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We hope you and your family had a restful and relaxing Spring Break! We look forward to welcoming your student back to school this Monday, April 22.
This year, the main Standards of Learning (SOL) testing window has significant overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting. The SOL testing window begins for high schools on Monday, April 29. All schools must complete SOL make-up tests and retakes by Friday, June 7. Ramadan begins the evening of Sunday, May 5, and ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday, June 5.
FCPS welcomes and encourages engagement with parents and guardians of students affected by this overlap. School staff will work with parents and guardians to make schedule adjustments or determine how best to address students’ needs. For example, it may be possible to schedule testing early in the day when energy levels are likely to be highest.
If you have a child in an SOL grade-level who will be fasting to observe Ramadan this year, you may notify your school counselor to see about possible scheduling options.
View more ideas and tips to prepare for upcoming testing during Ramadan.
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways are invited to attend one of five teen job fairs and résumé-building workshops in Fairfax County. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
Volunteer opportunities and résumé-building workshops will be available for younger students. Free booth spaces are provided to local businesses. The final job fair will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Mount Vernon High School from 10 a.m. to noon.
Learn more about the teen job fairs.
Monday, April 22: Return from Spring Break
April 22 - 26: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week
April 29 - May 3 - Stress Less Laugh More Week
Friday, May 3: Senior Prom
May 3 - May 24: International Baccalaureate (IB) exams
May 6 - May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - June 7: SOL testing
Thursday, May 23: Academy Awards, Lecture Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 28: Piano Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29: Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 30: Orchestra Pops Concert and Awards, 6:00 p.m., Auditorium
Teacher and/or Staff Appreciation
Send an appreciation note to a member of our staff – just go to this link on the EHS webpage: Appreciation
Please bookmark our Edison HS website – you can find updated information on this and other items more quickly than calling – just scroll down to find what you are looking for!
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