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October 14 - Student Holiday, Offices Open - Indigenous Peoples Day
October 31 - Early Release, 12:55 PM - Last Day of Q1
November 1 - School Holiday, Schools Closed, Diwali
Important Courses and Grading Dates:
October 31- Last Day of 1st Quarter
November 12 - Report cards available in ParentVue and StudentVUE
November 19 - Last day for student to drop a class without Withdraw Pass or Withdraw Fail showing on transcript
Chantilly Main Office Hours: 7:15-3:30 PM, 703-222-8100
CHS A/B Calendar
FCPS School Board’s official Standard School Year Calendar (PDF).
Dear Charger families,
We had a SuperCHARGED full week at Chantilly. We continue to be so proud of the level of engagement and social interaction observed in classes and during activities and lunches from our Chargers. One of our most impactful programs for fostering student belonging and connection is our Peer Mentoring Program. Student Leaders in Grades 11 and 12 participated in mentor training this week and are prepared to facilitate community and connection building lessons with their grade 9 Homeroom buddies throughout the year. The peer-peer collaboration continues to foster an environment of support and safety for our newest Chargers.
A few highlights from this week:
- Our schoolwide PSAT/SAT day on Wednesday was smooth and supportive. Students came in prepared and ready to test and our staff ensured our testing environment was positive! Make-up testing will take place on 10/22.
- Thursday, October 10 was World Mental Health Day. We celebrated at Chantilly with our first Wellness Fair of the year. All students and staff had the opportunity to take a well-needed break by participating in choice activities both inside and outside. It was a JOY to walk along our track with students and staff and observe many playing soccer, kickball, and corn hole. Many students enjoyed visiting with service dogs and the Squeals on Wheels petting farm, while others created in Arts and Craft or socialized while playing games. Physical and Mental health breaks are important for our overall wellbeing. We look forward to additional Wellness Fairs throughout the year!
- We continued celebrating our Charger Class of 2025 through fall athletics senior recognitions. I had the pleasure of attending our Cross Country team's senior meet at Burke Lake Park this week and watched outstanding runs by our Chargers. Congratulations.
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Attendance Matters!!! Today our Senior attendance is lighter than on a typical day. Please note that there are no "excused" or official Senior Skip Days. Every student's full day absence, excused or unexcused, impacts individual student and schoolwide chronic absenteeism rates, which impact school accreditation. We know that at times students need a break. We encourage all families to discuss attendance and monitor absences closely. We also ask that students attend school daily, and even for a part of a day whenever possible. Please visit our attendance website for more information.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon!
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
We value your feedback. Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The next immunization clinic will be held at Frost Middle School on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization Resources webpage for details.
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
🎓 Help Your Student Prepare for the Future at College Fair and Postsecondary Nights
The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year schools and U.S. Service Academies.
Following the fair, a two-night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the college fair and postsecondary virtual event.
- 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Fall 2024 SEL Screener
Students in grades 9-12 use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
The screener measures student skills, strengths, and needs across the following topics:
- Self-Management & Responsible Decision Making
- Social Awareness & Relationship Skills
- Emotion Regulation
- Supportive Relationships
- Belonging
- Cultural Awareness & Action *grades 6-12 only
- Challenging Feelings
Chantilly HS students who were not opted out will complete the Fall Wellness Screener on October 17, 2024 during homeroom . We are anticipating families with SIS ParentVue accounts will see results in early December. Families without ParentVue accounts will receive results via USPS as they have in years past around this time. Once we have an updated timeline, we will provide communication via this weekly message. For more information, please visit this webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Click here for staff contact information to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Parents/caregivers no longer need to opt in their child to receive Hazel Health’s teletherapy services. This will make the referral process easier for families. Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with 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.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
We need YOU! Join our PTSA and Boosters!
Many of our families ask how they can become involved at Chantilly to support our students, staff, and programs. You can learn more about our PTSA through the QR code below and our Boosters Organizations, how to join, and how to get involved by visiting this link on our Chantilly website. #GetInvolved
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Chantilly Academy, Criminal Justice Leadership students are running a supply drive for the victims in North Carolina, and Southern Virginia from Hurricane Helene. They will be collecting items from the list below, until Thursday, 10/17, drop off items in room 574A. These donations will be going to local aid groups with the supplies going directly to families that have been impacted. Thank you!
October:
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Disability Awareness and Heritage Month
LGBTQ+ History Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National School Principals Month
Heritage Months, Celebrations and Traditions
Follow all of our Chantilly HS Social Media to keep up with the most updated Charger news, kudos, and recognitions. We post announcements regularly throughout the week including our bell schedule every Monday.
Facebook: /ChantillyHighSchool
Instagram: @chantilly_hs
X (Twitter): @chantilly_hs
Chantilly Main Office: 703-222-8100
Subschool Contact Information:
October 31: End of Quarter 1, Early Release
November 1, 4, 5: Student Holidays
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, School and Offices Closed
December 23-Jan. 3, 2025: Winter Break, School and Offices Closed
January 28, 2025: End of Quarter 2, Early Release
March 28, 2025: End of Quarter Three, Early Release
April 4, 2025 - Junior and Senior Prom, Capitol One Hall
April 14-18, 2025: Spring Break, School Closed
June 10, 2025 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 7 PM, Eagle Bank Arena
June 11, 2025 - Last Day of School! 10:10 AM Early Release
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