Important Dates
- 9/1 - Virtual Orientation for All Students (9:45 am, see announcement below)
- 9/2 - Schedules available in Student/Parent VUE
- 9/3 - Textbooks & Sports Paperwork Dropoff (5:00 pm, see announcements below)
- 9/8 - First Day of School
- 9/10 - Virtual Back to School Night
Virtual Orientation (All Students)
September 1st @ 9:45 a.m.
Hello New & Returning Jaguar Families,
As we prepare for the start of the school year on September 8th, we want to do all we can to ensure all of our students have a strong start to the year.
We will be hosting a required virtual orientation for all students (grades 9-12) on September 1st at 9:45 a.m. This virtual orientation will be hosted by students' Advisory teacher (4th Period).
Here is what students can expect:
- Time to connect with their Advisory teacher and other students
- A chance to learn about the new bell schedule and advisory period
- An opportunity to make sure technology needs are met before school starts
- Tips for success as we begin the school year virtually
Students should have received information from their Advisory teacher through their @fcpsschools.net Gmail account. Students are expected to respond to the email. This will allow teachers to know that the message was received and that the student plans to attend the orientation.
It is very important for students to check their @fcpsschools.net Gmail account every day.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact:
Peter Lake, Assistant Principal
pmlake@fcps.edu
Behind the Wheel
Anyone interested in signing up for Behind the Wheel please contact Mr. Booth for details (bpbooth@fcps.edu).
The ACE sign-ups will go live the first week of September and Behind the Wheel classes will start September 22nd at FCHS.
Tech Support for Parents and Students
To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, FCPS has launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk, effective Monday, August 24. The help desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Parents or guardians can call this number for basic tech support with parent accounts, help with FCPS student devices and technical assistance with other FCPS applications. If help desk staff members are unable to solve the issue, they will enter a support ticket on behalf of the parent/guardian to escalate the issue to the appropriate FCPS team. Parents who need help in a language other than English can inform the help desk staff when they call of their preferred language, and an interpreter will join in on the call.
FCPS has also set up Parent and Student Technology Support portal at https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/ to allow older students and parents/guardians to request technology help directly. When a support request ticket is entered through the portal, it is auto-routed to the TSSpec at the appropriate site to expedite service.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHN) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
Both these forms are required for all students for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
FCHS Textbook and Library Book Collection
September 3rd (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
Any students that have FCHS textbooks or library books should plan to return them on September 3rd.
FCHS is hosting a book collection (in conjunction with sports paper work turn in) on Thursday, August 20th from 5:00-7:00 pm at door #8 (main gym entrance).
Face masks should be worn on campus and social distancing is expected.
Please place all items in a bag and label it with student’s name and ID#.
FCHS Sports Paperwork & Equipment Collection
September 3rd (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
The FCHS Student Activities Department will have another paper work & equipment turn in day on Thursday, September 3rd from 5:00-7:00 pm at door #8 (main gym entrance).
Face masks should be worn on campus and social distancing is expected.
All forms can be found under the Files/Links tab at www.fallschurchsports.org.
You can also find the forms on our new Google site: https://sites.google.com/view/fchs-activities-information/home
There are four requirements to complete before a student is allowed to participate in any Virginia High School League (VHSL) activity.
- Student must have passed at least 5 classes in the previous semester (first time freshman automatically fulfill this requirement.) and currently be enrolled in at least 5 classes for credit.
- Complete VHSL Physical Form
- Complete Emergency Care Card
- Complete Concussion Education for student and at least one parent/guardian
All four items must be completed prior to participating in tryouts. Please note: the VHSL Physical Form must be dated after May 1st, 2020 and must be current. The paper work will be valid for the 2020-2021 school year and will be kept on file for when sports are permitted.
Reminder - Digital Resources at Falls Church High School
Our teachers are busy creating engaging lessons for students. Many teachers are hoping to use some powerful digital applications that require parent/guardian consent. Without consent, teachers will need to plan additional lessons or deviate from a useful application altogether.
This link shares information about those apps (scroll down to "School-Wide Programs):
This link will take you to the consent form:
Thank you for your attention to this important component of distance learning and support of our teachers!
Scoliosis Fact Sheet
To meet the state requirement for the provision of parent educational information on scoliosis, FCHS is required to provide a scoliosis fact sheet to parents or guardians.
The Scoliosis Fact Sheet and translations are available at:
Technology Help @ FCHS
Starting September 8th
In-person Help: Entrance 2 No appointment necessary!!
- Monday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Tuesday to Friday 7:00 am – 8:30 am
Need a Mifi? (Internet access for the home)
As we prepare for the upcoming virtual school year, it is important to follow these best practices. To assist with preparing FCPSOn devices remotely, students who have a laptop at home should do the following once per week:
- Plug the device into an outlet.
- Turn the device on and let it boot up.
- Ensure that the laptop is connected to the internet.
- Let the device sit for 30 minutes. No additional action is required.
- Do this once per week to ensure the laptop has the latest updates.
Please continue these practices throughout the entire school year:
- Turn your laptop on for a minimum of 30 minutes every week(you don’t need to be signed in).
- Restart your laptop from the Start Menu (click on the Window Logo, then the power icon, then restart) once a week to ensure that you are receiving the latest updates.
If you cannot remember last year’s password, it can be recovered, managed and changed by clicking on this link:
- Go to the Account Manager Website
- Enter your Username & Password
- Click Click to Display your Recovery Options
- Add a personal cell phone number or email address.
- Go to the FCPS Account Recovery Website
- Enter your Student ID
- Select your Recovery Option
- Click Get Code
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Click the reset password link that was sent to your phone or email
- Follow the on screen directions to complete the recovery of your password
*For additional student resources, please visit the FCHS Technology Information site.
FCHS 20-21 - Student Laptop Pickup
Attention Freshmen and New students
It is time to schedule a pick-up date for your school-issued laptop for the upcoming school year. We have designed distribution to follow all CDC guidelines. Click Here for the link to a calendar with appointment times. Just click and set your appointment, and we will see you soon!
Please remember the following:
- If you have a laptop from your previous school, please bring the laptop with you, and we will exchange it for a Falls Church High School issued laptop!
- Please wear a mask
- At Least 6 feet Social Distancing
- Use the Hand sanitizer stations when you arrive at Door #2 and when you leave:).
Stay Safe and Healthy
FC!
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Opening Information
FCPS Return to School
FCPS Return to School - FAQ
Coronavirus Updates from FCPS
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