A National School of Character

"Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character - that is the true goal of education." Martin Luther King, Jr.

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• We focus on each child's unique talents in a caring, academic environment
• We provide a comprehensive Character Education Program which covers servant leadership, decision making, ethics and etiquette
• We serve children 6 weeks through 8th grade
• We provide small classes with individualized attention
• We are devoted to helping children make moral and ethical decisions
• We offer an Honors Program reaching beyond our challenging curriculum
• We provide extended hours from 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• We provide outstanding support and service to our families

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Full Day Kindergarten

Conveniently located in Fairfax, close to Metro, I66 and 495.
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News and Announcements

• Registration Forms

  
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• Emergency Announcements

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• UPcoming Events

  9/6 Labor Day ACADEMY CLOSED
  9/8 Back To School Night K-8
  9/8 Picture Day K-8

  9/15 Back To School Night Preschool
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Character in Action

September Values: Respect and Attentiveness