Carlos Seward
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School Summary

South Lakes HS is located in the heart of the dynamic community of Reston, VA. Staff and faculty work together with the local community to maintain a positive learning environment with proactive and timely communication. Our facility was completely renovated in 2006 and new turf fields are being added during the summer of 2013.

South Lakes prides itself on a reflective instructional program. Educators at South Lakes set high expectations for all students, offering both advanced programs such as the International Baccalaureate Program as well as various intervention programs to assist student learning at all stages of development. South Lakes High School students demonstrate outstanding mastery of IB end of course assessments with more than 80% of eligible students earning the full IB Diploma for the 2012-13 school year.

Participation in sports and club activities are also an integral part of a student's high school experience. South Lakes' faculty and staff recognize the total education of our students: academics, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. This holistic focus ensures its students complete their secondary education with both the academic and social tools for success.

Last Updated: 2019-02-01

Enrollment	Enrollment as of October 202425: 2405
Grades	9-12
FCPS Programs	FCPS Division Profile FCPS High School Profile Adapted Physical Education Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Career and Technical Education College Partnership Program Dual Enrollment English for Speakers of Other Languages International Baccalaureate Program JROTC Pathway to the Baccalaureate School Probation Counselor Program Teachers for Tomorrow World Languages Last Updated: 2022-01-14
Special Features	Automotive Technology Program  College Art Portfolio Review Culinary Arts Program DECA FBLA Gilder-Lehrman Institute Affiliate School Northern Virginia Family Services partnership Positive Behavior Support Program (PBIS) Senior Ethics Day sponsored by the Reston Chamber of Commerce STEAM Extracurricular Offerings: Steam Club, Robotics, Rocketry, Cybersecurity and more SLICE International Club Student Leadership program recognized by National Association of Student Councils Last Updated: 2020-02-10
Business Partnership	View the list of current school partners
Attendance Area	This school is part of Region 1 and the South Lakes High Pyramid. Enter your street address in the boundary locator to determine which schools your student should attend.