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Updates from Lee HS's Student Services Department
Week of May 4, 2020
Important Dates:
ASAP, this week: Senior Survey (for ALL SENIORS)
May 1-May 15: NOVA JumpStart application window
May 4-May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 26: Last day of virtual instruction for seniors
June 12: Last day for underclassmen
Communicating with Our Team
Your Student Services Team is committed to supporting our students throughout distance learning. Our team can be reached by email, and our Office Hours are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00-1:30. We plan to have our meetings through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra but please email us first. Please let us know how we can support you!
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Amanda Hudson
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Director of Student Services
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aahudson@fcps.edu
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Vaughnetta Caldwell
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School Counselor, Loq-Pa
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vdcaldwell@fcps.edu
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Dave Checcino
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School Counselor, Sk-Z
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djcheccino@fcps.edu
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Sharon Debardi
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SIA
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sadebardi@fcps.edu
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Marcella Fulmore
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School Social Worker
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myfulmore@fcps.edu
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Lisa Ingrasci
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MTSS Coordinator
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lmingrasciha@fcps.edu
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Katherine Kidd
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Registrar
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klkidd@fcps.edu
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Kellie Kirstein
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School Counselor, Pe-Sj
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kmkirstein@fcps.edu
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Amy Lee
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SOSA
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aclee@fcps.edu
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Krystal Lewis
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School Psychologist
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ktlewis@fcps.edu
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Marisa Meiser
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School Counselor, Ch-Gov
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msmeiser@fcps.edu
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John Quarles
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School Counselor, Gow-Lop
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jaquarles@fcps.edu
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Ruth Rodriguez
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School Counselor, At-Cg & ESOL level 1
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rerodriguez@fcps.edu
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Jennifer Rogin-Marks
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School Counselor, A-As & AVID
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jroginmarks@fcps.edu
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KJ Sachdeva
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Testing
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ksachdeva@fcps.edu
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Carla Shaw
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Career Center Specialist
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cmmcilnaysha@fcps.edu
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Diane Wink
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Transcripts
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dawink@fcps.edu
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End of 3rd Quarter – Report Cards are Coming!
Report cards for this year’s 3rd and 4th quarters will be produced centrally for all secondary schools, except for those parents and/or guardians who have opted to “Go Paperless.” Third quarter grades should be finalized on Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. and will be visible in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Saturday, May 9 at 6 a.m. We anticipate the printed report cards will be provided to the postal service by May 23.
Parents and/or guardians can take advantage of the paperless option, by logging into ParentVUE, then going to “My Account” and selecting "Go Paperless!" This is the only way to keep a paper report card from being generated for students at the secondary level.
Access in ParentVUE and StudentVUE to view the grade book and report card modules will be closed from Fri, May 1 at 4 p.m. until Saturday, May 9 at 6 a.m.
AP Testing – Kicks Off!
As many students prepare for AP Testing at home, for those testing, it’s important to take time this week to ensure they are ready for this year's exams. The 2020 AP Testing schedule begins on Monday, May 11. Please take a moment to review the important information below shared by College Board:
Teacher Appreciation Week
As Principal Smith shared earlier this week, it is Teacher Appreciation Week! Our Student Services Team values, applauds, and admires the work of all teachers and we know you do too. We encourage all students, parents, and even alum to reach out to our teachers with a video message, email, or e-Card! It will only take a minute but it will truly make someone’s day! For a list of staff email addresses, click on this link: https://leehs.fcps.edu/contact
Class of 2020
We are so proud of the Class of 2020 and want to celebrate your plan with you! To help you transition from high school graduates to global and productive citizens, FCPS has created this website to help you solidify your post-secondary plans (including on the Senior Survey, mentioned below), document your plans, and Celebrate!
Seniors-Celebrate Your Plan!
Senior Survey & Final Transcripts
Lee High School is conducting our Senior Survey. The due date was May 1st but it has been extended so all seniors can participate. All seniors who will graduate in June or August 2020 are asked to complete the 5-minute Senior Survey during this window of time. There are two parts to this survey. The main purpose is to record both the postsecondary plans of all graduates and the final status of the college applications. The data collected from this survey are reported to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and to our community. The survey also collects data on Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the amount of scholarship money offered and accepted, work-based learning experiences, and alumni contact information. This is very important to our school and we ask for your help in getting 100% participation!
**Students cannot request a final transcript to be sent to the college they plan to attend in the Senior Survey if the Parent Consent and Transcript Request Forms have not been received. If you discover that you do not see an option for sending your final transcript when completing question 2 on the Senior Survey, that means you need to complete and return (to your school counselor) the two forms located here.
To access the survey, please follow these steps
- Login to Blackboard
- Go to Naviance Student and click on the Naviance link
- At the top, click About Me
- Click on My Surveys and Select Surveys Not Started
- FCPS Senior Survey – Class of 2020 (take this survey first)
- Take the Part 2 survey as well
NOVA Community College JumpStart
JumpStart offers current seniors up to two tuition-free college courses – how exciting! To see a list of courses you can take, click here. (More information on JumpStart is below in the “Opportunities for Students” section).
