Dates to Note:
Nov. 20: No Late Buses
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break, Holiday
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: AVID College Spirit Week
Dec. 11: Tiny Tots 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:45pm
Dec. 11 and 12: Holiday Spectacular 7pm
Dec.18-Jan. 1: Winter Break
Jan. 3: Chantilly Pyramid Feeder Night at Home Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball games
Jan. 4: CHS Curriculum Night, 6:00pm
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A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reminded that there are so many connections within the Chantilly community that I am grateful for and extend thanks on behalf of our staff and students to all of our families for your ongoing partnership and support. I encourage you and our students to share gratitude with our staff through a card, email, or nomination for an FCPS Outstanding employee award nomination (see below). I wish each of you all the joys of an extended holiday weekend and hope that you are able to spend time with the people you love doing the things you love! Happy Thanksgiving.
It is my pleasure to share some of the amazing connections in our Charger community from this past week:
- Over 70 of our Chargers were celebrated for their hard work, perseverance, academic, attendance, and behavior improvements, as well as their character, at our Quarter 1 On a Roll ceremony on Monday. Keep up the great work Chargers! You can see the list of recipients here.
- It was a pleasure to travel to the VA Music Educators Association conference in Richmond this week to support our music program. Students from Chantilly Jazz, Choir, and Orchestra were selected to perform and be recognized in state level ensembles. Thank you to Evan Ayars, Aaron Mynes, Douglas Maloney, and Christopher Riechers for their leadership and to all of our families for supporting their students' passion for music.
- We LOVE welcoming our future Chargers to Chantilly! This week, Chantilly Academy connected with Young Scholars from Rachel Carson MS, Franklin MS, and Rocky Run MS as they visited and learned about the opportunities ahead of them at CHS. Thank you to Scott Settar and the Academy staff for showcasing the learning paths available to all students.
- Our Athletic and Drama Boosters as well as PTSA had productive meetings this week and continue be a great support to our families and student programs. We are so grateful for their partnership. As we kick of our winter programs and seasons, it is a great time to get connected and involved by joining one or more of our organizations. Visit here to learn how to join!
Please be sure to take a look at the Charger Headlines below for additional information, updates, and resources. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
Lead the CHARGE
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
 Employee Award Nominations for Chantilly High School
The FCPS employee award season is here! Any Chantilly employee, student, or community member can nominate a Chantilly employee. Nominate a Chantilly employee for:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher (First Three Years of Teaching)
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Leader
- Outstanding Professional Employee
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Outstanding Operational Employee
The first round of nominations is now open through November 17!
Use this link to nominate: Employee Award Nominations for Chantilly High School
Curriculum Night for Parents- January 4, 2024
Chantilly will host an in-person curriculum night for parents on Thursday January 4, 2024.
Parents of rising 9th graders(class of 2028) are invited to attend an introduction to high school session from 6:00-6:45 in the auditorium. We will review graduation requirements and provide guidance on course selection for 9th graders. A student panel will also present information about helping your student find success at Chantilly.
All parents are invited to attend the curriculum fair in the cafeteria and lecture hall from 7 PM-8 PM. Teachers and department chairs from each content area will be present to answer questions about core classes as well as Chantilly’s myriad of electives.
We look forward to seeing you on January 4.
NOVA Early Online College – Spring 2024 Semester (HS)
NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to 2 tuition free college courses. EOC courses for the Spring semester begin on January 30, 2024, and end on April 22, 2024. Registration opened on October 23rd. Deadline to register is January 8, 2024 at 5pm. Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. 13 different courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses are selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.
NOVA Site - Early Online College Information
FCPS Site - Early Online College Information
Flyer
Updates from Student Services
College Admissions
Over the past three years, we have seen a marked increase in the number of students who elect to apply early decision or early action to colleges and universities. Early decision and early action admission requires students to apply in October or November(generally by November 1) and students learn of their acceptance status in December or January. To support our students applying early decision and early action, in advance of the November 1 deadline, we submitted 3701 transcripts. Our nine CHS School Counselors wrote 350 letters of recommendation; each written to provide admissions staff with an in-depth summary of a student’s strengths, interests, and circumstances. Many seniors are still working on their applications and we will continue to support them on their post-secondary journey. We are proud of our strong college-going culture at CHS and of our hard-working students and school counselors!
