What Makes Us Special

It's a great day to be a Freedom Hill Eagle!

Freedom Hill Elementary School has served the rapidly changing Tysons Corner area since 1949, successfully adapting to the dramatic changes in the community. At present, the student body represents over 30 nations and 30 different languages. We are committed to providing authentic opportunities for students to develop Portrait of a Graduate skills through a variety of instructional practices such as Problem-based Learning (PBL) and Blended Learning. Technology access has greatly increased in our classrooms (with the incredible support of our PTA and community) to enhance instruction and differentiate for students. Our staff is committed to ongoing professional development as a collective responsibility. A Responsive Classroom and Positivity Project school, we emphasize the importance of community in our classrooms by building and maintaining positive relationships with students and families.

What Makes Us Special

Dedicated staff share a sense of collective responsibility and trust.

Dedicated staff share a sense of collective responsibility and trust.

Freedom Hill is proud of be the home of a diverse community of learners, families, and educators.

Freedom Hill is proud of be the home of a diverse community of learners, families, and educators.

FHES Eagles are learning to become responsible and productive global citizens.

FHES Eagles are learning to become responsible and productive global citizens.

Our administration is devoted to excellence and provides a safe environment for ongoing professional learning and growth.

Our administration is devoted to excellence and provides a safe environment for ongoing professional learning and growth.

Classrooms embody a vibrant atmosphere that is fun, happy, and welcoming.

Classrooms embody a vibrant atmosphere that is fun, happy, and welcoming.

1:1 Technology for All Grades

Freedom Hill ES is an FCPSOn school. In FCPSOn schools, each student receives an FCPS-issued laptop to access dynamic resources and participate in learning tailored to the student’s individual needs. Students will have access to the device at school, and in some schools and grade levels, they will also be able to take their device home.

Advanced Academic Enrichment and Local Level IV Program

Advanced Academic Programs at Freedom Hill ES provide challenging learning experiences that are designed to meet the unique learning profile of a broad range of advanced learners. Through a continuum of opportunities, students engage in complex subject matter, problem solving experiences and thinking routines that prepare them for more challenging and rigorous classes as they advance in grade level.

Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning (POG POL)

Presentations of Learning give every learner multiple opportunities to demonstrate growth toward grade-level expectations for Portrait of a Graduate outcomes.

Young Scholars

The Young Scholars (YS) Model identifies and nurtures advanced academic potential in students from historically underrepresented populations.

Active and Committed PTA

The FHES PTA is an active and committed group of parents, teachers, and students. Our PTA organizes a strong group of volunteers to enhance the educational opportunities that afford each student the chance to prosper now and in the future. PTA programs enhance the educational opportunities of our school and support students, programs, activities and staff. With the help of volunteers and donations, the PTA is able to sponsor events such as the BTS Picnic, Culture & Heritage Parade, family nights out, and much more!    

TJHSS&T + FHES Buddy Program

The Buddy Program at Freedom Hill ES is a partnership with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSS&T). High school students partner with Freedom Hill ES students with intellectual disabilities each Wednesday to promote the use of their communication devices! 

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Elementary ESOL Services are individualized to meet students' English language development needs. ESOL teachers work directly with English Learners (ELs) to advance English language development by building academic language and content understandings in tandem. ELs develop English language proficiency through engaging in reading and writing tasks and academic conversations.

Special Education Services

Freedom Hill provides many programs that support the implementation of evidence-based practices to increase the academic achievement and the social and emotional competence of students based on individual needs.

 

Student Leadership Opportunities

  • FHES Live News Team - Students broadcast morning announcements and student-related news on a rotation basis throughout the year.
  • Patrol Officers/ Walking and School Bus Patrols - Under the direction of adult sponsors, these students provide supervision for students traveling to school. 

School-Age Child Care (SACC)

School Age Child Care (SACC) is a Fairfax County Office for Children program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade and is available at Freedom Hill Elementary. SACC is a program run by the Fairfax County Government.