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Dates to Note:

December 12-13: Holiday Spectacular 

December 20: Last Day of School before Winter Break

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - School Closed

January 8 - Curriculum Night! Details below

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)

Holiday Spectacular

A Note from Dr. Goodloe:

Dear Charger families,

We welcomed all of our Chargers back to school after theThanksgiving break and are now on the hectic dash to Winter Break.  We are also beginning the process of academic advising and will continue this process through March 2025. Please read more about Academic Advising below.

Chantilly Honors Outstanding Employees

Thank you to our Chantilly community for the large number of nominations for our outstanding staff awards program as part of FCPS Honors. Congratulations to:

Douglas Maloney, Band Director - Outsanding Teacher

Jakob Hughes, Social Studies - Outstanding New Teacher

Monika Aniyre, Custodian - Outstanding Operational Employee

Nick Thayer, School Social Worker - Outstanding Professional Employee

Zachary Winfrey, Assistant Principal, SS2 - Outstanding Leader

 

December to Remember

Thank you, thank you to the many families who have already donated to our December to Remember campaign for Chantilly staff.. This year we are CHARGING up the holiday spirit at school with lots of festive fun in the weeks that lead up to Winter Break. You can help us get into the spirit by donating to the Amazon wishlist

Sick Students leaving school - Reminders

  • The student MUST check out of school through the clinic before leaving school grounds because of illness. (Please do not call your student’s Subschool to dismiss your student for illness). We have seen an uptick in students contacting their family directly, rather than checking out through the clinic. Please remind your student to go to the clinic with a pass when they are feeling ill, as this helps with the safety and security of our school.
  • When a student is sent home or a doctor’s attention is required, the SUBSCHOOL OFFICE will be notified at the end of the day by the clinic. (Attendance will be updated accordingly)

We have so much to celebrate in our Chantilly community and we are grateful for your trust in us to care for your children. I know over the coming two weeks we all are looking forward to winter athletic competitions and performances by our amazing Chargers. We hope to see 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.


Congratulations to Elaine Gonzalez, French teacher at Chantilly, who was honored to receive the FCPSCares award this month.  

FCPSCares

Ms Elaine Gonzalez of Chantilly HS and Ms Jocelyn Smith of Westfield HE collaborated to bring 22 exchange students from France to us. We loved hosting the students, learning from them and showing them our lives. The school worked with a fantastic company to make this happen, the French students had activities planned every weekday and spent a really amazing time touring DC. For my child and family to experience this was phenomenal. The teachers went above and beyond to make this an excellent experience. I would highly recommend FCPS to continue sponsoring and working with the teachers to offer this program


Charger Headlines:

📝Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

  • What is Sextortion?
  • What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
  • How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
  • How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Webinar on Overcoming School Resistance

Does your child resist going to school or refuse to go? If so, join the Family Resource Center’s School Resistance webinar on Friday, January 10, 10-11:30 p.m. The webinar will explore how to take care of yourself in the heat of the moment and set supportive boundaries at home. Register in advance.

✨ Student attendance is one measure of Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.



Academic Advising/Course Selection Timeline of Events

As we approach winter break, it is time to start planning for Academic Advising and course selection for the 2025-26 school year. To help students and parents make their best decisions about course selections, we are offering additional opportunities for students to receive more information and feedback from teachers about course requirements.  We want to maximize student strengths and interests while helping them to maintain balance and adequate time for social connections, jobs, sports, volunteering, time with family etc.  Each department is providing students with detailed course progression information including the differences between standard, honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.  Individual teachers will offer mini-student conferences to help students reflect on areas of success and growth.  From January-March, students will meet individually with their counselor to review course selections and alignment with diploma type, post-secondary plans, or other priorities students may have around course selection.  In early March, parents and students will be invited to a mini conference with the student’s counselor to review selected courses and ensure course selection is correct.  Signups for the mini conferences will be available in late January.  After March 7, 2025, we will be unable to make any additional class changes as we make staffing and course offering decisions in mid-March based upon student course selections. Below is information for your review.

November 12, 2024 - January 10, 2025 - Teacher Presentations & Mini-Conferences

Teachers provide students with information about next year’s course options, expected workload in those courses, and any prerequisite skills. Teachers also meet briefly with each student to answer student questions and provide necessary information to aid students with their decision.  

