Important Upcoming Dates
Summer 2023
July 3 - FCPS schools and offices closed
July 4 - Independence Day - schools and offices closed (see below)
July 17-18 - Freshman 101 (see below)
July 17-19 - AP Boot Camp (see below)
August 4-6 - Virginia Tax Free Weekend (see below)
2023-2024 School Year
August 21 - First Day of School
September 8 - Celebrate McLean
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Independence Day - July 4
Happy Independence Day! Please note that all FCPS schools and offices will be closed July 3rd and 4th.
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Requesting a Refund - Student Meal Accounts
Click HERE for the FCPS for school lunch information.
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/Guardian Name
- Check Payable To
- Mailing Street Address (City, State and Zip)
- Phone #
On June 30 of each year, balances for all graduating seniors will no longer report in MySchoolBucks. Food and Nutrition Services will have access to balance files and if parents have not requested a transfer or refund by this date, they may still do so up to one year (to June 30 of the following year) using the above methods.
Parents are required to log into www.MySchoolBucks.com and from the homepage dashboard and click “Remove Student." Click the box under “Remove?” for the graduating student’s name.
McLean High School Summer Office Hours
McLean High School summer office hours are 9 am - 1 pm. Please be patient with us as we embark on several upcoming building projects which will require the closing of some entrances and offices at different times. The parking lot and entrance at Door #1 will be closed this week due to roofing work. Should you need to access the school please consider giving us a call at 703-714-5700 to find out the most up to date information.
New Epinephrine Authorization Form
FCPS has updated its Epinephrine Authorization form and will be requiring the new form for 2023-24 school year. This form aligns with updated guidance from the Virginia Department of Health and can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/form/ssse-64-authorization-anaphylaxis-action-plan . If you have any questions about this new form, please contact the school public health nurse, Janet Stein, at jstein@fcps.edu .
McLean High School Freshman 101 - 7/17-7/18
Who: Rising 9th grade students coming to McLean High School during the 2023-2024 academic year Dates: Monday, July 17, 2023 - Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: McLean High School McLean High School teachers and McLeadership students 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 2023-2024 school year are eligible for the MHS Freshmen 101 Program. Please complete this electronic form to reserve a spot, complete the Emergency Care Form and email it to mcleanhighschool@fcps.edu by July 7 to complete your registration. Emergency Care Forms are located on the MHS website. If you have any questions, please email Annie Daggett at aadaggett@fcps.edu.
AP Bootcamp - 7/17-7/19
AP Boot Camp will be held Monday, July 17th through Wednesday July 19, 2022 from 9 am – 12 pm. It is recommended students participate in all 3 days. Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 80 available slots for this year’s boot camp. Registration must be received by June 30, 2023.
Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in college and in the corporate world. This program is targeted for students who are taking their first AP class. This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). These skills are those that are most desired by Fortune 500 firms. This hands-on program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance. To go with the military boot camp theme, students will divide into platoons and compete in tasks that will allow them to build and demonstrate these skills. After each task, students will reflect upon their performance and discuss how they can improve. Boot Camp has four goals:
1. Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
2. Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
3. Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom.
4. Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Jeff Barham, Assistant Principal, at jbarham@fcps.edu or Mr. Michael Stone, mrstone@fcps.edu.
VirginiaTax Free Weekend - August 4-6
August 4-6 will be a three-day sales tax holiday in the state of Virginia. Items that will be available tax free include school supplies, clothing, and footwear. For more information, visit Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday webpage.
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First Day of School - August 21
Monday, August 21, is the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!
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Support for Families During the Summer
Parent Information Phone Lines
FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language. A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find. Click HERE for the FCPS Parent Information Phone Lines.
Amharic (አማርኛ): 571-423-4957
Arabic ( ): 571-423-4952
Chinese ( ): 571-423-4953
Farsi ( ): 571-423-4954
Korean ( ): 571-423-4951
Spanish ( ): 571-423-4950
Urdu ( ): 571-423-4955
Vietnamese ( ): 571-423-4956
Community Liaisons
Community Liaisons welcome families to FCPS and provide information and resources about Fairfax County. Bilingual community liaisons support student registrars by providing families with information about school and community services offered in Fairfax County. Community liaisons also help parents fill out forms and complete applications for:
- free and reduced-price meals
- recreation programs
- health insurance
- adult education classes
- job training
- other programs
Families new to FCPS can attend Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: An Orientation Session for Parents, which ensures a smooth transition to the FCPS community.
Call or visit one of the offices below for more information:
Dunn Loring Center
2334 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Herndon Welcome Center
455 Springpark Place
Herndon, VA 20170
English and Spanish: 703-227-2211 and 571-499-9969
South County Welcome Center
Cameron Elementary School
Room 220
3434 Campbell Drive
Alexandria, VA 22303
English and Spanish: 703-742-4902
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Summer Mental Health Support
Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
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Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
Summer Camps and Classes
The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email frc@fcps.edu or visit their website.
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Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
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Digital PSAT and Accommodations
💻 Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in 2023-24
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 October 11.
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 the high school by August 8.
Find out more about SAT Assessments and PSAT Assessments.
INOVA Free School Physicals and Immunizations
Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) and Inova Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) are now scheduling appointments in June, July, and August to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2023-24 School Year. This will take place at the Inova Cares Clinic for Children in Herndon, Manassas, and Falls Church.
PHC will be on site to screen and enroll qualifying families in Medicaid/FAMIS and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare providers. Please share the flyers below.
Flyer for Insured and Inova Patients
Flyer for Medicaid or Uninsured Patients
Weekly Reminders
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/
McLean HIgh School PTSA Information
Here are some quick links:
- Visit our WEBSITE and subscribe to eNews
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Join our PTSA (AtoZ Directory Account) (If a returning family, please verify your information)
- Make a Donation and check if your company offers Corporate Matching
- Find McLean PTSA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- When Shopping, link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to the PTSA
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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