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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Congratulations to the MVHS Theater students on their amazing performance of Alice in Wonderland!
MVHS Parent Roundtable Discussion and PTSA Meeting
The next MVHS Parent Roundtable Discussion will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm and will follow the PTSA general business. The topic of this discussion will address the protocols for addressing sexual misconduct and sexual harrassment. We will be joined by Ms. Colby Bruno, FCPS Title IX Coordinator. Please use this link to submit questions you might have here. You can join by using this link. I look forward to seeing you all at that time.
Please mark your calendar with the important dates below.
Report Cards and Seventh Semester Transcripts
Second quarter has ended, report cards will be mailed home the week of February 1st and are now available electronically to parents/guardians with ParentVue accounts.
Seniors, your 7th semester transcripts will be made available to Student Services the week of February 8, 2022. Seventh semester transcripts will be processed and sent to your colleges no later than February 17, 2022 . It may take up to two weeks for colleges to receive and process your transcripts. Thank you for your patience as we complete this very important step in the college application process.
Mount Vernon High School College and Career Center NEWS
CAREER EXPLORATION
Explore Nursing with MVHS Alumni
2/2/22 @ 3:30pm (Hybrid)
2 MVHS alumni who graduated in 2020 are returning to share with you their first two years of RN school. One attends NOVA the other GMU - both enrolled into nursing RN programs. Both will receive a BSN by 2024 with licensure as an RN. All current students in grades 9-12 interested in nursing or becoming a nurse are welcome. This is a wonderful time to ask questions about nursing programs and how to prepare. Sign up here!
FCPS Instruction 2 Industry CareerExpo Event for High School Students (Virtual)
This opportunity is for all high school students and will take place February 14 - 17, 2022. Instruction 2 Industry, a career expo event for high school students to learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options. Visit the website for more information: Instruction 2 Industry. Registration is required, complete this form ASAP.
COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING
MVHS Junior Night (virtual)Class of 2023, SAVE THE DATE! 2/9/2022 @6:30pm Click here for details
College Partnership Program (CPP) of FCPSAttention all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students, CPP is accepting applications for the 22-23 school year. Are you a first generation college bound student? Do you want to go to college and you are not sure how? Click here to see the program’s eligibility requirements: Join CPP! To apply, click here: Application Here. Students will need to be logged into their G suite, and will need to complete an essay. The application deadline is March 1, 2022.
Princeton Review hosting free sessions for high school students (virtual). The Princeton Review is excited to introduce a free upcoming College Admissions Week. From February 7th to February 11th, PR is hosting information sessions discussing everything students need to know about college admissions and what colleges are looking for in applicants. You can find links to register for each event on this flyer listing all the events here, with registration links.
FCPS Gap Year Fair (Virtual) FCPS is co-hosting a virtual gap year fair with Go Overseas on February 17th from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Link to Flyer Register Here The Virtual Gap Year Fair is on the last day of Instruction 2 Industry, a career expo event for high school students to learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options.
College Visits in MVHS Career Center (In Person) To register for all admissions visits, please log into Naviance to sign up! www.fcps.edu/naviance
College and Career Winter Workshops (In Person)
Please encourage your Major to sign up for these specific career services. Students can sign up here using their student email. Next Week!
- How to navigate a college website - Wednesday, February 2nd
- How to Interview for college and jobs – Friday, February 4th
- How to decide where to apply to college – Thursday, February 10th
- How to look for scholarships – Monday, February 14th
- How to look for a job while in high school and get a work permit – Wednesday, February 16th
- How to make a career plan after high school – Wednesday, February 23rd
- How to look for short term or apprentice training – Thursday, March 3rd
- How to make a high school resume – Thursday, March 10th
- How to apply for Job Corp or the WIOA youth program – Friday, March 18th
INTERNSHIPS AND THE MILITARY
Genesys Works Recruitment for Juniors
This is an awesome senior year internship which earns you a credit on your transcript. Flyer to view (fcpsschools.net access required). Students can work as an intern with a partner company during their senior year part time in afternoons, after completion of a summer training. If interested, complete the Online Student Interest Link, Genesys Works will have an I.T. and Business career track this year!
To highlight the fifth anniversary of the Genesys Works and FCPS Partnership, FCPS created a video to highlight a current student from Mount Vernon HS, and his experience with the program. Check it out here!
ASVAB SIGN UP
Any Senior who plans to enlist in the military, needs to take an ASVAB. MVHS is offering the ASVAB on Thursday, March 3, 2022 and Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Please Register Here
Monthly Military Recruiter Schedule First Visit is 2/2/22! Click here for our 2022 Monthly Military Recruiter Schedule, where recruiters will be seated outside our Cafeteria at tables for students to ask questions about military careers.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Ms. Rowsey’s Weekly Schedule (FAFSA help)
Ms. Katrina Rowsey, our MVHS Financial Aid Champion is available to meet with students and families virtually through the Career Center. She can also be reached via email at khrowsey@fcps.edu. Seniors going to college, please come see Ms. Rowsey for help completing FAFSA. Click here to see: Ms.Rowsey’s Schedule
VASA Application open - for undocumented, DACA, TPS SENIORS Deadline March 3 Financial Support for College - The Virginia Alternate State Application (which will be known as VASA) is accepting applications so that undocumented, DACA, TPS or other Seniors who don’t qualify for the FAFSA, may now be considered for state financial aid. This is a new opportunity and the application was just released in January 2022! Link to Apply Deadline: March 1st
Instructions: If you are eligible for FAFSA and have applied, you can’t apply for VASA. You are only able to use VASA funding for Virginia schools.
- You will create an account with a personal email account (no school accounts please!) and verify it. Save the password in a safe place.
- On parent section, make sure you list a different email than yours
- For male students between ages of 18-25, you must register for Selective Service at this time. This may change in the future. If you are not registered, please visit www.sss.gov to register.
- You will need to have the 2020 federal income tax return to complete the financial section. If parents don’t have paid taxes, in absence it is up to the institution to verify income, regarding. Alternate documents may be given by the institution directly.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENRICHMENT
College Access Fairfax Scholarships - Due February 15th!
Multiple awards just for Fairfax County Seniors!!! Apply Here
Please log onto www.fcps.edu/naviance. Students can view and apply to several scholarships and enrichment programs. For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, kmorr@fcps.edu
Edison Academy Open House
The Edison Academy Open House event that was scheduled for January 29th was cancelled due to weather. It is rescheduled for Saturday, February 5th from 10:00am – 1:00pm. More information to come soon.
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