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January 09 & 11- Rising Senior and Junior ELLs Level 1 & 2 Academic Advising Presentation, 4th Period, Various Locations
January 09 - Drama Spirit Day, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Chick-fil-A North Point Village
January 10 - Scholarship "Lunchshops" for Seniors, All Lunches, College & Career Center
January 11 - Free Tutoring with HUMC, Virtual
January 12 - Setting the Conditions for Healthy Tech Use at Home and School, 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall
January 13 - SEL Assembly, 4th Period
January 13-30 - Rising Senior Course Selection through English 11 and Junior Course Selection through ELD Level 3
January 16 - Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 17 - Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs, 6:00 pm, Lecture Hall
January 20 - Orchestra Spirit Day, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Chick-fil-A, North Point Village
January 25 - End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
January 26, 27 - Student Holiday (Professional Workday)
FCPS Calendar
Events
Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2023-24
Academic Advising Season has begun! Starting January 2023, students will meet individually with their school counselor to choose their courses for the 2023-24 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options. Families are encouraged to talk with current teachers for their recommendations for next school year. Just like last year, students will choose classes via their SIS Student accounts. After the students choose their courses via their accounts, they will meet with their counselor to confirm the selections. In January, parents can view the course selections via their SIS Parent account. If you do not have an active account, please contact Student Services to obtain a login.
It is important for students to choose a course load that will challenge them and help prepare them for their post-secondary endeavors while also allowing for balance with their extracurricular and personal commitments. We take academic advising and course selection seriously and encourage students to seek input from current teachers, school counselor, and their parents as they make course selections. It is important that your student base their choices on their strengths and interests and with their post-secondary plans in mind.
The timeline for academic advising and course selection can be found here (English, Spanish).
Rising Senior Academic Advising and Course Selection
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January 09 & 11 - School counselors will meet with rising seniors and junior ELLs Level 1 & 2 in a large group setting to present in various locations during 4th period on the academic advising and course selection process .
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January 13-30 - School counselors will meet with rising seniors and junior ELLs Level 1 & 2 individually through their English 11 and ELD Level 3 classes to discuss graduation requirements, academic opportunities and course selection options. The schedule is available here.
Drama Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
What: Herndon HS Drama Spirit Day
Where: Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
When: Monday, January 9, 2023 • 7:00am - 9:00pm
Come support the HHS Drama Department by placing a Mobile Pickup, Mobile Drive-thru, Mobile Curbside, or Mobile Delivery order. You get to enjoy a great meal and the HHS Drama Department will receive a donation of 25% of today's Mobile sales that have your HHS Drama or Spirit Event mentioned in the special instructions when ordering. Ordering in the store or drive-thru, let the order taker know you are here for the Spirit Event. See flyer with additional details.
Scholarship "Lunchshops" for Seniors
Do you need help searching for a scholarship, which to apply to, how to find the application, or what you need to complete the application? If so, come to the College & Career Center Tuesdays 11:15am – 1:15pm (all lunch blocks) during the month of January! No need to sign up; grab your lunch and make it a scholarship working lunch.
HUMC Free Tutoring Program
TGFT will remain virtual for the start of the 2022-23 school year, with sessions being held every Wednesday. Information regarding the program can be found on our website: herndonumc.org/tgft. As in the past, we offer assistance in all math subjects, chemistry, and physics. We want to help your students be successful this year! Additional information available here.
HORNETS4NOVA
Are you are senior contemplating your post high school plans? Not sure if a direct entry to a 4 year college is for you? Consider NOVA! In addition to the 2 year associates degrees with guaranteed admissions agreements to a 4 year college, NOVA offers a wide variety of trade and certificate programs. The trades and certificate programs are typically 12 -18 months and are geared to get you into the workforce faster. NOVA also offers scholarship opportunities to assist you in your endeavors. Ms. Monica Gomez, NOVA Counselor, will be at Herndon HS January 11th and 12th to present and assist students with their NOVA application.
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NOVA Information Session: Wednesday, January 11th at 10:15am in the College & Career Center
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NOVA Application Workshop: Wednesday, January 11th; 11:15am – 1:15pm AND Thursday, January 12th during all lunches in the College & Career Center
Financial Aid Support for Seniors
Wondering how you can afford college or trade school? Come to the College & Career Center to find out. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or VASA (Virginia Alternative State Aid Application) can make your dreams possible, but you need to apply. Mrs. Kristin Mahieu, College Access Fairfax Financial Aid Champion, will be at Herndon HS on Wednesday, January 11th from 9:45am – 1:15pm to assist students (parent welcome) in completing either the FAFSA or VASA. Please click HERE for additional details and a list of documents needed to complete either the FAFSA or VASA.
