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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
#GAMEONMAJORS23
Greetings, Major families!
What a fantastic week it's been! We kicked things off welcoming our students with music and applause that set a spirited tone for our Game On theme. Our staff implemented lessons that fostered a sense of community, helping students discover their commonalities and embrace the beauty of diversity.
To cap off the week, we hosted our first Pep Rally, igniting some friendly competition between the classes and introducing our Fall athletes. Tonight, we face our rivals, West Potomac, in the Battle of the Highway. Join us dressed in all white to showcase your Major Pride!
We are off to an amazing start!
Game On, Majors!
With Love and Pride,
Principal Rogers
Updates on Grading Policies
FCPS’ Grading Policy was updated for the 2023-24 school year. The following changes were based on input from students, teachers, parents/caregivers, principals, and staff:
- FCPS will maintain the current late work policy. Teachers must accept major assignments up to two weeks late. The maximum deduction for that time period is 10%. The current policy, when applied correctly, balances accountability and flexibility.
- A rolling gradebook gives students more chances to show they understand material. Teachers must use the rolling gradebook along with reassessment policies. These policies let students improve grades on major assessments across quarters. Replacement policies allow later assessments to replace the scores of earlier assessments.
- Teachers may now give zeroes for assignments that are not turned in. Students who make a reasonable effort to finish an assignment will get a minimum grade of 50. Given that MVHS is on a 4.0 scale, we have always given NTI/zero for work that has not been completed because the impact of a zero on a 4.0 scale isn/t as —-.
- In the 2024-25 school year, all grades will be on a 100-point scale, with 50% as the lowest passing grade for submitted assignments. All high school credit-bearing classes will use the new scale next school year.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Senior Night Save the Date
Seniors and their families are invited to learn all about the college application process and the resources available to them at our annual Senior Night. Details will be emailed to seniors and their families next week.
National Honor Society
Click here to access the application!
MVHS Site-Based Substitutes Needed
MVHS is looking for two Site-Based Substitutes. These substitutes will be assigned to Mount Vernon High School and work on days when students are in the building. This position also offers benefits. If you or someone you know is interested in hearing more about this position please contact Veronda Grimes at vlgrimes@fcps.edu for more information.
Student Services Updates
Elective Change Window
August 24th - August 31st is our school’s Elective Change Window. Students who wish to make a change in one of their elective courses may meet with or email their counselors to make a change. School counselors will make requested elective changes based on space availability, period changes and specific teacher requests are not permitted.
Upcoming College and Career Center Visitors and Events
MVHS juniors and seniors are encouraged to meet with potential college reps in our College and Career Center. For a complete list of upcoming college rep visits log into Naviance Student. Select: Colleges then College Visits then View Details then Register. Below are the colleges scheduled for September. More schools are added every day.
September:
9/5 - Maine Maritime Academy Visit - CCC - 1030am
9/6 - Randolph College Visit - CCC - 1115am
9/7 - Senior Night - Little Theater - 530pm
9/8 - Pomona College - CCC - 945am
9/11 - Trinity Washington University Visit - CCC - 1030am
9/11 - Temple University Visit - CCC - 1145am
9/13 - Greensboro College Visit - CCC - 945am
9/13 - Towson University Visit - CCC - 945am
9/15 - University of Richmond Visit - CCC - 945am
9/15 - George Washington University Visit - CCC - 1030am
9/15 - University of Abertay Dundee Visit - CCC - 1115 am
9/15 - Virginia Tech Visit - G100 - 1230pm
9/18 - UMBC Visit - CCC - 1145am
9/19 - University of Dundee Visit- CCC - 1030am
9/21 - Roanoke College Visit - CCC - 1115 am
9/26 - Mississippi State Visit - CCC - 1030am
9/27 - University of Rochester Visit - CCC - 1030 am
9/27 - University of Mary Washington Visit - CCC - 1115 am
Student Activities
BATTLE OF THE HIGHWAY - Tonight, AUGUST 25, 2023
TAILGATE/MEET THE BOOSTER CLUBS - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
The MVHS Booster Clubs invite you to join us for "Meet the Boosters'' Night on August 25th before the first home Varsity Football game against West Potomac! The Athletic and Fine Arts Booster Clubs will be tailgating in the parking lot in front of the football field to show our school spirit before the game starts. Stop by to meet your Booster Club members to learn about what we do and the wide variety of ways and opportunities there are to become involved. You'll learn about how we support the MVHS student community and we hope you also have a little fun! There will be spirit gear, silver / maroon annual passes, concessions, 50/50 raffle tickets and more for sale, plus some other fun giveaways and activities available to help show your school spirit! Please come out to support our MVHS athletes, musicians and actors!
FOOTBALL GAME - 7:00 PM
NEXT WEEK’S PRACTICE SCHEDULE
PTSA Corner
It was exciting to see all the students and families at the Majors Gear Up event. We are ready to get started with the new school year and share some informative and fun programming.
Our 2023-2024 PTSA Board Members include:
President: Kristin Whitridge
VP 1, Programs and Events: Tanya Logan
VP 2, Membership: Yolonda Thompson
Treasurer: Tracey Hubbard
Secretary: Julie Thomas
We look forward to meeting you, and your students, and supporting each other this school year. Come join us today! Each member - parents, teachers, and students - is an integral piece of the collaborative partnership between home and school. Help us keep the MVHS families engaged and informed.
JOIN THE PTSA TODAY!
Opioid Awareness and International Overdose Awareness Day
Opioid Awareness and International Overdose Awareness Day
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