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See You in 2025!

 

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to 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 want to wish all of our Chantilly Academy students, staff, and families a wonderful, restful winter break.  Thank you for making 2024 a year to remember at Chantilly Academy!  We look forward to welcoming students back to the Academy on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Join us for our Academy Open House on January 8th!

We will hold our annual open house on Thursday, January 8 at Chantilly Academy for students and families to learn more about our programs, tour the classrooms/labs, and hear from currents students and instructors.  The event will begin with student demonstrations from 6:30-7:00PM in the cafeteria followed by an opportunity to visit classrooms from 7:00-8:00PM.  We look forward to seeing you there!  

For more information about the open house and to learn more about our programs, visit https://chantillyacademy.fcps.edu/openhouse. 

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Exploring Health Science Gets Hands On Experience at Inova

This week, students in our Exploring Health Science class had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art medical equipment at Inova's Advanced Surgical Technology and Education Center (ASTEC).  The ASTEC is the most technologically advanced surgery simulation facility in the region and is used by surgeons, surgical residence, and surgical teams for training and education.  While there, students put their medical skills to practice using laparoscopes, endoscopes, robotic surgical systems, and interactive mannequins.  

Following their visit to the ASTEC, students heard a presentation by Inova's Respiratory Therapy team and learned how they provide respiratory services to a range of patients from infants in the NICU to elderly patients.  During this presentation, students had the opportunity to practice intubation, use manual breathing pumps, and see how lungs inflate and deflate.

We are grateful to our partners at Inova for making these unique and invaluable experiences possible for our students!  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Several of our Academy Ambassadors participated in a student panel this week to share their experiences as Chantilly Academy students with FCPS staff members from our feeder schools.  We are always so impressed by and proud of how our students represent Chantilly Academy!  

Criminal Justice students visited the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. 

An Auto Collision student works on sanding and buffing a bumper.  

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Chantilly Academy is Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers!

While all of our students at Chantilly Academy are engaged in lessons planned by our amazing instructors, one particular classroom is filled with students who are doing the lesson planning.  Teachers for Tomorrow (TfT) is a two year program offered to juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in education.  As part of their curriculum, TfT students participate in classroom observations and complete their own student teaching experience.  

Students in the program work with TfT instructor, Mrs. Reinfried, to identify areas of education they are most interested in and passionate about, and select their observations and student teaching experiences accordingly.  TfT students complete their internships in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and have the opportunity to spend time in general education, special education, and advanced academics classrooms depending on their interests.  

Teachers for Tomorrow is one of FCPS' Grow Your Own programs.  FCPS is committed to growing our own teacher pipeline and, as part of that commitment, students who successfully complete TfT and go on to earn a degree from an accredited collegiate teacher preparation program are offered a guaranteed interview for a teaching position with FCPS.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

This week, Chantilly Academy inducted 53 new members to the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE) which recognizes outstanding student achievement in CTE.  We also recognized 8 second year members at the induction ceremony.  Congratulations to all of our new and returning NTHS members!  

Engineering Systems students were hard at work this week fine-tuning the wind turbines they built.  

Dental Careers 2 students have been practicing a new skill: placing sealants.  In addition to using the mannequins in the lab, students also practiced placing sealants on custom designed and 3D printed dental arch models.   

Our Veterinary Science students continue to welcome furry clients each week for grooming services.  

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Calendar Reminder: Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.

On behalf of Chantilly Academy, we would like to wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Prescriptions and Calculations and Compounding, Oh My!

Chantilly Academy is home to a fantastic two-year Pharmacy Technician program.  In addition to learning the history of pharmacy and the roles of a Pharmacy Technician, students in this course learn about patient and medication safety, pharmaceutical calculations, prescription processing, suspension and solution preparation, and compounding to name just a few topics.  In year two of the Pharmacy Tech program, students complete an impressive 130 experiential hours in a local pharmacy thanks to our partnerships with Giant Food and Inova.  Upon completion of their second year, students sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and leave Chantilly Academy as a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician.  Last year, our students had a 100% pass rate on their board exam!  

Pharmacy Tech instructor, Mr. Rick Cutting, finds innovative ways to engage students in learning in the classroom.  Recently, level one students were introduced to the concept of compounding by making slime!  Students quickly learned how important it is to accurately weigh and measure ingredients when making a compounded prescription.  It was a fun - and sometimes sticky! - learning adventure.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Level 2 PT/OT students began clinical observations at VSI Physical Therapy this week.  Clinical observations present students with a unique and invaluable opportunity to see concepts they learn in the classroom in practice in the real world.  

Carpentry students are putting the finishing touches on their custom built stools this week.  Next up: stain and finishing! 

A new project just rolled into the Chantilly Academy Auto Body Shop!  Stay tuned for updates as this 1976 Corvette Stingray gets a makeover.  

