Important Upcoming Dates
July 28 - Physicals Collection Night - 5:00-7:00pm - Door 9
August 2 - Fall Sports Tryouts
August 19 - Freshman Orientation (9:00-11:30)
August 19 - Sophomore Orientation/Transfer Student (12:30-3:00)
August 19 - Freshman/Transfer Parent Night - 6:00pm auditorium
August 23 - First day of school
September 3 - Labor Day
October 1 - Homecoming Game
October 2 - Homecoming Dance
Summer Officer Hours - 9:00-1:00
Freshman Orientation Thursday, August 19 - 9:00am - 11:30am
Our annual freshman orientation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Transportation will be provided for all students with stops at Longfellow Middle School and base elementary schools - see schedule below. Students will hear from administrators, their counselors, McLeadership executives and Big Macs. We are looking forward to welcoming our Class of 2025 to the McLean community! Please see the McLean website - Announcements - for a detailed schedule and bus information.
Sophomore & new/transfer student orientation Thursday, August 19 - 12:30pm - 3:00
Our Sophomore and new/transfer student orientation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, from 12:30pm - 3:00pm. All 10th graders and transfer students are encouraged to attend. Transportation will be provided for all students with stops at Longfellow Middle School and base elementary schools - see schedule below. Students will hear from administrators, their counselors, McLeadership executives and Big Macs. We are looking forward to starting a new year in the building for all of our students! This will be a time for students to meet their mentor and become familiar with our school building. Please see the McLean website - Announcements - for a detailed schedule and bus information.
Physical Collection Night
We will be hosting a "Physical Collection Night" on July 28th from 5pm-7pm at the rock entrance (Door 9).
A physical, along with registering your athlete, is required for participation in sports. Physicals can also be hand delivered to the school anytime between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday.
-The physical form and directions for registering your child for athletics can be found here
-A reminder that fall sports start on August 2nd. Tryout information can be found here
AP Score Information
Students in Virginia received access to their AP scores. A detailed score release schedule can be found on the College Board’s website. Students will access scores via their College Board account. If students don't remember their username or password, they can recover them on the College Board website—they should NOT create a new account. Students who are unable to reset usernames or passwords online, can call AP Services at 888-225-5427 or 212-632-1780 for assistance.
Get Your AP Scores (Link to College Board score information and FAQ)
PSAT/NMSQT & SAT School Day Accommodation planning for October 2021
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce plans to offer the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to students in grades 10-11 on October 13, 2021. A PSAT/NMSQT Testing Notification letter is posted online.
For seniors there are tentative plans to offer the SAT School Day on the same day, pending confirmation of division funds. A SAT School Day Testing Notification letter is posted online.
Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If the student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. The Accommodations Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions on how to request College Board testing accommodations, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 2-3).
To request new or amended College Board accommodations for the October PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 10, 2021. When returning forms, deliver to:
504 requests - dwilmotrober@fcps.edu
IEP requests - akaye@fcps.edu and rabouchard@fcps.edu
Additionally, please fill out this form for McLean High School. This will help us process all requests in a timely manner - https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/pdf/ssd-coordinator.pdf
If you have questions about College Board testing accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day, contact us at 703.714.5700. We will share more specifics about the October 13 testing opportunity at the beginning of the school year.
Sprucing up our facilities
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Our roof over the yellow hallway is being replaced. |
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Our lower gyms have been stripped down to the bare floor. |
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This week the pellets will be laid down on our turf field. The field is close to being completed! |
Fall Sports Tryout & Athlete Registration Information
If your child is interested in participating in sports this upcoming school year the following must be completed prior to trying out for a team:
- A physical completed after May 1st 2021. The physical must be done on the official VHSL form that can be found at https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/ (click on “resources)
- Once a physical is complete it should be turned into the Activities Office at McLean High School. Office hours are 9am-1pm during the summer
- Each athlete must register at the new FCPS Athlete Registration Website. Registration must be done each year. If you registered last year, you need to reregister this year. Please visit https://mclean-ar.rschooltoday.com/ to register your child. For registration questions please email Stefanie Evers (severs2@fcps.edu)
- All information about Fall Sports tryouts can be found at https://mcleanactivities.org/main/adnews/ID/53638194
- Please reach out to your coach for specific information about a sport
- For general questions please email Greg Miller, Director of Student Activities (GMMiller@fcps.edu)
Mental Wellness Consultations
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services is offering virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 28th through August 6th. Parents and students have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations are offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or the transition back to school in the fall. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time-management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. There is no cost. Click here to request a consultation. You may also leave a message at 571-423-4276.
Vaccines
Vaccines are available through private physicians, pharmacies and clinics. The Health Department offers school-required immunizations for free at the following locations:
Annandale District Office 7611 Little River Tnpk., #400-E, Annandale, VA
Herndon/Reston District Office 1850 Cameron Glen Dr., #100, Reston, VA
Joseph Willard Health Center 3750 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA
Mount Vernon District Office 8350 Richmond Hwy., #233 Alexandria, VA
Springfield District Office 8136 Old Keene Mill Rd., 1st Fl., #A-100, Springfield, VA
To set up an appointment, call 703-246-7100 TTY 711.
For more information about required immunizations, click here.
Underclassmen Material Return
Laptop Collection and Material Collection: Reminder that all laptops/materials must be returned. Computers need to be reimaged, cleaned, and reset for 2021-22 school year. If these items are not returned by the end of the year, students will be charged the cost. Also, laptops will not be functional next year if they are not reimaged/reset over the summer. All items may be returned to the main office between 9:00-1:00.
Please let your administrator know if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance for returning your laptops, your chargers, and your materials to McLean High School!
Continuity of Learning
After students have a chance to unplug and recharge over the summer, consider having them visit the McLean High School Continuity of Learning site where they can continue their learning in preparation for the coming school year. Students may access learning materials in a variety of core subjects and courses on the site to prepare for the coming school year or review material.
Here is the link for the page for the Continuity of Learning site on our website: https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/node/5685
Withdrawing Student
If your student will not be returning to McLean High School for the 2021-22 school year, please complete the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form. You can email the completed and signed form to the McLean HS registrar, Mary Bartenfeld, at mbartenfeld@fcps.edu
Immunizations
The documentation can be dropped off in person at the McLean main office, mailed to the school or emailed to mbartenfeld@fcps.edu. Please contact Mary Bartenfeld at 703-714-5722 if you have any questions.
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.
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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