Important Upcoming Dates
May 3-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 - Prom
May 31 - Memorial Day - school closed
June 1, Tuesday - Graduation - 7:00pm - Jiffy Lube Live
June 11 - Last day of school
Bottles of Water
Our students are able to get water throughout the day by filling up their own personal water bottle at our water filling stations. It has been brought to our attention that sometimes students forget to bring their water bottles to school. As a result, they are left without water since all water fountains are closed off this year due to COVID. As a result, we will have bottles of water available to students in the main office, student services, and the security office. Students just need to ask for a bottle of water. This is free to all students.
Immunizations
There is a new immunization requirement for rising 12th graders for the 2021-2022 school year. Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school. Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to McLean High School as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine at age 16 or older.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given at age 16 or older.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
Please contact Mary Bartenfeld at 703-714-5722 if you have any questions.
Volunteers Needed - ANGP
The MHS PTSA needs you to volunteer for the Class of 2021 Graduation Party, Pandemic Style!
The MHS PTSA is planning to host a Graduation Party for our fabulous senior Class of 2021! We hope to host the party on the evening of Wednesday, June 2nd, if we can find enough volunteers to pull it together.
- We need Parent Volunteers to help us plan activities to make this special event happen.
- We will also need Parent Volunteers on the day of the event to help set up, clean up, and chaperone.
In past years, parents of non-seniors (Junior Parents especially) help out to "pay it forward". We cannot host this event without our community and volunteers! Let's make this unprecedented year end on a high note for our McAwesome Seniors!!
If you are able to help, please contact Mara Conners and Monika Sibert at GraduationParty@mcleanptsa.org TODAY!
Thank you in advance for helping make the event a success!
Cheers to the Class of 2021!
Parent University for Class of 2022
McLean Student Services will host our final Parent University session of the school year on Friday, May 7 at 11:30 AM. This event will be virtual. The Parent to Parent Panel will consist of parents of current seniors who will explain the college application process from their perspective. Hear from the most recent experts about what worked and what didn’t work for their child and family. Save the date. We will send an email and link to Class of 2022 parents closer to the event.
Summer Credit Recovery
This summer, McLean High School will be hosting credit recovery for our students who receive a final grade of No Mark (NM). NM is being used this year in lieu of an F to limit the impact of virtual learning on a student’s grade point average. However, students will still need to recover the course credit. McLean High School will be hosting our students and students from Oakton High School and Langley High School. By combining sites, we hope to be able to offer all courses our students would need.
McLean counselors will soon be reaching out to families of students who may need to sign up for credit recovery this summer. They will have additional information on how best to sign up for the credit recovery program.
Recognition
Math Olympiad
Based on his score on the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) two day competition held in April, Ethan Zhou has been invited to participate in the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOP). MOP is a three week intensive problem solving camp that serves as the training ground for the US team that will compete for the International Mathematical Olympiad. Ethan is one of approximately 60 students nationwide to receive an invitation to participate in MOP this year. Congratulations, Ethan!
Technoshpere Competition Results
Several members of McLean’s Technology Student Association participated in the state-wide “Technosphere” competition this past weekend. Congratulations to the following students:
Digital Video Production – 2nd Place!
Camille Baron and Jennifer Yang
Software Development – 1st Place!!!
Daniel Mena and Demetrios Mena
Weekly Reminders
Morning Attendance Calls
Morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails will be suspended during the AP and SOL testing windows for middle and high schools only.
Online Attendance Form
Parents can now report a student absence by using our online attendance form at https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/about/attendance-form. The attendance phone line will also be available at 703-714-5725.
McLean HS Tech Support for Students
If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information. The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.
We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.
Description: This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.
Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.
Parent/Student Support Portal Link:
https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/
Social-Emotional Support Information
Mental Health and Wellness Support Services and Resources
McLean’s Clinical Staff are available to consult with parents and students regarding mental health related concerns and behaviors. They are also able to provide community resources as needed. Please see their contact information below:
Carol Ann Forrest, School Psychologist, CMForrest@fcps.edu
Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, baparkerlewi@fcps.edu
Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, mjeromefeath@fcps.edu
For more Mental Health and Wellness Information, please check out these Student Wellness Resources, FCPS’s Healthy Minds Blog and the FCPS’s Parent Resource Center.
Emergency Resources
Crisis Link Regional Hotline 703-527-4077
Crisis Text Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000
INOVA Emergency 703-289-7560
Merrifield Center Emergency 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711
Life Threatening 911
FCPS Cares
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My School Bucks
Learn more about this online payment portal for many school fees. Parents can set up an account which they link their student(s) to so there is one account per family. Course fees, lunch funds, some ticket events can be taken care of online. MySchoolBucks eliminates the need for students to carry cash to school and for multiple checks to be written. Learn more and sign up at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
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