Auto Tech and Auto Collision Level 2 and 3 students took a field trip to visit Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and Audi of Chantilly.  During the field trip, they visited the shops and showrooms at all three locations to see how they operate - and check out some sweet rides!  Justin Mullinax, Service Director at Audi, is a proud Chantilly Academy Auto Tech alum and took time spoke to students about career opportunities and pathways in the automotive industry.

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Auto Tech Students are Driven to Provide Top Notch Service

Vehicles are in great hands here at the Chantilly Academy Auto Shop!  Each school year, Auto Tech students complete service and repairs on hundreds of vehicles.  On any given day in our auto shop, you will find students performing oil changes, replacing rotors, changing brake pads, replacing or balancing tires, and much more.  In addition to vehicle maintenance and repair skills, Auto Tech students learn about shop safety, customer service, and auto shop management.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Veterinary Science students took a trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. this week.  While there, students had the opportunity to learn about animal habitats and enclosures while also exploring career options.  

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) students practiced using gait belts this week, which can help prevent falls in patients who are injured or present a fall risk.  

Dental Careers students began preparing equipment for use this week by cleaning the dental unit water lines in their lab.  

Officers from the U.S. Marshals Service visited our Criminal Justice classes this week to share about the work that they do.  They even brought along some of their equipment, including vests, shields, and helmets, for students to check out!   

Our AFJROTC Color Guard presented the colors at the Chantilly HS Veterans Day program this week.  The Cadets are pictured here with several Chantilly faculty members who served in the United States Armed Forces: Mr. Scott Smith and Mr. Bobby Edwards, who served in the U.S. Army, Mr. Chris Hathaway, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and our very own AFJROTC Instructor, Chief Al Clemmons, who served in the U.S. Air Force.  Thank you to our Cadets for participating in this inspiring recognition of our veterans, and thank you to the veterans at Chantilly and throughout our community who have and continue to serve our country.  

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Calendar Reminder

Monday, November 11, is a holiday in observance of Veterans Day and schools will be closed for students.  Chantilly Academy thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day.

Congratulations, Chantilly Academy HOSA Competitors!

On Monday, November 4, Chantilly Academy HOSA (Future Health Professionals) members attended the HOSA District Leadership Conference at West Potomac High School, where nearly 300 students competed in events related to Health and Medical Science careers.  18 Chantilly Academy students placed in the top 3 in their competitive events.  Congratulations to all of our competitors who represented Chantilly Academy; we are so proud of you!  

Chantilly Academy Alum Joins Team FCPS!

A former Chantilly Academy Carpentry student, Andrew, began a full-time position as a Carpenter with FCPS this week.  Andrew began taking Carpentry at Chantilly Academy during his sophomore year and continued through his senior year.  While taking Carpentry 3 as a senior, Andrew participated in the FCPS Trades for Tomorrow program where he worked as an apprentice and had the unique opportunity to learn from and work alongside FCPS Facilities technicians.  The classroom instruction he received from our awesome Carpentry instructor, Mr. Godfrey, combined with the experience he gained in the T4T program prepared Andrew for his new role as a Carpenter with FCPS.  Congratulations, Andrew!  We are so proud of you.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Exploring Health Science students assisted the Chantilly HS Clinic staff with vision screenings this week.  

Nursing students practiced their feeding skill this week in class.  Throughout the year, Nursing students work hard to master skills that are essential for patient care.  

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Calendar Reminders

• Thursday, October 31 is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students.  There will be no mid-day 2 classes (5th period) and the last shuttles will depart Chantilly Academy at 11:15am to return to base schools.  
• Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints' Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
• Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Teachers for Tomorrow recently took a field trip to George Mason University to learn about their College of Education.  

Korean 4 & 5 students hosted students from the National High School of Traditional Korean Arts, a prestigious performing arts high school in Seoul, South Korea.

The FCPD Helicopter Division flew in for a visit with our Criminal Justice students last week!  Level one Criminal Justice students also took a field trip to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. where they learned about the world of espionage and intelligence. 

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AFJROTC Rocks Out with Max Impact!

On Wednesday, Chantilly Academy Air Force JROTC Cadets had a live concert experience courtesy of Max Impact, the United States Air Force's official rock/pop music ensemble.  Max Impact is part of the U.S. Air Force Band and is comprised of six active-duty Air Force musicians. Our Cadets had a great time singing and dancing along to a wide range of classic and current cover songs!  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Service to others is a core value of our Criminal Justice program, and our CJ students rallied together recently to help victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina by collecting and loading supplies to be transported to communities impacted by the hurricane. 

Culinary Arts students were busy this week preparing meals for Dinner Done and Grab n Go, as well as launching a new Friday Snack Pack menu.  

