Calendar Update for January 18-22, 2021
*Reminder
Tuesday, January 19, will remain a typical school day, and students will attend Blocks 1, 3, 5, and 7. The content for the day is to “catch up,” as previously planned, and no new content will be presented. We need time to allow for even classes to have the same opportunity. Friday, January 22, will be the Catch Up Day for even classes.
Updated Schedule:
- January 18th - MLK Jr. Holiday (Off)
- January 19th - Full Odd schedule “Catch Up Day”
- January 20th - Inauguration Day (Off)
- January 21st - Full odd day schedule
- January 22nd - 2 Hour Early Release Even Schedule - “Catch Up Day”
Revised Grading Policy
FCPS is committed to finding ways to ease the burdens of stress for our students, staff, and community. FCPS is taking the following steps to ensure a smooth transition into the new semester.
The grading policy has been revised for students across the school division. When the data showed that some students were struggling, FCPS took actions to realign expectations and make changes to help students adapt to the current conditions. These changes include:
- Designating a score of 50 as the lowest grade on a 100-point scale.
- Dropping the minimum number of assignments per quarter from nine to six.
- Accepting late work on major assignments with minimal penalty.
- Capping the maximum weight of an assignment or assessment at 20 percent.
Service Learning Opportunities: Jan. & Feb.
If you are interested in participating in upcoming service learning opportunities, Volunteer Fairfax has opportunities for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend and additional opportunities in February that can be completed from home. Additional details and registration can be found here on their website.
Cooper’s Service Learning Schoology group has been updated with opportunities to work with two organizations - Letters for Rose McLean and the Lorton Community Action Center. Students and parents can find additional details about these and other opportunities by self-enrolling in the Schoology group using the code: 7QST-7CGQ-G5R4R.
TJHSST Admissions Update
Eighth Graders interested in applying to TJHSST:
Review the Freshman Application Process at the TJHSST website for updates to the admission process, eligibility requirements and application components. The application window will open on February 1 at 8am and close on February 26 at 4pm.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cooper’s TJ liaison Jill Donnelly at jrdonnelly@fcps.edu
Schoology Pilot Survey
Thank you for participating in our Schoology pilot year. We would like you to take a short survey about your experience. Your answers will help us make any necessary improvements as we prepare all FCPS schools to begin using Schoology in the 2021-22 school year. The survey will take between 5-10 minutes to complete.
Please complete the survey by Friday, January 15.
Learning In A Pandemic:
The Current State of Learning Loss and Strategies to Support Student Learning Today
Please join the U.S. Department of Education for a discussion on the state of student learning during the pandemic and tools that families and teachers can use to support student learning now.
This event will educate families and educators on the state of learning today and how you can better support your students during the pandemic.
Webinar Highlights:
- Data from national researchers on student learning today
- Learn how to support students during the pandemic
- Learn about personalized learning, what it is and why it is important now more than ever
- Platform examples for personalized learning
Event Details:
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
- 01/21/21: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- Parents/guardians will review methods to increase target skills
- Parents/guardians will review problem solving strategies if target skills are not increasing
- 02/18/21:Teaching your Children to Follow Directions
- 03/18/21: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- 04/22/21: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence
Thursday January 21, 2021, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Register for Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
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