 West Potomac Orchestra performing at Assessments last night at Falls Church H.S.
- 2019-20 Academic Advising Update
- Important Dates
- School Information
- PTSA Update
- Senior Class Update
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- College and Career Center
- National Honor Society Update
- FCPS Cares
2019-20 Academic Advising Update
- WPHS Student Services has almost completed meetings with 9th-11th grade students for academic advising through English 11, PE 10, and PE 9 classes. We have three make up PE 9 classes on Monday that were missed due to school closures. After that, counselors will spend the next two weeks completing make up sessions with students who may have missed their initial meeting. All of those follow ups will occur by March 15. A reminder that student course requests for 2019-20 are available in ParentVue. Any adjustments should be sent to your child’s school counselor. We can accept any changes through March 22. Once we complete staffing for 2019-20, changes are based on availability and all selections are final as of May 1st. A reminder the academic advising portion of the West Potomac website is a great resource for students and families. If you have a question about course selection, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Important Dates:
- March 4: PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm – Managing the High School Timeline
- March 11: 3 Hour Early Release
- March 12: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night 7:00 (sharp) Auditorium
- March 13: Pyramid Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm
- March 15 - 21: Pyramid Art Show, Springbank
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March 19: College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents
- March 20: ANG Parent meeting 7:00 in the College and Career Center
School Information
College Partnership Program
The College Partnership Program assists students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education such as first generation, African American, American Indian, Alaskan native, Hispanic, limited English proficient, students with disabilities or economically disadvantaged students. See your school counselor or a CPP advocate (Ms. Simpkins-Church or Ms. Jordan) for more information or to request an application. Applications are also available online. See flyer for more details. Follow us on Twitter @FCPS_CSP.
 Technology Student Association (TSA) Update
Students representing West Potomac High School competed last weekend at the Technology Student Association regional competition. The students placed 2nd in the region in the following events and will be moving on to the state competition in May.
- Digital Video Production
- Photographic Technology
- Video Game Design
AP Testing Volunteers
AP Testing is quickly approaching. In addition to the counselors, who act as lead proctors, the Student Services department needs PARENT VOLUNTEERS to serve as proctors for the duration of each AP test. Your support is essential to our test security and ability to implement a successful program.
Please review the AP Testing Schedule and consider signing-up via the PTSA volunteer web-page. Except for Comparative Government, all exams will be held in the Main Gym. Please note: You may not proctor your own child during an exam. Please feel free to contact Adriana Meeks, the AP Testing Coordinator with any comments, questions or concerns. Thank you for your continuous support.
College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents-Class of 2020! March 19, 6:30 PM in Kogelman Theater. Panel of college admissions representatives will present information on the college admissions process, Common Application/Coalition Application, SAT/ACT tests, community college options and financial aid/scholarships. Plan to attend to learn more about the college admissions process! Bring your questions to ask the admissions professionals! (Spanish version will be presented in Springbank Room 507 6:30PM) See flyer for more details.
SGA Student Involvement Flyer
Please see the flyer below promoting a wellness week group project. We hope to get students more information on how they can participate in clubs and activities. All three of the social media cites will post/send out weekly reminders about all events at West Potomac.
PTSA Update
March PTSA Meeting - Monday, March 4, 6:30 pm in the library
The special topic is Managing the High School Timeline. Information on PSAT, SAT/ACT, Test Prep and mock testing will be shared along with information on AP Classes and testing.
7:30 pm The College Admission Process presented by Applerouth
A special presentation from Applerouth will occur directly after the meeting on The College Admission Process. Applerouth will arm you with information and timelines, dispel unhelpful myths, and discuss optimizing test scores and grades for admissions. Don’t miss this presentation! See flyer for more information.
Princess For a Night Dress and Accessory Donations for Prom: March 4-29
Princess for A Night (PFN) collects prom dresses and accessories from women in the community to give to area high school students for free to help make their Prom more affordable. PFN also collects dresses/outfits suitable for less formal events such as job interviews, church, social gatherings and college functions, which help outfit young women for other occasions.
We need: (1) formal dresses, especially for petite and full-figured students, (2) shoes, (3) handbags, (4) jewelry including hair accessories, and (5) NEW (unopened) make-up. Donations of less formal dresses/outfits are also welcome. Dresses should be gently used, clean, and free of stains or tears. Shoes and accessories should be in like-new condition. We encourage you to share information about this collection with other people you know in person, by email, over social media or in your neighborhood.
