Throughout a student’s senior year, there are many milestones, deadlines, firsts and lasts. These all come with a mix of anxiety, excitement, and sadness for both the student and their families. One major event students are currently engaged in is the college application process. Having been through the “application season” as a teacher, principal, and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Application Season at BFA
THE FWSU STORY: Student-Led Production Brings Tarzan to Life at BFA Fairfax
Some spectacular middle and high school students successfully brought to life the story of Tarzan last week when the curtain opened on BFA's fall musical. As with past shows, this primarily student-led production received rave reviews by all who attended. It is impressive that such small town like Fairfax has such a wealth of dedicated … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Student-Led Production Brings Tarzan to Life at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
This year at BFA Fairfax, three exchange students are spending the year with us learning about our school, our culture, and our students. Recently, we interviewed them to help us get to know them a little better. Yuna, Grade 10 Home Country: Japan BFA Courses: Sociology, US History, Spanish, Chorus Plans after High School: University … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Middle School Students Engage in Flexible Learning Opportunities
This year BFA Fairfax Middle School is implementing a school-wide Project-Based Learning (PBL) component as part of our academic program. For the past several years our staff collaborated to create more authentic and student-driven learning opportunities with varied levels of success. This year a group of teachers met during the summer to design a process … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Middle School Students Engage in Flexible Learning Opportunities
THE FWSU STORY: A Life Half-Lived: Darryl Rodgers Shares Personal Message of Loss and Hope in the Face of Addiction with BFA Fairfax High School Students
Last month, BFA welcomed Darryl Rodgers to spend time with our high school students and offer words of advice and encouragement. Darryl shared the story of his son, Chase, who went from college athlete to drug rehab to being killed in a drug-related car crash in the span of only one and a half years. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Life Half-Lived: Darryl Rodgers Shares Personal Message of Loss and Hope in the Face of Addiction with BFA Fairfax High School Students
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Raise Awareness and Aid for Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico
Eighth-grade students at BFA Fairfax recently organized a bake sale to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico last month. The students also sought to raise awareness of the need for relief. The idea came as students in Emily Wills' Grade Support Block were discussing current events. The group collaborated with other … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Raise Awareness and Aid for Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico
THE FWSU STORY: Farm to School Harvest Supper Connects Fairfax Community
On a beautiful October night, the BFA Fairfax Farm to School Club was proud to host its first Harvest Supper. The dinner hosted 200 guests and brought together families and community partners to celebrate the start of autumn, and showcase local products, much of it provided by the BFA Fairfax school garden. The Farm to School … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Farm to School Harvest Supper Connects Fairfax Community
THE FWSU STORY: Sharing Learning and Meaning in a Proficiency-Based High School
As part of their journey to 2020 Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements, the students and teachers at BFA Fairfax High School are shifting the culture of learning from the traditional to the transformed. The transformation continues this year with the introduction of SLaM: Sharing Learning and Meaning. SLaM began with an idea borrowed from South Burlington High School … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Sharing Learning and Meaning in a Proficiency-Based High School
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