Note from the Principal
Dear Atom Community,
As the holidays approach and our schedules continue to become filled with places to go and appointments to be fulfilled, we rarely take the opportunity to reflect on the past year, and to begin to look forward to what a new year might bring. As Annandale looks back at 2019, we have much to celebrate, and many things to look forward to in 2020. Student achievement has continued to rise; Annandale has once again met state and county accreditation goals. The new year will offer renewed challenges for Annandale and each of our students as we focus on establishing clear academic expectations for every student enrolled.
The holiday season is a time to share, a time to reflect, and a time to spend with those important in our lives. Over the next two weeks I wish the entire Annandale community peace and happiness and hope you find some time to rest and relax. When we return in January our slate will be full with the end of the second grading period and first semester. We will begin to discuss the registration process for 2020-21 and explore course offerings for the next school year. Stay tuned for information on our online registration process for the 2020-21 school year. Beginning this school year students will be able to register for their courses for the next school year via an online process. Look for more information in our coming newsletters, and ask your counselors if you have questions. We will walk each student through the registration process as it approaches in late February. Stay tuned!
So, from my family to yours, I wish you the best for a wonderful holiday season.
Mark Merrell
Interim Principal, Annandale High School
“It takes a special person with patience and wisdom to share, to unlock the treasure waiting within children everywhere.”- Joan Zatorski
Women's Chamber Ensemble
Today the two top choirs from Annandale High School, Annandale Singers and Women's Chamber Ensemble, sang in the front lobby of the school for their final caroling gig of the season! It was such a treat!
Academic Advising Season Has Begun
Starting January 2020, students will meet individually with their school counselor to choose their courses for the 2020-21 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options. Families are encouraged to talk with current teachers for their recommendations for next school year. This year, students are able to choose classes via their online SIS StudentVUE accounts on January 6, 2020. Online course requests will be available to students and parents beginning Monday, January 6, 2020 at 6:00am and the closing date is Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:59pm. After students choose their courses via their accounts they will meet with their counselor to confirm the selections. Parents can always view the course selections via their SIS ParentVUE account. For more information on SIS StudentVUE accounts: Click Here or ParentVUE accounts: Click Here
There are numerous ways to stay informed about course selections and graduation requirements which include:
Online Course Catalog
Overview of Curriculum Programs and Academic Advising Timelines for 2020-2021
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January 8---Electives Fair During Day for Students
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January 15—8th Grade Student/Parent Orientation: 7:00pm
- Academic Advising Schedule
- School counselors meet individually with their students to assist them in exploring their academic and postsecondary/career goals. Students will review their transcripts and verify their course selections for the coming school year. These sessions will take place during students’ English classes.
- January 13-January 24: Juniors
- January 29-February 10: Sophomores
- February 11-February 24: Freshmen
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Open Houses at our Academies: Click Here
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Google Classroom— Please join Annandale HS’s Course Selection classroom where we will post important updates regarding online class selection by using this code: kdrkp22
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January 22—IB Open House, 9am-3pm, in which parents can receive information and get questions answered about our IB offerings. This is a “drop-in” when you can event! More information about our IB program: Click Here
The goal of all of these activities is to ensure that our students are making the best decisions when it comes to course selections. It is not easy to go through a schedule change so it is extremely important for students to choose wisely and be informed about their decisions. After March 13, 2020, requests to change any course selection will be made via the school counselor based on space availability. After June 12, 2020, Annandale Student Services cannot honor any requests to change courses so it is vital that students choose wisely. Please speak with your student’s school counselor if you have any questions.
IB Open House
Missed IB Night? Want to learn about our IB MYP and DP programs? Interested in hearing about Annandale’s fantastic advanced academic offerings? Stop by our IB Open House! Walk-in and speak to our two IB coordinators on Jan. 22nd between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Parents of students in grades 7-11 are welcome to attend. Drop by at your convenience to get some information on the Personal Project and MYP Certificate as well as information on the college level IB courses available to our 11th and 12th graders. If the above dates is not convenient please reach out to us to set up an appointment. Contact Linda Bradshaw, IB DP Coordinator (grades 11-12) or Meagan Padgett, IB MYP Coordinator (grades 9-10).
Virginia Music Educators Association Award Winners
On Saturday, December 7, 10 band students successfully auditioned for the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) / Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District X All-District Band:
Eva Gomez, piccolo, Gabe Mills, percussion, Denis Coca-Hernandez, oboe
Zachary Russell, bassoon, Timo Aav, bassoon, Tracey Cortez, bass clarinet
Ilson Guevara Rivas, bass clarinet, Noah Byrne, trumpet, Bereket Berhe,
trumpet, Brian Mercado, trombone
Four students are alternates: Isabella Steiner, flute, Liliana Inkpen, clarinet
Amen Alemu, clarinet, Danielle Dean, bass trombone
The All-District Band event will be held January 30 – February 1, 2020 at Hayfield Secondary School. We are so proud of these student musicians and all who showed their PRIDE with determination in their preparation and participation by auditioning!
Boys State/Girls State
Boys State/Girls State will be June 21-27. Applications are open now, deadline is February 1st. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/12NYd_9C-iYfUeO31-NyDOZU-dzzxs89VMqPWtN8nuZo/edit for application and information.
Ms. Wood’s Special Education Class
Students analyze a painting from the Neolithic era to infer what life might have been like.
Edison Academy Open House
Edison Academy’s Open House for prospective students for the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Fairfax County Public Schools students and parents/guardians are invited to come out for a visit to explore our Career and Technical Education programs, meet our teachers and staff, observe student demonstrations and projects, and tour our classrooms and labs. Snow date: January 25, 2020
Falls Church Academy Open House
STEM Scholarship - Senior Girls
Click here for more info!
Entries are due January 10, 2020
Virginia Tech Pathways for Future Engineers
Interested in becoming a Pathways Scholar? Students in 9, 10, and 11 who are 1st generation college can apply here. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2020.
Pathways to Science - Summer Camp and Scholarship Opportunity
For Latina girls who are rising high school sophomores, although all Latina high-school aged girls can apply. Pathways to Science is a free summer residential experience for high school Latinas in Virginia. The purpose of this program is to engage with Latinas who are interested in STEM early in their high school career with the goal of encouraging them to pursue a college education and career in STEM. Applications will open January 2020.
2020 FCPS Gap Year Fair
February 4, 2020
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are hosting the 9th annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences available and growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with an informational presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair, with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities, will take place in the school cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit FCPS Gap Year Fair (https://www.fcps.edu/node/33069).
In the event of inclement weather, the snow date and location will be Friday, February 7, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
George Mason's Aspiring Scientists' Summer Internship Program
Enhance your future and collaborate with experts to solve today’s challenges during 8 weeks of authentic summer research! Check out the details at
http://assip.cos.gmu.edu/about . Applications open until Feb. 2, 2020.
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