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Monday, October 13 - Indigenous Peoples' Day, student holiday and staff development day.
Monday, October 20 - Diwali, all schools and offices are closed.
Friday, October 21 - Last day of the first quarter, two-hour early release for students. NO 5TH PERIOD ACADEMY CLASSES (mid-day 2 block).
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Health and Medical Science students at Chantilly Academy recently participated in Inova Day, an exciting opportunity to explore healthcare fields through interactive sessions led by real health professionals from Inova. From the technology behind diagnostic imaging to the hands-on work of nursing and respiratory therapy, students got a firsthand look at what it takes to pursue careers in medicine.
Representatives from Inova included experts in:
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Diagnostic Imaging – Students learned about x-rays as well as MRI, CT, and ultrasound technologies and how they are used to diagnose patients.
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Medical Lab Science – Students learned about how lab professionals help diagnose disease and perform life-saving tests. They also had the opportunity to try their hand at phlebotomy!
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Histology – This session explained the study of tissues and its critical role in medical diagnosis. Students had the chance to see a variety of preserved tissue and were able to look at them under a microscope.
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Respiratory Therapy – This session highlighted the vital role of respiratory therapists in managing breathing disorders in patients from newborns to seniors.
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Nursing – Students gained insight into the skills, compassion, and dedication required to thrive in this essential healthcare profession.
Inova Day gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the countless career paths in healthcare, some they had never thought of, and inspired them to explore future opportunities in this vital field. We are truly grateful to our partners at Inova for bringing this experience to our Health and Medical Science students for a second year in a row!
 Students in our Korean class celebrated Chuseok, Korea’s traditional harvest festival, on October 6. In addition to learning about the cultural significance of Chuseok, students got to have some fun making rice cakes and seaweed soup.
 Congratulations to our Air Force JROTC instructors, Lieutenant Colonel Rue and Chief Master Sergeant Clemmons, for being recognized this week at the FCPS Impact Awards for their work supporting student success and building a positive classroom culture.
 Mr. Morrow, our Carpentry teacher, teaches a student how to safely operate equipment in the shop.
 In Robotics Systems, students learned to operate a milling machine to flatten metal to ensure that it is even and uniform across the surface.
 PT/OT students practiced checking each other's vital signs including blood pressure and heart rate.
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