Important Dates
- 10/20 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm)
- 10/21 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration (see announcement below)
- 10/24 - Holiday
- 10/27 - Tutor.com Virtual Presentation (see announcement below)
- 10/28 - End of 1st Quarter (2 Hr. Early Release)
- 10/29 - National Drug Take Back Day (see announcement below)
- 10/31 - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
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National Drug Take Back Day
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 29 is National Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of unused or expired medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For drop-off sites in Fairfax County, visit ow.ly/53kA50L9t6q.
AP Exam Opt-out Forms
AP Students and Families,
AP opt out forms were distributed to students the first week of October during 4th period. These forms only need to be completed by students who do not want to take any or all of the AP exams for which they are scheduled in May 2023.
If your student wishes to opt out of an exam, the form is due Tuesday, October 25th to Mr. Walker or Ms. Wiley in Student Services. It must be handed to either Mr. Walker or Ms. Wiley and should NOT be given to their teacher or left in a mailbox.
If you need another copy of the opt out form, please see Mr. Walker in Student Services.
Thank you!
Colton Walker
Kirsten Wiley
FCHS AP Testing Coordinators
 
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
Virginia College Application Week
Falls Church HS is excited to participate in the Virginia College Application Week beginning next Monday, October 24, 2022.
Throughout the week we’ll offer opportunities to support seniors through the college application process. We hope every senior takes advantage. Visit the SCHEV site for the benefits.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
On Friday, October 21st from 5-7pm there will be a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on the baseball field. This event is free and all students, faculty, staff and community members are invited. We will have DJ Melvin spinning, food, games and educational presentations. If you would like to attend and/or participate, please use this form.
2023 FAFSA Open
College Access Fairfax Is Here to Help
Parents of current high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1? Parents are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible—definitely before March 1, 2023—as you prepare for your child to begin college in the fall of 2023. Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and specific forms to complete. Parents and students should start by creating an FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application is available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Our partners at College Access Fairfax will be offering a number of programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding/applying for scholarships over the next two months. Information on these programs and how to access them can be found at the College Access Fairfax website.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. Interested families should email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to request an appointment.
FCHS Spotlight Theatre News
Student Bus Passes
Did you know: All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE bus for free. Fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year, with the pass. Learn more about Student Pass online. Complete the application and return it to your school office.
Additionally, Connector and Metrobus are issuing SmarTrip cards to students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church, and Marshall High Schools, and the Davis Center for use on specific routes in Northern Virginia. Visit the website to learn more and view the routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener
Students in grades 3-12 will be able to participate in the SEL screener. School teams and families use this information to develop positive school cultures and support students academically and personally. This year, students will participate in the screener in the fall (October/November) and spring (March).
Parents are able to opt their child out of taking the SEL screener. Read more about SEL and signature practices online.
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS 22-23 School Year Calendar
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