Our mission is for all students to acquire both academic and workplace knowledge, so they may be successful in whatever career path they choose. Academy students are prepared to enter career fields, or enroll in specialized technical schools, colleges and universities. The Edison Academy is one of four new academies in the Fairfax County Public School system. It is located at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The Edison Academy offers advanced, technical and specialized courses that primarily focus on career fields in the curriculum cluster of International Studies, Business, Engineering or Scientific Technology.
Most classes are a year long.
Most programs will prepare students to earn national certifications of proficiency in their career related studies. Academy programs will emphasize career experiences with Springfield and Alexandria based businesses. Students take four classes at their home school and earn two or three credits at the Academy. Three sessions are taught each day, AM classes, Midday classes and PM classes. Students who enroll in the Academy typically have a strong career interest in International Studies, Business, Engineering or Scientific Technology.