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Upcoming Events
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 6: Unite and Excite
September 13: Homecoming Game vs. Centreville
September 14: Homecoming Dance, FHS Field House
September 18: Back to School Night, 6:30pm
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July 26, 2024
Greetings Fairfax Families and HAPPY FRIDAY,
Just like that, we are back every Friday with amazing updates and opportunities to connect with our Fairfax Families! I hope your summer has been filled with moments to reflect, relax, and rejuvenate. Each Friday, we will share community activities, events, and highlights in our weekly newsletter.
One of our primary school goals is to ensure every Lion has opportunities to engage in rigorous coursework and advanced opportunities. We would love to take a moment and give a ROARing CONGRATULATIONS to our AP Scholars of 2023-2024. We had 891 students take AP courses last year, we administered 2,132 exams in the Spring, and we increased our pass performance rate of earning a 3 or higher on exams by 7.5%. We are excited to build upon this PAWSome performance as we elevate the 6,142 enrollees in the upcoming school year who are taking one or more Honors, AP, and DE courses. Our CTE course enrollments continue to increase, and we celebrate their commitment to career, industry, and innovation.
Events on campus will begin next week. Turn the beat around as band camp begins on July 29. Fall sports will begin on August 5. Lions on the Rise is August 6-8.
The SCHOOL YEAR IS LOADING, and we cannot wait to see our students and families return. Please mark your calendars for "FEAR THE ROAR" Open House Jam on August 15!
Yours in Partnership,
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Shark Tank Winners: ScamCops
- Fox 5 Hometown Team: Fairfax Wrestling
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: Open House, First Day of School, BTS Night
- Summer Meals for Children
- Check SIS ParentVue
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Grade Students
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Graduation Streaming Link Still Available
- Varsity Tutors - Free Support for Families
- Middle School and High School Grading Updates
- Mental Wellness Summer Support
- Fall Sports Tryout Info
- Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Welcome to a New School Year!
ScamCops!
Photo Courtesy of FCPS
Fairfax HS students, Advik Atyam, David Nam, Nathan Kim, and Yousif Al Atbi, recently won 1st place in the Fairfax County SharkTank Technology Challenge for their initiative, ScamCops.
ScamCops is a platform developed to help educate and empower people about scams. It offers educational resources, real-time scam alerts, and a collaborative community to share experiences and insights. ScamCops uses a team of knowledgeable “Cops” who are trained to educate the community about scams. The platform leverages artificial intelligence which ensures instant responses through its dynamic network of dedicated individuals.
You can read more about their program here:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/scamcops-fairfax-high-school-students-design-award-winning-scam-detection-app
Look for upcoming interviews on Fox 5, WUSA 9 and Northern Virginia Magazine. Congratulations and Well Done, Lions!!
Fox 5 ZipTrip Hometown Team: Fairfax Wrestling
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Our Fairfax Wrestling Team was selected as a Fox 5 Zip Trip Hometown Team! They were interviewed at Old Town Hall in downtown Fairfax City.
See the full video here:
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1485520
Congrats to our students and Coach Q!
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Calendar Reminders: First Day of School, and BTS Events!
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We look forward to welcoming back all of our students on Monday, August 19, the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year! See the school year calendars for 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27. |
Tax-Free Weekend
Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, will be a sales tax holiday in the state of Virginia. Visit Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday webpage for details.
Back to School Events
Save the date for these important events!
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July 31 - Fresh Function; 9th grade event students and families
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Aug 6-8 - Lions on the Rise; 9th grade introduction to all things FHS; register online: https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/event/lions-rise-class-2028-welcome-event.
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August 15 - New Student Orientation
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August 15 - Fear the Roar Open House Jam for FHS and Fairfax Academy
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September 18 - Back to School Night; special sessions at 5:30pm; introductions and classroom visits start at 6:30pm
Unite & Excite September 6
And Don't Forget UNITE & EXCITE in the Field House parking Lot on Friday, September 6! Before the Home Football Game vs. Oakton!
Homecoming Game Sept. 13, Dance Sept. 14
Homecoming is EARLY this year!
- Spirit Week is Sep. 9-13
- Parade is 4pm on Sept 13
- Game is 7pm on Sept 13
- Dance is 8-11pm on Sept 14 in the Field House
More Details to come....GO LIONS!
🥗 Summer Meals for Children
FCPS is providing meals free of charge to all children and teens 18 and under through Friday, August 16. Meals will be provided to children on a first-come first-served basis. Visit the Summer Meal Service webpage for distribution locations and times.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Families that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost.
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Support Your Child's Success by Checking SIS ParentVue
Parents and caregivers can view important information in SIS ParentVUE such as student attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. Watch this video if you need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account.
You will keep the same SIS ParentVUE account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same account. An app is also available for Apple and Android devices.
If you already have an account, be sure to update your phone numbers and/or email addresses (in the Parent/Guardian section), so your child’s school can send you important information. Get more information on SIS ParentVUE.
For those families new to FCPS and/or FHS, information on how to sign up will be available at our Open House Jam on August 15th.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades. Visit FCPS’ immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their child's immunization record to ensure they have received these required immunizations. Get more details on student immunization requirements.
Back-to-School Immunization Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department is offering appointments to all Fairfax County students who need immunizations. Appointments are limited. View a schedule of the clinics.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Graduation Streaming Link Still Available!
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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.
Mental Wellness Summer Support
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services is offering free virtual mental wellness consultations from Monday, July 22, to Friday, August 2. Caregivers and secondary students can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or online:
- Parents/caregivers of students in any grade level can receive information on community resources and/or guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success.
- Students in middle or high school can 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.
All parents/caregivers and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Request consultations online or call 703-503-2520 and leave a message.
💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students this summer at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.
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
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- PTSA Welcomes You to a New School Year!
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The Fairfax PTSA is excited to welcome our students, staff, and families to a new school year! Please look for info in the coming weeks on how to become a member, and how you can sign up to help! We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with the Fairfax Community. |
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