FAIRFAX JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
10650 Page Ave.
Fairfax, VA 22030
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School Overview
The Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center (JDC), located on Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, is a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. Rather than functioning as a traditional school, the facility operates as a highly structured environment overseen by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Its primary mission is to ensure public safety while providing a secure setting for juveniles, ranging from those awaiting trials to those awaiting transfer to long-term placement facilities.

Despite its status as a detention center, the facility emphasizes educational continuity and rehabilitative support. Residents are required to participate in a structured academic program provided by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), ensuring that students do not fall behind in their studies while incarcerated. Beyond academics, the facility offers various programs aimed at behavioral health, counseling, and life-skills development, all conducted within a secure perimeter that prioritizes the safety of both the staff and the youth in their care.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Phone: (703)246-2915
Grade Range: N - N
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NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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