Note from the Principal
Dear Atom Community,
Welcome to 2020 and a new year and the beginning of the second semester. We are rapidly reaching the mid-point of the school year and that means we need to begin to look forward to the next year and begin serous conversations regarding registration and course work for the 2020-21 school year. Fairfax County Public Schools is moving towards an electronic registration process which will be very different for those of you who have been with the school system for a number of years. We believe the process will be easier for families to negotiate, will save time, and will be much more efficient. We will eliminate much of the back and forth between home and school as well as cut down on the amount of paper students will need to submit. The Department of Student Services at Annandale will have directions on the school website and you will also be able to access information directly related to course descriptions on the school website as well. We have already conducted the elective fair at Annandale on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, and we held our rising 9th grade orientation on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Student course registration will begin the week of January 20th and continue through the month of February.
The principal selection process is under way and I can report that initial interviews for the position have been conducted. I know the goal of FCPS is to be able to name a permanent principal at Annandale High School by the end of the first semester. My tenure as the interim principal will officially end on January 27, 2020, but I will stay to the end of the week to assist in the transition of a new principal. While the goal is to have a principal in place and a formal transition at the semester, the timeline might be off by a few days or weeks. As I prepare to leave Annandale, I want to thank the entire community for the wonderful support I have received over the past six months. I have learned that Annandale is a truly a wonderful community with a caring staff and an amazing student population. I want to wish you all the best of luck and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this very special school.
Mark Merrell
Interim Principal, Annandale High School
IB Diploma Ceremony
On Monday, January 6, 2020, former Annandale High School IB diploma candidates returned to receive their IB Diplomas. The graduates also shared their IB journey and how it prepared them for college. In addition, they shared their college experience with our current students.
IB Open House
Attention all 9th and 10th Grade Students and Parents interested in learning more about the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs at Annandale High School:
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).
Readers are Leaders - Lady Atoms Basketball
Once a week, the freshmen, JV and Varsity girls' basketball players read to the students at Braddock Elementary school. Thanks for volunteering! We are so proud of you!
Online Course Registration
Academic advising started with our Juniors. This year students are able to enter their own courses in their StudentVue accounts. Please encourage your child to enter their course selections into their StudentVue account if they have not done so. Click below and/or see picture for directions.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7V3IiwBIYj/?igshid=lcznojjc3e1o
Academic Advising Updates
On January 15, 2020, we had our 8th grade student/parent orientation. A special thank you to our leaders who highlighted the various programs that Annandale High School has to offer. A special thank you to our student speaker, Sophia Baraban, who opened the floor to our audience and answered any questions parents and students had as we welcomed future Atoms. If you were an 8th grade parent or student who was unable to attend, Sophia’s welcome to our parents and students is here:
https://youtu.be/hPApy05rfU8
Based on some of our questions, we wanted you to have the contact information to some of our programs which are listed below:
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), is a program designed for students with recognized academic potential, an individual determination to succeed, and a desire to take challenging courses that lead to four-year college enrollment.
Contact: Laura Wells: lcwells@fcps.edu
IB Program at Annandale High School
https://annandalehs.fcps.edu/academics/ib-program
Contacts:
MYP Coordinator (Grades 9 and 10): Meagan Padgett: mapadgett@fcps.edu
IB Diploma Coordinator (Grades 11 and 12) : Linda Bradshaw: LMBradshaw@fcps.edu
Safety and Security
If you have any questions or concerns related to safety and security please call or email, Mr. Phillip Taylor at (703) 642-4240 or pjtaylor1@fcps.edu. If you have any questions or concerns related to criminal activity (vaping, gang activity, or internet safety) please contact our School Resource Officer, Officer Curcio at (703) 642-4283 or dcurcio@fcps.edu.
Business and Information Technology Department
Our Business and Information Technology wanted to share a Google Code (hnkzoid) for their classroom. You will find two presentations for regular and IB courses.
College Partnership Program
The goal of the College Partnership Program (CPP) is to increase the number of students, particularly first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students that enroll and succeed in college. Each year, there is an application process for the College Partnership Program. Contacts: Cheryl Kim (cbkim@fcps.edu), Counselor, Princess Brown (pnbrown@fcps.edu), Career Center Specialist, Stacey Marville (smmarville@fcps.edu), Counselor
Helpful Links:
Online Course Catalog
- To access the 9-12 online course catalog: https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/#/frontPanel/268/nocourselist/0/0/0 (copy and paste this link in your browser) for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Our student services team has been busy working with our rising 8th grade students and our current students. As a reminder 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
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Open Houses at our Academies: Click Here
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Boys State & Girls State will be June 21-27. Applications are open now, deadline is February 1st. Visit https://bit.ly/36neyjO for application and information.
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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
- 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
Twinkling Eyes Foundation Donation to Culinary Arts Program
Twinkling Eyes Foundation donated $5000 to support Annandale High School's Culinary Arts program. The foundation is also interested in establishing Culinary Scholarships for seniors that have a desire to continue in the field. Thank you Twinkling Eyes Foundation!
District X Honors Orchestra
Congratulations to Kayla Annabelle Lee, Bennett Stenberg, Armen Boghosian, Caryl Pagulayan, Shalini Vlcan, and Jason Smith!
The All-District Orchestra event was held on January 10, 2020. 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.
Chef G.'s Culinary Class
On Friday, January 10, 130 students and teachers from our English Language Learner's program came to Culinary during each of the lunches. Ms. Gloninger/Chef G.'s students gave them a lesson, during lunch, on how to pipe frosting on a cupcake. Then they were able to eat the art they created.
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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