6/23 Chantilly News and Updates

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Dates to Note:

July 3-4:  Fourth of July Holidays - Schools and offices closed

July 31:  First day of Fall Sports Tryouts 

August 8, 9, 10: Charge Ahead (details below)

August 15:  Chargin In Open House (PM - tentative)

August 17:  Freshman and New Student Orientations (times TBD)

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In this Issue

1.  A Note from Dr. Goodloe - Happy Summer!

2.  Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023

3.  Charge Ahead - Class of 2027 Orientation

4.  Report Cards

5.  Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024

6.  Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Chantilly HS Next Year?

7.  Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

8.  Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors

9.  Celebrations in our Community


1.  A Note from Dr. Goodloe

Dear Charger Community,

Happy Summer!

We will be sharing updates throughout the summer to keep you in the know and to assist all of our Chargers in preparing for the 23-24 school year.

Please feel free to reach out to me with observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations. You can connect with me through e-mail (atgoodloe@fcps.edu), call 703-222-8100, or through the form located here. Please to include your information on the form, so that I can follow-up.

Sincerely,

Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.

Principal, Chantilly HS

atgoodloe@fcps.edu

@DrGoodloe

703-222-8100


2. Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023

This October, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. See information about accommodations for students with disabilities.

PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day

The district will offer access to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11thWednesday, October 11, 2023 will be an “Unscheduled Day” for 9th graders.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Learners

Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade; or have an English Learner (EL) student entering 12th grade; please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to Johnathan Burr (jaburr@fcps.edu) by Tuesday, August 8th.

Find out more about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.


3.  Charge Ahead - Class of 2027

Back by popular demand, Chantilly High School is offering 3 one day Freshman Jump Start options for your student to attend this summer’s “Charge Ahead Program”.  The choices to attend a 1 day session are either Aug 8th, 9th, or 10th from 9am-1pm.  Students will get a chance to get to know us and learn how to navigate high school life here at Chantilly.  The cost is $50 per student that includes a class of 2027 t-shirt, snacks, & a Chick-fil-A lunch.  Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis until July 28th.  Register today to secure your spot.  Registration link:  https://forms.gle/7nwqf2XpUetqqP666

Charge Ahead

4.  Report Cards

Final Report Cards can be viewed in SIS ParentVue the week of June 26. A copy of your child’s final report card will be mailed home the week of June 26.


5.  Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024

Monday, August 21st - First Day of School

Friday, September 1, Monday September 4 - Labor Day Holiday Break.

Saturday, October 7th - Homecoming Dance

Wednesday, October 11th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day

Monday, December 18th-Monday, January 1st - Winter Break

Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th - Spring Break

Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School

The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

CHS Football Schedule

6.  Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Chantilly HS Next Year?

If you will not be attending Chantilly HS this fall, please let Chantilly Student Services know now. Please click here and fill out this form. If your student intends to attend Chantilly next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.

Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete.  If you have any questions, please contact Chantilly registrar Liz Fisher at 703-222-8150 or befisher@fcps.edu.


7.  Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

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:

  1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
  2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
  3. 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

  1. Student Name
  2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
  3. School Name
  4. Parent Name
  5. Street Address
  6. City, State and Zip code
  7. 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.


8.  Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.

Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.

Please provide one of the following documents to Liz Fisher at befisher@fcps.edu­­ as soon as possible:

  1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
  2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
  3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.

Please contact Liz Fisher at befisher@fcps.edu if you have any questions.


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