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Academic Advising and Course Selection
Beginning this month, students will meet with their school counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. Additional information on Herndon's academic advising and course selection process is below.
January 13 & 15: Rising Senior and ML Level 1 & 2 Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th period, Various Locations
January 16: Curriculum Night, 6:30pm, Auditorium & Main Street
January 19: Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany
January 20: Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 20: Holiday | Inauguration Day
January 21-28: Rising Senior Individual Academic Advising Meetings
January 28: End of Second Quarter
January 29: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
January 29: Lunar New Year
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar for 2024-25
📋Course Selection and Curriculum Nights
Students are meeting with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families can learn more about course offerings and programs at Herndon's Curriculum Night rescheduled for Thursday, January 16th at 6:30 pm.
School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. You may contact your student’s school counselor with questions on our website.
🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning
Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.
The Curriculum webpage may also be helpful. Refer to our course catalog and course selection webpages.
Academic advising and course selection begins soon! Starting this month, students will meet individually with their teachers and school counselor to discuss and choose their courses for the 2025-26 school year. It is so important that parents and students are informed of their academic options. Families are encouraged to talk with current teachers for their feedback for next school year. Just like last year, students will choose classes via their SIS Student accounts. After the students choose their courses via their accounts, they will meet with their school counselor to confirm the selections. In January, parents can view the course selections via their SIS ParentVue account. If you do not have an active account, please contact our Registrar or a Family Liaison in Student Services to obtain a login.
It is important for students to choose a course load that will challenge them and help prepare them for their post-secondary endeavors while also allowing for balance with their extracurricular and personal commitments. We take academic advising and course selection seriously and encourage students to base their choices on their strengths and interests and with their plans for life after high school in mind.
During the first week in January we will hold events to help students in their selection of appropriate courses for next school year. A list of events is available on the Herndon HS > Student Services > Course Selection webpage and a few are listed below.
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January 13: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Presentation at Langston Hughes (In-Person)
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January 14: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Presentation at Herndon MS (Virtual)
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January 13 & 15: Rising Senior and ML Level 1 & 2 Junior Academic Advising Presentations, 4th period, Various Locations
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January 15: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Meetings with School Counselors, Rachel Carson MS
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January 15: Rising Freshman Academic Advising Presentation at St Joseph School (In-Person)
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January 16: Curriculum Night, 6:30pm, Auditorium & Main Street
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January 21-28: Rising Senior Individual Academic Advising Meetings
📋Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 beginning at 6:30pm on Main Street at Herndon High School.
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At 6:30 pm in the Auditorium, there will be a presentation on our advanced academic courses offerings (honors, advanced placement, and dual enrollment) by our Academics Advanced Coordinator .
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At 7:00 pm on Main Street, you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members, network with other parents and students, and learn important details about Herndon HS.
The information available at Curriculum Night will help guide conversations with your students about their course selections for the 2025-26 school year. A flyer is available in English & Spanish.
🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
HHS Orchestra Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
Please support the Herndon Orchestra’s Spirit Day at the North Point Village Chick-fil-A all day Friday, January 17th from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. The orchestra boosters will receive a percentage back to support the orchestra program. Mention Spirit Day in person or use the code ORCHESTRA (all caps) when ordering in the app.
Orthodox Epiphany
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Quarter End
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue
Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
🎓Class of 2025 Announcements, Merchandise and More
Attention Senior Families: Here is information on how to order graduation announcements, Class of 2025 merchandise and more.
https://lms.fcps.edu/attachment/3080932616/source/ca65784ed673d91ee9d00a4a7ba23004.pdf
Please remember to pay your senior fee through My School Bucks By January 28, 2025. This covers your cap and gown, senior T shirt, panoramic picture, Senior Cook Out and other events and graduation expenses. Thank you for your help with this !
Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)
Volunteers for Science Fair
The Herndon High School Science Department is looking for volunteers for Science Fair Judging. A background in science is not necessary. The science fair will take place at Herndon High School on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 3:15 pm to around 6pm. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the google form below. We appreciate your consideration! Sincerely, Katharine Page https://tinyurl.com/hhsscifair25
📵 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].
⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
📑 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.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider including the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- National Merit Commended Scholars
- Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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