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Important Dates
- 9/20 - Homecoming Football Game (7:00 pm)
- 9/21 - Homecoming Dance (7:00 pm, Main Gym)
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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Attendance Matters!
When a student is absent for a full day or one period, SIS generates an automated message to notify parents of the absence. In the morning, the message will not tell the parent if the absence is for one period or a full day. However, the evening message will tell the parent if the absence is for one period or a full day.
If you receive a message and you know that your child came to school, two things might have happened: the student was late to class, and when the teacher took attendance, was marked UNV, or the student did not show up for that particular class (skipped class).
Additionally, you will be notified via text and email this week if your child is late for class. You will receive a notification for each class that your child is late. Please have a conversation with your child about the importance of arriving on time to class when you get those notifications. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 703-207-4044.
We appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration in ensuring your child has a successful school year. Your involvement is invaluable, and we look forward to working together for the benefit of your child's education!
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
From the College & Career Center
Representatives from Colleges all over the U.S. will begin visits to FCHS the Week of August 28. Juniors and Seniors must sign up in Naviance to meet with college representatives
Wednesday, October 9 FCPS SAT & PSAT Test Day- ALL FCPS sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT. ALL Seniors are eligible to take the SAT, but they MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 4! There is no cost associated with either test on October 9. All students are encouraged to participate.
Sunday, October 20- George Mason University College Fair- 4:00–6: 30 pm Eagle Bank Arena. Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 250 colleges and universities.
Thursday, October 24, 7:00-9:00 pm, FCHS Lecture Hall- College Financial Aid Night. College Access Fairfax and Ms. Markwart will provide information on how to pay for college; scholarships, aid, grants, and loans. Basic FAFSA information will also be provided.
Tuesday, January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm, FCHS Cafeteria- FAFSA Completion Event. College Access Fairfax, Ms. Markwart, and FCHS staff will assist students and families with completing their FAFSA or VASA.
Please contact Terri S Markwart, College & Career Specialist, tmarkwart@fcps.edu with any questions.
Receive Credit for Proficiency in Languages
This year's World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at each FCPS middle, high, and secondary school.
The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 4, at 8 a.m., and closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted. Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.
Find more information, including the list of eligible languages.
 Inova Hospital-Reality Check Program
Do you have a newly licensed driver or about to be licensed driver this school year? If so, you should join us for our FREE upcoming Reality Check Teen Driving Program.
We want all of our teen drivers and families to arrive safely at their destinations, so this is an important program to give parents and teens the tools that they need to make better driving decisions. Who doesn’t want that?
Register now - https://bit.ly/3T35trk
Reality Check will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus, Physicians Conference Center. Please arrive before 10:20 a.m. because the program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
If you have questions or need additional information, email Linda Watkins at linda.watkins@inova.org.
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 your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in 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 their child’s school.
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. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student 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 can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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 your 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.
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 a 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, families 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.
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.
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.
Falls Church Spirit Wear
Stock up now on FC t-shirts (short-sleeves and long-sleeves), hats, sweatshirts, tropical shirts, lanyards, and more! Proceeds will benefit FCHS Athletics. 100% of Pop Up shops profits (at the FCHS Open House, Back to School Night, football games and select other events) support our athletic programs.
Online Spirit Shops provide a portion of profits to our athletic programs. Visit https://www.sharpplant.com/pages/fchs or https://www.spiritshop.com/school/virginia/falls-church/falls-church-high-school Questions? Contact spiritwear@fchsathleticboosters.org
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