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Dr. Reid's Visit
The energy was buzzing when Dr. Reid arrived to meet these excited Hornets! The administration greeted her in their Tropical Tuesday dress. She stopped in Mrs. Grozis’ Algebra class where students were reviewing math vocabulary. Then she stopped into Mrs. Hutton’s English class, where they discussed what makes good writing “good.” She was appreciative of the amazing lessons Herndon teachers are offering our students through their teaching and actions each day. Go Hornets!!
August 28: Senior Parent Night, 6:30 pm, Auditorium
August 30 - September 2: Holidays | Labor Day Break
September 04: Back to School Night
October 03: Holiday | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 10/2 - sundown 10/4)
October 04: Student Holiday | Teacher Workday
October 11: Religious and Cultural Observance | Yom Kippur (begins sundown 10/11 - sundown 10/12)
October 14: Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our [main office].
Senior Meetings and Parent Night
Save the Date! Herndon High School's Senior Meetings and Senior Parent Night will be held on Wednesday, August 28th. Senior Meetings for students will take place during 4th period. Senior Parent Night will be held at 6:30-8:00pm in the Auditorium. Information on post-secondary options including two-year and four-year Colleges and Universities, Military, Trade and Apprenticeship, Gap Year, and career resources will be shared.
Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
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Junior and Seniors Only
If you are interested in FCPS policies and politics and would like the opportunity to serve on the Superintendent's Advisory Council as a Herndon HS representative, please fill out this form by August 30th. This group meets monthly to discuss important facets of student life: https://forms.gle/gT6ogFWDAggkUEDZA ( you will need to copy/ paste this into a browser) You will also need to get a teacher/ Coach/ Counselor's letter of recommendation, sent to Dr. Cronin at pscronin@fcps.edu
Schedule Change Request Timeline and Process
At this time, no schedule changes are permitted due to membership. Starting September 3rd until the 13th, elective course changes are permitted, if space is available. Core course changes require a Schedule Change Request Form.
A few reminders for those considering a schedule change:
- Schedule change requests are not permitted for a teacher, lunch, period or friend preference.
- An elective course change may only be made if there is space in the requested course.
- If you are requesting a core course change (English, Math, Science or Social Studies), a Schedule Change Request Form must be completed. The form is meant to inform your current teacher and the requested teacher of your pending schedule change.
- Schedule changes may affect other periods in the student's schedule. If this is a concern, the student can make an appointment with their school counselor to review the options.
To make a schedule change request, email your school counselor in the following format (to avoid any confusion):
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ADD: Course name and number
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DROP: Course name and number
- The course catalogue is linked here.
The school counselors' email addresses are linked below:
Dr. Kinan (A - Br) Ms. Anderson (Bu - Dj, AVID)
Ms. Kamenick (Do - Hen) Ms. Fortier (Her - L)
Ms. Azzara (M - Pe) Ms. Ginieczki (Ph - Se)
Mr. Dell’Orso (Sh - Z) Ms. Sotirchos (ELP 1 & 2, A - K)
Ms. Kramer (ELP 1 & 2, L - Z)
They will hold onto your request until the schedule change window opens on September 3rd. The window for elective course change requests closes on September 13th, late requests will not be accepted. After September 14, no elective changes are permitted and all core course changes require a Schedule Change Request Form.
Lastly, please allow counselors 24-48 hours to reply to any questions or concerns.
SAT School Day – Wednesday, October 9, 2024
On Wednesday, October 9 2024, Herndon High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth-grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
Herndon High School: 2024 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form (https://forms.gle/GeoVsTgbQc1FMWuE7)
Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school). Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website.
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Herndon High School, please our Assessment Coach, Dr. Karl Gussow at ksgussow@fcps.edu.
Senior Portraits for the Class of 2025
Senior picture sign ups are now active for our Nov. 6-8 dates. Here is the link to sign up or you can visit the Herndon High School Website and the Class of 2025 button.
https://lms.fcps.edu/link?a=3006277904&path=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vosphoto.com%2Fherndon
Yearbooks For Sale!
Yearbooks are now available for purchase on yearbookordercenter.com! Our school code is 8967. Books start at $65. Students receiving free/reduced lunch can pick up an order form in the main office to purchase a yearbook at a reduced cost.
Senior ads for sale! Families of seniors can now purchase senior ads for the yearbook! Please go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 8967 to feature your child in this year’s book!
Herndon HS Class Groups
Herndon High School parents and students are encouraged to join their respective “Herndon High School Class of” groups to connect with other families and stay in the know on events occurring at Herndon High and the local community .
Please make sure to fully answer the vetting questions and agree to the group rules. All requests are vetted. The groups are run by HHS parent volunteers.
For many, these groups are the “go to”
places to get a quick answer to your question from parents that have “been there / done that” and can offer information and support or advise you who to contact.
Free and Reduced Meals
ALL freshmen are currently on the Free and Reduced Meals list because all of Herndon Middle was granted that last year. These students will remain on until October when the year resets. It is extremely important that they apply before October to ensure that they have no break in service and continue (if they qualify) to receive the benefits. The application can be accessed at https://www.fcps.edu/frm.
Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, you may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?
Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student
As we begin a new school year, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at [phone number] with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Overdose Awareness and Understanding the Dangers of Opioids
In Northern Virginia, consistent with national and state trends, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, including young adults and school-age children. Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain and can include prescription medication and illegal drugs.
Tragically, their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Fentanyl is an extremely fatal and especially powerful opioid, even in small doses. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years have involved fentanyl.
August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. There are three things you can do now to support student wellness and increase understanding of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl:
- Talk with children and loved ones in your life about the dangers of drug use, especially opioids. For more information about substance use among youth, tips on how to recognize and prevent substance abuse, and available support services, please watch this webinar.
- Safely store and dispose of medications, including prescription pain medications, to prevent drug misuse.
- Sign up for a Virtual REVIVE! training class to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.
Learn more about the dangers of opioids and available resources on our website. Visit the Student Safety and Wellness webpage for more information on topics related to student well-being.
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
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Find our contact information on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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