Fairfax County Public Schools, School district in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Fairfax County Public Schools is a school district in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, operating elementary, middle, and high schools. The district forms the largest educational network in the state and organizes instruction for students from across the administrative area.
The district was founded in 1870 and developed from a system of separate schools. It expanded throughout the 20th century to meet the growing needs of the region.
The district implements programs supporting diverse student needs, including English Learning Programs for parents and specialized academic tracks for various educational paths.
Visitors should note that school buildings are generally not open to the public during school hours. Information about individual schools and their programs can be found on the websites of specific institutions.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is among the institutions in the district and conducts a specialized admission process. The school uses an application system that differs from other schools in the network.
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