Parent/Guardian-Teen Traffic Safety Program TONIGHT, April 8th at 7 pm in the auditorium.  Enter through door #19.

Exterior Door Number Changes at Madison

FCPS recently changed the building exterior door numbers at Madison HS.

Main Entrance remains Door #1

CSS is now Door #3

Activities is now Door #9

Main Gym is now Door #18

Madison’s Chronic Absenteeism Rates. For the week ending 4/5/24, our overall Chronic Absenteeism rate DECREASED by 1.7*% from 13%.  

Madison’s Pyramid Art Show: will be on display in Madison’s Town Hall from April 15th-April 19th. Bring your classes to see the amazing work of our MAD artists!  Opening night will be on April 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm and will feature work from Madison’s pyramid schools.

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April 8:  Lenny Schultz Memorial Scholarship due, Madison HS specific scholarship for seniors

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

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Junior Events This Week:

• 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.

• 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.

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.

AP Testing- Parent Room Monitors Needed!

• AP testing will take place May 6-10 and 13-17 during both morning (8:00am to 12:30pm) and afternoon (12:00pm to 4:00pm) sessions. 
• We need help from parents to support the main proctor (a counselor) with administering the AP exams. This includes helping to pass out/collect test materials, escorting students to the restroom, and monitoring students testing by walking around the room. You will be guided through the whole process.
• If interested, review the testing schedule and available volunteer slots on our Sign Up here.

• Please note: You CANNOT proctor an exam that your student is taking.

• Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Whitener (alwhitener@fcps.edu) or Ms. Bacalis (mkbacalis@fcps.edu).

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)

Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.

Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services. The data-driven process is in alignment with the FCPS Strategic planning process, and the survey results will contribute positively to the FCPS Strategic Plan that reflects a shared consensus among stakeholders.

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.