Important Upcoming Dates
Check out the McLean Website to keep up to date with SOL testing, bell schedule changes, end of the year final exam schedule, Driver's Ed permit testing and much more.
May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday - School closed
June 1 - Graduation - 2:30 Constitution Hall
June 1 - early release for students - 10:30
June 2 - Physical Night at McLean High School
June 6-9 - early release days Final exam schedule
June 10 - Last day of school - early release
2022-2023 School Year
July 18-19 - Freshman 101
July 18-20 - AP Boot Camp
August 1 - Fall sports/Marching Band begins
August 18 - Freshman/New Student Transfer Orientation
August 22 - First day of school
September 9 - Celebrate McLean
Fun Fair - June 6
After the first exam of the week all students will be released at 9:45 to come out to the practice football field and the stadium football field for some games, food, and just some fun. With the help of the PTSA and the PE department, we are planning fun activities for all students to end the year like they started the year with a celebration. This time will be similar to Celebrate McLean.
AP Boot Camp
From Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20, McLean High School will hold an AP Boot Camp, for students in grades 10 - 12. The AP Boot Camp will target students about to take an Advanced Placement course for the first time.
AP Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in AP classes, college and in the corporate world. This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). This program is intended to be a hands-on, cooperative team-building program that actively engages students in the development and use of these skills. Boot Camp has four goals:
- Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
- Guide students in skill development with a focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving
- Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom
- Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers
Interested students can register at this link.
Underclassmen FCPSOn Laptop/Charger Collection
Underclassmen who no longer need their school laptop for finals:
- Starting on Monday, June 6 and throughout the final exam week, any student that no longer needs access to their school laptop may stop by the Library Reference Room throughout the school day and turn in their school laptop and charger.
Underclassmen who need their school laptop until their last exam:
- Students will turn in their laptop and charger to their 7th period teacher upon completion of their 7th period exam and before the final dismissal bell on Thursday, June 9.
Underclassmen enrolled in online summer courses:
- Students who are enrolled in an online summer course will be permitted to keep their laptop/charger for the duration of their course. At the conclusion of their summer course, students should return their laptop/charger to the main office. Teachers will be given a list of summer course enrollments prior to June 9th to verify which students will need to keep their devices.
What happens if students fail to turn in their FCPSOn laptop?
Underclassman: Students and Parents will be notified by the Main Office or Administration that the laptop must be turned in ASAP. If they keep the laptop over the summer without an approved reason, their laptop will be disabled, making it inoperable for the remainder of the summer.
What happens if students turn in their FCPSOn laptop without a charger?
Underclassman: Students and Parents will be notified by the Main Office that the charger must be turned in ASAP. The laptop will be re-imaged and prepared for the next school year, but will not be re-issued until a charger is turned in or payment has been received through MySchoolBucks.
End of the School Year Medication Pick-up
As the end of our school year approaches, please be reminded that all medications kept in the Health Room must be picked up by the end of the school year. Per FPCS regulations, any medications that remain in the Health Room after close of business on the last day of school must be destroyed.
For SENIORS: The last day of classes will be May 20th. Seniors who have medications may keep them in the Health Room until after AP testing and graduation activities are complete.
For ALL OTHER STUDENTS: The last day of classes is June 10th.
Prescription Medications (Epi-pens, Inhalers, ADHD, etc.) : Must be picked up by a parent. Please sign in at the main office. PLEASE NOTE: if a student self-carries their epi-pen or inhaler and keeps one in the health room, they may pick it up.
Over-the-counter Medication: Students may pick up these medications and take them home. They may be picked up at the end of the day between 2:45-3:00pm any time before the end of the year.
All medications must be picked up by 11:00am, June 10th.
Please contact School Health Aide, Julie Gamboa, with any questions. jgamboa@fcps.edu
Freshman 101 - Register Now!
McLean High School teachers and administrators will offer a variety of in-person activities for students to choose from as they prepare to begin high school at McLean. Students will get to know staff members, connect with other students, and attend sessions designed to prepare them for success as they transition to high school.
Please note: Only students enrolled as 9th graders at McLean High School for the 2022-2023 school year are eligible for the MHS Freshmen 101 Program. Please complete this electronic form to reserve a spot. Prior to the program, please send a completed Emergency Care Form and email it to mcleanhighschool@fcps.edu by July 11 to complete your registration; Emergency Care Forms are located on the MHS website. If you have any questions, please email Assistant Principal Jeff Barham at jbarham@fcps.edu.
