School Attendance
Students are expected to log into their ADVISORY CLASS every Monday from 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM for attendance and to check & connect. This is a great way for students to get organized for the week, review upcoming announcements, build connections with their teacher and peers, and be marked present for the day.
If a student is going to be absent for a period, day, or multiple days you will need to report that absence. A parent or guardian can call the attendance line at 703-313-3939 or complete the attendance form located on the KEYMS website.
Laptops Still Available
Those students who have not yet received a FCPS issued laptop, they are still available! Below are some of the benefits to having an FCPS laptop.
- Access to instructional materials and content with a large screen and keyboard.
- Access to Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office products.
- FULLY supported by school technology teams. Tech support whenever you need it!
- $50.00 fee waived for SY20-21
If you are interested in checking out an FCPS laptop please contact your counselor.
Counselors Information:
Kristen Reighard (kereighard@fcps.edu), students last name A-F
Amy Samudre (ajsamudre@fcps.edu), students last name G-M + Avid
Suzy Corcoran (smcorcoran@fcps.edu), students last name N-Z
Laura Ricciardi (lrricciardi1@fcps.edu), ESOL levels 1-3
Opt-Out Form for FCPS Laptop
If you would like to opt-out and use a personal laptop at home you will need to complete the opt-out form by clicking HERE. You may turn in the form by mailing it to the school, dropping it off to the main office, or scanning and emailing it to your administrator. This form must be completed and signed by student, parent/legal guardian and the parent must schedule a phone call conversation with the school administrator in order for the student to opt out of receiving an FCPS issued laptop. Please note that your personal owned laptop must have;
- A keyboard and be compatible with Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office.
- Must be compatible with the school Wi-Fi (smartphones are not an acceptable substitution).
- School tech support will not be available for personally owned laptops.
- FCPS instructional applications are not licensed for installation on personally owned laptops.
Contact Information:
Danielle Hayek: dshayek@fcps.edu (8th Grade Admin)
Shawn Brown: sdbrown@fcps.edu (7th Grade Admin)
SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form:
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form. The form must be filled out one time per student. Your students will receive SR&R lessons through their Advisory class on September 22, 2020.
Contacts: Danielle Hayek (dshayek@fcps.edu) Shawn Brown (sdbrown@fcps.edu)
Formulario para los padres de conformidad con el SR&R:
Padres y tutores, por favor revise los Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante y los recursos relacionados en www.fcps.edu/srr. Después de revisar la información, complete el formulario de conocimiento de padres de SR&R. El formulario debe completarse una vez por alumno. Su hijo/a recibirá lecciones de SR&R a través de su clase de asesoría el 22 de septiembre de 2020.
Contacts: Danielle Hayek dshayek@fcps.edu) Shawn Brown sdbrown@fcps.edu)
School Immunizations
The Code of Virginia requirements for immunizations and physicals for school entry have not been waived for School Year (SY) 2020-2021.
For students who are conditionally enrolled and have not completed the necessary immunizations as required by the Code of Virginia, FCPS will provide provisional access to virtual learning only. Schools will continue to notify families of remaining immunization requirements. Students may not participate in “in school” instruction and activities until meeting this requirement. This immunization requirement must be fulfilled by October 8, 2020.
Contact for School Immunizations:
Vickie Beruete Vberuete@fcps.edu
Vacunas requeridas por la escuela.
Los requisitos del Código de Virginia para vacunas y exámenes físicos para ingresar a la escuela no se han eliminado para el año escolar (SY) 2020-2021. FCPS proporcionará únicamente acceso virtual provisional al aprendizaje a los estudiantes que están inscritos condicionalmente y no han completado las vacunas necesarias según lo exige el Código de Virginia. Las escuelas continuarán notificando a las familias sobre los requisitos de inmunización restantes. Los estudiantes no pueden participar en la instrucción y actividades "en la escuela" hasta que cumplan con este requisito. Este requisito de vacunación debe cumplirse antes del 8 de octubre de 2020.
Contact for School Immunizations:
Vickie Beruete Vberuete@fcps.edu
Digital Tools Consent - Form to Be Completed
We are required to gain consent for many of the tools we might want to use in class. For a list of all tools Key teachers might use that require parental consent, please see our official site. These tools go a long way toward helping us support student learning so if you have questions or concerns about them, please contact your student’s administrator. Directions on how to fill out the form can be found here and on our school site and the form can be found here and on our school site.
Contact Information:
Danielle Hayek: dshayek@fcps.edu (8th Grade Admin)
Shawn Brown: sdbrown@fcps.edu (7th Grade Admin)
Laptop Drop-off
If you still have a laptop from Key MS that was loaned to you during Distance Learning in the spring, you may come to Key MS between 9:00am - 2:00pm, Monday thru Friday, to drop it off.
Contacts for Laptop Collection:
David Morgan (djmorgan@fcps.edu) Shawn Brown (sdbrown@fcps.edu)
Update: Attention Students interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson
The window to submit your application has changed. The following message was posted on their website:
“The application window for current eighth-grade students has not yet become available. The News Release posted on our website is the most recent information that was presented September 15 at the FCPS School Board Work Session. We anticipate the next update after October 8th.”
The governors school is a unique opportunity and Key MS believes that when the application window opens, those interested will be ready! Thank you all for your patience as we navigate this process.
Please visit www.tjadmissions.org for the news release and News You Choose for updates.
Contact: Suzy Corcoran (smcorcoran@fcps.edu)
Resources for Students
Counselors have sent an email to all students with the following information:
Please watch the video below to learn:
- How to view your classes on SIS StudentVUE
- How to use your Virtual Planner and organize your BBCU Links
- How to find your BBCU links in your google email
- How to request Tech help through FCPS
- How to get to know Key Virtual Jumpstart
Click Here for English Version of Video
Click Here for Spanish Version of Video
After watching the video, please click here and save this Virtual Planner document to your Student Google Drive by clicking “make a copy”.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
As the school year begins virtually, the Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3), are required for all students for SY 20-21. Both forms are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7(Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
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