THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 9/11/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Registration is open for the FCPS World Language Credit Exam
- FCPS offers testing in over 20 different languages. Students who take the exam may earn up to three World Language credits for levels one, two, and three for the language exam. The credits can fulfill the World Languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma. Exams are scheduled on November 8 (Edison HS), November 9 (Centreville HS), and November 13 (Fairfax HS). Check-in for all exams begins at 4:30pm. Students must bring their printed exam confirmation and a valid photo ID. If you are interested in taking this exam, please see your school counselor to schedule your exam date/location. For more information (including languages offered and how to prepare for the exam), please see the World Language Credit Exam site.
College Visits Begin Monday, September 11
- Madison HS hosts a variety of college visits in the fall for juniors and seniors. These visits allow students (with permission from their teacher) the opportunity to connect with college admissions representatives, gain additional information and ask questions.
- See page 12 in this Guide for details and how to sign up.
- Log into Naviance to register (only students can register, parents/guardians have view only access) and see the most current list of scheduled visits.
- 9/11-9/18: UMBC, Allegheny C, U of South Carolina, U of Chicago, Roanoke C, W&L, U Mary Washington, Vassar C, Randolph C, Denison U, Mount St. Mary’s U, Dartmouth C, SCAD, U of British Columbia, U of Kentucky, Gettysburg C, Furman U, U of Colorado Boulder, Bridgewater C, Penn State, U of Illinois, Loyola Marymount U, South Dakota School of Mines, U of Vermont
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
- Posted in the “Updates” section for students in the Schoology Class of 2024 course and in Naviance for students and families:
- UVA Jefferson Scholars (due 11/6)
- UVA Walentas Scholars (due 11/6)
- VT Pamplin Leadership Award (due 11/17)
- More opportunities in Naviance (College > Scholarships & Money)
Opportunities for Students
- Posted in the “Updates” section for students in the Schoology Student Services course:
- Native Plant Sale, Town of Vienna
- Healthy Kids Running Series
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency High School Internship Program
- I2i Employability Sessions for Students. Details here. Only students have access to register.
- More opportunities in Naviance (College > Enrichment Programs)
National Honor Society
- Applications are now being accepted for JMHS National Honor Society inductees for all eligible Juniors (Class of 2025) and Seniors (Class of 2024). Applicants must have a 3.50 minimum GPA and have no disciplinary or Honor Code violations. Students can access the application materials through the candidates’ Schoology group.
- The join code is: DTMH-QJ4W-4CTJF. Please note that students are joining a group and not a course. The application and all relevant materials can be found under the “Resources” tab.
- Completed applications are due no later than Tuesday, October 10.
- Please direct any questions to co-sponsors Mr. Culp (riculp@fcps.edu) and/or Mr. Anderson (tanderson@fcps.edu).
Future Webinars from Family Resource Center
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
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Hidden in Plain Sight Program
- Join us October 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Madison High School.
- Register here: https://bit.ly/hipsmadison23
- The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
- The PowerPoint presentation details red flags (props will be passed around) and how they are indicative of — or used in — risky behavior. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
- If you have questions related to substance abuse, please contact your Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Michael McNulty / mpmcnulty@fcps.edu / 703 319 9472.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - https://www.warhawksports.org/
Madison Athletic Boosters - https://warhawkboosters.com
Madison Student Passes - $70 for all home events excluding postseason. Purchase HERE
Homecoming Game - September 29
Monday, September 11
- Coed Golf @ Westwood, 4pm
- Fr / JV / V Field Hockey v Washington-Liberty/Centreville, 5:00 / 6:15 / 7:30
Tuesday, September 12
- Girls Golf @ Westwood, 4pm
- Golf @ Army-Navy, 4pm
Wednesday, September 13
- Coed Golf @ Twin Lakes, 4pm
- Fr / JV / Field Hockey @ South Lakes, 6:15 / 7:30
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball v Centreville, 5:00 / 6:15 / 7:30
- Fr / JV Football v Marshall, 5:30 / 7:15
Thursday, September 14
- Girls Golf @ Twin Lakes, 4pm
- XC @ Lake Fairfax, 4pm
- Varsity Football @ Marshall, 7pm
Friday, September 15
- Clubs & Activities Fair - 9th & 10th graders - Warhawk Time 1 & 2
Saturday, September 16
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
Students Are Learning Every Day
- As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school.
- Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
- Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
FCPS News
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete
- Immunization Reminder
- 2023-24 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools
- Free Tutoring Resources
- Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
September 25: No School, Yom Kippur
September 29: Early Release, Homecoming Parade
September 30: Homecoming Dance
October 11 (2 hour early release): PSAT/NMSQT (10th and 11th grades), SAT School Day (12th graders who registered), 12th graders not testing and 9th graders no school
October 15: FCPS College Fair @ EagleBank Arena, 4-7pm
October 16-17: FCPS Virtual Postsecondary Nights
October/November: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Events
October 19: SEL Screener during Advisory
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2023-2024 School Calendar
Student Services | Post-Secondary Newsletters
Reporting an Absence
Parent Technology Help Desk
One School | One Community | One World
Madison High School strives to create and maintain an identity affirming learning environment where our students embrace, support, and encourage each other where multiple forms of identity (i.e. race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability) are recognized and regarded as assets for teaching and learning. We work to ensure school is a place where students feel safe and can be themselves. We do not tolerate hate speech, racist speech, bias, or acts of discrimination in our school. We want all students to feel a sense of belonging. We want to see all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to learning, growing, and building the best Madison High School for all our students. We are One School - One Community - One World.
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