Important Upcoming Dates
January 27- 28 - Student Holidays
February 3 - Parents Safe Teen Driving Presentation
February 4 - Highlander Intern Interest Meeting (Seniors) HT 8
February 17 - Presidents' Day - School Holiday
General Information
Varsity Basketball Double Header – Friday, January 31
The boys and girls Varsity Basketball Teams will be playing in a double-header game versus Langley High School @ McLean on Friday, January 31. Game times are girls at 5:45 and boys at 7:30. All spectators must use entrance #1 or the entrance by the cafeteria. Please arrive early, as the game is expected to sell out. Once the game is sold-out, no spectators will be allowed to enter. There are no pre-sale tickets. You must buy your ticket at entrance #1 or the entrance by the cafeteria. Additionally, we would like to remind you that spectators are not permitted to bring signs/posters backpacks, or large purses into athletic events. Outside food and drink will not be permitted (no water bottles).
Theatre McLean performed their One Act play for the VHSL confernce on Saturday. They did an amazing performance and now will advance to Super Regionals on February 13. Acting awards went to Sanjna Kaul, WIll Chapman, and Graham Cole. Overall best actor went to Graham Cole. Congratulations!
Registration Process
We held out Electives Fair and Registration Kickoff last week. Actual course registration for next year begins this week on Wednesday. Rising juniors will meet with counselors through their PE class between January 15 – January 24. Rising seniors will meet with counselors through their history class between January 29 – February 18. Rising sophomores will meet with counselors through their PE class between February 14 – February 28. If you would like to see the schedule of when classes will come to Student Services for registration, here is a link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PguBh8zuf7FIFqQNiuXYHUTXB7owwi0-o5-T8TZuapo/edit?usp=sharing.
For resources, such as our Course Catalog and specific AP course information, please see our Academic Advising page (https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/index.php/student-services/academic-advising).
Art students shared their talents while working in class.
National School Counseling Week - February 3-7
National School Counseling Week 2020, "School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans," will be celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2020, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. FCPS employs close to 700 school counseling professionals, including school counselors, directors of student services, and career center specialists. These professionals are committed to preparing students to become lifelong learners and productive members in a global society with a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success, and college and career readiness. Thank you to all our school counseling professionals for the tremendous work they do!
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Our Stats class held Statistics Olympics.
WIDA Testing
Current federal legislation requires that all English learners (ELs) participate annually in an English language proficiency assessment. In the state of Virginia, all divisions use the WIDA Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners® 2.0 (ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0) to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0 is administered annually to all kindergarten ELs and all students in grades 1-12 with an English language proficiency (ELP) level of 1-5. ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0 is aligned with the WIDA English language development standards and assesses the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The assessment will:
- Determine students’ English language proficiency level and eligibility for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services and testing accommodations.
- Help students and families understand students’ current level of ELP along the developmental continuum.
- Provide teachers with information they can use to plan for and support student learning.
- Assist in determining whether ELs have attained the language proficiency needed to participate meaningfully in content area classrooms without ESOL support.
Students participate annually in the ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0, even if ESOL services are declined, until they reach the criteria for ELP level 6 and are designated English proficient.
This year, the ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0, and the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs®, will be given in our school from February 3-14. It will be helpful if you can avoid appointments which may take your child out of school during this time period. Also, it will help your child perform his or her best if he or she has had a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and comes to school with a positive attitude.
Grade Book Closing - January 23 - February 1
ParentVue and Student will close while teachers input grades from Thursday, Jan 23, 2020 at 4:00 pm until Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 6:00 am.
Here are the winners of our Chili Cook-off!
Parents Safe Teen Driving Presentation - 6:30pm
McLean High School will be hosting safe teen driving presentations on
February 3 , and April 20
All presentations start at 6:30 pm.
The state of Virginia requires all 10th grade students and their parent/guardian to attend a 90-minute traffic safety program as part of the classroom driver education instruction. This condition must be met before a student will receive a Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-District 8 card).
The Virginia Department of Education has said that students who complete classroom instruction in a public school must also complete PSTD at the public school. It is not acceptable for a student to complete PSTD at a commercial driving school and receive a DEC-District 8 card from FCPS.
No one will be admitted after the doors have been closed. You are strongly encouraged to attend the program at McLean. If you are unable to attend one of these dates, additional program dates and locations can be found on the Fairfax County Public Schools website at www.fcps.edu.
FCPS Gap Year Fair
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 USA Gap Year Fairs.
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.
Senior Information
Dear Senior Class and Parents/Guardians:
The MHS All Night Grad Party (ANGP) is a highly anticipated event for graduating seniors. Held the night of graduation, Monday, June 1, it is an opportunity for the new graduates to celebrate their accomplishments together in a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment.
This fun, activity-filled event takes place at the high school from11:00pm - 5:00am, and is chaperoned by parent volunteers.
Tickets are available now and the order form is on the PTSA website. Please note, ticket prices increase on February 1.
Click HERE to purchase a ticket or learn more. For financial assistance, contact Paul Stansbery at pwstansbery@fcps.edu.
Questions about ANGP can be sent to angp@mcleanptsa.org
Senior Night
Senior Night for our wrestling team.
Senior Night for our girls basketball.
Senior Night for our swim and dive team.
FCPS Family Resources
FCPS Summer Courses
FCPS Online Campus summer courses will be available to eligible high and middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning. Registration for summer Online Campus courses is currently open.
Fairfax County Institute for the Arts
Do you have a child interested in the Arts? Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Institute for the Arts starting on February 3rd! Classes are first come first serve!
Visit the FCPS IFTA website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta
or follow IFTA on social media!
Family Engagement Resources
In FCPS we recognize that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students achieve higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, and go on to postsecondary education. We offer programs, services, and resources that engage families, schools and the community in support of student success.
Find out more here about programs and supports offered in FCPS to build stronger family-school partnerships and better engage families.
Mind in the Making Series
At this workshop you will learn the research behind the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn strategies for improving these skills, the importance of them in children’s lives, and activities to promote these evidence-based executive functioning skills.
*Registration includes attendance at all sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Session 1: Introduction 1/16/20
- Session 2: Focus and Self-Control 1/23/20
- Session 3: Perspective Taking 1/30/20
- Session 4: Communicating 2/6/20
- Session 5: Making Connections 2/13/20
- Session 6: Critical Thinking 2/20/20
- Session 7: Taking on Challenges 2/27/20
- Session 8: Self-Directed, Engaged Learning 3/5/20
Register for the Mind in the Making Series
Sibshops
An exciting workshop for brothers and sisters of children with special needs!
*Registration must be completed separately for each session.
Register for Sibshops
Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Overcoming Obstacles While Optimizing Strengths
This session focuses on ways parents can prepare students diagnosed with ADHD to be successful in the 21st Century workforce.
Topics will include:
- Identifying and building on existing strengths
- Strategies for developing executive functioning skills
- Ways to cultivate emotional intelligence
Presented by: Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC, Certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach at PathFinder Coaching & Tutoring LLC, President-Elect, CHADD Board of Directors.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Overcoming Obstacles While Optimizing Strengths
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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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