May 10 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Virtual

May 10, 12, 13 - SOL Testing: Algebra 2, Geometry

May 10-28 - AP Testing

May 11 - Civic Seal Application Due

May 14 - Prom-ish - A "Mask"erade

May 17, 19, 20 - SOL Testing: Algebra 1

FCPS Calendar

PTSA Meeting

Please join us on Monday, May 10th at 7:00pm for our next PTSA meeting. All are invited to attend! The meeting will take place virtually on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (BBCU). Please note, Google Chrome is often the most reliable browser for BBCU. Follow this link to join: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/276bc86f6602416698170090ba0e8bbe

Please use your name or initials to join or you may be removed from the session. Because this room is made to accommodate 250 or more attendees, you will not have direct access to the  microphone/video features. We look forward to seeing you next week!

SOL Testing Schedule

May 10, 12, 13 - Algebra 2, Geometry

May 17, 19, 20 - Algebra 1

Students must bring their fully charged laptop.

AP Testing

The College Board has announced that this school year, students will take their Advanced Placement (AP) exam(s) either in person using a paper/pencil format or at-home digitally, depending on the course. The 2021 FCPS AP Exam schedule including dates, times, and test formats for students is below. AP Teachers have communicated with students regarding the exam format and how to prepare for the AP exams in their specific course(s). Herndon's AP Testing Schedule is here.  AP Testing information from FCPS is available here.

AP Testing Volunteers Needed!

We are in desperate need of 3 volunteers to help out with the AP Calculus AB/BC exam.

This exam will be given May 24th at 8 am. 

 Proctors are there to walk around the space (cafeteria) and help out with handing out and counting the tests.  The time involved is usually about 3 hours.   Please contact Betsy Bosworth at ekbosworth@fcps.edu if you can help.

Herndon High School 2020-2021 Yearbook!

Yearbook Pre-Orders for $65 will end May 22, and only while supplies last.  You can pre-order by visiting yearbookordercenter.com (school code 8967) or through My School Bucks on the school website. You may buy a yearbook at distribution for $75, if we have them, and while supplies last. We have a limited quantity of yearbook available, and we will not be ordering more. Please email Katheryn Hans, yearbook adviser, kdhans@fcps.edu, with any questions, or to inquire about our Free and Reduced Lunch discount.

Free Virtual Tutoring

For the past 19 years, Herndon United Methodist Church has been offering free, in-person tutoring to HHS students.  Virtual TGFT [Thank God for Tutors] through the website:  herndonumc.org/tgft. Our team of ten adult tutors are ready to help your students in chemistry, physics and all areas of math.

Students should pre-register their name and subject choice via the Google form on the website.  We look forward to helping your students succeed!

Grading Flexibility Update

FCPS is adjusting the grading policy for the 2020-21 school year to ensure students are not penalized by the challenges brought on by pandemic learning.

Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option for Pass. Additional information including translated forms, considerations, and frequently asked questions are available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary and https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/grading-flexibility 

From the Library

• As we start thinking about the end of the school year, please note the following due dates for library materials. There are no fines charged for overdue items.
• seniors’ library items should be returned by May 18
• underclassmen library items are due by May 28

• Remember that you never have to return ebooks or e-audiobooks! Any titles that your student checks out from their MackinVIA account will automatically drop off after 3 weeks. And MackinVIA is available year-round.
• SYNC Audiobooks for Teens has started its twelfth summer of offering free audiobook downloads to students ages 13 and up. Each Thursday, SYNC introduces two thematically-paired titles that are available that week. Once downloaded, these books never disappear—they’re yours to enjoy at your leisure. The program runs through August 4. Click here for details about the exciting YA titles being offered this summer, and instructions on downloading to your device.

• Is your student looking for help with an assignment? Book recommendations? Students can meet virtually with a member of the library team every school day! Our virtual office hours on BBCU allow them to connect with us from 8:00 – 11:00 on Mondays, and before school, during Stingers and lunch, and after school on other school days.

