Important Upcoming Dates
May 13 - SOL testing begins
May 23 - Annual Physicals Night
May 27 - Memorial Day - school is closed
May 30 - last day for late buses
May 31 - last day of Academy Classes
June 3 - Graduation - 2:30 - Constitution Hall
July 22-25 - Freshman 101 - see registration information below
July 22-25 - AP Boot Camp - see registration information below
General Information and Upcoming Events Information
Memorial Day Service
American Legion Post 270 hosts a Memorial Day service yearly at McLean High School. All members of the community are welcome to attend. The service begins at 11:00 on May 27th in front of the school at the memorial Garden.
Medication Pick-up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, June 13th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is FCPS policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Julie Gamboa, at 703-714-5710 or jgamboa@fcps.edu.
Morning Attendance Calls
The morning attendance telephone calls, texts and e-mails for reporting student absences will not occur for middle and high schools during AP, IB and SOL testing from Monday, April 29, 2019 through Friday, June 7, 2019. Students involved in testing are often in designated testing sites within the school during the normal attendance-taking time, so morning attendance notifications will be suspended. The evening attendance notifications will remain in place.
Annual Physicals Night - May 23
Mark your calendars for May 23rd! This is the date for our annual Physical Night. Any athlete planning on playing a sport for the 2019-2020 school year can get their physical done at McLean HS that night, and the physical will be good for the next school year. You can now register by going to:
https://www.fcps.edu/athletic.preparticipation.screenings
Testing Information
AP Exam Invoices
In early April, AP exam invoices will be sent via MySchoolBucks to the parents/guardians of students who are testing beyond the first six exams paid by FCPS. Parents and guardians can pay the fees using a debit or credit card through www.myschoolsbucks.com. Please see the FAQs below for questions regarding AP exam billing. https://www.fcps.edu/testfees-questions.
SOL and AP Testing Schedule Link
SOL Testing will take place from May 14th through May 31st. Individual student testing schedules will be emailed to student fcpsschools Gmail accounts this week. Students should see their counselor or Mrs. Wheeler in S121 with questions regarding test schedules.
AP Testing begins Monday, May 6th, and SOL testing begins on May 13th.
Here is the link to find both schedules:
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/announcements/sol-and-ap-testing-schedule
For AP testing, Students should report for morning exams at 8:00am. Students should report for afternoon exams at 12:00pm. Students taking afternoon exams will not finish testing until 3:45 – please plan your transportation accommodations accordingly.
Standards of Learning Test Schedules for Students Observing Ramadan
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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, notify your school counselor to take advantage of possible scheduling options.
View more ideas and tips to prepare for upcoming testing during Ramadan.
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Senior Updates
Upcoming Dates for Seniors
May 21 - May 24 - Senior Exams
May 28 - Senior Trip
May 29 - Graduation Rehearsal #1
May 30 - HIP Presentations/Convocation
May 31 - Gradation Rehearsal #2
June 2 - Baccalaureate Service
June 3 - Graduation
All-Night Grad Party
Dear Parents of McLean High School Seniors,
Graduation and the All Night Grad Party are less than a month away! We have more than 200 students signed up to attend the party on June 3 from 11pm-5 am at Spring Hill REC Center.
In order to make this night a success, we need YOU – your time and your food donations. This event is 100% parent-run. If we don’t have enough volunteers, we won’t be able to hold it.
Please donate your TIME by signing up here: Sign-Up Genius.
To donate FOOD such as dumplings, samosas, spring rolls, or egg rolls, please visit this Sign-Up Genius. There is no refrigeration so low-maintenance hand-held snacks are welcome.
And lastly, if your child hasn’t bought a ticket, we encourage you to do so. The cost is $100; click here for the permission form and payment instructions.
Senior Letter Information
The end of year senior letter, along with All Night Grad Party and Baccalaureate information are now available on the McLean High School senior events page. All information was also mailed home April 1 to families. The information can be found here: https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/senior-events
Baccalaureate Service
All seniors and their families are invited to pause and reflect on the spiritual aspects of graduation in this interfaith service. Various faith leaders from the community will be participating, and we will hear from a keynote speaker as well as senior students and MHS musicians in this 1 hour service. The entire community is welcome, but is optional.
Date - June 2nd
Location - Redeemer Lutheran, 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101
Time - 3:00pm- 4:00pm
Summer Programs
Freshman 101
Who: Rising 9th Grade Students at McLean HS (Current 8th graders)
Dates: Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: McLean High School
McLean High School is pleased to present our Freshman 101 for rising ninth-graders. McLean teachers will be working with students in July to jump-start the year with fun and engaging sessions designed to help rising ninth-graders at McLean succeed in high school. Students will become acclimated to a new level of learning through sessions on topics like note-taking and study skills, time management, organization and high school life through project-based learning. While the goal is to learn how to be successful academically at McLean High School, there will also be many ice-breaker activities to meet other students. Please use the following link to register by June 30, 2019:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXtzwSNsyN4fF4gy4Zh9MDRsfbA1-2VofAxEtCSZjcU/edit?usp=sharing
AP Boot Camp
AP Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in AP classes, college and in the corporate world. AP Boot Camp is designed for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are enrolling in their first AP class in the fall.
July 22 - 25 - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). This hands-on, cooperative team-building program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance to AP-level rigor.
Boot Camp has four goals:
- Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
- Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
- Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom.
- Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.
Registration
Please register using this link by June 30, 2019:
https://forms.gle/Sdw9rgQ5piNuumqA7
Madison Summer Academy
Madison High School will host the Madison Summer Academy from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, July 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., daily.
The Madison Summer Academy provides summer acceleration in Honors Geometry, Health & PE 9, or Health & PE 10 for eligible FCPS students who are current or incoming students at Madison, Marshall, McLean, and Oakton High School.
Registration: Monday, April 29 — Friday, June 14
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/madison-summer-academy
FCPS Workshops
FCPS Cares
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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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