://carsonms.fcps.edu/
Rachel Carson Middle School is named after a prominent author and environmentalist who embraced the sense of wonder. She is quoted as saying, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” Carson Middle School embraces the sense of wonder and encourages student discovery in all aspects of their learning and their lives. Rachel Carson staff takes pride in its service to children, parents, and the community. Our Student Services department and school counselors work to support the social and emotional needs of all students. Through curricular and extracurricular opportunities, students have opportunities to understand and practice the merits of care for the environment. Since its opening in 1989, Rachel Carson Middle School has been recognized by numerous organizations, including The Virginia Middle School Association and the Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform as a “School to Watch.” RCMS was re-designated as a School To Watch for the fourth time in June 2017. In addition, Rachel Carson has also received the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence and Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award for continued academic achievement. In June 2017, for its work with promoting environmental stewardship, RCMS earned the Green Flag Eco School designation from the National Wildlife Federation. Rachel Carson has a multitude of programs that cater to a wide range of student needs. The school provides general education, advanced academic placement, and honors programs in the four core subject areas. Math offerings include Math 7, Math 7 Honors, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, and Algebra II. Also offered are a wide variety of world languages for high school credit. Our school’s special education program includes a full continuum of services to meet the needs of all students. Our ESOL program supports beginning and developing language learners. Throughout the past and present, the school’s Vision in Progress articulates the innovative learning environment that the school strives to achieve. This vision focuses on students using 21st century skills (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication) while engaging in authentic learning experiences. Furthermore, this vision emphasizes students interacting in a safe and respectful community. Strategies and activities such as interdisciplinary teams, project-based learning, individual goal setting, and a blended approach to use of instructional technology help to bring this vision to life. The school offers a robust after school program. Students take part in academic supports, STEAM-related offerings, athletics, and clubs that cater to student-specific interests.
South Lakes High School
https://southlakeshs.fcps.edu/
South Lakes HS is located in the heart of the dynamic community of Reston, VA. Staff and faculty work together with the local community to maintain a positive learning environment with proactive and timely communication. Our facility was completely renovated in 2006 and new turf fields are being added during the summer of 2013. South Lakes prides itself on a reflective instructional program. Educators at South Lakes set high expectations for all students, offering both advanced programs such as the International Baccalaureate Program as well as various intervention programs to assist student learning at all stages of development. South Lakes High School students demonstrate outstanding mastery of IB end of course assessments with more than 80% of eligible students earning the full IB Diploma for the 2012-13 school year. Participation in sports and club activities are also an integral part of a student’s high school experience. South Lakes’ faculty and staff recognize the total education of our students: academics, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. This holistic focus ensures its students complete their secondary education with both the academic and social tools for success.