Important Dates
- 5/31 - Holiday
- 6/3 - In-person Graduation
- 6/3 - FCHS asynchronous learning day for underclass students
- 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.
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.
It’s important to communicate these and other needs to our Dean, SOSA, administrators, counselors, & clinicians.
Graduation - UPDATED
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!
Based on updated guidance, each graduating senior will now receive NINE TICKETS to the ceremony.
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.
Summer Assignments
FCHS teachers will not give summer assignments.
Instead, teachers may provide optional enrichment activities or choice reading that are not for a grade.
Senior Graduation Celebration
Sponsored by the FCHS PTSA
Thursday, June 3, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Lake Accotink Park (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA)
Click here to learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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