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August 13: Hornet Fest, 4:30 pm, HHS Main Street
August 13: Freshmen & New Student Parent Night, 6:30 pm, Cafeteria
August 15: Freshmen & New Student Orientation, 9:00 - 11:00 am
August 19: First Day of School
August 30 - September 2: Holidays | Labor Day Break
September 04: Back to School Night
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering the 12th grade this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine to the Beverly Barr, Herndon’s Student Information Assistant (SIA), as soon as possible.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
NOVA Early Online College Fall 2024 Semester Registration
NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses. EOC courses for the fall semester take place Monday, September 23, through Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Students should register by Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. Thirteen courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Herndon High School will offer the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) and SAT School Day for 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. All tests will be administered in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Learners
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or supports.
- If you have a student with disabilities who requires new or revised College Board testing accommodations entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade next school year, please review the accommodations request process (https://www.fcps.edu/accommodations-process-college-board-testing) and return forms to by Monday, August 5, 2024 to the following:
- Students with 504 accommodations, please send all forms to Matt Dell’Orso at midellorso@fcps.edu.
- Students with IEP accommodations, please send all forms to Drew Murphy at amurphy1@fcps.edu.
- If you have a multilingual student entering 12th grade next school year who requires support with October 2024 SAT School Day testing, please review the EL Support request process (https://www.fcps.edu/el-support-process-college-board-testing) and return the forms by Monday, August 5, 2024 to the following:
For further information, you can review the following links on testing:
Parent Coffee
We hope you are enjoying the summer. As we continue to diligently prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, you may recall that our June 11, 2024 Parent Coffee was postponed after FCPS communicated updated grading policies and procedures for the 2024-25 school year. Our Herndon High School administrative team and key school leaders have been closely reviewing these updated guidelines and procedures and have met with central office staff to ensure fidelity of implementation at Herndon High School. Our department chairs and subject-area leaders will be reporting to a school kickoff meeting on August 5th to review these changes and address any unanswered questions before staff return from summer break.
To ensure all questions can be answered related to these changes by knowledgeable staff, the date for the new Parent Coffee will be Thursday, August 8, 2024. We will hold a meeting at 8:30am and another at 6:30pm. Interpreters will be available as well.
Student Parking Information for 2024-25
This year parking process will be as followed:
Students will use the attached link to register for parking. Registration is open from Monday, June 17th, to Friday, August 9th, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Wm2RN5Egislpawpf3yRmWInja1DmYgN1t39IWMPLjpX6ow/viewform?usp=sf_link
Students will be able to pay for parking online using MySchoolBucks starting Monday, July 29th, 2024. Parking passes will cost $200.00. Students can also pay by check, cashier’s check or money order on the day you are assigned to pick up your parking pass.
The cost for students who qualify for FREE Lunch will be $20.00. The cost for students who qualify for REDUCE Lunch will be $100.00. If you are paying the free or reduce price, you must bring documentation attached to your application showing that you qualify for free or reduce lunch. All payments for free or reduce lunch should be made by check, cashier’s check, or money order and should be made out to Herndon HS (No Cash will be accepted).
Students will need to print out, complete, bring in the hard copy of the parking application along with an attached copy of their driver’s license. Please make sure that include if you will be driving to an Academy Class or any off campus waiver. Students will have assigned a parking space.
Applications are available on the Herndon HS website: https://herndonhs.fcps.edu/resources/parking-regulations
Here are the date & times students can pick up parking passes:
- Seniors – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 from 1pm – 3pm
- Juniors – Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 from 1pm – 3pm
- Seniors & Juniors - Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 from 10am – 12pm
Students can contact Mr. Brown (Safety & Security Specialist) at jvbrown@fcps.edu , if they have any questions.
INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
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Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Senior Portraits for the Class of 2025
Hello Senior Families,
Our final session of senior pictures is scheduled for November 6th, 7th & 8th. These will be taken at Herndon High School. Sign ups will be posted closer to the date.
If any seniors/parents would like to take care of it before then, there is an option to go to the photographer's office in Chantilly to be photographed. You should contact Ironlight Studio. The details for booking at Ironlight are on the web link shared with the seniors: https://www.vosphoto.com/herndon
Summer Office Hours
Herndon High School's summer office hours are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please plan accordingly. As a reminder, appointments are always recommended to be sure we have someone in the building who can best assist you with your request. Beginning the week of August 5 we will be available 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. We will resume our regular office hours of 7:30 a m - 3:50 pm on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Course Selections for 2024-2025
School counselors are currently on their summer break and will return to work on August 6, 2024. Course selections will be locked throughout this time as we continue to build our master schedule for this school year. If students would like to request a course selection change they may do so starting August 6 by emailing their school counselor. Please note that changes will only be made based on space availability and course offerings.
Herndon Summer Tech Support
The best way for students and parents to reach the tech office over the summer is through our IT Support Portal that is designated for students and parents. The portal will submit a ticket to the Herndon IT team, and we can reach out to you directly to help troubleshoot. The FCPS Technology Support page has troubleshooting tips and help guides for our FCPS digital tools.
Important Reminders
From the Library
Summer is a great time to incorporate reading into the less hectic days.
- Students can access ebooks and e-audiobooks all summer long by logging into their MackinVIA accounts. Consider listening to an e-audiobook if your family is traveling this summer!
- Between June 12 and August 18, Fairfax County Public Library is offering their summer reading program. Registration opens June 5. To find out about Herndon Fortnightly’s programs for teens, visit their calendar here.
Are you looking for particular title recommendations? Check out these book lists for all ages:
If you come across any overdue FCPS library books this summer, you may drop them by Herndon High School during the office’s summer hours, or your student can return them during the first week of school in August.
Moving Over the Summer?
If your student will not be returning to Herndon HS for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form. You can email the completed and signed form to the Herndon HS registrar, Beth Reardon at BAReardon@fcps.edu.
Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference.
Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
Middle or high school students 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. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation 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 to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
In order for students to participate, 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.
Students can then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Student Insurance
During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.
Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.
This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.
Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.
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