Course Selections and Academic Advising
Information and resources about academic advising and the course registration process
We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning rising 9th - 12th grade students! Here you will find information about courses to continue exploring your interests, as well as planning related to sequencing to meet graduation requirements, and support your post-secondary goals.
Academic Advising Resources
- General Academic Advising Information - Contains information on courses, programs, diploma programs and other resources in FCPS
- Academic Advising and Curriculum Google Site - Contains information, timelines, and resources related to academic advising at Westfield
- FCPS Graduation Requirements - Graduation Requirements depend on the year that the student started 9th grade
- Course Request and Schedule Change Policy - Contains information and timelines for course requests and schedule changes
- Curriculum Night Presentations - Curriculum resources shared by Westfield staff
Academic Advising Timeline 2025-2026
- Curriculum Night | January 8, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm for students and families
- Advanced Academic Student Fair | January 8, 2025 | Students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 will have the opportunity to FLEX and learn more about Advanced Academics at Westfield
- Rocky Run MS Rising 9 Student Presentation | January 8, 2025 |Opportunities for rising 9th grade students to learn about the transition to HS, graduation requirements, and course selection process.
- Stone MS Rising 9 Student Presentation | January 9, 2025 |Opportunities for rising 9th grade students to learn about the transition to HS, graduation requirements, and course selection process.
- Academic Days of Emphasis | January 13-17, 2025 | Students in Grades 9, 10, and 11, will have conversations with their current teachers to receive feedback regarding course selections and opportunities.
- Carson MS Rising 9 Student Presentation | January 15, 2025 |Opportunities for rising 9th grade students to learn about the transition to HS, graduation requirements, and course selection process.
- Pre-Advising Lesson | January 10th, 2025 | Pre-Advising Lesson shared with current students grades 9, 10, and 11 during Advisory to review the Academic Advising Process.
- Electives Fair | January 10th, 2025 | Opportunity for current students grades 9, 10, and 11 to learn more about elective offerings in which they may be interested.
- Academic Advising
- Rising Seniors | Begins January 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
- Rising Juniors | Begins February 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
- Rising Sophomores | Begins February 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
Deadlines
- FCPS Academy On-Time Registration Deadline for 2025-2026 School Year | March 7, 2025
- Last Day to Make Changes to Course Requests for 2025-2026 School Year | March 14, 2025
Academy Open Houses
- Chantilly Academy Open House| January 8, 2025
- Falls Church Academy Open House| January 9, 2025
- Marshall Academy Open House| January 30th, 2025
- Edison Academy Open House| February 1, 2025
- Fairfax Academy Open House| February 4, 2025
- West Potomac Academy Open House| February 20, 2025