Where: McLean High School
When: July 18th and 19th
Time: 8:30am to 12:00pm
Transportation: Details forthcoming
Tutor.com - Summer Access
Students can access Tutor.com over the summer months by logging into Schoology through a course. However, after mid-June, when a student clicks on courses, the courses from the 2021-22 SY will no longer show up since they will be archived in transition to the new school year. Therefore, students must follow the instructions below to access Tutor.com from an archived course during the summer months.
When can a student access Tutor.com?
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New FCPS Student - Newly enrolled students will be able to access Tutor.com through Schoology by August 18.
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Seniors - July 29 will be the last date graduated seniors will be able to access the network.
Summer School - Students attending summer Credit Recovery Academy (CRA), Online Campus (OC) or Online Economics & Personal Finance (EPF) can access Tutor.com through their active summer course in Schoology.
Click HERE for more information on Tutor.com
Click HERE for the Tutor.com Summer Access Flyer
All Night Grad Party - Volunteers Needed!
Please volunteer for The All Night Grad Party sponsored by the PTSA scheduled for June 1 from 9 pm - 1 am at McLean High School. This McLean High School tradition celebrates graduates in a safe, supervised space the night they graduate. There will be catered food, casino games, prizes ,a photo booth, dancing and even a hypnotist show! We need many volunteers in the school community to make this event happen. Please consider signing up to help with set up before the party or volunteer to help at the party. In the past, parents who did not have a graduate helped with setting up. Then parents of all grade levels helped out at the party. Let’s give the class of 2022 a proper send off as they create memories with their class one last time! Please view the Sign Up Genius to see the volunteer options that appeal to you.
Grad Party Volunteer Sign Up
Physical Night - June 2
McLean Sports Physical Night is Thursday, June 2nd. If you are interested in playing a sport during the 2022-23 school year you must have a sports physical on file at the school dated after May 1 of 2022. This will satisfy that requirement. Details below
When: Thursday, June 2
Where: McLean HS
Cost: tax deductible donation of $50 (all proceeds go to the athletic training program for supplies and equipment.)
MySchool Bucks link coming soon!
Student Registration: https://forms.gle/dSNCjto7nUtkr4Uk7
We are in need of volunteers for this event. If you, or someone you know, think you might be interested in volunteering, please email Michael Tierney, mstierney@fcps.edu for more information. We are in need of medical professionals, specifically MDs, DOs, PAs, and NPs. We are also looking for PTs as well. If you would like to register as a volunteer, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/zJrGabyD7xunnvYS9
Congressional Art Competition Winners
Congratulations to our winners at the Congressional Art Competition! Each spring a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S House of Representatives. Two Mclean student were recognized for their amazing talent and technique in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
3rd place “Soul Searching” – Emma Chen
Honorable mention “Self”- Aliya Lu
To view the winning artworks as well as this years entries, please check out the virtual gallery below:
2022 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Weekly Reminders
Requesting a MySchoolBucks Lunch Account Refund
If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.
Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts
Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu:
Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:
- Student Name 1. Student Name
- FCPS Student ID # 2. FCPS Student ID #
- School Name 3. School Name
Requesting a refund for my student's meal account
Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu
- Student Name
- Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
- School Name
- Parent Name
- Street Address
- City, State and Zip code
- Phone #
Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.
For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.
Attendance Form
Moving forward, McLean High School will no longer use the electronic attendance form. Parents/Guardians will need to call the attendance office, send a written note with your student, or send an email to mcleanattendance@fcps.edu.
All Day Absences: 703-714-5725
Early Release: 703-714-5726
*As a courtesy please do not call for early release after 1:30pm.
Moving over the summer?
If your student will not be returning to McLean High School for the 2022-2023 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, Cindy Ramos, at cpramos@fcps.edu
Suspension of Attendance Notifications
In order to accommodate the expanded student testing windows for SOLs and AP tests, morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails will be suspended during the AP and SOL testing windows for middle and high schools only. Evening attendance notification will continue as normally scheduled. Note that we are only suspending attendance notifications. Here are the dates during which morning attendance notifications will be suspended:
- High school: April 25, 2022 through the last day of school, June 10
After-School Counseling
The Department of Student Services will be offering counseling opportunities for all students every Wednesday and Thursday after school. Select counselors will be available to meet with students until 4:30pm. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this extra availability and can meet with the counselors on staff regardless of their alphabetical designation. Late bus transportation will be provided every Wednesday and Thursday for all students.
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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