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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Proposed FCPS Academic and Career Pathways for Skyview HS

 Fairfax County Public Schools has shared potential academic and career-focused pathways as part of its comprehensive academic plans, and STEM-focused advocates will not be disappointed.

from https://www.fcps.edu/skyview :

Potential Academic and Career Pathways

The career pathways and courses below are being recommended for the new high school. While some of these courses are still in development, we are excited to offer unique pathways which will lead to high demand industry credentials and exciting postsecondary opportunities. While the course sequences are recommended for each pathway, students are welcome to move in and out of pathways, as appropriate, based on their interests. 

*Please note that pathway and course information is subject to change.

Click "Read more" below to see the list of courses.

Aerospace Science

Engineering

  • STEM Design
  • Aerospace Science I
  • Aerospace Science II
  • STEM Advanced Engineering HN

Aircraft Pilot Training

  • Aerospace Science I
  • Drone Pilot Training/ Geospatial Technology
  • Aircraft Pilot Training I
  • Aircraft Pilot Training II

Technology: Robotics and Engineering

  • STEM Design
  • STEM Pre-Engineering
  • Robotic Systems 1 HN
  • Robotic Systems 2 HN

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • CS Programming
  • Advanced Programming
  • AI Foundations I
  • AI Foundations II

There are likely additional opportunities beyond these 4 course-taking patterns that will be developed in the coming years, including the opportunities listed above.

Possible Industry Credentials

  • Workplace Readiness Skills
  • FAA Remote Pilot
  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification
  • FAA Private Pilot Written Test
  • OSHA 10
  • Manufacturing Technician Level 1
  • Mechatronics Level 1
  • Python
  • IT Specialist
  • AI Essentials

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