Welcome to our division’s website and to the 2011-2012 school year.

On the top of this page, and on each of our division website pages, you will see the phrase, “Excellence in Education.” This is not simply a slogan; the employees of our school division are focused on helping students become life-long learners, equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive citizens and leaders of the future. Our programs are designed to provide a well-rounded education that will prepare each child for whatever path they choose to pursue.

Along with offering strong programming in the core academic and advanced studies areas, in the arts and in resource classes, and in career and technical courses, students in our division have opportunities to participate in numerous experiences outside the classroom. At all levels, students can participate in a variety of clubs, enrichment programs, support services, and athletic activities, all designed to help each individual reach his or her full potential.

But even the best programming would not be effective without the creativity, enthusiasm and energy of our division’s teachers and support staff. FCPS employees have proven time and time again that day-to-day learning can be fun and exciting. Our educators deserve much credit for the effort and care they put into the lessons they plan, the sports they coach, the activities they sponsor, the compassion they demonstrate, and for being positive role models for the youth of the City of Fredericksburg.

Currently, all schools in the division are Fully Accredited and while that status shows we are meeting the accountability standards set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are well aware that there is work still to be done. During the 2011-2012 school year, we will continue to monitor achievement for all our students and develop or revise our curriculums and practices to ensure each and every child in our school division is offered an education second to none.

On behalf of the employees of the school division, I thank the community for the continued support of our school division as we continue to offer exciting and exceptional learning experiences for the students of the city.