FCPS Resources
FCPS Returning Strong
Here are the layered prevention strategies being put in place to support the safe return of all our students (and staff) to in-person instruction:
  • Universal masking (students and staff)
  • Consistent and correct mask use
  • Ventilation 
  • Frequent handwashing/hand sanitizing
  • Staying home when sick, getting tested
  • Contact tracing
  • Cleaning and disinfection 

School meals
This year, all students receive FREE breakfast and lunch. 
Find out more about school meals here.

Transportation
Bus stops and route information will be shared with families via the ParentVue accounts on August 10. All staff and students riding a bus will be required to wear a mask. For more information about bus transportation, including how to access the Bus Delay Notification System, visit the Transportation page.

Telephone Parent Information Line
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if having difficulty communicating with their children's school due to a language barrier.

FCPS Special Education Handbook for Parents
The Special Education Handbook for Parents includes details of the special education process. This process occurs sequentially, over a period of time, with each step building upon the previous step(s). It is important for families to understand how the special education process works, so they can effectively participate and collaborate with school staff members in making appropriate decisions regarding their child’s educational needs. Families are an integral part of the decision-making team. Contact the PRC at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu with any questions including access to these documents.

COVID-19 Screening Testing- Preregistration and Consent, Online Portal Open
All FCPS schools will begin random COVID-19 screening testing of 10% of students who have parental consent beginning the week of November 15.  Screening testing will happen weekly at Haycock on Thursday mornings from 9:30-12:00.  

One-time parent/legal guardian consent is required to begin COVID screening testing for a student to be tested at school. You may withdraw your consent for testing at any time. If you want your child to begin participating in COVID-19 screening testing, you must pre-register your child(ren) and provide consent using the secure online portal.
If you do not want your child to participate in COVID-19 screening testing, no action is required. You will have the option each week to update your child’s vaccination and consent for testing.

For more information, visit the COVID-19 testing webpage.
2021-2022 FCPS School Year Calendar
The Fairfax County School Board voted to approve a calendar for the 2021-22 School Year that is designed to recognize, respect, and honor the plurality of religious and cultural observances in Fairfax County. ​
New Guidance for Students Sent Home with COVID Like Symptoms beginning Oct. 4
With cold and flu season upon us, your child may be sent home from the care room after presenting COVID-like symptoms. We all want them back in the classroom as soon as they are well. Starting Monday, October 4, the Return to School form and guidance has been changed, and we will follow the following guidelines.

Students may return to school when their symptoms have improved and they have not had a fever without fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours, AND have at least one of the following:

Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test:
  • PCR (test result from lab or physician)
  • Rapid (test result from lab or physician)
  • Home Test (picture of negative home test AND note from parent attesting the result is for the specific child and to the date the test was administered)
-- OR --
Physician’s Note
Note from a healthcare provider following a clinical evaluation stating the cause of symptoms is not COVID-19 and clearing the child to return to school.
Support for Students with COVID Related Absences
StreamIN/CheckIN has begun in FCPS schools and at Haycock. This new option keeps students who are paused, quarantined, or isolated due to COVID-19 connected to the classroom. Curious about what the experience is like for teachers and students? Check out this brief video. 
Teacher will check in with students every other day.  Here is an explanation for students of what that check in will look like and why it is done.  

Quarantine Period Reduction as of Nov. 15
​Starting Monday, November 15, FCPS will reduce the duration of quarantine for unvaccinated students who are exposed to COVID-19 in a school setting and who remain asymptomatic. Reduction in the quarantine period from 14 to 10 days for school exposures announced.