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Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing ten percent or more of the academic year for any reason, including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. Based on a 180-day school year, that means approximately 18 days per year or 2 to 3 days per month.
Cell Phone Pilot Survey for Students and Parents. FCPS needs your feedback! All families will receive a communication to complete the survey later today. All email invitations to complete the survey have the FCPS logo at the top of the email. Students will be asked to complete their survey in Advisory on Tuesday, October 1. This web link provides information about the surveys on FCPS’ website.
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Tuesday, October 1: Partners for Safe Teen Driving, 7pm in Auditorium
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. Main office will be open from 9am - 1pm.
Scoliosis Fact Sheet and methods for early detection
Seniors planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in the fall should complete this NOVA Interest Form. The NOVA representative will begin monthly visits to Madison beginning in December to meet with interested students.
College and Career Reminders here that were recently sent to students. Note that any linked forms are student accessible with their school email address.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
View the website for upcoming Athletic Events
Wednesday, Oct 2
- Cross Country Senior Night Celebration @ Nottoway Park, 5pm
Thursday, Oct 3
Friday, Oct 4
Saturday, October 5
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - http://www.warhawksports.org/ https://jamesmadisonathletics.com
Madison Athletic Boosters - https://warhawkboosters.com
Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase HERE
Regular Season games/events ticket prices -
Students = $5 & Adults = $7
District & Regional games/events ticket prices - Students = $5 & Adults = $7
State games/events ticket prices -
Online = $10.50, Cash = $12
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Strives to Become Purple Star School Division
- Sign and Return SR&R
- Upcoming Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
October 8:
6:00 Revive! Program - Library. Learn about how to recognize an overdose and to save a life.
7:00 PTSA Meeting - Library
October 9: (2 hour early release) - PSAT (10th and 11th grades) & SAT School Day Administration (12th grade). No School for 9th graders.
October 15: Paying for College for Seniors Virtual Event hosted by College Access Fairfax, 7-8:30pm
October 20: FCPS College Fair at EagleBank Arena, 4:00-6:30pm. Details and register here.
October 21 & 22: FCPS Postsecondary Virtual Nights. Details & register here.
October 26: Paying for College for Seniors Virtual Event hosted by College Access Fairfax, 10-11:30am
October 29: Scholarship 101 Virtual Event hosted by College Access Fairfax, 7-8:30am
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2024-2025 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students
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