Academics

Learn about our courses, grading and reporting, SIS, and more.

COURSE OFFERINGS AND STAFF

Skills-Based Mastery Learning

A Parent's Guide to Mastery Learning, Skills-Based Grading, and Reporting at Madison

Cross-Curricular Teams at JMHS

The Cross-Curricular Teams at James Madison High School are Deeper Learning in action. Students on these teams learn through interdisciplinary, project-based experiences.

Global Classroom Project

Learn more about our collaborations with Colombia and France.

Governor's School

Information about the Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)

Honor Code

Entrusting students with the responsibility of upholding and contributing to an atmosphere of mutual respect, honesty, and fairness

MADWings

All information about the MADWings portfolio program can be found here.

Student Information System (SIS)

Learn more about accessing the online gradebook.

Student Testing

Information on end-of-year SOL testing, AP testing, Final Exams and more

TFT: Tutors For Today & Teachers for Tomorrow

Madison students and staff can get support and guidance in any class or topic from trained tutors. Students can sign up for a Peer Tutor on Warhawk Web.

Grading and Reporting

FCPS is committed to consistent grading regulation and practices where grades are an accurate reflection of student learning.
Learn about FCPS grading and reporting

Graduation Requirements

Requirements for graduation differ depending on the year the student entered high school for the first time.
Learn about FCPS graduation requirements

Rising 9th Grader Course Offerings

The course catalog for rising Madison 9th graders.
View Grade 9 Course Offerings

Current Students Course Offerings

The course catalog for rising Madison sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
View Grades 10-12 Course Offerings

FCPS Academies 

A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation.

Enrollments in the Academy elective course offerings will provide students with career and academic preparation for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.

Academy Locations