George Washington University's Immersive Learning Center was at Chantilly Academy this week.  Students from our Health and Medical Science classes had the opportunity to participate in this unique mobile experience which allowed them to engage in medical simulations and use virtual reality headsets.  

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Auto Collision Students Make Precision a Priority

Chantilly Academy is home to one of just two Auto Collision programs in FCPS.  This unique program teaches students how to perform a wide range of body work on vehicles.  On any given day in our Auto Collision shop, you might see students repairing dents, sanding and refinishing fenders, applying body filler, applying a fresh coat of paint to a car, welding, or detailing a vehicle.  In addition to training on practice fenders to perfect their craft, Auto Collision students perform body work on Student Auto Sales vehicles and client vehicles.  No matter what they are working on in the shop, students know that precision is key!  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Our Medical Assistant students looked sharped in their scrubs this week! 

Officers from the FCPD Canine Operations Unit visited our Criminal Justice students this week along with German Shepherds and Bloodhounds from the unit.

AFJROTC Cadets wore pink for PT this week in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  

Finance Update

Student fee invoices are now available to be paid on MySchoolBucks.  Parents/Guardians: please login to your MySchoolBucks account to pay student fees for your child's Chantilly Academy course(s).  

 

 

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Calendar Reminder

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Learning by Doing in Cyber: Systems Tech

In Cyber: Systems Tech, students gain a thorough understanding of how computers work and are supported through hands-on learning experiences.  Our Cyber classroom and lab has a wide variety of equipment that allows students to examine various components of computers, build and disassemble machines, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, and much more.  These experiential learning activities are invaluable to students as they prepare throughout the year for their Computer Tech A+ industry certification.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Teachers for Tomorrow students enjoyed a "Play Day" where they learned about the four different types of development that occur when children play.  

A Carpentry 2 student works on executing his unique design: a hexagonal stool with an hourglass frame.  

Team work in action: Auto Tech students work on a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. 

Champ visited us for grooming this week and received lots of love and care.  

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Calendar Reminders

It was a short school week, but our students stayed busy at the Academy!  Be sure to check out our weekly highlights below to see what our students were up to.  There is no school this Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4.  Please see below for additional calendar reminders for the month of October.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Students in all of our Health & Medical Science courses earn the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.  This certification requires students to be trained in various life-saving measures including CPR and AED administration.  

Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate Chef Hanna Mae Lambert visited our Culinary Arts classes this week to share her experiences as a CIA student and do a demonstration for our students, where she made naan and tzatziki sauce.

Our Pharmacy Technician 2 students have been practicing preparing IV bags, which Pharmacy Technicians often do in hospital pharmacies.  As part of the level 2 course, Pharmacy Tech students complete 130 experiential hours during the school year to earn their board certification.  Through our partnerships with Giant Food and Inova, students are able to complete their experiential hours in both retail and hospital pharmacies.  

Starr Mason, Field Education Leader with the Hair Cuttery family of brands, did a See & Do with our Cosmetology 2 students where she taught them all about finishing.  

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Who Let the Dogs In?

Veterinary Science did!  We were thrilled to welcome some furry friends to the Academy this week as our Veterinary Science program opened their doors for grooming services.  Twice a week, Veterinary Science students see a variety of canine clients and offer services including baths, nail clipping, ear cleaning, fur clipping, and shaving.  Students spend several weeks learning how to safely handle and care for dogs prior to beginning their grooming services.  Their classroom training ensures that they are providing the highest quality of care to their clients while maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Culinary Arts students offered two delicious menus for staff to purchase through their Dinner Done and Grab n Go programs.  Wednesday's Dinner Done menu included onion soup, blackened chicken salad, chocolate cake, and homemade lemonade and iced tea.  

Dental Careers students learned how to apply a dental dam this week, a technique commonly used in endodontic procedures to isolate a tooth or group of teeth.  

We always love to see collaboration between classrooms at Chantilly Academy!  Medical Assistant students visited the Pharmacy Tech classroom to have mock prescriptions filled.

We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Seoul Digitech High School in Seoul, South Korea to Chantilly Academy last week.  

Calendar Reminders

Thursday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah (Schools and Offices Closed) 

Friday, October 4: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday) 

Wednesday, October 9: PSAT/SAT Day - NO ACADEMY CLASSES

Monday, October 14: Student Holiday - Indigenous People's Day (Staff Development Day) 

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Celebrating Korean Traditions: Chuseok (추석)

Tuesday, September 17 marked an important holiday in the Korean culture: Chuseok (추석).  In South Korea, Chuseok is the most significant traditional holiday.  Koreans celebrate Chuseok to mark a successful harvest, share a feast of traditional Korean foods with their families, and honor their ancestors. 

