THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 1/8/24
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
January 8: NOVA’s Early Online College registration deadline.
January 9: College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents/Guardians, 7pm, Auditorium. Enter at Door 12. Look for the email that was sent to juniors and parents/guardians on January 2 for details and more information.
January 10: NOVA Accommodations and Accessibility Services Virtual New Student Orientation, 3pm-4pm. Register here.
Religious Observance Days and Attendance. Per FCPS guidelines, while there are no assessments on religious observance days, meaningful instruction continues.
Student Attendance Summary- Coming Soon! As you know, regular attendance is a priority at Madison High School and is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
At the end of the second semester we will be sending out a personalized Attendance Summary to each student and family. We recognize that there are a variety of reasons that students are absent and this summary will be for informational purposes only.
We appreciate your partnership in prioritizing regular school attendance. Please reach out to your student’s counselor or visit this FCPS resource on Encouraging School Attendance if you need additional support.
Upcoming Academic Advising Dates:
The Academic Advising process for course selection for the 2024-2025 school year is starting in January.
Academic Advising Google Site: JMHS Student Services has Google Site for students and families to access more information about Academic Advising, including curriculum overview, graduation requirements, summer school information, Dual Enrollment information, and more. The video presentation with an overview of Academic Advising will also be posted on this site. www.tinyurl.com/MADAdvising
James Madison High School hosts a few events for families and students to get more information:
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Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night – Wednesday, January 10
- Family/Student Presentation from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in Auditorium
- Electives Showcase from 7:00pm - 8:00pm in Small Gym and Town Hall
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Rising 10th-12th Grade Curriculum Night – Tuesday, January 16 (VIRTUAL)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Faculty/Student Panel – Thursday, January 18 (VIRTUAL)
All students will view a video overview of the Academic Advising process during Advisory on Tuesday, January 9.
Students will also be able to attend a Curriculum Fair during Warhawk Time (WT1 for 9th grade; WT2 for 10th and 11th grade) on January 11.
Students should plan to enter their initial Course Requests in their StudentVUE accounts no later than Friday, January 26.
Courses are not finalized until students meet with their counselor – entering in initial choices helps guide the meetings students will have with their counselor.
Current Madison students will be meeting one-on-one with their school counselors to finalize their course selections on the following dates:
- 10th Grade (Rising Juniors) – January 29 – February 7 (meetings through English 10 classes)
- 11th Grade (Rising Seniors) – February 9 – February 27 (meetings through US History classes)
- 9th Grade (Rising Sophomores) – February 28 – March 13 (meetings through PE 9)
Students will be notified of their specific date for a meeting through their Advisory on January 11. Students who are not taking these courses at Madison HS this year will be contacted by their counselor to schedule their Advising meeting.
Current 8th Grade Students (Rising 9th Grade) will participate in a presentation with JMHS counselors at their middle schools.
- Thoreau: Monday, January 8
- Kilmer: Friday, January 12
- Luther Jackson: Monday, January 22
Winter Clothing Drive. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Madison High School/PTSA winter clothing drive in November and December. We are so grateful for our generous, thoughtful community. The students were thrilled with the donations. We had several specific student needs come up right before winter break for the following items: men’s size 13 winter boots, men’s size 13 sneakers, and men’s pants or sweatpants sizes 2XL, 3XL or 4XL. If anyone might be interested in donating these new or gently-used items, please email Bethany Slingerland at bsslingerland@fcps.edu . Thank you to everyone in the Madison community for your support of our students!
Science Fair- Judges Needed!
Are you interested in being a judge for this year’s Madison Science Fair after school on Wednesday, February 7th? If so, please fill out the interest form here.
College Board Accommodations for AP Exams
The deadline for applying for testing accommodations for Spring 2024 AP exams is January 18, 2024. If a student already has been approved for College Board accommodations there is no need to apply again. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing (AP, SAT, PSAT).
To request new or amended College Board accommodations, please return the Consent Form to Mr. Bartram (jtbartram@fcps.edu) by January 18, 2024. If you have questions, contact your child’s counselor.
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
- If you have questions related to substance abuse, please contact your Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Michael McNulty / mpmcnulty@fcps.edu / 703-319-2472
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
District & Regional games/events ticket prices - Students = $5 & Adults = $7
Monday, January 8
- Fr / JV / Varsity Girls Basketball v Chantilly (VYI Night), 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30
- Fr / JV / Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chantilly, 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30
- Gymnastics @ Herndon, 6pm
Tuesday, January 9
- JV / Varsity Wrestling v Centreville/Westfield, 6:00 / 7:30 (Guest should use door 11)
Wednesday, January 10
Thursday, January 11
- JV Wrestling Jamboree @ Meridian, 6pm
Friday, January 12
- Fr / JV / Varsity Boys Basketball v Westfield, 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30
- Fr / JV / Varsity Girls Basketball @ Westfield, 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30
- Indoor Track @ TJMS, 5:30
- Swim & Dive v Chantilly @ Oak Marr, 6pm (Senior Night)
Saturday, January 13
- Varsity Wrestling @ Dinwiddie HS, 9:30am
- Indoor Track @ Madison, 10am
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
- Conversation to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
- School Safety and Security
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Conversation to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl and Other Drugs In this video, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviews the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet eye-opening video of their experience is essential to raise awareness among parents/caregivers and students about the dangers of fake painkillers.
Please join Dr. Reid on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Edison High School for a community conversation about opioid awareness. You may register to attend. However, registration is not required; it is simply for space considerations.
The evening’s program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and students in grades 6-12. All attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
FCPS’ website also has resources to help you to start the conversation and additional support for families struggling with substance misuse.
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.
LOOKING AHEAD
January 15: MLK Holiday-School Closed
January 17: Vienna Optimist Club Essay (and Application Form) due to lmotto@fcps.edu
January 30: 2024 Gap Year Fair, 6pm-8:30pm at Marshall HS. Register here.
February 13: U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Night, 7pm at Madison HS
February 21: ASVAB sign up closes. Register here.
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2023-2024 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
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