Important Dates
- 8/10-8/12 - Jaguar Jumpstart
- 8/17 - Jaguar Kickoff/Open House/Orientation (4:00 - 7:00 pm, see announcement below)
- 8/17-8/20 - Senior Portraits
- 8/23 - First day of school
- 9/3 - Holiday
- 9/6 - Holiday
Bus Ridership Survey
Parents of all eligible bus riders will receive an email from the Office of Transportation Service (OTS) containing a student ridership survey. You will need your student's ID to complete the survey. If you have multiple children in FCPS, please complete the survey for each child. Parents should respond to the survey by August 4, 2021.
Jaguar Kickoff/Open House
FCHS will be hosting Jaguar Kickoff/Open House on Tuesday, August 17th, from 4:00 - 7pm. This event is open to all FCHS students/families with a special focus on our 9th grade, 10th grade and new/transfer students. Please join us to celebrate a return to 5 days of in-person instruction and learn more about FCHS.
- Students and families will hear from our administrative and student services teams.
- Students will have the opportunity to walk their schedules and explore the school building.
- Representatives from student activities as well as numerous community organizations will be available to share information and answer questions.
- The FCHS Athletic Boosters will be present with FCHS merchandise for sale.
- Please join us to cheer on our Volleyball team in their scrimmage match beginning at 7:15pm.
More details to follow.
Health & Safety Guidance
FCPS has updated its health and safety guidance for SY 21-22. Click here to review the updated guidance. Key updates include:
- Universal masking for fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated staff, students, and visitors
- Physical distancing changes due to the prioritized need to offer in-person instruction to all students
- Layered prevention strategies – situation specific
- Parental Guardian Health Screening Commitment Form – discontinued
Parents of rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
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:
ATTN: Bill McGreevy
Falls Church High School
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
OR wcmcgreevy@fcps.edu
If you have questions about College Board testing accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day, contact us at 703-207-4000. We will share more specifics about the October 13 testing opportunity at the beginning of the school year.
This message was emailed directly to parents and students on June 17, 2021.
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.
Useful Links/Information
FCPS Return to School
FCPS Health & Safety Guidance Document
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