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February 12: Report Cards Distributed in Teacher Advisory
February 12: Corrected Date - Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar (PSTD), 6:00 pm, Auditorium
February 14: Ash Wednesday
February 14,16: Rising Sophomore and ELs Level 1 & 2 Freshman Academic Advising Presentation, 4th Pd, Various Locations
February 15: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
February 16: Strings Soiree, 7:00 pm, 750 Center St, Herndon
February 19: Presidents Day (Holiday)
February 21-28: Rising Sophomore and ELs Level 1 & 2 Freshman Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection (Biology, Environmental Science, and ELD Level 1)
February 22: VA DMV Permit Test, 3:15 pm, Herndon HS - Room J104
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Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar (PSTD)
As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education. As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation 90-minute presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card (pink card) needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license. While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:00-7:30 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:00 and students, as well as one parent/guardian, must stay for the entire 90-minute presentation. Attendees who arrive late will not be allowed entry and will not earn credit for attending.
The 90-minute PSTD presentation will be offered once per quarter throughout the school year. Herndon High School’s dates for the 2023-2024 calendar year are below.
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2023-2024 PSTD Dates: CORRECTION! 3rd quarter: February 12, 4th quarter: TBD
Important: Students who successfully complete their classroom driver education quarter but have not satisfied the PSTD requirement will have earned an incomplete for the class grade until the requirement is met.
This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (https://aceclasses.fcps.edu).
Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2024-25
Rising 10th-12th grade students are discussing course selection for next year with their school counselors. Parents/caregivers should discuss this process with their children to ensure students select courses that align with their interests, career goals, and postsecondary aspirations. Our course catalog, course selection sheets and other information are available on the Student Services Academic Advising webpage.
As they choose courses, students should also consider their personal well-being, as well as extracurricular activities and commitments. School-life balance is an important consideration. Parents/caregivers are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor in Student Services with questions.
Review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to help make informed decisions for high school and beyond. Refer to our school-specific course catalog and advising information.
During the first week in January we will hold events to help students in their selection of appropriate courses for next school year. They are listed below.
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February 14,16: Rising Sophomore and ELs Level 1 & 2 Freshman Academic Advising Presentation and Sophomore Career Unit, 4th Pd, Various Locations
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February 21-28: Rising Sophomore and ELs Level 1 & 2 Freshman Individual Academic Advising & Course Selection (Biology, Environmental Science, and ELD Level 1)
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday derives its name from this practice. Read more about Ash Wednesday in Britannica.com.
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Strings Soiree
Come out to Arts Herndon on Friday, February 16th for the Strings Soiree from 7-9pm! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Arts Space or ahead of time at the QR link. Herndon orchestra students will be performing through the evening! Hope to see you there!
🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin This Month!
Is your child interested in architecture and construction, information technology, or health science? FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school Academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and view the calendar of Academy open houses.
Open House Details
Career Fair & Expo
In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event. This Northern Virginia regional event invites high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields.
These free career exploration events aim to provide students with opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce today.
In-person Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center.
Students should register today on the Instruction 2 Industry Events page.
Presidents Day (Holiday)
VA DMV Permit Test
Throughout this school year, Herndon HS will now offer the Virginia DMV Permit test to all students who meet the criteria, have parent permission and successfully register for the test. Students will need to meet the following criteria and registration tasks:
- Be at least 15 years and 6 months old to register and take the permit test.
- Obtain a signed DTS 41-Parent Consent Form (DTS 41- Parent Permission Form Link)
- Register on ACE Online for Herndon High School (there is a $20 fee due at registration) (ACE Online Registration Link)
- Register for the test on the Virginia DMV Online Knowledge Testing System (Virginia DMV Test Registration Link)
- Students MUST bring their FCPS school issued laptop on the day of the test.
- Students MUST bring a picture ID to verify identity. If the student does not have a picture ID, take a picture, print the picture, write the student’s full legal name under the picture and have a teacher sign it to verify identity.
Test Dates: February 22, March 13, April 18, May 9, May 23, June 5
Test Location: Herndon HS - Room J104
Test Time: 3:15pm (DO NOT BE LATE)
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Quirine (jquirine@fcps.edu).
Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Series
Looking for a job or volunteer opportunity? All students are invited to attend the 2024 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Series and Career Building Workshops sponsored by Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity with FCPS kicking off Saturday, March 2nd from 11am to 1pm at Chantilly High School and on Saturday, March 9th at West Springfield High School from 11am to 1pm. At each fair, students will have the opportunity to engage with employers offering part-time, full-time, seasonal, and volunteer positions. During the fairs, students will also be able to attend career-building workshops like Resume Building and Interviewing 101. Most positions at the fair are geared toward students age 16+, but some opportunities for younger students may be available with parental consent. Registration is free here and at the fairs. For more information, or to register, please visit the Teen Job Fair webpage.
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Homecoming Survey
Herndon High School is seeking feedback in the planning of the 2024 Homecoming Football Game. In the past, Herndon HS has hosted the football game on a designated Saturday during the football season each fall. The specific date is determined based on both the pre-set regional football schedule and the preference of opponent. If you wish to have your preference noted in the planning process, please fill out the form below. Results will be shared with the Herndon HS community once the entire football schedule is released in spring 2024.
Herndon Homecoming Survey (English or Española)
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Attention Class of 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the All Night Grad Party
The early bird price is $75 if you purchase before April 5th. Then the price increases to $85. Don't wait! Get your ticket today!
An advance ticket purchase and a signed registration/permission form are required to attend the ANG party and are available at the ANG 2024 website: https://herndonang.org/tickets.
The All Night Grad party is a senior-only celebration that takes place on the evening of graduation on June 5, 2024. This celebration aims to ensure the safety of our graduates and community by offering a fun-filled evening of games, activities, food, and prizes in a well-chaperoned, drug and alcohol-free environment.
Please encourage your senior to purchase their ticket early so we can make it the best graduation celebration.
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From the Library
Did you know that libraries are places to create? Through February, we’re encouraging students to share their creativity with us by participating in our Whiteboard Mural Contest. Students can sign up for a specific time before school, after school, or during a Stinger. They can work individually or with a friend. We will post pictures of the murals on the Herndon HS Library Instagram feed, and a group of staff members will determine the winners after the end of the month. Students can get more information at tinyurl.com/hhslibrarymural.
February is Black History Month, and the library is highlighting books that celebrate Black lives. Many of these books are recent or past winners of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, which “are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values” (American Library Association). Books will be highlighted in displays around the library and through the library’s Instagram feed.
The Herndon HS library welcomes students before school, after school, and during the school day with a pass. Students looking for a lunch option other than the cafeteria can often get a pass to spend their lunch block in the library. Many classes incorporate research units throughout the year. We work with classes on developing research skills, and are available to meet individually with students. The library’s Schoology course has a variety of resources to help students find reliable information that they can use to create new learning. If we can answer any questions for you, please contact us at hhs_library@fcps.edu.
February Is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the CTE website.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
🥁 Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
CTE programs are available for grade 6-11 students to explore CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. IFTA allows students to select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage to register.
Summer Learning
Programs are also available for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement, earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program, or recover one high school course credit through the Credit Recovery Academy.
FCPS’ free online class for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provides FCPS middle and high school English Learners the opportunity to continue developing their academic, reading, and writing skills in online discussions with an ESOL teacher.
Find session dates, registration links, and registration deadlines on FCPS summer programs.
Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring
Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
We strongly encourage all FCPS middle and high school students to click on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal for homework help, concept review, writing support, and test prep—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
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