Wellness/Student Supports On Wednesday, the student services team with assistance from 9th grade teachers, completed the Signs of Suicide(SOS) lesson and screening with all eligible 9th grade students(approximately 715 in total). SOS is
- is an evidence-based suicide prevention program.
- is developed for middle and high schools.
- includes education and screening.
- is required for all students in grades 7, 9, and 11.
- teaches students
- how to identify the signs of depression and suicide in themselves and others.
- ways to access support.
- includes resources for training faculty, staff, and parents on:
- how to recognize when a student is in crisis.
- how to respond using the Acknowledge, Care, Tell (ACT) protocol.
Acknowledge, Care, Tell (ACT)
The lesson uses the Acknowledge, Care, Tell (ACT) framework. This framework empowers students to support others and seek help themselves.
- The first step is to acknowledge signs of suicide or depression in themselves or friends.
- Next they will show that they care by having a conversation, and lastly they will tell a trusted adult.
Following the lesson, school teams administer the Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD). The BSAD is a screening tool to help students identify symptoms consistent with depression and or suicide risk. The school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker provide individual follow-up based on the BSAD screen results and individual referral. The mental health screening is for educational purposes and does not provide a diagnosis.
The Signs of Suicide program also includes resources for training faculty, staff, and parents on how to recognize when a student is in crisis and how to respond using the ACT protocol.
Visit www.mindwise.org/parents for:
- information on warning signs for youth suicide,
- useful resources
- key messages students will learn.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Click here for information from Stacey King, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, FCPS.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms Wednesday, November 8. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
SAT School Score Reports Available to Students
Students who participated in the School Day SAT will have access to SAT score reports on Wednesday, November 1. Students who participated in the SAT on October 26 will have access to scores on November 16. Students can access scores via their College Board accounts. A video tutorial for accessing and understanding SAT scores is available on the College Board website. https://youtu.be/vrcNC95ymFc
VDOE Governor's World Language Academies (HS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites mature 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA) in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Latin.
Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in Virginia for three weeks in the late June to mid-July timeframe.
Visit the FCPS GWLA website for the timeline for applications.
To learn more about GWLA opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE GWLA website.
No Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Hazel Health therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect the family with long-term mental health services in the community if needed.
Learn how to opt your students into this service.
Chantilly Academy AFJROTC 2023 White House Ornament Fundraiser
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The cadets of Chantilly AFJROTC are selling the official 2023 White House ornament as a fundraiser. Contact a cadet or Lt Col Tim Lambert at telambert@fcps.edu if you want to purchase one or more ornament. Sale dates are today through December 8th. The cost is $24.00 each. You can also get one free 2022, 2021, or 2020 ornament for each order of three or more 2023 ornaments while the supplies last. Make checks payable to Chantilly Academy.
Thank you for your support!
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Chantilly High School Toys for Tots drive, now through December 7th.
Help a child in need during this holiday season! You can donate new, unwrapped toys in the following locations:
Main Office, Academy Office, Room 907 Cosmetology, Room 571 B AFJROTC. Thank you for your support!
Boys Cross Country competed in the State Meet on Saturday at The Oatlands. The Boys finished 3rd in the State! Click here for results.
Congratulations to Frances Coffey who has been recognized by the Arizona Council for the Social Studies for her lesson on Indigenous Sacred Places.
Three CHS staff members were recognized as FCPS employees Who Care. Thank you to Elisabeth Frostick, Sandy Nolff, and Waleed Mufti – Chantilly HS for always demonstrating care and compassion when students are in need.
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FCPS Cares - Recognize Chantilly Employees!
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Chantilly HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Thanksgiving - November 22-24
Schools and offices will be closed November 22-24. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 27. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving. See the complete school year calendar.
Follow all of our Chantilly HS Social Media to keep up with the most updated Charger news, kudos, and recognitions. We post announcements regularly throughout the week including our bell schedule every Monday.
Facebook: /ChantillyHighSchool
Instagram: @chantilly_hs
X (Twitter): @chantilly_hs
SY 2023-2024 - Dates to Note:
Wednesday, November 22nd-Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 18th-Monday, January 1st - Winter Break
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th - Spring Break
Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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