Halley Elementary School
8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
703-551-5700
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Grades Preschool, K-6
 
Principal Janet Funk
Janet.Funk@fcps.edu
 
FCPS Programs
 
Special Features
  • Actively Caring for People project in collaboration with Virginia Tech
  • 4-Winds Automated Weather System
  • Bilingual Parent Liaison
  • Challenge 24 Math
  • Compacted Mathematics Grades 5 and 6
  • Early Intervention Program
  • Everyday Math
  • GT Resource Support
  • Lead Pilot: Response to Intervention (RTI)
  • Mike Coulter Mathematics Competition
  • Mentoring Program
  • Morning Program for grades K-2
  • Olweus Bully Prevention Program
  • PAWS to Read
  • Peer Mediation
  • Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Preschool Autism Classes (PAC)
  • Professional Learning Community
  • Project Lift
  • PTA sponsored activities including:
    • Odyssey of the Mind
    • Reflections
    • Cultural and fine arts programs and presentations
    • Field trips
  • Reading Recovery
  • SMARTBoard technology in all classrooms
  • Star Behavior Recognition Program
  • Teacher training program participation with George Mason and James Madison Universities
  • Uniform Week - Extended Learning Time
  • World Math Day
 
Attendance Area This school is part of Cluster 5 and the South County SS pyramid. Enter your street address in the boundary locator to determine which schools your student should attend.

School Summary
The Halley Elementary School community envisions all members being engaged in learning in an environment where expectations for achievement are high, diversity is respected, safety is assured, and communication is open and honest. Staff members view the school as a learning community dedicated to the mutual respect of students, staff members, and parents and to the commitment of service to others. The Halley staff is committed to fostering the academic success and positive character development of every child in the school and creating a rich learning environment in which students are provided with opportunities for individual growth and success in each area of development.

The Halley community values working together in collaborative teams to develop common purposes, to clearly define goals, and to apply best practices defined by current research. Data are used to guide instructional decisions, and student progress is carefully assessed and monitored. The students are challenged to think critically and to become problem solvers. As a school community, staff members act with safe and respectful practices while striving to meet high academic standards.

Last Updated: 2009-08-10