Important Upcoming Dates
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 6 - Back to School Night
September 19 - student 3-hour early release
September 24 - Driver Education Certification Completion
Meet McLean's Athletic Trainers
Meet Ashley Schuster and Mike Tierney our school's Certified Athletic Trainers. Their responsibilities include the following:
- Prevention of injuries resulting from physical activity.
- Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity.
- Immediate care of injuries resulting from physical activity.
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries resulting from physical activity.
Mr. Tierney and Ms. Schuster are committed to providing quality healthcare for the entire student body.
 Driver Education Certification Completion – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Auditorium
The state of Virginia requires all 10th grade students and their parent/guardian to attend a 90-minute traffic safety program entitled Partners for Safe Teen Driving as part of the classroom driver education instruction. This condition must be met before a student will receive a Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1 card).
The dates for this year's presentations are:
Monday, September 24
Monday, December 10
Monday, February 11
Monday, April 22
Attendance for all current 10th grade health & PE students is MANDATORY at one of these presentations in order to obtain their completion card for Driver Education. Students must attend with a parent or guardian. (Parents/guardians, please bring a photo ID with you to the presentation.) The doors are shut and locked at 6:30pm, so please plan to arrive early so that you are not locked out of presentation. If you are not a current 10th grade Health & PE student, you must preregister and pay for this presentation. Registration information can be found on the FCPS ACE website. (https://aceclasses.fcps.edu/) ATTENDANCE AT THIS PRESENTATION MUST BE IN FCPS. NO PRESENTATIONS AT OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS WILL FULFILL THIS REQUIREMENT.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Vivacqua - DJVivacqua@fcps.edu
Volunteers Needed at Celebrate McLean
The PTSA is looking for volunteers at Celebrate McLean. If you are interested, please sign-up on the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4ea4a62fa46-celebrate
Thank you for your support!!
Workshops Offered by FCPS
IEP Training: Least Restrictive Environment and Services
Join us for this important workshop to learn about new changes to the IEP regarding the least restrictive environment for students receiving special education services. Staff from the FCPS Office of Special Education Procedural Support and the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction will present this workshop for parents of students receiving special education services.
Register for Thursday, September 20, 2018; 10 a.m. - noon
Register for Thursday, September 25, 2018; 7-9 p.m
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA
Gender Differences in ADHD
Join us for this important workshop to learn about the gender differences in children and young adults with ADHD. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, although it is diagnosed much more frequently in boys than in girls. Unlike boys, many of whom show hyperactivity, girls’ symptoms may present more toward inattentiveness and disorganization. Girls tend to develop ADHD later than boys. Some ADHD symptoms can become less intense for boys after they pass through puberty. For many girls, it gets worse.
Patricia Quinn, MD, will discuss the gender differences in ADHD and the important implications in diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Quinn is an internationally recognized authority on ADHD and the author of more than 20 books on the topic of ADHD in children, teens, and adults.
Register for Gender Differences in ADHD
Friday, September 21, 2018; 10 a.m. - noon
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA
Order Your PE Uniform
You can now purchase your PE uniform on My School Bucks in the store. Along with the regular base options we will be offering a weight room fundraiser option which is a dri-fit performance wear shirt and shorts. All proceeds will go towards the renovation of the new weight room!
My School Bucks can be found on the top bar of the main FCPS page or at the following link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
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 Slonin beslonin@fcps.edu.
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.
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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