BFA graduates have the knowledge, skills, and experiences to make the best choices for themselves, their profession, and their community.

An Overview of the BFA Fairfax 

PLP Portfolios and Exhibitions 

Why?

Learning and growth are best understood and represented by the learner. 

Rationale for Student Portfolios and Exhibitions

How?

Provide opportunities for learners to demonstrate what they know, understand and are able to do, their areas of growth, and their plans for continued learning.

What?

Provide a framework for a collection of evidence and plans (PLP Portfolio) and a series of presentations (Exhibitions) that help learners create and share about their growth as learners. 

Grade 7: Preparing for 8th Grade Student Exhibition

Grade 8 (Spring): Student Exhibition

Grade 9: Creating and Maintaining a High School PLP Portfolio Website

Grade 10: Maintain PLP Portfolio and give a spring Sophomore Exhibition Presentation 

Grade 11: Maintain PLP Portfolio

Grade 12: Maintain PLP Portfolio and give a spring Senior Exhibition Presentation 

(Grade 12 Optional: Apply for Graduation with Distinction)