THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 9/18/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Pass/Fail Deadline: Thursday, 9/21
- With parental/guardian approval, middle and high school students are given the option of taking one high school elective credit per school year on a pass-fail basis. For high school students, this may be applied to required health and physical education credits, world language credits, economics and personal finance requirements, and to credits other than those required for English, social studies, mathematics, and laboratory science.
- Students should discuss this option with their teacher and school counselor.
- Please submit Request for Pass-Fail Status form to the school counselor by Thursday, September 21.
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 September 19-27
- 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.
- 9/19-9/26: U of Georgia, Miami U Oxford, Boston U, RISD, Northwestern U, VT, Marymount U, U of Delaware, Rutgers U, Salisbury U, WVU, Chapman U, Davidson C, UC Irvine, Saint Joseph’s U, Colby C, Xavier U, Greensboro C, Radford U
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).
Mock ACTs being offered by the PTSA
- Students may sign up for a mock ACT to get a feel for the exam and get an analysis on their performance.
- View flyer here.
Future Webinars from Family Resource Center
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
- Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Introduction
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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 18
- District Golf @ Twin Lakes GC, 10am
- JV / V Field Hockey @ Chantilly, 6:15 / 7:30
- Athletic Booster Mtg - 7pm
Tuesday, September 19
- District Golf @ Twin Lakes GC, 10am
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball @ Chantilly, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
Wednesday, September 20
- Girls Golf @ International, 4pm
- XC @ Lake Fairfax, 4:30pm
Thursday, September 21
- Girls Golf @ Twin Lakes, 4pm
- Fr / JV / V Field Hockey @ Oakton, 5:00 / 6:15 / 7:30
- - Fr / JV / V Volleyball v Westfield, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15 (Senior Night)
- Fr / JV Football v Chantilly, 5:30 / 7:15
Friday, September 22
- Varsity Football @ Chantilly, 7pm
Saturday, September 23
- XC @ Oatlands, 8am
- JV / V Cheer @ Annandale Invite, 12pm
- Marching Ensemble Competition @ South County, 8:15pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Tips to Stay Healthy
- When a Student Should Stay Home From School
- College and Career Fair
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
November 6: UVA Jefferson & Walentas due
November 16: VT Pamplin Leadership Award due
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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