Academics

Learn about our departments, courses, honor policy, expectations, and more

Standards Based Grading

Parent guide to grading and reporting at Edison. 

COURSE OFFERINGS AND STAFF

AVID Program

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges.

Global Classroom

Global classrooms provide students with opportunities to collaborate on authentic tasks with peers from around the world on global challenges, while increasing content knowledge and developing Portrait of a Graduate skills.

Global STEM Challenges Program

Our Global STEM Challenges Program is a three-year program within our school designed for students interested in learning through solving world problems.

Honesty Policy

Encouraging students to demonstrate the ability to work interdependently within groups to increase productivity and achieve common goals.

International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

JROTC

JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) is an elective high school course taught by retired military personnel.

Student Information System (SIS)

Learn more about accessing the online gradebook.

Test Prep

View resources that help prepare for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, ASVAB exams, and more.

Writing Center

The Edison Writing Center is a service based on college models of student-led writing tutorial sessions offered to all students and teachers in our community.

EDISON ACADEMY

GRADING AND REPORTING

FCPS is committed to consistent grading regulation and practices where grades are an accurate reflection of student learning.
Learn about FCPS grading and reporting

Graduation Requirements

Requirements for graduation differ depending on the year the student entered high school for the first time.
Learn about graduation requirements

RISING 9TH GRADERS COURSE OFFERINGS

The course catalog for rising Edison 9th-graders.
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CURRENT STUDENTS COURSE OFFERINGS

The course catalog for rising Edison 10th-12th graders.
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FCPS Academies 

A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation.

Enrollments in the Academy elective course offerings will provide students with career and academic preparation for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.

Academy Locations