Students from our Korean program celebrated Chuseok this week by learning about the significance of the holiday and the traditions connected to it.  After learning about Chuseok, students shared what they learned with Chantilly Academy staff members and offered some traditional foods including songpyeon, a type of rice cake typically enjoyed during Chuseok.  

We loved learning about this special Korean holiday alongside our Korean students this week! 

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Students in our Net Admin 1 class made a straight-through ethernet cable this week.  This task required a great deal of attention to detail as students had to make sure the colored wires were in the correct order prior to putting the RJ45 connector on.  

Once students successfully attached the connector on each side of the cord, they tested their wire to see if it worked.  Great job, Net Admin students! 

After learning when and how to conduct legal vehicle searches, Criminal Justice 2 students tried their hand at searching a vehicle this week.  

The US Air Force celebrated its 77th birthday on Wednesday, September 18.  Our AFJROTC Cadets celebrated with cake and a USAF cake-cutting tradition: the oldest and youngest Cadet get to do the honors!

Our Carpentry 2 students are continuing work on the shed they are building for the Culinary Arts program.  They are in the process of building shelving to install in the shed for additional storage.  

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Cosmetology Students "See & Do"

When you walk through the halls of Chantilly Academy, you'll see students learning by doing in each classroom, and Cosmetology is no exception!  Throughout the year, our Cosmetology 2 students have the opportunity to learn from guest artists who are experts in the industry.  This week, Gregory White, Field Education Leader for the Hair Cuttery family of brands, visited our Cosmetology students for a See & Do on formal updos.  During a See & Do, students start by watching a demonstration by the guest artist, then they move to the salon and practice the technique they were just taught.  Students this week were able to learn a variety of formal updo styles from Gregory, then select one to try on their own.  We are grateful to the industry professionals like Gregory who visit the Academy and spend time sharing their expertise with our students! 

Gregory White demonstrates a high bun updo to Cosmetology 2 students. 

Following the demonstration by Gregory White where they saw several updo styles, students picked a style to try on their own mannequin. 

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Our First Year Air Force JROTC Cadets had their first ever uniform day this week. 

Caleb, a Carpentry 2 student, participated in the FCPS Trades for Tomorrow (T4T)  program over the summer, where he worked full-time as a Carpenter Apprentice.  His T4T journey didn't end when the summer did; Caleb continues to work with FCPS Facilities Management during the school year where he is gaining valuable carpentry experience.  

Dental Careers students practiced assembling anesthetic syringes this week.  

Chantilly Academy Reminders

Academy Student Badges 

This week, we began distributing name badges and lanyards to all Chantilly Academy feeder students.  Students who did not receive their badge this week will get one next week. These badges should be worn by Academy students at all times.  There is a $5 replacement fee for lost badges.  

 

 

MySchoolBucks Invoices 

Students in an Academy course with a class fee will have invoices posted to their MySchoolBucks account in late September or early October.  Invoices are not currently viewable in MSB.  

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Guest Speakers Bring Real World Experiences to the Classroom

Students at Chantilly Academy frequently have the opportunity to hear from industry experts in their classroom.  Guest speakers enhance student learning by sharing their real-world experiences, which students can connect to the concepts they learn in the classroom.  This week, Detective Goode and Detective Javaid from the Fairfax County Police Department visited our Criminal Justice classes to provide insight into their roles on the police force and what it takes to become a FCPD Officer.  In addition to providing an engaging and interactive presentation, Det. Goode and Det. Javaid took several questions from our students who were eager to learn more about their experiences in law enforcement.  

Chantilly Academy Highlights

Pharmacy Tech 1 students began learning to fill prescriptions this week.  

In Auto Collision, a student works on repairing a dent in the quarter panel of a vehicle.  

Students in our Carpentry program are putting the finishing touches on a shed that will be used as extra storage for our Culinary Arts program.  We love to see our students using their skills and talents to support other Academy programs!  

Culinary Arts students prepared hand-cut fries in the kitchen this week.

Cell Phone Policy Reminder

Important Reminder: As Chantilly Academy students arrive from feeder schools for class, it is instructional time at Chantilly High School. We ask that all Academy students put their cell phones in their backpack prior to entering the building for your Academy class. Our cell phone policy takes effect when you enter the building, including in the hallways.

Chantilly Academy courses offer students with unique, exciting, and hands-on opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect that they will not want to miss!  In order to maximize instructional time and minimize distractions, Chantilly Academy will be following the FCPS School Board Cell Phone Policy that was adopted at its meeting on May 9, 2024.  Consequences (detailed in the graphic below) for cell phone use went into effect on Tuesday, September 3.  

Please see below for more information about Chantilly Academy's Cell Phone Policy.  You can find more information on FCPS' cell phone policy webpage.  

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