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We hope you all were able to “join” us for our virtual Back to School Night. If you were not able to join, no need to worry - the site is still live and you can access all the information that was shared here. This is one benefit to having an asynchronous section. We’ve enjoyed visiting classrooms over the last few weeks. Students are very actively engaged in the chat and more of them have been using their mics. We ask that you help us encourage your children to use their mics and maybe even their cameras to help create more of a community feel for everyone. We realize this can be more challenging for some students than others, and we are committed to working with you to ensure all students have a positive school experience.
Finally, we recognize the toll distance learning is having on students’ social lives so we encourage all students to take part in one of the over 70 clubs we have available. This will be an opportunity for students to connect with like-minded peers and engage in something they enjoy outside of academics.
More information about clubs at MVHS can be found here.
Please review the documents here to become familiar with the FCPS Grading and Reporting Information
This video will help explain the 4.0 Grading Scale we are using.
Beginning Oct 26, some students at MVHS will be rotating back to school for 1 to 4 days per week, depending on their curriculum. MVHS will be reaching out to parents this week regarding how this plan affects your students. Students returning for in-person instruction will be based on choices you made in the FCPS July survey. If you chose virtual instruction for your child, we will continue to honor that choice. If your circumstances have changed, we will try to accommodate your request based on staff and space availability.
Dear MVHS Seniors,
Seniors have till Oct 9th , as that is the deadline, to apply for Nova Online Early College Opportunity.
We will have a slide to share for Senior Night and a video will be posted on MVTV. This is also going in Google Classroom and is posted in Naviance.
This is for seniors who are NOVA or College bound!
Please review the calendar below to save the date for upcoming events.
Due to the delayed school opening and virtual start, SIS weekly progress reports to parents are now set to begin on Monday, October 5, 2020. Please note this is a change from the original start date of September 21, 2020.
If you have registered for SIS ParentVUE and have a primary email address recorded in ParentVUE, you can receive your student’s Weekly Progress Report via email. For the 2020-21 school year, Weekly Progress Reports are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 5, 2020. This report provides a summary of your student’s grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE account and verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab.
If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports, and click on “Update account.” Once your email is confirmed, return to the “My Account” tab to activate and select your preferences for receiving these reports. Emails will be sent according to your selected preferences. Weekly Progress Reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email. For additional help, refer to the quick reference guide for FCPS parents/guardians.
Parents can also access student grades through ParentVUE via the Grade Book tab.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bp_Ury-PA4
Ergonomic Wellness Tips
Attention all students interested in applying for an honor society! Applications are now available on the school website (here) and most will be due on October 15, 2020. You can also navigate to the page by going to the school website, https://mountvernonhs.fcps.edu:
- Select Full Menu on the upper left corner of the site.
- Find Student Life & Activities (Select the arrow to expand the options)
- Select Honor Societies for the main page (select the arrow to expand the view. The Applications page link will be available)
Questions about an Honor Society? Just ask the sponsor. Here is a link to the list of sponsors.
As part of the FCPS FY 2021 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to support Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS.
Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS and Mount Vernon High School encourage all students to take AP/IB tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s). Steps to Opt-Out:
- Complete Opt-Out google form, available in the IB Information Community in Blackboard. This Opt-Out form will be available beginning October 5.
- Parent verification--Since the opt-out process requires parental signature, Mrs. McHugh, the IB/AP Coordinator will notify the parent/guardian listed on the Google form via email, and they will have to verify and validate their student’s Opt-Out request by sending a validation email response to Mrs. McHugh by October 20, 2020.
To assist in the decision-making process, students can request a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment. Students who wish to view their SY 2021 Opt-Out report should email their request to Mrs. McHugh bfmchugh@fcps.edu starting October 2, 2020. AP/IB students must make Opt-Out decisions by Wednesday, October 20, 2020, and parents will be billed in December 2020 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests. Students who qualify for the free and reduced-price meals program and have submitted the consent to share their free and reduced-price status will not be charged for these fees.
AP students who register for an AP exam after November 13th will be assessed a $40 late registration fee by the College Board. AP students will have an opportunity to request to cancel an AP exam at no charge by March 1, 2021.
IB students who make changes to their registration (to drop or add) for an IB exam between November 13th and January 15th will be assessed a $40 late registration fee by the International Baccalaureate Organization. After January 15, the fee is $150.
Key Dates and Associated Fees:
October 20, 2020
Opt-Out Google form due; no fees assessed.
November 13, 2020
Last day to drop and IB course and/or amend IB exam
registration with no fee. Adding AP exam--$40 fee.
November 15, 2020 – January 15, 2021
IB registration amendment fees are $40/subject.
After January 15, 2021
IB registration amendment fees are $150/subject. If a new subject is added, there is an additional fee of $119/subject.
PTSA Virtual Meeting Guest Speaker/Presentations
OCTOBER 6 @ 6:30PM
PTSA OCT 6 MEETING LINK (Microsoft Teams)
Pandemic Parenting "Will the Kids be Ok? Considering the Impact of COVID on Youth and How to Help"
We're drowning in stress, anxiety and challenges as we navigate COVID-19. The impact on our children is of special concern. We will discuss this reality and explore ways to mitigate the long term impact of COVID-19 on our children's development.
Presented by Jenna White, Glasgow Middle School PTA VP, FCCPTA Representative to the
Fairfax Trauma Informed Community Network, ACE Interface Certified Presenter
The LIVE DRAWING for our PTSA membership drive will also take place during the October 6th meeting. It's not too late to sign up!
OCTOBER 20 @ 6:30PM
Dating and Digital Violence Workshop
Learn how digital violence is becoming an increasingly more prevalent form of dating violence among teens; warning signs a teen may be a target of cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, and other forms of violence online; and ways to promote online safety among teens.
Presented by Helen McDonald, Youth Educator, Fairfax County Domestic Services
A meeting link will be sent in advance of this meeting.
Attention MVHS Seniors!
Do you know the PTSA awards three (3) $500 scholarships to eligible seniors who are members of the PTSA at the end of the school year?
Consider signing up before the December 1st, 2020 deadline!
Details found on our website (see below).
Help Wanted! PTSA Treasurer Opening
If you love budgets, categorizing expenses, and counting money, then you have what it takes to be our PTSA Treasurer. Email us!
Ways to JOIN the PTSA
To create an account and become a member, please go to: https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com.
Our school code is: 8H8WNF
Email: ptsamountvernonhs@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTSAMountVernonHS/
Sincerely,
MVHS PTSA Board
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