Setting the Conditions for Healthy Tech Use at Home and School
January 12 at 7pm - HHS Lecture Hall
Description: Technology can be a powerful tool to connect us with friends and family as well as encourage creativity and learning. But when healthy norms are not in place, it can also lead to bad habits and create tension between parents and children. Many of the approaches we hear about (screen-time limits, anti-cyberbullying programs, etc.), while well intentioned, can actually make it harder for young people to learn to be responsible digital citizens. In this conversation, digital media expert Richard Culatta will share research and practical tips from his new book Digital For Good (Harvard Business Press) on how to create a healthy environment for young people growing up to thrive in a digital world.
SEL Assembly - Gabe Salazar
Friday, January 13 , 2023 we will have motivational speaker, Gabe Salazar, presenting to our students in the auditorium.
Gabe Salazar overcame obstacles of homelessness, hopelessness, and gang influence to become the first in his family to go to college. Now, he travels the world making teens laugh, and inspiring them with his message of hope and making smart choices. Gabe reminds teenagers that no one is born on accident. Everyone has a purpose, and he wants to help them figure out how to dream BIG. Gabe speaks at more than 200 events each year and has spoken to more than a million students. He‘s been recognized as America’s #1 Latino Youth Speaker by *Popular Hispanics Magazine.
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Herndon HS Lecture Hall
An adults only discuss on what knowledge and information do you have to engage in meaningful conversation with your children about drugs?
You will:
- Understand basic info about alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioids
- List what you can do as a caregiver
- Identify & connect with community resources
Presented by: FCPS Student Safety & Wellness Office. See the flyer (English, Spanish) for additional information.
Orchestra Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
What - Herndon HS Orchestra Spirit Day
Where - Chick-fil-A, North Point Village, Reston
When - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm on Friday January 20th, 2023
Mention you are there to support HHS Orchestra, and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the school orchestra to offset expenses. Flyer available.
You can: Drive through, Call ahead, or Use their CFA Mobile App (mention HHS Orchestra in special instructions), then pick up your yummy food!
January 25-27: Quarter End, Early Release and Student Holiday
As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday. See Herndon's 2 Hour Early Release schedule for the day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party News & Information:
Buy a ticket for your senior students now! https://herndonang.org/tickets%2Freservation-form
Please note that you can also order your Senior’s yard sign and buy raffle tickets for priority graduation seating with the same form.
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1/26/23 - Thursday - 1:00-9:00 pm - Escape Room, 406 Elden Street - Book with promo code ANGescape23 and proceeds will go to our party.
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2/5/23 - Sunday - Community Casino Night - The Breeze, 781 Station Street - details coming soon.
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2/14/23 – We’ll be selling Candygrams for Valentine’s Day ~ stay tuned for details!
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3/21/23 - Tuesday - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm - Aslin Tap Room - 767 Elden Street - proceeds all day and Guest Cicerones in the evening.
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4/9/23 to 5/7/23 - We’ll be having another Pampered Chef fundraiser ~ stay tuned for details!
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https://herndonang.org/, hhsang2023@gmail.com
Strategic Planning Community Forums
Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The completed schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage.
Information
Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
The free meal program for students ended in June of 2022. This school year, students are being charged for breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria.
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for this school year. Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application as soon as possible. The online application is available in multiple languages (English, Spanish).
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
If you need help completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application, please contact our Family Liaisons, Maria Rottmann DeBarrios at 703.810.2222 or Martha Torres at 703.810.2261/2234.
FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Herndon High School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
Resources
From our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
New Year’s Resolutions
In December, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.
Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Sources & Resources
For further Information & support: Diana Vera, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, dpvera@fcps.edu.
From Student Services
If you or someone you care about needs help or is in crisis, TAKE ACTION!
If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about:
If you or someone you care about is in crisis:
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Call the Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077 or text NEEDHELP to 85511
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Chat online with a specialist using the Lifeline Chat
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Call Children’s Regional Crisis Response (CR2) - 571-364-7390
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Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
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Call or go to Fairfax County CSB Community Emergency/Crisis Services (703) 573-5679
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Call 911
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