How to Request your TRANSCRIPT from Lee
Please follow these steps to request transcripts.
NOVA Webinar: Preparing High School Graduates for College
FCPS parents/guardians are invited to an informational webinar on how to help prepare seniors for college on Tuesday, May 12th at 5:00pm. Topics will include:
- The new higher education landscape
- Next steps after high school
- Education options that can save families thousands of dollars
- Available Financial aid and scholarship options
- Labor market demands and opportunities
- Transfer programs available at NOVA
- Presented by Dr. Anne Kress with Northern Virginia Community College
Advance registration is required. Register here: NOVA Webinar
Virginia Career Works Virtual Career Fair 2020
If your senior is planning to work next year, check out the Virtual Career Fair on May 13th. Students should register in advance and keep a resume handy. They will be able to speak with recruiters, explore different career opportunities and companies, and apply to jobs that interest them. For more information, please see https://premiervirtual.com/event/register/VirginiaCareerWorks
Colleges Still Accepting Applications for the Fall 2020 semester
The National Association for College Admission Counseling has compiled a list of colleges/universities who are still accepting applications from prospective freshman and/or transfer students, which may come in handy for your senior. For more information, use Google as your browser and click: https://www.nacacnet.org/news--publications/Research/CollegeOpenings/
Class of 2021
College & Career Planning for Juniors
Now is the time for rising seniors to explore a variety of options for life after high school. Our juniors are encouraged to explore college, training and apprenticeships, employment, the military, and gap year programs using this Google Site: Class of 2021 Rising Seniors’ Next Steps Google site. Students must be logged into their fcpsschools.net, G-suite account. For parents without access to the FCPS Google Suite, a site map of the Class of 2021 Rising Seniors’ Next Steps has been posted to the FCPS distance learning page, you will need to log into Blackboard 24/7 with your ParentVue account information.
Resources for Students & Families
Families Needing Internet
FCPS 2020 Mental Wellness Consultation Service
We understand that students and families may experience challenges during this closure and epidemic. As a support, any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker, for either themselves or their middle or high school student. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their student’s emotional well-being during their time away from school. Student consultations will provide support and strategies in response to anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer/family interactions during this unprecedented time. To schedule a consultation, parents should click the following link: https://forms.gle/WKchwGnv4LkezQwG8.
This service is not intended for mental health emergencies. If an emergency is suspected or indicated, please call 911. Additionally, students and families can access mental health support if there is a crisis of emergency during the time of the closure.
College Admissions & More
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) created a tool for students and families that serves as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, summer programming, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. More than 900 colleges and universities have submitted updates using this tool (view in Chrome). It is also advised that students and families check the college’s webpage directly for additional information.
Social Services
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services offers supports for families, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and more. If you or a loved one needs support, please click here.
Partnership for Healthier Com. Affordable healthcare at 703-698-2550
Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077, or Text them at 703-997-5444, chat online with a specialist at www.crisischat.org or www.imalive.org
Food Distribution Sites
Springfield Garden Community Center- Fridays at 6:00pm and Chelsea Square-Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Risky Behaviors: Alcohol & Other Drugs
During a time of disruption, students may find themselves feeling frustrated, isolated, or bored. They may turn to risky behaviors, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Contact your school administrator or counselor who can refer you to your school-based substance abuse prevention specialist (SAPS). To learn more about the SAPS program, watch the six-minute FCPS video: Parent Presentation: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.
Opportunities for our Students!
NOVA Community College JumpStart
JumpStart offers current seniors up to two tuition-free college courses! (Due to popularity, NOVA had to close the offer to current juniors.) To see a list of courses you can take, click here. If you are interested, talk with your counselor for guidance. The student will need to contact their college to ensure transferability. Key points:
- Jumpstart classes are for college credit only, students will not receive high school credit.
- Students must meet Dual Enrollment testing requirements in both Math and English.
- Students must provide a copy of their high school transcript and their placement test scores. This can be a copy of an unofficial.
- Current dual enrollment students do not need to submit scores to NOVA.
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The application will be open May 1 - May 15
- Classes will run from June 1st till July 15th.
Reminders
- All students should be completing assignments from their teachers, which will help to determine the third quarter grade. In spite of the technology challenges, our teachers and students are engaging in teaching & learning. We appreciate our teachers, as well as our wonderful students and families!
- The SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests in FCPS have been cancelled through June 2020.
- Standards of Learning (SOL) testing- Suspended for this year. For details, click here.
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses and testing- AP Central has been updated with information about flexible testing options for schools experiencing substantial disruption or closure and guidance for schools that plan to maintain AP instruction while students are at home. An update can be found here. AP Central has also prepared a one-page overview-This is a PDF document. (PDF) of how AP teachers can use the free, daily online practice in AP Classroom to check student understanding of each topic and skill in the AP course and ensure that students are well prepared for exam day.
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