Falls Church High School
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Falls Church High School (FCHS) is a high school
located in West Falls Church (previously Jefferson), unincorporated
Fairfax County
, Virginia
. While the school has a Falls Church, Virginia
mailing address, the school is not located in the city of Falls Church and does not serve the City of Falls Church, which is served by George Mason High School
. The former principal, Janice H. Lloyd, stepped down at the end of November 2007. R.C. Bosley served as an interim principal and Cathy Benner is the new, permanent principal. The school serves grades 9 through 12. It was relocated from its former site in downtown Falls Church to this address in 1967.
Standards of Learning
test performance. The school was listed as the 198th best high school in America by Newsweek
magazine in 2009
, Ben Affleck
made a special appearance as the guest speaker thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
. With the start of the 2010-2011 school year, Falls Church gained some of Annandale High School
's population as the result of the Annandale Border Control Force (ABCF) and their actions. In the winter of 2010, two students qualified for the state Intel science fair: Junior Amanda Harbison and sophomore Maggie Cullather.
powerhouse Thomas A. Edison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
Eagles 16-14. This was the Jaguars' first win over the Eagles since 1998 and the Eagles' first AAA National District
loss since 2005. The Jaguars also won their homecoming against the Mount Vernon High School Majors 42-32 and also the Bell Game against rival J. E. B. Stuart High School 42-20. During the season, Senior Running back Marcus Hughes rushed for a region high 1741 yards on 245 carries averaging 7.2 Yards per carry and 19 touchdowns http://community.digitalsports.com/ap/p/ap_pu_std_stats.asp?pid=595141.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in West Falls Church (previously Jefferson), unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. While the school has a Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia
The City of Falls Church is an independent city in Virginia, United States, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The city population was 12,332 in 2010, up from 10,377 in 2000. Taking its name from The Falls Church, an 18th-century Anglican parish, Falls Church gained township status within...
mailing address, the school is not located in the city of Falls Church and does not serve the City of Falls Church, which is served by George Mason High School
George Mason High School
George Mason High School is a comprehensive public high school serving the independent City of Falls Church. It is located in the unincorporated area of Idylwood, in Fairfax County, Virginia, adjacent to Falls Church City....
. The former principal, Janice H. Lloyd, stepped down at the end of November 2007. R.C. Bosley served as an interim principal and Cathy Benner is the new, permanent principal. The school serves grades 9 through 12. It was relocated from its former site in downtown Falls Church to this address in 1967.
Demographics
Falls Church's student body in 2009-2010 is 25.42% White (Not Hispanic); 7.71% Black (Not Hispanic); 44.16% Hispanic; 18.73% Asian;.Test scores
Falls Church High School is fully accredited based on its VirginiaVirginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning ' is a public school standardized testing program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It sets forth learning and achievement expectations for core subjects for grades K-12 in Virginia's Public Schools...
test performance. The school was listed as the 198th best high school in America by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
magazine in 2009
Recent news
On December 5, 2006, Falls Church High School was named a National Demonstration Site for the elective class Advancement Via Individual Determination, (AVID). Falls Church is one of only two schools in Fairfax county that have a full four-year AVID program. On June 1, 2007, at the Jaguars' graduation at the Patriot Center, on the campus of George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University
George Mason University is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County...
, Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt , better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. He became known with his performances in Kevin Smith's films such as Mallrats and Chasing Amy...
made a special appearance as the guest speaker thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this...
. With the start of the 2010-2011 school year, Falls Church gained some of Annandale High School
Annandale High School
Annandale High School is an International Baccalaureate high school in Annandale, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system....
's population as the result of the Annandale Border Control Force (ABCF) and their actions. In the winter of 2010, two students qualified for the state Intel science fair: Junior Amanda Harbison and sophomore Maggie Cullather.
Notable alumni
- Robert Hull, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
- Keith Douglas Pruitt, television actor( "As the World Turns," "The Guiding Light" and "Loving"), movie actor (Hairspray), and composer
- Wes Johnson, Voice of the Washington Capitals
- Daniel Ecelbarger, Cox Commercial Guy
- W. David Falcon, Jr., First non-caucasian elected as FCPS School Board Student Representative
- Michael NorellMichael NorellMichael Alden Norell is an American screenwriter/actor, and Executive Producer that starred as Captain Henry "Hank" Stanley in the Jack Webb produced television series Emergency! from 1973 to 1978....
, Actor/screenwriter, known for playing Captain Hank Stanley in the television series Emergency!
Band
The FCHS Marching Jags were named honor band in 2006. They also won a superior rating in 2008, with their show "Music of the Police" and another superior rating in 2009 concert festival with their playing of selections titled "True Blue March" "Chant and Jubilo" and closing with "Dominion in the Sky". Having won a superior rating at states in both marching and concert they earned the title of Honor Band for the first time in 55 years.Football
During the 2009 football season, The Jaguars maintained a 5-5 record, led by Varsity QB/Captain Jeric Abriam, during the regular seasonhttp://fallschurchsports.org/index.cfm?action=main.team&ID=2557&seasonid=15247. The high note of the season was during week seven when the Jaguars upset the AAA National DistrictAAA National District
The AAA National District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools from eastern Fairfax County and all of the public high schools in Arlington County....
powerhouse Thomas A. Edison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
Thomas A. Edison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
Thomas A. Edison High School is a high school in Rose Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, administered by Fairfax County Public Schools.In the 1990s, the school's debate and forensics teams gained widespread recognition. The Policy Debate Team won the Harvard Tournament , the Glenbrooks , and two...
Eagles 16-14. This was the Jaguars' first win over the Eagles since 1998 and the Eagles' first AAA National District
AAA National District
The AAA National District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools from eastern Fairfax County and all of the public high schools in Arlington County....
loss since 2005. The Jaguars also won their homecoming against the Mount Vernon High School Majors 42-32 and also the Bell Game against rival J. E. B. Stuart High School 42-20. During the season, Senior Running back Marcus Hughes rushed for a region high 1741 yards on 245 carries averaging 7.2 Yards per carry and 19 touchdowns http://community.digitalsports.com/ap/p/ap_pu_std_stats.asp?pid=595141.