Course Selection Information for School Year 2025-26

The Academic Advising process for the 2025-2026 school year is almost underway. Please take some time to review the information below about important dates and information. 

Academic Advising information will go live on Monday, Jan. 12. You are encouraged to sit down with your student and review their graduation requirements and courses for the next school year. This year, FHS has a one stop shop for academic advising. Please take time to review the FHS Google Site for Academic Advising (will be updated on or after Jan. 12). Your student MUST be logged into their FCPS account to view this site.  

Here is what you need to know; including important dates. 

• Jan. 7: Academic Advising Preview (Lion Time)
• Jan. 7 & 8: Days of Academic Emphasis - Students review next year’s course options with each teacher. 
• Jan. 9: Course Information Fair (Lion Time) - Students were provided a list of classes to visit for more information. 
• Jan. 9: Curriculum Night (5:30-8) - Families are encouraged to attend to meet FHS staff and faculty, learn about electives, and college and career preparation. Throughout the night, tables will be set up to learn about different course offerings. 
  • New Family Orientation (Families that arrived after the start of the 2024-2025 school year (Cafeteria - 5:30 to 6)
  • Rising 9th Grade Info Session (Auditorium - 6:15 to 6:45)
  • Rising 10th-12th Grade Academic Advising Session (Auditorium - (7:00 to 7:45)
• Jan. 14 & 15: Academic Feedback - Teachers will meet with students to talk about their progress and potential placements for next school year
• Jan. 15 - Deadline for Rising 9 to Enter Courses in SIS
• Jan. 21 - Deadline for Rising 12 to Enter Courses in SIS
• Feb. 3 - Deadline for Rising 11 to Enter Courses in SIS
• Feb. 13. - Deadline for Rising 10 to Enter Courses in SIS
• June 6, 2025: Last day to make changes to 2025-2026 course request

Rising 10-12 Academic Advising

Rising 10-12 Course Catalog

FHS counselors will meet with students on the following dates for Academic Advising through English classes:

• Rising 12th Grade Students (Class of 2026) - Jan. 21 to Jan. 31
• Rising 11th Grade Students (Class of 2027) - Feb. 3 to Feb. 12 (AP Seminar 10 students - Feb. 20/21)
• Rising 10th Grade Students (Class of 2028) - Feb. 13 to Mar. 3

Academy Registration Request - Due March 7

• Students will finalize academy applications with their counselors during academic advising meetings. 
• Students will be notified whether they get into their Academy class by March 31 through their FCPS email accounts. Students who are waitlisted/denied for an Academy class will have their alternate course(s) added to their course requests.

Prepare for your Academic Advising Meeting

• Make a list of questions before your meeting. 
• Be sure to review the resources on the Academic Advising site for details on FCPS Summer School, Dual Enrollment, Academies (Fairfax, Falls Church, and Chantilly).

Rising 9th Grade Academic Advising

Rising 9 Course Catalog

Academy Registration Request - Due March 7

• Students will finalize academy applications with their counselors during academic advising meetings. 
• Students will be notified whether they get into their Academy class by March 31 through their FCPS email accounts. Students who are waitlisted/denied for an Academy class will have their alternate course(s) added to their course requests.

Prepare for your Academic Advising Meeting

• Make a list of questions before your meeting. 
• Be sure to review the resources on the Academic Advising site for details on FCPS Summer School, Dual Enrollment, Academies (Fairfax, Falls Church, and Chantilly).

Deadline to make changes to  your 2024-2025 school year courses is Friday, June 6. 

Also see General Academic Advising Information.