Important Dates
- 3/24 - Class of 2024 Fundraiser (see announcement below)
- 3/24 - Deadline for AP Exam Schedule Acknowledgement Form (see announcement below)
- 3/26 - End of 3rd Quarter & 2-Hr. Early Release (see bell schedule below)
- 3/29-4/2 - Spring Break!
Celebrating our Students!
Our weekly recognition of students who are demonstrating excellence in academics, behavior or citizenship.
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Cristi Amaya-Quintero - Cristi is a diligent, hard-working young lady and one of the superstars in my sixth period English class. She turns in work of the highest caliber, is passionate about success, and isn't afraid to ask questions when she needs clarification. She is a joy to work with and has a great attitude! – Mr. Mahan
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Attendance Matters!
Attendance drives everything! It is tied to almost every aspect of school performance and future outcomes.
Consider these important and interesting facts about attendance:
- Half of students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
- Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (about 18 days total) negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month, and that’s known as chronic absenteeism.
- Students who are chronically absent are over 7 times more likely to drop out.
2-Hr. Early Release Bell Schedule
AP Testing Updates for Spring 2021
With AP Testing looking a little different this year, we wanted to inform you of updated information about AP Testing this spring so that you can plan accordingly. Many of your students attended one of the information sessions that were held on Friday, March 12 (during Advisory) or on Tuesday, March 16th (after school). If you or your student would like to access the PowerPoint from the presentation, it can be found HERE. We will be updating the FCHS AP Webpage with additional information throughout the spring.
Please review the calendars that are posted on our webpage with the test dates and how they will be administered (digital or paper/pencil which is in school). Note that all World Language Exams and the Music Theory Exam will ONLY be offered in the paper/pencil format within the school building.
ALL AP STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM BY MARCH 24th - FCHS AP Exam Schedule Acknowledgement Form (note that students must be logged into the fcpsschools.net accounts to access it)
- Students will use this form to opt out of taking an exam if they decide they no longer want to take it.
- Students will indicate if they would like to take the exam in the digital format instead of paper/pencil in the school building (reminder that the World Language and Music Theory exams cannot be taken digitally).
- Students can request to take digital test in the school building if their home environment is not conducive to testing. Completing this request does not guarantee that it will be approved.
If you paid for test and have decided not to take it and would like a refund, the deadline to request this is May 3rd and you must complete this form FCPS AP Exam Cancelation Refund Form (note that students must be logged into the fcpsschools.net accounts to access it)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding AP Testing, please feel free to contact the AP Testing Coordinators - Katherine Vargas (kvargas1@fcps.edu) and Kirsten Wiley (knwiley@fcps.edu) and/or the AP Coordinator Sorya Or (sor@fcps.edu).
Junior Focus Sessions
Falls Church HS partnered with Justice and Annandale HS’ to offer Junior Focus Sessions on Mondays in April and May. We have gathered an impressive group of experts in College Admissions, Elite Scholarship Programs and an expert in College Athletics to offer presentations on various topics.
We’ve created a Junior Focus Session Google Site to keep you up to date on all the presentations, presenters and BBCU links to access the sessions. You’ll need to use your fcpsschools.net account to access the Google site.
Falls Church School Counselors and Mrs. Foster of the Career Center are all excited to present the Junior Seminar Unit. Junior Seminars will be done through advisory on–Wednesday, April 7th at 10:15– for students with last names L – Z and on Friday, April 9th at 10:15am for students with last names A – K.
The seminars will cover:
- Using our College and Scholarship Tool: Naviance Student
- Explore your post-secondary options
- Establishing a college timeline
- x2VOL: Database for Community Service hours
- Financial aid
More details to follow!!
Scholastic Art & Writing Award
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were founded in 1923 and, for nearly a century, have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. This year there were over 2,500 entries across the Fairfax County region.
The Fine Arts Department is proud to announce Jenny Le was one of the only 27 students in the FCPS Region to receive a National Gold Medal for her work in Photography (see below).
Please help us congratulate Jenny for this great artistic achievement!
Opportunity to Apply for Student Representative to the School Board
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due April 7, 2021. The application and related details can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/application-2021-student-representative-school-board.
Special Education Conference 2021
The FCPS 16th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The conference will include a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting our conference's theme: Inclusion: The time for inclusion is now.
Registration starts March 2021
Starting in March, parents and community members will be able to register online or by phone. In addition, FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
Conference Highlights
- A Student Strands for youth ages 14-22
- An Exhibit Hall
- Inclusive Schools Presentation
Each year our conference draws an audience of parents, educators, administrators, preservice teachers, and community members eager to hear the latest research, strategies, and trends in the education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
For more information please email prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-3941.
View the Save the Date Flyer
Class of 2024 Fundraiser
The Class of 2024 is having their first ever fundraiser with Sloppy Mama’s BBQ this Wednesday, March 24th!
Preorders are strongly encouraged at SloppyMamas.com
All orders for Wednesday, March 24th, using the promo code “2024” at checkout will help support the 2024 Jaguars.
Location: 5731 LEE HIGHWAY, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
Class of 2023 Fundraiser
Live Sports
Normal Bell Schedule
Useful Links/Information
FCPS Return to School Family Guide
FCHS Return to School & Virtual Learning
FCPS Return to School
FCPS Technology Support for Families
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