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Fairfax Academy reports stable enrollment, new dual‑enrollment courses and growing game‑design program
Summary
Directors from Fairfax Academy updated the board on programs and partnerships, reporting steady enrollment (~1,400), new dual‑enrollment options with Marymount University, expanded arts and industry partnerships for November's Expo, and the game‑design program that builds fully playable student games and offers Unity certification.
Andrea Cook, Amy Hard and Suzette Murphy updated the City of Fairfax School Board on Oct. 6 about Fairfax Academy programs, partnerships and student opportunities for the upcoming year. The presenters described enrollment, new dual‑enrollment offerings, industry partnerships and efforts to expand career‑focused programming.
Enrollment and programs: The Academy reported enrollment holding at just over 1,400 students and continued wait lists for popular classes. Cook said capacity limits keep total enrollment roughly flat from the prior two years. Murphy, the game‑design teacher, said the program is now in its fourth year and that…
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