Student Services Updates
Attention Rising Seniors!! The College Place- Alexandria is providing free workshops and you all are invited!! Please see below for more details:
Monday July 12th--2:30PM
Virtual College Tours: James Madison University
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99376206554
Tuesday July 13th--2:30PM
College Knowledge Series-Summer Melt: Summer between HS and College
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99376206554
Tuesday July 13th--3:30PM
Junior Action Plan: What Rising Seniors Should Be Doing This Summer to Prepare for College Application Season!
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/97529274092
Wednesday July 14th--3:30PM
Personal Statement Writing: How to begin crafting a stellar college essay!
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99385846205
Thursday July 15th--12:30PM
Sourcing and Applying for Scholarships
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/96676277510
Thursday July 15th--2:30PM
Career Premiere Series: Entrepreneurship: Come chat with professionals who have started their own businesses in the areas of Education, Cosmetology, Healthcare, and more!
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99376206554
Northern Virginia Community College
Early Online College(Free college classes for Juniors and Seniors)
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is continuing the Early Online College program. NOVA will offer select college courses at no cost to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors. Courses are twelve weeks in length and will begin September 21, 2021.
Course Options:
- ART 101- History and Appreciation of Art I
- CST 110- Introduction to Communication
- ECO 201- Principles of Macroeconomics
- HIS 102- History of Western Civilization II
- ITE 115- Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
- MTH 154- Quantitative Reasoning
- PSY 200- Principles of Psychology
- SOC 200- Principles of Sociology
Qualifications
- Courses are available to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors.
- Students must meet Dual Enrollment testing requirements in both Math and English or have a 3.0 GPA
- Students must provide a copy of their unofficial high school transcript. Test scores are required for students with a GPA less than a 3.0.
Important Dates:
- Completed applications are due by September 1, 2021
- Courses will begin September 20, 2021
Additional Information:
- Online Early College classes are for college credit only, students will not receive high school credit.
- Students can only take 1 class
- Textbook and other course material purchases may be required
- All classes will be taught online. Students will need their myNOVA credentials to access the class.
- Access to a computer and the internet are required.
Updated Mask Guidance
As we navigate through the summer we are providing you with updated guidance regarding the use of face masks while on school property beginning June 18 in accordance with Executive Order 79.
Indoors On-School Property
- EO79 requires that all individuals wear a mask while indoors on school property. Masks or face coverings must be worn by all students, faculty, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
- This includes all activities on school property beyond education, including School Board meetings and concerts, graduations, voting, attendees at performances, etc.
- Social distancing is not required.
- As of June 11, the Commonwealth updated guidance to say that when school is not in session (or anytime students are not attending programs in the school building), individuals should follow masking recommendations in accordance with CDC Guidance, which allows for fully vaccinated individuals to participate in most activities without masking or distancing. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated should continue to mask and distance in order to protect themselves and the people around them.
Outdoors On-School Property
- EO79 permits individuals outdoors on school property to remove masks in accordance with CDC guidance.
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Fully vaccinated students, teachers, staff, and visitors may remove their masks or face coverings. Six feet social distancing is not required.
- Individuals who are not fully vaccinated may remove masks or face coverings outside if they can maintain at least six feet distance. If they cannot maintain social distancing, it is recommended that they wear a mask.
Offices and Non-School Property
In office buildings such as Gatehouse, neither masks nor social distancing will be required for vaccinated employees.
Below is a quick reference guide regarding mask usage for Schools and Non-School based Offices, effective June 18, 2021, as outlined in the above narrative.
*Mask exemptions as outlined in Executive Order 79 continue to be applicable (e.g. while eating or drinking) and are consistent with exemptions implemented during the 2020-21 school year.
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