Important Upcoming Dates
July 23-26 - AP Boot Camp
July 23-26 - Freshman 101
August 24- Freshman Orientation - 1:00 - 3:30
August 24 - Freshman/New Parent Meeting - 5:00-6:00
August 24 - Highlander Kickoff - 3:00-6:00
August 28 - First day of school
August 30 - Senior Parent College Process Night
September 3 - Labor Day - no school
September 19 - student 3-hour early release
Meet McLean's Career Center Specialist
Name: Laura Venos
Job Title: Career Center Specialist
Years at McLean: 2
Degree(s): MA School Counseling, BA Art History
College(s): GW for Master’s and U. of Richmond for Bachelor’s (go Spiders!)
Responsibilities at McLean: I support students and their families throughout the post-secondary search process. I also help students discover careers of interest, access financial aid resources and scholarships, and LOTS of other duties as assigned.
Family: I have been married to my husband Matt for over 10 years. We have two kids – Lucy (7) and James (4). We have a wonderful dog named Lola (13) and a new puppy will be joining us at the end of June. Why not?
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Interests in free time: I have self-published several Lean In recognized children’s books about female empowerment (check them out here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Laura+Venos&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Laura+Venos&sort=relevancerank)
SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE PROCESS NIGHT – August 30 – 7:00 –
9:00 pm - AUDITORIUM
Parents of seniors are invited to attend Senior Parent Night Thursday August
30 at 7:00pm in the McLean High School
auditorium. McLean’s Career Center Specialist will present tools that are in
place to support students and parents in the college application process.
The counseling staff will further discuss the admissions process as well
the steps students need to take to complete the Senior Packet.
Medication Drop-off
The Health Room will be
open for drop-off of emergency and daily medications on the
following dates/times:
Aug 22
(Wed) 8-11am
Aug 23
(Thur) 4-7pm
Aug 24 (Fri)
1-6pm (during Freshman Orientation and Celebrate McLean) All medications may be
dropped off after the start of school M-F 8am – 3pm. All visitors
are required to check in at the Main Office.
All medications are
required to have a medication authorization.
Epinephrine
Authorization
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se64.pdf
Inhaler Authorization
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se65.pdf
Medication Authorization
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se63.pdf
As needed
over-the-counter medications may be transported to school (directly to the
clinic) after the first day by high school students, however the
medication must be in the original unopened container and accompanied by an
appropriate Medication Authorization. All prescription medications must
be transported to school by a parent or designated adult.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are available to purchase.
1. Pay for parking permit on MySchoolBucks
2. Sign-up to have a parking permit
https://permitsales.net/McLeanHS
Please have the following information ready when willing out the form.
- Student ID Number
- Driver's License Number
- Vehicle Make, Model, Color and Year
- License Plate Number and State
Parking Permits can be picked up August 22nd - 24th in the MHS Security Office between 9 AM and 12 PM., during Celebrate McLean, and when school begins. Bring driver’s license with you when picking up pass.
PE Uniforms
The McLean Physical Education Department is starting to sell uniforms for this coming school year. In addition to the base options which have been for sale for the last 10+ years, we have added some upgraded options. Upgrades include – Dri-fit shirts and shorts. New options are also available for Personal Fitness and Yoga classes. Orders for these upgraded items will only be available for ordering starting August 1, 2018 through the school year and can be purchased on your My School Bucks accounts. All profits go towards the renovation of the new weight room!
All orders placed will be delivered to McLean and can be picked up during your child’s class. If you have any questions please email McLean Health and PE teacher, Brooke Edwards-Slonin beslonin@fcps.edu
Summer Assignments
Click on the link for summer assignments. Every student has an English reading assignment. Please check the list for Advanced Placement (AP) assignments.
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/academics/summer-assignments
Freshman/New Student Orientation - August 24 - 1:00-3:30
Our annual freshmen and new student orientation will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 1:00-3:30 pm. All rising 9th graders and transfer students are encouraged to attend. Transportation will be provided for all students with stops at elementary schools in the McLean pyramid. Students will hear from administrators, their counselors, and McLeadership executives. We are looking forward to welcoming our new students to the McLean community!
Orientation and Bus Schedule
Celebrate McLean - August 24 - 3:00-6:00
Kick off the new school year with Celebrate McLean!
- This community event will take place Friday, August 24th from 3:00-6:00 PM @ the McLean HS football field - rain or shine.
- There will be great food from local restaurants and food trucks, exhibitor booths, activities for all ages.
- Students and parents will have an opportunity to learn about MHS Clubs and activities.
- Admission is free!
- Kids 12 and under will receive a special prize!
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Check out the flyer for information - https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/announcements/celebrate-mclean
- Come to our home football game starting at 7:00 against Fairfax
Are You Moving This Summer?
If your son/daughter will not be returning to McLean High School next year, please let us know by completing an Intention Form. These forms can be picked up and returned to Student Services. By doing so, we can be prepared to get academic records to the right school for you and we can better plan for school here for next year. Thanks!
My School Bucks
Learn more about this online payment portal for many school fees. Parents can set up an account which they link their student(s) to so there is one account per family. Course fees, lunch funds, some ticket events can be taken care of online. MySchoolBucks eliminates the need for students to carry cash to school and for multiple checks to be written. Learn more and sign up at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
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