Important Upcoming Dates
October 8 - Columbus Day - Student holiday
October 10 - PSAT day - 2-hour early release
October 10 - The Self-Driven Child book talk at Longfellow- 7:00pm
October 12 - Homecoming football game
October 13 - Homecoming Dance
November 2 - First grading period ends
November 5-6 -Student Holidays
November 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break
Homecoming Information
Homecoming Theme is Glow-Co!
Ticket prices are $20.00, no tickets will be sold at the
door. Tickets will be sold at all lunches starting this Friday Oct. 5th
through Oct. 12th
The dance is Saturday, October 13, in the gym. The dance begins at 8:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm. Guest Forms are available in the main office, and from Mr. Kidd or Ms. McNamara in B177/175.
Spirit Days
Tuesday Neon Day
Wednesday Comfy Clothes
Thursday
Tie Dye
Friday Class Colors
Powder Puff game is Wednesday evening, October 10, at 6:00 followed by the bonfire at 7:30
Fairfax County Youth Survey - 2018 - 10th and 12th graders
The
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County School Board are
working in collaboration to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey.
The purpose of the survey is to collect data from sixth, eighth, tenth,
and twelfth grade students regarding their level of knowledge, attitudes, and
behaviors. It is also to measure specific risk and protective factors
including health, health risks, substance use, eating disorders, obesity, and
for eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade students only, sexual behavior. The
results of this survey will be extremely helpful in determining the extent to
which youth engage in behaviors that pose a risk to their current and future
health. It will also assist our community in developing appropriate
education, prevention, and intervention programs.
The
2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey is to be administered between November 7-16,
2018, to all sixth-grade students in all elementary schools, to sixth-grade
students in selected middle schools, all eighth grade students in social
studies classes, and tenth and twelfth-grade students in English classes.
The survey is designed to allow participants to complete the survey in
one class period. Parents and/or guardians can view the survey at the
link provided. Parents and/or Guardians choosing to opt-out their
student(s), should complete the form at the link provided. If you have a
completed opt-out form, please return to Sue Tabish in the main office.
More information about this survey can be
found here
and on the McLean HS website.
Technology Tuesday for Parents
Join McLean’s Nishi Langhorne, School-Based Technology Specialist,
on Tuesday October 9th as she prepares our community for FCPSOn, the 1:1 equity
initiative coming to high schools in 2019-2020. Morning and evening
sessions will be offered from 9:45-10:45am and 6:00-7:00pm. The first
session features the topic What, How and Why of FCPSOn. Come learn about
digital citizenship, technology tools, and gain a better understanding of
blended learning.
Join us the second Tuesday for technology lessons at the school. Stay tuned for next month's topic.
2018-2019 PSAT and PSAT 8/9 Information - Updated Information
PSAT Fee
All students in grades 10 & 11 will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Grade 9 students will take the PSAT 8/9. FCPS pays the fee for 9th and 10th graders; however, 11th grade students must pay $20 to have their exams scored. Payment for juniors can be made through the MySchoolBucks Store. Additionally, cash and checks will be accepted at Back to School Night. The payment deadline is October 3, 2018. Contact Sara Wheeler, Assessment Coach, at sewheeler@fcps.edu with questions. More information about the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT can be found on the College Board website.
PSAT Day - General Information
Student testing locations have been sent to student fcpsschools Gmail accounts. Please remind your student to print (wood) number 2 pencils, a graphing calculator and a snack to school on PSAT Day.
PSAT Pre-Survey
At the beginning of the PSAT, students are presented with a voluntary pre-survey that asks questions about a variety of topics. Parents have the opportunity to preview this survey, and to opt out, if they choose to do so. Parents/guardians may view the pre-survey questions and access further information about the opt-out process via the “PSAT Pre-Survey Opt-Out Policy” public webpage at: https://www.fcps.edu/node/36639. Pre-survey opt-out forms must be returned to Sara Wheeler, Assessment Coach, McLean High School by Friday, September 28, 2018. If you choose to opt your student out of the pre-survey, please be sure your student knows they should not answer the pre-survey questions at the beginning of the test.
PSAT Day Opportunities for Seniors
On October 10th, MHS will host two optional activities for 12th grade students:
- College Application assistance with Mrs. Venos in the Career Center from 9:00 -11:00
- College Essay Writing assistance with English 12 teachers in the MHS Library from 8:30-11:30
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) has opened! You and your parent can go to fafsa.ed.gov and create an account. Need assistance with getting started on the FAFSA? Drop in during PSAT day on October 11th from 9-11am in the Career Center. Both parents and students are welcome!
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, 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. Current 10th grade students do not need to
pre-register. 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
Credit Exam for World Languages
The 2018 Credit Exam for World Languages will be administered November 6, 7 and 8, 2018. This exam is designed to assess students’ first language proficiency and enable them to earn credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the advanced studies diploma.The credit exam is intended for students in grades 7 through 12. The exam gives students the opportunity to earn one or two credits in their first language that count towards the world languages requirement for the advanced studies diploma. Passing this exam will also award students with the Biliteracy Seal upon graduation.
West Potomac High School - November 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville High School – November 7, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Falls Church High School – November 8, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
See your school counselor to register for the credit exam
Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. on September 10, 2018 and close at 4:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018. Late registrations will not be accepted.
FCPS Credit Exam website
https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
All Night Grad Party (ANGP) News
Planning has begun for the 2019 MHS ANGP. It will be held on the night of graduation: Monday, June 3, from 11pm to 5am on Tuesday, June 4. This successful event provides a safe, fun-filled way for our seniors to celebrate their graduation.
We NEED YOUR HELP! Whether you are the parent of a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, we need your help make the 2019 celebration a success! Please send in the volunteer form or contact the ANGP co-chairs: Margarita Collantes or Lisa Haas at ANGP@mcleanptsa.org. There are many ways you might volunteer to help plan and organize events or help during the actual event!
In addition, the ANGP committee is selling the 2019 White House Ornaments. MHS ANGP is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and parents. This event is not funded by senior class dues or the PTSA. It is completely funded by donations. Please help keep our kids safe as they celebrate by purchasing this year’s White House ornament Order yours today –Why not treat yourself, your friends, and your business associates while helping us to help the seniors have a safe and fun-filled graduation party!
Senior Parents, order your senior’s ticket soon as the ticket price is on a sliding scale. Financial assistance is available
Please visit the PTSA website at http://mcleanptsa.org/?page_id=96 to download the forms and volunteer.
Thank you!
Expunging of HS Credit Courses taken in middle school (9th graders only)
In accordance with Virginia state regulations, FCPS Regulation 2408 permits parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school to request that the grade be omitted from the student's high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. Since parents/guardians must make this request no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course, only families of 9th grade students are eligible to make this request. Guidelines and the procedures for expunging grades for high school courses taken in middle school, including the required form, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary/taking-high-school-courses-in-middle-school.
The deadline for 9th grade requests to expunge a high school credit-bearing course from 8th grade is Friday, November 2, 2018,
Please contact your school counselor for additional information.
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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