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Upcoming Events
July 31: Fall Sports Tryouts
August 8-10: Rising Lions Assemble Orientation,9a-12p
August 17: FHS New Student/Parent Orientation, 9-11am; Fairfax Academy Orientation, 9am-12noon
August 17: FHS Fear the Roar Jam, 4-7pm; Fairfax Academy Open House, 4-7pm
August 21: First Day of School, all FCPS
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June 30, 2023
As the summer sizzle heats up, things aren't slowing down here at Fairfax High! We are excitedly gearing up for our next school year. The library will be welcoming a new MAKER SPACE area for students to express creativity and passions. We will also be creating a FAMILY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CENTER on site to support all families in strong transitions and building a supportive community. Student camps are underway and there's much excitement seeing both current and future lions connecting around athletics, interests, and our community.
Are you ready to celebrate America's Birthday? Plan to attend the City of Fairfax 4th of July Spectacular on July 2 at Fairfax High School, this is a fun evening of food, music, friends, and fireworks! July 4th is also very exciting as our student groups and staff will participate and be celebrated in the City of Fairfax 4th of July parade.
Have a wonderful weekend and holiday!
Yours in partnership,
Maureen Keck Retires after 27 years in FCPS
Congrats to Assistant Principal, Maureen Keck, who is retiring after 27 years in FCPS, and all of them served at Fairfax High School!
She has served as Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Acting Principal, and many other roles and capacities during her tenure. Ms. Keck is a dedicated employee who leaves big shoes to fill! We wish her well as she starts this next chapter. Thank you, Mrs. Keck and remember ~ Once a Lion, Always a Lion!
Rising 10th Grader stars in "Oliver"
Photo Credit: Amanda Elena Photography, via the Patch
Rising 10th grader, Mauro, Manganello, will be playing Oliver Tweist in Prince William Little Theatre's upcoming production of "Oliver." Read the Patch article to find out more and to buy tickets. Congrats, Mauro!
 Calendar Reminder: Independence Day Fireworks Show @ FHS on SAT, JULY 2
 FCPS buildings and offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3 & 4, 2023 for the Independence Day Holiday.
Fairfax HS will host the Fairfax City Evening Show & Fireworks on SATURDAY, JULY 2, from 6:30pm - 10:30pm.
Shuttle buses will be available at Woodson HS starting at 5:00pm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This year there will be BAG CHECKS to enter the event area. All bags and coolers will be subject to inspection. Bag checks will begin at 4:30pm and continue until 10:30pm, when the event ends.
The Independence Day Parade will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 10am-12 Noon in Old Town. Find all event info here:
Fairfax City Independence Day Celebration 2023
Summer Office Hours
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The summer hours for the Main Office will be Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Registrations are by appointment only by calling 703-219-2202. For building use, please call the Community Activities Office at 703-219-2203.
Have a great summer!
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Check the Lost & Found
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The Lost & Found will be cleared out in July. If you think you may have lost something, you are welcome to come by during summer office hours to check. Otherwise, all items left behind will be donated. Questions, call the main office at 703-219-2200. |
Summer Resource Hub
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Looking for opportunities over the summer to prepare for next year’s courses? Please check out the Summer 2023 Resource Hub which currently has resources for World Language courses. We hope to continue to add more resources over the summer. There are NO required summer assignments for students. |
Class of 2027 ~ Rising Lions Assemble, Aug 10
Join us for our 5th annual freshmen orientation for games, snacks, new friends, Fairfax Spirit wear, a tour of the school, and more! Upperclassmen, teachers, counselors and administrators will answer your questions and help you to prepare for a great 2023-2024 school year! Sign up on MySchoolBucks. Follow @ffxleadership on Instagram.
AUGUST 8-10, 2023
9:00-12:00
Registration through MySchoolBucks will be open July 5 – August 4 (space is limited) and cost $25. Scholarships are available for students with free and reduced lunch.
Snacks and transportation will be provided.
New Student Orientation and
Fear the Roar Open House JAM, Aug 17
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Mark your calendars for the New Student Orientation and Fear the Roar Open House Jam on August 17. All rising 9th and other students new to Fairfax HS are invited to join us for the New Student Orientation for both students and families, from 9-11am on August 17, to learn more about our amazing school and how to prepare for the start of the year. Following the Orientation we will be having an Open house for all families later that afternoon on August 17. More info to come next month!
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Makerspace Wish List Items
We are building a new Makerspace in the library for students and staff to use, but we need your help! Please see our wish list to help out our Lions:
https://linktr.ee/fairfaxhslibrary
And follow us on Instagram to learn about our First Page Fridays, and all things Library! Thank you for your support!
SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can see current and historical Standards of Learning (SOL) reports in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section. Log into your ParentVUE account to access the following reports, which should be available by the end of this week:
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Support Your Child’s Success
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student such as progress reports and assessment score reports.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Testing Accommodations
Information for students planning to take PSAT, SAT, or AP exam with accommodations
Students planning to take the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, SAT, or Advanced Placement exams with accommodations (students with IEP or 504 plan) must have accommodations approved by College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). The approval process can take up to 7-weeks. Please check the college board website for more information about accommodations (www.collegeboard.org). Also, check the upcoming changes to SAT exam digital formatting. Please contact the CollegeBoard representative for more information.
The accommodation request can be submitted on the website or with the school SSD coordinator. The school SSD coordinator is Ms. Milan Sikand (msikand@fcps.edu). It is important to follow the registration and accommodation request deadlines provided on the college board website. Please email Ms. Sikand the following documents to start the request for accommodation:
Do You Have a Student Entering 7th or 12th Grade this Fall?
Immunizations are required for all students entering seventh and 12th grades. Visit this Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines, and 12th grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
📝 Tutor.com — Online Tutoring Services During the Summer
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer. Students are able to use Tutor.com to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools and services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in the Tutor.com Summer Access webpage.
🧠 Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual mental wellness consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
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.
💻 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 Wednesday, 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 Tuesday, August 8.
Find out more about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.
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