Important Upcoming Dates
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09/04/2023- Labor Day No School
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09/28/2023- Late Buses Starting
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09/29/2023- SR&R Sign & Return Signature Sheet
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10/02/2023- Make up Picture Date (Auditorium)
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10/07/2023- Homecoming Dance @SCHS
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10/31-11/03- 3:15 pm (Cafeteria) Senior Portraits
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Greetings, SoCo family,
We had another incredible week of success at SCHS these past several days. Students and staff are continuing to connect so well with each other, and hearing students share the stories about their trusted adults at school truly makes my heart smile!
One of the best parts of the week was Open House on Wednesday night. Seeing all of our parents enjoying the opportunity to meet teachers was the main goal, but we also found other unintended benefits from the evening. Our student leaders, for example, did a FANTASTIC job of helping our parents get to the right room for their meetings. They also did a phenomenal job of selling merchandise and refreshments throughout the evening. All in all, I left the building that night whistling and feeling proud to be part of this Stallion family. Here are just a few of the pictures taken that great evening.
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Our parking lot flow in the mornings and afternoons continue to be significantly better. I do have a small request for those of you who pick up students in the afternoon. Please refrain from driving around (and in some cases over) the orange cones in the front of the faculty lot. We are prioritizing having a safe place for students and staff to walk in the afternoons, and part of that process is having little to no traffic in that section. If you are picking up your student, please park in an available space or alongside the curb at either of our Kiss and Ride locations.
Lastly, here are just a few reminders of behavior expectations we have students at our football games.
All elementary and middle school students need to be accompanied & supervised by an adult while at the game. High school students who get dropped off must plan to have their rides waiting for them by 9:30 PM.
If you or your student plans to come, please take the time to discuss the relevant information below:
- The gates to the stadium will open at 6:00 pm.
- No backpacks, bags or sports equipment will be allowed in the stadium.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed. The concession stand will be open.
- The purpose for students who attend our varsity football games is to watch the game, cheerleaders, band, and dance team.
- We cheer for SoCo and not against our opponent. All cheers should be positive.
- All spectators are expected to be in the stands. We should not have guests hanging out by the concession stand and hills behind the end zones.
- Elementary & middle school students must always be supervised by an adult.
- If you leave the game, you will not be able to re-enter the stadium.
- Whistles, air horns and similar noisemakers are prohibited.
- Anyone caught trying to enter the game without paying will be removed and can be banned from attending future games.
- All students need to leave immediately after the game.
Our goal is to create a positive community event. Any behaviors that take away from this goal may result in being removed from the game and not being allowed to attend future games.
I hope everyone enjoys this extended, four-day weekend!
Kambar
#OneStallion
Together As One
SAT School Day Intent to Participate
On Wednesday, October 11, South County High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 6.
South County High School: 2023 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form https://forms.gle/vJG43KVtC9wrR6f46
Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
For more information, please see the SCHS SAT School Day webpage.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at South County High School, please contact Chris Bird, SAT School Day coordinator, at cwbird@fcps.edu .
Senior Families
Student Services has some upcoming events for both students and their families to assist you in your post-secondary planning.
For Parents/Guardians:
Senior Parent Information Night is coming up on Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. We will discuss the nuts and bolts of post-secondary planning including:
- College selection and admissions timelines
- College application components
- Process for sending important documents such as official transcripts, counselor and teacher recommendations, and test scores when applicable
- Options available through Northern Virginia Community College
- Financial aid resources
- Brief overview of post-secondary options such as military enlistment, employment, and trade and technical education
We welcome any follow up questions at an informal parent Q&A on Friday, September 15th at 8:30am in the College and Career Center – Room C101. (Please note that the Q&A is meant for general questions, and we ask that specific questions related to your senior be directed to their individual counselor.)
For Students:
Seniors will participate in group meetings with their counselor to go over college and career planning topics and important Senior To-Dos for this fall during Advisory. Seniors will meet with their counselors on September 5th and 7th. Students should check in with their Advisory teacher at the beginning of the period before being dismissed to their designated locations. Counselors will also be following up with seniors throughout the fall to discuss individual plans.
Other:
In the meantime, seniors and parents can work on completing two important forms that help your counselor craft any required counselor recommendations. They are the "Request for Counselor Recommendation (Student Form)" and "Parent Input form" at this link: https://southcountyhs.fcps.edu/student-services/post-secondary-planning. Thank you to those of you who already submitted them last spring and over the summer.
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Fall Program Senior Ads
Celebrate your Seniors participating in Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Marching Band, and Volleyball with a Senior Ad in the Fall Sports Program! Deadline is September 10, 2023! Please order on the SCABC Square site:https://south-county-athletic-booster-club.square.site/athletic-programsor contact Elena Jordon at 703-302-0197 for more information.
2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
2023-24 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms
The Fairfax County School Board is committed to protecting student and family privacy and wants all parents to be aware of their rights. If you would like more information regarding your rights and opt-out forms, please review the information found in the 2023-24 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms. FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available—a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level. To access the complete Annual Notice opt-out booklets online (requires use of a PDF reader), go to http://www.fcps.edu, and search for Opt-Out Booklets. Choose either the K-8 or 9-12 version. Parents may also request a paper copy from the principal’s office at their child’s school. If you wish to opt your child out of any of the activities mentioned above, you must complete and return the appropriate forms to your child’s school.
Family Life Education (FLE) Opt-Out Forms
If you wish to opt your student out of FLE, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to Mrs. deKanter in the SCHS Athletics Office.
Empowering Parents and Transforming Teens
Parents learn and practice specific prevention and intervention strategies to help improve their ability to change challenging behaviors.
Learn how to build a positive relationship with your child and stop the arguing.
Prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behaviors at home and possible gang affiliation.
Improve school attendance and academic performance.
This is a: 10 Week training called Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior
Dates: Tuesdays, 9/12/23-11/14/23 Class will meet weekly for 10 weeks from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: 1st and 10th Meeting will be held in person (location to be determined). Sessions 2-9 will be held virtually.
REGISTER NOW! Please use the portal link or QR code below to register. There is a $30 Material Fee per family. Scholarships available as needed. Deadline date for registration is Friday 9/8/23.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ew3dz8J1q7MXSutLlLji_K09e43vA9oXZPTj4QDMleq4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link or
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Please Contact Facilitators: Mary Valad (mary.valad@fcps.edu), Dianne Stansbery
(DEStansbery@fcps.edu), or Alissa Green (adgreen@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
PTSO
Our PTSO has been busy this summer planning multiple events for the upcoming school year. One of the primary ways you can support our school is by joining our PTSO membership. Please click the QR code below to begin this process. We appreciate everyone who is able to participate!
South County High School PTSO is partnering with Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market, to bring healthy, delicious food to our community, to support local farmers and artisans, and to raise money to support the All Night Grad Party for our seniors!
Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that delivers “dirt to doorstep” to families in Maryland and Virginia. Each week the market offers more than 150 items that are all grown and produced locally, sustainably, and ethically. Market items include fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, vegan specialties and more.
As part of this fundraiser for ANGP - new customers can join Seasonal Roots for 50% off the membership fee (a $25 savings!)
PLUS for every new customer who signs up, a $20 donation will be made to South County PTSO! WIN-WIN for everyone! Be sure to use promotional code SOCOANGP at https://www.seasonalroots.com/socoangp.
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