Attention Seniors and any student leaving FCPS after June

Please follow these instructions to back up your Google Drive and school network files so you can take your work with you when you leave FCPS. The instructions can be accessed with an @fcpsschools.net account.  Page 1 of the instructions shows you how to back up the files that are on your school laptop or your student network drive. Page 2 of the instructions shows you how to download your Google Drive to a personal device.

You will start by backing up any files stored on your device or your network drive to your Google Drive. If you are a virtual student and have files stored on the FCPS network drive, you will need to go to any FCPS school and restart your laptop while on the FCPS network. This can be accomplished from the parking lot, no need to enter the building. After you restart your device and while you are still on the FCPS network you can follow Page 1 to secure the back-up of files from your device and your network drive files to your Google Drive. If you are graduating or leaving FCPS you will then need to transfer your Google Drive to a personal device (external hard drive, USB/flash drive, etc.), which is on Page 2.

Summer 2021 Credit Recovery Program

This summer students will have the opportunity to recover two high school course credits during two credit recovery sessions. Each high school will offer credit recovery courses in a face-to-face setting.

Session 1: June 28 - July 16 (July 5th holiday)

Session 2: July 21 – Aug 6

Students can take one class each session to recover two credits total. Classes are in person at South Lakes HS from 8 AM – 1 PM.

Parent or School Counselor will register their student for in person credit recovery through this link.

Transportation will be provided, but exact pick up/drop off locations will not be decided until majority of students have registered.

Free lunch will be served for all students.

Attendance is critical to recover courses over summer. All students must attend every day.

Not all courses will be offered during both sessions. Please see specific course offerings for each session below:

Prom-ish – A "Mask" erade

To have some type of prom event during a pandemic, we present to you, "Prom-ish"! Join us at Herndon High School on Friday, May 14, for one final gathering with your classmates before graduation happens! Tickets are free to all HHS seniors.  Time slots for the event: 6:30p – 8:00 pm; 8:30 – 10 pm; 10:30 - 12am.  All the information to reserve a ticket and guidelines will be posted in our HHS Class of 2021 Blackboard page early evening on April 28, 2021.  All HHS seniors have access to this page in Blackboard.  Tickets will NOT be available at the door.  Reserve your free ticket now! Tickets are first-come, first-serve!

2021 Civics Seal Application

Attention Seniors! The Commonwealth of Virginia will award a seal on your diploma to commemorate your achievement in the areas of US History, US Government, and community service. To apply for this seal, you must:

• Have earned a B or better in both your US History and US Government courses
• Have completed 25+ hours of community service throughout your four years of high school
• Have no major disciplinary or attendance infractions.

If you are interested, please complete this Google Form by Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Government teacher or your counselor.

STEM Seal Applications

The Virginia Board of Education has announced a new graduation seal, available to students in the graduating class of 2019 and beyond. The Board of Education’s Diploma Seal for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) will be awarded to students who earn either a Standard diploma or Advanced Studies diploma and satisfy all math and science requirements for the Advanced Studies diploma with a “B” average or better in all course work.  

Additionally, students must successfully complete a 50-hour or more work-based learning opportunity in a STEM area, satisfy all requirements for a Career and Technical Education concentration, and pass either a Board of Education CTE STEM-H credential examination or an examination approved by the Board that confers a college-level credit in a STEM field. Students will need to complete the STEM Seal Application in order to verify completion of the work-based learning requirement.  

Questions regarding the seal should be directed to your school counselor.

Graduation Information

Please review this document for the latest graduation information.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9JMTcjoLdMA_ZFgqouWBUpV1s3eSgNNlkdTYYNQMDc/edit?usp=sharing

HHS Class of 2021 Spring Newsletter

Hello Seniors! The end is in sight! Please draw your attention to this letter in its entirety. There are several items that need your attention as we continue to celebrate YOU and your accomplishments as a member of the graduating Class of 2021! https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/senior-class

Herndon High School - @HerndonHS

HHS Athletics - @herndonsports

HHS Writing Center - @HWCHerndon

HHS Yearbook - @HerndonYBK

HHS Student Services - @CounselorBuzz

HHS Library - @HHSLibrary

HHS Stinger Newspaper   

Herndon High School Website