THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 4/1/24
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Madison’s Chronic Absenteeism Rates. For the week ending 3/15/24, our overall Chronic Absenteeism rate INCREASED by 1.3*% from 11.7%.
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Student Group
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Aug 21 - Mar 8
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All Students (2090)
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13.0% (271)
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12th Grade (528)
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19.9% (105)
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11th Grade (531)
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10.2% (54)
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10th Grade (499)
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12.8% (64)
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9th Grade (532)
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9.0% (48)
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Third Quarter 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. It is critical that students attend school regularly throughout the 4th quarter as teachers are continuing with meaningful instruction and preparation for end of course assessments.
This week we will again 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.
MADWINGS Presentations. As we approach the end of the school year, all students will be reflecting on their growth and presenting their Wings Portfolio in Advisory class during the last week of school. A handful of students did not present during the 2022-2023 school year, and we want to ensure they are supported and prepared for the upcoming opportunity to present this spring. On Tuesday, April 9th, we will be sending passes during block 1 inviting these students to Town Hall to connect one-on-one with an administrator to discuss their Wings progress. An email will be sent directly to students and parents with more details about the 9th.
Madison Specific Scholarships for Seniors
Service Learning Hours - All Grades
- All students who would like to earn credit for their service learning hours must use x2VOL to track their hours.
- SENIORS who complete 40 hours during grades 9-12 are eligible to wear a black Service Learning cord at graduation. Hours must be logged in x2VOL by April 19, 2024.
- Additional information about Service Learning here
Upcoming Junior Events:
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Junior Focus Day, April 11 during the school day. Juniors will attend sessions, presented by guest speakers and college admission representatives, to help with post-secondary planning. Juniors have received information in Advisory and also via email with details and a form to complete to select their pathway of choice .Students who have not submitted the form will be assigned a schedule for this event.
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College Planning Night Part II, April 11 at 7pm, Auditorium for juniors and families. This program will give a detailed overview of the college process and preparation for students planning to attend a four-year college. Additional post-secondary pathway planning information coming soon to your inbox.
Spring Testing Information
AP Testing: Details are available on the Madison website.
- AP Testing dates: May 6-17
- Students who have been approved for College Board accommodations were sent an email from Ms. Bacalis prior to Spring Break. If a student wants to decline any of their accommodations, please have a parent contact Ms. Bacalis by April 12.
- Any student who is planning to not take an AP test that they are currently registered for, should reach out to their counselor ASAP.
- Questions about AP Testing? Please contact Ms. Bacalis (mkbacalis@fcps.edu)
SOL Testing: Details are available on the Madison website.
- Students will receive their testing schedules for SOLs later in April.
- Seniors still needing a verified credit and students in English 11/AP Lang (Reading SOL) will test the week of April 29.
- Math and Science SOLs will occur between May 13 and May 22.
- All SOLs must be taken on an FCPS issued device.
- Questions about SOLs? Please contact Mrs. Frate (jlfrate@fcps.edu)
Donations needed for old towels
Spring cleaning? Looking to get rid of old towels? We can take them off your hands. The custodians are in need of towels this summer when they strip and clean floors in the school building. Donations can be dropped off in the main office.
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, April 1 (Student Holiday)
- JV/V Girls Soccer v McLean, 5:45 / 7:15
- JV/V Boys Soccer @ McLean, 5:45 / 7:15
Tuesday, April 2 (Student Holiday)
- Boys Tennis v Westfield, 4pm
- V Baseball v Centreville, 6:30pm
- V Softball v Centreville, 6:30pm
- Girls Tennis @ Westfield, 4pm
- JV Baseball @ Centreville, 6:30pm
Wednesday, April 3
- JV/V GLAX v Robinson, 6:00 / 7:30 (Sr Night)
- JV Softball v Battlefield, 6:30
- Spring Track @ South Lakes, 5pm
- JV/V BLAX @ Robinson, 5:45 / 7:15
- V Softball @ Battlefield, 6:30
Thursday, April 4
- Girls Tennis v Oakton, 4pm
- JV/V Boys Soccer v Alexandria City, 5:45 / 7:15
- Boys Tennis @ Oakton, 4pm
- JV/V Girls Soccer @ Alexandria City, 5:45 / 7:15
Friday, April 5
- JV/V BLAX v Centreville, 5:45 / 7:15 (Sr Night)
- JV Baseball v Chantilly, 6:30
- JV Softball v Chantilly, 6:30
- JV/V GLAX @ Centreville, 6:00 / 7:30
- V Baseball @ Chantilly, 6:30
- V Softball @ Chantilly, 6:30
- Robotics @ Richmond
Saturday, April 6
- Crew @ Occoquan, 8am
- Debate Super Regionals @ Jefferson, 8:30am
- Robotics @ Richmond
- Winter Guard @ VA Beach, 3pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Take the Family Engagement Survey!
- Fairfax County’s Funding of the FCPS Budget
- Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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
April 9: Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer, 8pm, hosted virtually by Coalition for College
April 10: Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, 6:30pm-8:30pm at EagleBank Arena
April 11: Junior Focus Day (school day event for juniors)
April 11: College Planning Night Part II for Juniors and Families, 7pm Auditorium.
April 13: American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Career Fair for high school students, 1pm-5pm Grand Hyatt Washington, DC
April 17: NOVA Vision 2024, 4-6pm Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus for students with disabilities and inclusive opportunities at NOVA.
April 19: Service hours logged in x2VOL (seniors)
April 20: Academy Day sponsored by Senator Mark Warner, 9:30am-1:30pm, Randolph-Macon College
April 20: NOVA Medical Campus Open House, 11am-2pm, Northern Virginia Community College Medical Campus, Springfield, VA
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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