December 10, 2024 - Course Videos, Course Catalog, and Academic Advising Site   available for student and parent review.  Also available on the Chantilly HS Webpage

January 8, 2025 - Curriculum Night for Families

5:00 - 5:45 - Introduction to Chantilly HS (Library) This program will be presented in the library and will be offered in English, Korean, and Spanish. It is geared towards parents/guardians whose home language is not English.

6:00 - 6:45 - Welcome to Chantilly HS ( Auditorium) This program will be presented in English and is geared towards parents of rising 9th graders. It includes staff introductions, course progression and balance, and a student panel. Spanish and Korean translations will be available. 

7:00 - 8:00 PM - Curriculum Fair (Library, Lecture Hall, and Cafeteria) Rising 9th-12th graders and their parents are invited to learn more about the course offerings at Chantilly HS and Chantilly Academy by talking with students and teachers.

January 10 & 16, 2025 - Curriculum Fair for rising 10th-12th graders during Homeroom

March 3, 2025 - 3:30-6:30 PM & March 5 - 1:30-4:30 PM - Parent/Student Mini-Conferences to review course selections. Limited to one per student, these are optional and available by sign-up only.  Sign-ups will open in February. 

March 7, 2025 - Course Selection Deadline - Students may not make any schedule changes after 3:30 PM.  Students planning to take a summer class(not recommended) must enroll and notify their counselor by March 7.  Failure to do so may result in a lack of seats in a needed course.

We look forward to working with your student during advising season and to helping support your student’s growth and academic progress.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor or to agparmentier@fcps.edu

Click on "Choosing Courses for Next School Year (2025-26)" below for additional information.

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Tiny Tots

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Clubs

Science Fair

We are seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the local and regional science fair. Chantilly fair is scheduled for January 23, 2025 and the regional fair is March 22nd at Robinson Secondary School.  As a judge, you'll review student projects, ask questions, and provide constructive feedback to help inspire and guide the next generation of young scientists. Please access https://bit.ly/2025ScienceFair for more information and sign up to volunteer.

Science Fair

Scan the QR code above or click here to volunteer 


Toys for Tots

Federal Impact Aid

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

  • Military families.
  • Federally connected families.
  • Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete in ParentVue. For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student on November 22. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

NOVA’s Early Online College is back for the Spring 2025 Semester! 

NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to 2 tuition free college courses.

Fourteen different courses are being offered in the Spring 2025 semester. Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. These courses run for 12 weeks. EOC courses are selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s Associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities. Students must meet eligibility requirements (GPA or available test scores) to take EOC courses.

New Textbook Policy: Some EOC courses require a textbook. Students will be automatically enrolled in NOVA ALL ACCESS ($22.50 per credit hour). Students may make the payment for course materials in their myNOVA account or opt out and purchase the course materials on their own. Review details about NOVA All Access so students can make an informed decision.

Important Dates:

 

Application Opens

Monday, October 28, 2024

Registration Deadline

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5pm

Classes Begin

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Classes End

Monday, April 28, 2025

 

NOVA Site - Early Online College Information

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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

PTSA

Join the Chantilly PTSA!  Use the QR code to learn more.


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.

 


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Celebrations in Our Community

November

Native American Heritage Month

National Career Development Month

National Family Engagement Month

December

Bodhi Day - December 8

Christmas -  December 25

Chanukah - December 25

National Family Engagement Month

Heritage Months, Celebrations and Traditions 


Chantilly on Social Media

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


Need Assistance? Call us!

Chantilly Main Office: 703-222-8100

Subschool Contact Information: 

Sub School 1
Last Names A-FRA

Jennifer Kudlacik, Administrative Assistant
(703) 222-8110 | jtkudlacik@fcps.edu

Sub School 2
Last Names FRB-MATI

Karen Vasquez-SanjinesAdministrative Assistant
(703) 222-8120 | kvasquezsanj@fcps.edu

Sub School 3
Last Names MATJ-RAJA  

Sadhana RampersadAdministrative Assistant 
(703) 222-8130 | smrampersad@fcps.edu

Sub School 4 
Last Names RAJB-Z

La Tanya AllenAdministrative Assistant
(703) 222-8140 | lballen@fcps.edu

Sub School 5

Chris GagneAdministrative Assistant
(703) 222-7420 | CTGagne@fcps.edu

Chantilly Academy

Karen NichollsAdministrative Assistant
(703) 222-7460 | knicholls@fcps.edu

 


Looking Ahead 24-25:

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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