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Dates to Note:
February 8: Chargers Got Talent, 7 PM, Auditorium
February 19: President's Day, School Holiday
Spring Athletics Tryouts Begin
February 29: Class of 2024 - 100 Day Meeting, 6 PM, Cafeteria
A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
Our Chargers are off to a great start in the second semester! The building has been alive with activity and energy as students have jumped into the second half of the school year. Let's keep the momentum going and focus on excellent attendance and effort. Please see our updates about semester 1 attendance and grades below.
It has been a pleasure to connect with and celebrate student work over the past week. A few highlights:
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School Spirit Pep Rallies: Thank you to our SGA Leadership students who led the CHARGE and engaged our student body in fun class competitions and recognized our Winter athletics, activities and accomplishments.
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Science Fair Success: Our Chantilly Science fair was a HUGE success with over 180 entrants and support from a large community of world class volunteer judges. Kudos to our amazing Science department for hosting this outstanding showcase of innovation and invention.
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Teachers for Tomorrow: I was honored to serve as a guest speaker in our Teachers for Tomorrow classes. I appreciated the opportunity to share about my journey to education and the impact teachers and school leaders have on the lives and future trajectories of students. I am excited to hear our students' reflections on their upcoming field placements.
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Community Theater: Congratulations to our theater department for sharing their live performance of Choose Your Own Oz to our friends from Greenbriar West Elementary earlier this week. Bravo!!!
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Go Chargers!: It's been a busy week of competition for our winter athletes. Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Boys Basketball Seniors!. We wish the best of luck to our Track and Field and Wrestling teams as they compete at Districts, Swim and Dive at the Region Finals, and Charger Dancers at Nationals!
1st Semester Snapshot of Student Grades and Attendance
Next week, parents and students will receive an email that is a snapshot of a student’s grades and attendance from 1st semester. This information is helpful for all stakeholders as we support student success at CHS. Every day counts! Did you know that regardless of the reason, a full day absence can impact a student's overall attendance status, and more importantly their learning and growth in school? After you receive this information, please reach out to your child's administrator, counselor and/or teacher if you have any questions.
- Every Chantilly student will be getting an attendance report card for their first semester.
- Report cards will include the student’s attendance status (CA -Chronically Absent, At risk to be chronically absent, or Not at risk)
- CA status is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year for any reason, EXC or UNX. Excused absences add up! Please plan extended trips during school breaks and holidays.
- CA rate only considers full day absences, and is based on a 180-school day year meaning missing 18 days or more will cause a student to be CA. (this can be as little as just 2-3 days per month)
- CA rate does not impact graduation directly, however being chronically absent has a significant negative impact on student learning and success.
We appreciate your continued support! Review our Attendance Policy.
As always, I welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here. 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.
February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Chantilly High School proudly offers CTE courses in the content areas of Business & Information Technology, Marketing, and Technology & Engineering. Each content area supports a Career & Technical Education Student Organization (CTSO) including DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Technology Student Association (TSA). Click here for more information.
On February 15th, our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Stacey King, will be discussing the harms of tobacco and vaping among our teens. Our PTSA is hosting this speaking engagement which will take place in the school library at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided!
To register, please click here: https://forms.gle/B9DGq3YZ4Ns75n3d7
Before the date of the event, please click the link below to take a brief survey so we can better address your concerns and questions. Note that this event is for people aged eighteen and older only.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3R2NTRV
 Spring 2024 SEL Screener March 1 during LS 8
Students in grades 9-12 use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
The screener measures student skills, strengths, and needs across the following topics:
- Self-Management & Responsible Decision Making
- Social Awareness & Relationship Skills
- Emotion Regulation
- Supportive Relationships
- Belonging
- Cultural Awareness & Action *grades 6-12 only
- Challenging Feelings
Chantilly HS students who were not opted out will complete the Spring Wellness Screener on March 1, 2024 during LS 8. We are anticipating families with SIS ParentVue accounts will see results in early May. Families without ParentVue accounts will receive results via USPS as they have in years past around this time. Once we have an updated timeline, we will provide communication via this weekly message. For more information, please visit this webpage.
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.
Innovation Lab - Donation Requests
Our new Student Innovation Lab Team has put together a list of supplies needed for our Innovation Lab. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office or library. Please contact librarians Kristen Zemba (kfzemba@fcps.edu) or Kristen Schoenberger (ksschoenberg@fcps.edu) with any questions. Thank you!
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:
Chargers' Artwork Featured at Dulles Airport
Click here to read about the display at Washington Dulles International Airport.
 District Champions in One Act
Congratulations to Drama for their District Championship in One Act! The cast performed “Reunions” which was written by our very own Shannon Spicer. Bridget Dombro and Zack Smith were named All-District for their performances. The cast will move on to the Region Competition next week on Wednesday February 7th at Marshall High School.
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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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February: Black History Month;
National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
Feb 10: Lunar New Year
Feb 14: Ash Wednesday
Feb 19: Presidents Day (Holiday - All schools and offices will be closed)
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:
Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday - VA Primary Day
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break
April 1-2 - Student Holidays / Teacher Workday and Staff Development
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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