Dates to Note:
Jan. 22: B Day for Students (2, 4, 6, 8)
Jan. 25: Quarter End, Two Hour Early Release - 12:55 PM
Jan 25-26: Choose Your Own Oz, 7 PM, Auditorium
Jan. 26: Student holiday/Teacher Work Day
Jan 27: Choose Your Own Oz, 11 AM, 2 PM, Auditorium
Jan. 31: Science Fair, 4:30 PM
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A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
Happy Snow Day! Wishing all a fun and happy day of rest and play. Be safe! We look forward to seeing all of our Chargers back at school on Monday, January 22 for a B Day (periods 2, 4, 6, 8). Have a great weekend!
Drop off and Pick Up Safety Reminders:
During periods of colder temperatures and inclement weather we are noticing heavier traffic at drop off and pick up times. We enncourage students to take their assigned bus, carpool, and remember to drive safely at all times.
Please note that while tardies for late arrival due to traffic are unexcused, we want all students and staff to arrive safely. We have seen an increase in risky behavior at drop off, including students crossing Stringfellow Rd. through traffic, and cars dropping off in the middle of intersections and at the median. A few reminders:
- Plan to arrive early: the best time to drop of smoothly is before 7:45 AM
- Drop off only in designated areas - not on Stringfellow Road or West Lot (baseball park)
- Follow directions of crossing guard and security staff
- Do not pick up in parking lot before 3:10 PM
- Park only in designated Visitors spots at all times. Numbered spaces are assigned to staff and students.
As always, I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please reach out to me at any time. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
Lead the CHARGE
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.
Academic Advising Mini-Conferences (rising 10-12th grade only)
Academic Advising is in full swing at Chantilly HS, and we’re excited to offer mini-conferences for families this year. These conferences provide the opportunity for students and parents to meet briefly with their school counselor for the purpose of face-to-face discussion around course selections for the 24-25 school year. The intent of these conferences is to both:
1) provide additional opportunity for school-home partnering around academic advising
2) improve accuracy of staffing needs before decisions impacting teachers must be made in March.
The mini-conferences will be held on:
- Monday March 4 between 8:30-11 and 1:45-3:15 and
- Wednesday March 6 between 3:30pm-6:30pm
It is important to us that each student takes courses that are challenging for them while also allowing for balance between academics and outside demands and interests.
You must reserve a spot through Signup Genius (see link below). One spot per student.
Directions:
- Use the embedded sign-up genius link. Find your student’s counselor and your preferred time slot
- Choose the 10-minute time slot that works for you.
- In the “My Comment” section that comes up after you choose the desired time, please put your student’s name and then hit “Sign Up Now”.
- If you have more than one student at Chantilly, you may sign up for a second slot. Please put a different student name in each time slot.
If you sign up for a spot and your plans change, please be sure to delete your appointment so others can use that time slot. We look forward to collaborating with you and your child and we begin our preparations for the 2024-25 school year.
College Night
On January 11th, Chantilly High School hosted our annual college admissions panel for Junior families featuring representatives from four universities: University of Virginia, University of Kentucky, George Mason University, and Radford University. The panelists covered various topics including research tips, college application preparation, acceptance strategies, and final college selection. This event provided valuable information and resources for Juniors and their families navigating the college admissions process. Please reach out to Maggie Rodriguez, College/Career Specialist, mmrodriguez@fcps.edu for more information regarding this program and the many others she offers throughout the year for students and families.
2024 Gap Year
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about increasing opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs.
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
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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.
💲 Soft Launch of a New Financial Aid Form
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to determine how much financial aid each student is eligible to receive. This aid could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
Any college-bound student — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
The form is currently available for short periods of time while it is being updated to provide a better experience. Learn more about the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
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.
Inclusive Open Gym
Sully Community Center welcomes the teens with disabilities and their parents and/or caregivers to join us for Open Gym every second Friday of the month! This will be a monthly drop-in session of basketball, pickleball, and badminton, from 7:00-8:30 every second Friday.
This program begins in January!
All that's required is a free* Neighborhood and Community Services Membership. Need help creating one? We are glad to help!
For more information please contact Richard Strube: richard.strube@fairfaxcounty.gov 703-324-6201
Charger Recognitions:
It is our pleasure to congratulate the staff of The Purple Tide / chantillynews.org, on being named a Crown Award Finalist by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Crown finalists will receive either a Gold or Silver Crown Award during a special presentation at Columbia University in New York City on March 15, 2024.
Congratulations to Arjun Bangalore and Jason Yoo who have been named Regional Finalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program!
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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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January: National Mentoring Month
Jan. 6: Three Kings Day/Epiphany
Jan. 7: Orthodox Christmas
Jan. 19: Orthodox Epiphany
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
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SY 2023-2024 - Dates to Note:
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break
Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11
Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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