Academic Advising
Information designed to help students reach their educational and career goals.
Choosing courses wisely is an important step contributing to high school success. It is important for a student to challenge themselves while also considering the importance of academic and personal balance. Fairfax County Public Schools offers a wide range of courses. Meet with your school counselor and attend information sessions to determine what is best to create your balance.
Current LHS Students Course Selection Timeline
| Who | Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors | LHS Academic Advising Site is live. *Questions Submitted here answered by 1/25 | December | |
| Electives Fair for Students | Mon 1/13 | 3rd Period / Advisory | |
| Freshmen (Rising Sophomores) | Parent Forum for Rising Sophomores (Current Freshman) | Tues 1/14 | 9:30am LHS Lecture Hall |
| 1:1 Course Registration Rising Sophomores via HPE9 Counselors to visit Advisory Classes on 1/6 | Wed 1/15 - 1/24 | All day | |
| Sophomores (Rising Juniors) | Parent Forum for Rising Juniors (current Sophomores) | Thurs 1/16 | 9:30am LHS Lecture Hall |
| 1:1 Course Registration Rising Juniors via Social Studies Counselors to visit Advisory Classes on 1/23 | M 1/30 - 2/14 | All day | |
| Juniors (Rising Seniors) | Junior Parent Night for Students and Parents | T 2/4 | 7 pm |
| Parent Forum for Rising Seniors (current Juniors) | Thurs 2/6 | 9:30am LHS Lecture Hall | |
| 1:1 Course Registration Rising Seniors via Social Studies Counselors to visit Advisory Classes on 2/13 | W 2/18 - 3/3 | All day |
Learn more about the course selection process and watch the course curriculum presentation.
Learn more about academic offerings and graduation requirements here.
Rising 9th graders, learn more about academic advising and view the course selection sheet.
