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Military-Connected Families
Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation for Military-Connected Families October 13, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, and help her get to know our school community and the unique perspective of military-connected families. This hybrid event will be held in the 1st floor cafe at the FCPS Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church VA 22042. Free parking is available in the underground garage. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as childcare and light refreshments. If you can attend, either in-person or virtually, please register to attend.
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, Oct. 10 is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
2022-23 AP/IB Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS FY 2022 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS and Mount Vernon High School encourage all students to take AP/IB tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s). Steps to Opt-Out:
- Complete Opt-Out google form, also available from their IB teacher. Students may also request a printed opt-out form from Mrs. Freeland (email: scfreeland@fcps.edu, or come to the IB Office).
- Parent verification--Since the opt-out process requires parental signature, Mrs. Freeland, the IB/AP Coordinator will notify the parent/guardian listed on the Google form via email, and they will have to verify and validate their student’s Opt-Out request by sending a validation email response to Mrs. Freeland by October 21, 2022. Or, parents may sign the printed opt-out form.
To assist in the decision-making process, students can request a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment. Students who wish to view their SY 2023 Opt-Out report should email their request to Mrs. McHugh (bfmchugh@fcps.edu). AP/IB students must make Opt-Out decisions by Friday, October 21, 2022, and parents will be billed a non-refundable test fee in December 2022 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests. Students who qualify for the free and reduced-price meals program and have submitted the consent to share their free and reduced-price status will not be charged for these fees.
AP students who register for an AP exam after November 10th will be assessed a $40 late registration fee by the College Board. AP students who do not complete the Opt-Out form in October and cancel an AP exam will be assessed a $40 cancellation fee by the College Board.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Student holiday/Staff Development Day) October 10
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, Oct. 10 is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Disability History and Awareness Month
During October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
The Parent Resource Center will host an open house for parents to learn more about dyslexia and how to support students with dyslexia on October 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more about PRC events on their website.
The FCPS Dyslexia handbook also provides information and resources to families. It reflects a division-wide commitment to ensure that the needs of students with dyslexia are met as a result of collective responsibility and collaboration across general and special education contexts.
National School Lunch Week October 10th-14th
Background: President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
Walk to School Day
Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 12, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so on October 12.
Wednesday, October 12thPSAT/SAT School Day
- Wednesday, October 12, we are administering the PSAT to all 10th and 11th graders, and the SAT to 12th graders who previously signed up. We will operate on a two-hour early release schedule. Test takers and adapted curriculum students will report to the building at normal arrival time (8:00am) and will be dismissed at 12:55pm.Academy classes and shuttles are canceled. Room assignments were emailed to students and parents/guardians earlier this week.
A final reminder will be sent to students and parents/guardians on October 11th. On October 12, students should report directly to their assigned testing room. It’s important to be on time as we will start testing shortly after school begins and students cannot join testing after it begins. Students must bring their own calculators.
As a reminder:
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9th graders do not report to school on Wednesday. They are encouraged to use the day to make up any missing work as we are a couple weeks from the end of the 1st Quarter.
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12th grade students who are not registered for the SAT are encouraged to participate in civic engagement, or other independent college and career preparation activities.
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10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. Students are reminded to bring all materials needed for testing (pencils, calculator, water/snack optional). Cell phones and electronic devices cannot be accessed during the test. More information and practice items can be found on the following College Board website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10.
Students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (Category B) who are not participating in PSAT or SAT exams receive normal in-person instruction for the shortened school day.
Student Services Updates
Below is an updated list of upcoming College Rep Visits, dates and times are subject to change. Students interested must register in advance in Navicance Student.
October 11th @ 11:45 Hollins University
October 11th @ 12:30 Radford University
October 14th @ 11:15 Longwood University
October 14th @ 11:45 University of Maine
October 17th @ 9:45 Mississippi University
October 17th @ 12:30 Princeton University
October 18th @ 12:30 Univ of Mary Washington
October 18th @ 12:30 Saint Michael’s College
October 20th @ 11:15 Mount St. Mary’s University
October 20th @ 12:30 University of Mississippi
October 26th @12:30 Christopher Newport University
Alfred Street Baptist Church 20th Annual HBCU Festival
DATE: October 7-8, 2022
LOCATION: University of DC-Van Ness Campus and Virtual
This event will bring 83 historically Black colleges & universities to the area. For students attending this hybrid event, some colleges will offer onsite admissions decisions, music auditions, scholarships & seminars. There will be giveaways for the virtual audience, too. Pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.alfredstreet.org/hbcu-fest/
FCPS College Fair and Postsecondary Week
DATE: October 16 - 20, 2022
LOCATION: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University and Virtually
High school students and their families are invited to attend the annual FCPS College Fair and Postsecondary Week events. Students are highly encouraged to register in advance for these events.
Financial Aid Information
Ms. Katrina Rowsey, our Financial Aid Champion will be available to meet with students in families in the MVHS College and Career Center from 9:30 -11:00 Ms. Rowsey can help with both the FAFSA and the VASA. She can also be reached via email at KHRSee below for her in-person Schedule:
- October 18th
- October 20th
- October 25th
Region 3 will be hosting Financial Aid Night for seniors and their parents on October 20, 2022 at Lewis HS in the auditorium from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
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