Donations can be dropped off Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 29, at West Potomac High School, Main Office (Entrance #1), between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. We also have a drop-off locations at area businesses – Just Dance in the Belle View Shopping Center, Top it Off in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center, and Planet Fitness near the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Route 1 – please see the flyer for drop-off hours at each business location. In addition, we have designated drop-offs at homes in many local neighborhoods. For the neighborhood drop-off closest to you, please contact Christy O’Farrell, or Margaret Rizzi. Donation receipts will be available at all these locations.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the “shopping days” for PFN from Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8, or if you have things you would like to donate, please contact Christy or Margaret. Thank you for your support of PFN!
Save The Date: Thursday, March 28th, 7:00-10:00 pm - Spring SWAP-N-SHOP PTSA Adult Shopping Night Out “Fun-raiser”
Simply gather your unwanted “LIKE NEW” boutique style women’s items (dresses, jeans, shirts, jackets, skirts, pants, formal wear, sweaters, shoes, bags, jewelry, hats, sports gear, etc..) and donate them to this great cause! We will collect these like-new items during the month of March. At the end of the month, the PTSA will host an unbelievable SHOPPING SPREE NIGHT that will include: “Like New - Boutique Style” clothing and accessories, snacks and drinks, fabulous curated silent auction items and a LIVE local band. $20/cash at the door to swap, along with a $5 NEW (un-opened) make-up donation that will be collected for the Spring Prom PFN event.
Drop Off: 8418 Stable Drive Alexandria, VA 22308. Drop off is from March 1- March 25th – Look for the bins marked SWAP-N-SHOP on the front porch.
Why: PTSA “FUN-RAISER” The funds raised and items collected, through this Spring PTSA Fundraiser, will go to help the following:
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Educational Supplies for the Science, Arts and Engineering Departments.
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West Potomac’s Princess for a Night (PFN) Prom Program. See above for PFN information.
If you are interested in this event, please email amy@layngo.com. You will be added to our formal SWAP-N-SHOP EVITE that will include more details about this fun evening out on March 28. We hope to see you there!
Class of 2019 Information
Parents. Mark your calendar for March 20 from 7-8:30 pm for our next ANG planning meeting in the CCC. All are welcome!
ALL NIGHT GRAD! Tickets are selling - don't miss out! The Class of 2019 ANG! is a great place to celebrate childhood friendships before setting off on new adventures. Register at www.angcwestpotomac.com Prices increase April 22 - BUY NOW. Adult volunteers from 9th, 10th, 11th and Senior families are needed to get involved. Lots of fun - super easy! Please sign up on the website.
Calling all cars and spectators! Our popular WPHS Spring Car Show returns! Plan to join us at this fun event on Saturday May 11 at WPHS. More info here.
Class of 2019 magnets are just $5 each. Be proud and show off your senior status. Purchase one today by emailing.
A BIG Thank You to Dr. Brewer at Alexandria Oral Surgery for helping to sponsor the 2019 ANG! We appreciate your generous support! We also thank our most recent contributors: Sport & Health Old Town, The St. James mega sports complex in Springfield, Wine and Design Alexandria, the Escape Room Alexandria/Georgetown and the Fort Hunt Animal Hospital - thank you for supporting the WPHS Class of 2019!
SAT/ACT Test Prep-Upcoming Mocks, Classes and Events
Summer test prep classes WILL be offered. The schedule is in the works, but usually starts the last week of July and meets M/W/F mornings with Sat morning mocks. When the teachers return in mid-August, everything switches to Saturday mornings only. Stay tuned!
Spring Test Prep Classes targeting prep for the June official SAT/ACT start in March! More details and registration click here. Register now as classes fill up fast! Test Prep is now in Quander Building, Rooms 437/438/439 - Enter Door 1. Visit https://www.applerouth.com/schools/8946/ to see dates for classes and mock tests.
PTSA Program Manager – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Test Prep Scholarships: WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Liz Carter eecarter@fcps.edu
College and Career Center
For the latest information including the College and Career Center newsletter, click here!
National Honor Society Update
If you need help with a subject, National Honor Society tutors are here to help! For more information and to sign up.
FCPS Cares
Do you know a West Potomac HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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