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 Events and Timeline 2025-2026
- Academic Days of Emphasis | January 10-17, 2025 | Current students in Grades 9, 10, and 11, will have conversations with their current teachers to receive feedback regarding course selections and opportunities.
- Curriculum Night | January 14, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm for students and families attending Westfield during the 25-26 school year.
- Welcome to Academic Advising Lesson | January 16th, 2025 | Pre-Advising Lesson shared with current students grades 9, 10, and 11 during Advisory to review the Academic Advising Process.
- Electives Fair | January 16th, 2025 | Opportunity for current students grades 9, 10, and 11 to learn more about elective offerings in which they may be interested during Advisory.
- Advanced Academic Student Fair | January 30, 2025 | Current students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 will have the opportunity to FLEX and learn more about Advanced Academics at Westfield
Middle School Visits and Presentations
Rising 9th Grade Resources and Presentations
- Rocky Run MS Rising 9 Student Presentation | TBD Due to Inclement Weather |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 13, 2025 |Opportunities for rising 9th grade students to learn about the transition to HS, graduation requirements, and course selection process.
- 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.
High School Academic Advising Dates
- 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 Mid-February 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
Academic Advising and Course Request 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
FCPS Academy Information and Resources
- Chantilly Academy |January 14, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Edison Academy | February 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Fairfax Academy | February 4, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Falls Church Academy | January 13, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Marshall Academy | January 30, 2025 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- West Potomac Academy | February 20, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Fairfax County Firefighting Program | February 19, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.