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Upcoming Events
June 17: Eid-al-Adha Holiday; FHS Building Closed
June 18: Virginia Primary Elections
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday; FHS Building Closed
July 4: City of Fairfax Independence Day Celebration
August 5: Fall Sports Tryouts
August 15: Fear the Roar Open House Jam, 4-7pm
August 19: First Day of School for all FCPS
September 18: Back to School Night, Details TBA
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June 14, 2024
Happy Final Friday!
As the school year draws to a close, it's a time not only for reflection but also for celebration! This year has been a testament to the incredible dedication of our entire school community - students, staff, and families.
Together, we've achieved some remarkable victories:
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Chronic Absenteeism Down: We've seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, reflecting a renewed focus on student engagement and well-being. This is a win for every student who benefits from consistent learning!
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SOL Dashboard Turns Green! A collective cheer is in order for our fantastic SOL scores! Our school dashboard is now a sea of green, highlighting the academic excellence achieved across all grade levels.
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Elevating Student Excellence: By offering a diversified curriculum with challenging coursework, we've fostered a culture of learning that empowers students to excel. Enrollment in advanced coursework has increased by 33%. Their achievements inspire us all!
These accomplishments are a beautiful testament to the hard work, collaboration, and unwavering commitment of everyone involved.
As we bid farewell to this academic year, we look ahead to a summer filled with rest, exploration, and rejuvenation. We know that when we return in the fall, we'll be greeted by a new chapter filled with exciting opportunities for continued growth and success.
On behalf of the entire school administration, thank you for your unwavering dedication. We wish you a safe, relaxing, and PAWSome summer!
Warmly,
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- FHS Cappies Nominees and Winners
- FCPS Graduations
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: Open House, First Day of School, BTS Night
- Graduation Streaming Link
- SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVue
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Grade Students
- College Financial Aid Support Still Available
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Middle School and High School Grading Updates
- Summer Wellness Resources
- Fall Sports Tryouts and Summer Camp Info
- Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
FX Players Cappies Nominees & Winners for Anastasia, the Musical!
 Photo Courtesy of FX Players
Cappies 2024! Congratulations to Our costume team of Gaby Adumua, Caitlin Grycewicz, and Lilly Kyle, for winning Best costumes and Nate Wheeler Smith for winning Best supporting actor in a male role in a musical, for Anastasia! Congratulations to all of our other nominees as well, you guys did amazing!
FCPS Graduations
They did it! Congratulations to the FCPS class of 2024. Watch this video for more highlights from graduation.
Calendar Reminders: Save the Date!
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For your Planning:
August 15: Fear the Roar Open House Jam, 4-7pm @ FHS
August 19: First Day of School
September 18: Back to School Night (details TBA)
Have a great summer!
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Graduation Streaming Link
📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
- For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
- For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Spanish:📈 Resultados de los SOL publicados en SIS ParentVUELas familias pueden encontrar los informes de los Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOL) para las pruebas de primavera en la sección Documentos SIS ParentVUE en o antes del último día de clases. Inicie sesión en su cuenta ParentVUE para acceder a lo siguiente:
Visite el sitio web de FCPS para información adicional sobre las prácticas de reportes de evaluación de primavera y los plazos.
¿Necesita ayuda para crear una cuenta SIS ParentVUE? Este video explica los pasos. Averigüe más sobre SIS ParentVUE.
Korean: SOL 점수가 학생 정보 시스템인 SIS ParentVUE에 올라왔습니다.
가정에서는 학교 마지막 날 또는 그 이전에 학생 정보 시스템 SIS ParentVUE 문서 섹션에서 봄 시험에 대한 SOL(표준 학습) 성적을 확인해 보실 수 있습니다. SIS ParentVUE 계정에 로그인하시면 다음 관련된 정보를 확인하실 수 있습니다:
봄 평가 보고 방법과 일정에 대한 자세한 정보는 FCPS 웹사이트를 방문하세요.
SIS ParentVUE 계정을 만드는 데 도움이 필요하신가요? 이 동영상에서 단계를 안내합니다. 학생 정보 시스템 SIS ParentVUE에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Parents/caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Students in the 12th grade must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Inova Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children 5 years old and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children who are on Medicaid or are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
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Saturday, June 29, at ICC-Children - Manassas
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Saturday, July 20, at ICC-Children - Herndon
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Saturday, August 17, at ICC-Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Please call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Support Still Available for Seniors Applying for College Financial Aid
College Access Fairfax will hold free clinics throughout the summer at various locations in the county to help parents and students complete or correct the FAFSA or VASA financial aid forms. Clinics are currently scheduled on:
Both the student and a parent/guardian must attend the clinic. Applicants should bring a laptop to all clinics except Fairfax High School. Spanish translation will be available.
For more information, to register for a clinic, or to request a one-on-one appointment, please visit College Access Fairfax’s website. These services are free of charge.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Middle School and High School Grading Updates
FCPS has been reviewing our secondary grading and reporting policies. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, there will be some new policies in place for all middle and high school classes aimed at improving consistency and clarity of grading practices across the division.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about these secondary grading policy updates.
Summer Wellness Resources
🏥 Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children 5 years old and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs if they are on Medicaid or uninsured.
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades in the fall. Students registering for kindergarten (or who are new to the division) also need to provide proof of immunizations. Visit FCPS’ Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
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Saturday, June 29, at ICC-Children - Manassas
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Saturday, July 20, at ICC-Children - Herndon
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Saturday, August 17, at ICC-Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Please call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer 45-minute virtual Mental Wellness Consultations Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Phone or videoconference consultations are available with a school psychologist or school social worker.
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Parents of students in any grade can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success.
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Students in middle or high school can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes.
Request a consultation online or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost. Caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE, and they must provide consent for their student to access therapy services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information on how students can be referred for a session.
FALL Sports Tryouts
Fall Sports tryouts start on August 5th ~
Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Volleyball (Golf starts August 1)
Please make sure all paperwork is completed prior to tryouts. We ask that you bring in physicals to the activities office or email them directly to Ms. Johnston, Athletic Trainer, AEJohnston@fcps.edu.
If you have any questions about the Student Registration, email Activities Office Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Spelman, VLSpelman@fcps.edu. She's an expert and will help you ASAP!
TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS 2024-25
A completed VHSL Physical form dated after May 1, 2024
A completed STUDENT REGISTRATION - this must be completed or updated every year
Summer Sports Camp Information
Summer Camp info can be found on the athletic website, www.fairfaxhighsports.org under Quick Links, or email the coach directly:
Youth Football Camp, June 17-21; Coach Taylor: RSTaylor@fcps.edu
Girls Basketball Camp, June 24-28; Coach Lucas: TFLucas@fspc.edu
Girls Lax Camp, June 24-27; Coach Conklin: JLConklin@fcps.edu
Girls Volleyball Camp, July 8-12; Coach Lee, SJLee2@fcps.edu
Boys Basketball Camp, July 15-18 and July 22-25;
Coach Barbee, MJBarbee@fcps.edu
Cross Country Camp, July 17, 19, 22, 24, 26;
Coach Garcia, JMGarcia1@fcps.edu
Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel.
They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing FRC@fcps.edu, or visiting the FRC webpage.
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
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All Night Grad Chair Needed!
The PTSA is seeking volunteers to Chair or Co-Chair the All Night Grad Committee. Volunteers can reach out to the PTSA President, Maria Felton president@fairfaxptsa.org, and get info from the 2024 Chair, Matt West, at ang@fairfaxptsa.org.
The St. James deposit is due mid-June so if the class of 2025 wants a celebration, we'd like to have a contact name by then! Thank you!
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