FCHS News & Announcements - 5/20/21

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Important Dates

  • 5/21 - Senior Exams begin (see EOY Exams/Events Schedule below)
  • 5/31 - Holiday
  • 6/3 - In-person Graduation
  • 6/3 - FCHS asynchronous learning day
  • 6/4 - Underclass Exams begin (see EOY Exams/Events Schedule below)
  • 6/8 - Virtual synchronous learning for all FCPS students
  • 6/11 - Last day of school

Attendance Matters!

Attendance drives everything! It is tied to almost every aspect of school performance and future outcomes.

What are some simple things we can all do about attendance?

  • Positively encourage good attendance with your children
  • Communicate about obstacles to attendance so the school can offer support
  • Encourage, support, and assist your children with learning and acting responsibly by:
    • Asking specific questions about classes and homework
    • Get to know your child’s teachers
    • Reach out to teachers when your child is struggling

Avoid absences unless absolutely necessary!

It’s important to communicate these and other needs to our Dean, SOSA, administrators, counselors, & clinicians.


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 Falls Church 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 Suzanne Lokke at 703-207-4067 if you have any questions.


All Students to Be Virtual on June 8

Due to Democratic Primary Election

Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous  learning day (no in-person classes) for students.

Get more information about the primary elections.


Graduation

June 3 @ 9:00 am (Rain date-June 4 @ 9:00 am)

Fairfax HS Stadium

We are very excited to share that the Class of 2021 will be celebrated during an in-person graduation ceremony this year! 


2021 End-of-Year Exams/Events Schedule

Please click HERE to view the 2021 End-of-Year Exams/Events Schedule. It can also be found on the FCHS website.

Please note that this is a "living document" as the date/time of some events may be adjusted (exam schedule is solid). We will post a new schedule and update you if changes are made.

Please note that Tuesday, June 8 is now a virtual synchronous exam day for students. All underclass students will access their 1st and 3rd period exams virtually.


Textbook/Materials Return 

Teachers will begin collecting textbooks/materials from in-person students whenever they are finished using the resource.

Virtual students can return any books or materials at Entrance 1 (main entrance) during school hours. Security staff will be there to receive them.

Please see important due dates below.

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Laptop Collection

3rd and 7th period teachers will be collecting a laptop, charger and bag from each in-person student. Virtual students should turn in their laptop, charger and bag at Door #10.

The collection dates are below.

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Jaguar 5K

This year's Jaguar 5K will be held virtually from April 24 - May 22!

Run or walk 3.1 miles anywhere you would like! Register here (with a $20 fee).

Free t-shirt is included!

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Live Sports

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Useful Links/Information

FCPS Return to School Family Guide

FCHS Return to School & Virtual Learning

FCPS Return to School

FCPS Technology Support for Families


FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.