THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 2/12/24
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Chronic Absenteeism Rate. Beginning this week, we will be publishing our school’s chronic absenteeism rate for information purposes. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor.
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Student Group
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This Week
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Last Week
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School (2091)
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11.05%
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12th Grade (531)
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15.63%
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11th Grade (529)
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9.26%
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10th G
rade (499)
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10.82%
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9th Grade (532)
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8.46%
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AP Exam Fees
We are closely approaching the 2024 AP Exam administration and finalizing exam orders. Fairfax County Public Schools provides funding for the first six exams each student takes over the course of their time in high school. Exams beyond the first six (invoiced as Exam 7, Exam 8, etc.) are invoiced to the student in MySchoolBucks. Exam fees were added to your student’s account on December 11, 2023. We are asking that these fees be paid by March 1, 2024.
In the event your student decides they will no longer be taking some/any of their upcoming AP exams, we ask that they notify their school’s AP Coordinator, Ms. Bacalis (mkbacalis@fcps.edu), prior to March 1st. AP Coordinators will remove the exam from the registration and the fee will be removed from the student’s MySchoolBucks account soon thereafter.
More information regarding AP Exam fees and billing can be found here on the FCPS public website.
Food Deliveries Not Permitted. In order to maintain the safety of our students and staff, we need your help. Please remind your student that food deliveries are NOT allowed.
February 13: U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Night, 7pm at Madison HS, enter at Door 12. Students in all grade levels who are interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy or participating in a ROTC program should attend this event. There will be a general presentation followed by a fair style set up for students and families to visit with individual representatives. Enter at Door 12.
February 13: PTSA Mtg., 7pm, Library
February 17:Industry 2 Instruction Career Expo at the Dulles Expo Center
from 1-4pm
Student Rights and Responsibilities- Midyear Review: On Friday, February 16th students will have a midyear review on the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities, as well as expectations at Madison. Topics include: cell phone use, hallways/passes, leaving campus without permission, bathrooms, and no food deliveries. In addition, students will watch the required videos on bullying and harassment, and be reminded of our support staff in our school.
Student Written and Directed One Act Plays
MAD Drama presents: ONE ACTS. Tickets are $5 cash at the auditorium door.
Shows and Showtimes:
Thursday February 15 at 7:00pm and Saturday February 17 at 7:00pm
- Feelings Board
- Romeo and Juliet Gen Z
- Unpresidented
- Conk
- Brainstorm
Friday February 16 at 7:00pm and Saturday February 17 at 2:30pm
- IQ
- Murder in the Theatre
- Vanishing Act
- Wendigo in the Woods
Level Up Virginia is a statewide initiative led by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to increase postsecondary readiness: Explore careers, pathways, financial aid, college, and so much more!
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,February 12
Tuesday, February 13
Wednesday, February 14
- State Dive Finals @ Hampton Aquaplex, 9am
- Region Indoor Track Meet Day 1 @ Prince George Sportsplex, 1:30pm
- District Girls Basketball Semis v Oakton/South Lakes winner, 6pm
- District Boys Basketball Semis v Chantilly/Centreville, 7:45pm
Thursday, February 15
- Region Indoor Track Meet Day 2 @ Prince George Sportsplex, 1:30pm
- One Act Plays @ Madison, 7:00pm
Friday, February 16
- State Swim Prelims @ Hampton Aquaplex, 9am
- State Wrestling @ Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 10am
- State Swim Finals @ Hampton Aquaplex, 6pm
- District Boys Basketball Final v TBA @ South Lakes, 6pm
- One Act Plays @ Madison, 7:00pm
- District Girls Basketball Final v TBA @ South Lakes, 8pm
Saturday, February 17
- State Wrestling @ Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 9:30am
- Winter Guard @ Mt. Vernon, 2:15pm
- One Act Plays @ Madison, 2:30pm / 7:00pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Summer Camp and Learning Opportunities
- Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
- Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
February 19: Student Holiday, President’s Day Holiday
February 21: ASVAB sign up closes. Register here.
March 2: Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops 11am to 1pm at Chantilly HS
March 9: Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops 11am to 1pm at West Springfield High School
March 14: College Planning Night for Sophomores and Families, 6:30pm Auditorium. Details coming soon.
April 10: Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, 6:30pm-8:30pm at EagleBank Arena
April 11: Junior Focus Day (school day event for juniors). Details coming soon.
April 11: College Planning Night Part II for Juniors and Families, 7pm Auditorium. Details coming soon.
April 19: Service hours logged in x2VOL (seniors)
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2023-2024 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
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.
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