Registration

Course Registration Information

Interested in attending the Edison Academy? Review the content of each course under Edison Academy Course Offerings 

Suggestions for Students Considering an Academy Program 

  • Review all course information and videos shared on the pages of our website. Click here for most up-to-date information for 2026-27 registration.
  • Plan to visit Edison Academy in the following ways:
    • Plan to attend our Open House on Saturday, February 7, 2026with a snow date of February 21. 2026.
    • Edison High School students will have an opportunity to schedule a return time visit in February. Click here for dates
    • Feeder High School Students (non-Edison HS students) can request a school day visit on designated days in February.
      • High School visitor passes will be arranged through your high school counselor.
  • Discuss your course interests with your parent or guardian and finalize your choices.
  • Think about a second course choice option, in the event that your first choice is not available.
  • Be sure to complete the course registration process with your base school counselor by the deadline, Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Complete the process for dual enrollment (DE) courseswith your base school counselor, by the deadline for the 2026-27 school year. Our DE classes are:
    • HVAC-R 1 or 2
    • Automotive Technology 2 or 3
    • Cyber: Network Administration 1,  Cisco 1 or 2, Cloud Computing

The Academy Decision Process

  • Grade level--sophomores are given priority in our 3-year programs (Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, and Electrical Construction and Engineering) and juniors are given priority in our 2-year programs (Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and Veterinary Science).
  • Future career goals, interest and related activitiesmay be used as tools to select students in our oversubscribed courses. Traditionally oversubscribed courses are:  Automotive Collision Services, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Electrical Construction and Engineering, HVAC-R, Residential Construction and Veterinary Science.  Students interesting in enrolling in one of our traditionally oversubscribed courses will automatically receive an email from the CTE Office when their high school counselor submits their Academy registration request.  The email will include a link to submit your Statement of Interest so please be sure to check your fcpsschools.net email account.  You must submit your Statement of Interest, for the 2026-27 school year, no later than Friday, March 6, 2026.  

If you have questions about registration at Edison Academy contact our Academy Counselor, Cassandra Deedy

2026- 2027 School Year Registration Timeline

  • Academy Registration Process Opens - Monday, January 5, 2026
  • Attend the Academy Open House
  • Meet with student counselor to register for academy course(s). You can also schedule academy visits for February 3-26, 2026.
  • Students should check their FCPSSCHOOLS.NET email regularly for an email from the Office of CTE.
    • Read closely and follow directions.
    • There is a link to submit your written statement. Must be done before March 6, 2026
  • Last Day for On-Time Registration - Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Late Registration Period Opens - Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Initial Enrollment Decisions - Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Email Notifications Sent to Students - Monday, March 30, 2026
  • Deadline for completing the NOVA Dual Enrollment Process is in late March.This applies to students interested in HVAC 1 &2or Auto Tech 2 & 3or Cyber Network Administrator 1,or Cyber Cisco 1 & 2,or Cyber Cloud Computingfor the  2026-27 School Year.
    • All information about Dual Enrollment may be found on this Dual Enrollment Google Site . New students who enroll in our courses over the summer may be considered for the DE option (only offered for HVAC and Auto Tech classes as mentioned above) but must have completed all steps of the DE process per instructions on the Dual Enrollment Google Site.
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An infographic for Edison Academy Registration detailing the information above into four major steps: attending an open house, meeting with a counselor by March 6th, checking student email for a written statement link (due March 6th), and receiving enrollment decisions on March 30th.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

If you take classes at Edison Academy, can you switch your High School to Edison HS?

Students remain enrolled at their usual base school and attend their academy class(es) as a part of their regular school day. Some students who participate in Work Based Learning opportunities such as Youth Registered Apprenticeships may enroll in the NCRA located at Edison Academy for some of their courses but all students remain enrolled and graduate from their base high school. 

How difficult is it to enroll in a popular Edison Academy class?

  • Some academy programs are very popular and have wait lists. We call these programs “oversubscribed” classes.  We strongly encourage students who want to take one of these classes to submit a Statement  of Interest if they wish to share additional information with us.  Students might use this statement to communicate their career goals, interest and related activities.  Please contact the Edison Academy Counselor, Cassandra Deedy , if you have any additional questions.
  • We strongly suggest interested students sign up for a school day visit or attend our Open House event.  Please see your high school counselor for more information.
  • For our oversubscribed programs offering 2 years of instruction, priority is given to rising high school juniors.
  • For our oversubscribed programs offering 3 years of instruction, priority is given to rising high school sophomores.
  • Level 2 and 3 students are admitted based on criteria communicated to students during their Level 1 class.  General considerations may include grades and attendance in Level 1, industry certifications attained, and career focus.  

How many periods in a school day are needed to take an academy class? 

  • Some academy classes are 1 credit while some are 2 credits. If your base high school requires a travel period for transportation you may need additional class periods to take an academy class.
  • The Cosmetology program also requires additional class periods because students attend for a full-day every other day in order to meet Virginia State Licensing requirements to qualify them to sit for their licensing exam near the conclusion of their second year in the program.

What schools have shuttle transportation provided to Edison Academy?

Fairfax County Public School uses a formula to determine if bus transportation will be provided between base schools and the Academy. The number of students traveling at the same time, from the same school, must meet a threshold for shuttle transportation to be provided. Other considerations that influence shuttle availability are distance, time of day and traffic. Information about shuttle buses, that are to be provided in any given school year, will be shared with students through their base high school.

For more information click here .

Are parents able to drop off and pick up students for their Academy Classes?

Yes, parents may pick up and drop off students for their classes at entrance #13.

May students drive themselves to Edison Academy classes?

  • Students who wish to drive themselves will need to complete specific permission forms.
  • Students may not park at Edison Academy until they have received an approved parking permit.
  • Parking is limited and Edison Academy students without shuttle transportation, seniors with jobs, and seniors are given priority.
  • For more information click here .

Are the fees associated with taking an Edison Academy class?

  • Yes, there are fees for most programs which may include the cost of supplies, uniforms, and other necessities.
  • Additionally, students may choose to join their Career and Technical Education Student Organization which requires membership fees, registration fees for competitions, and travel and lodging expenses for state and national level competitions.
  • Students on Free or Reduced Lunch may receive waivers or have reduction in fees.

Check out this Video for an Overview of our Academy! 

Be sure to also check out on Instagram , Facebook , & YouTube Channel to view more pictures and videos from our instructors and students to hear what they have to say about our programs. 

Take at look at our Student Success Stories to learn how Academy programs have helped former students to become leaders and have opportunities to excel in their careers.