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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
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Important Dates for 2025-2026
Tuesday, April 21st - No School
Saturday, April 25th - Prom
Monday, May 18th - Wednesday, May 20th - SOL Testing
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday, May 26th - Teacher Workday - No Students
Wednesday, May 27th - No School
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
Seniors
To view event photos, after graduation, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/woodsongrad26
16th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run
It’s time to register for the 16th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run on Saturday, May 16 at 8:30am at Woodson HS. This year's Woodson 5K will honor Eddie Zhou and Cory Haynos, our own C.G. Woodson students who we lost in the tragic air accident last January, by supporting the Eddie Zhou Figure Skating and Enrichment Fund. Please come out to support by walking or running!
Click to register for the 5K or for more information: 2026 Woodson 5K Website
Click here to directly donate to the fund! Donation to Edward “Eddie” Zhou STEM and Figure Skating Enrichment Fund
Registration will take place up until race time. The event begins and ends outside of entrance #1. Every participant receives a Woodson 5K shirt.
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Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson High School is in search of parent volunteers and/or recent graduate volunteers for this spring’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 4th – May 15th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Elizabeth Walter ehwalter@fcps.edu if you are able to volunteer and help proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support. Thank you!
AP Testing
AP Testing season is upon us! In a few short weeks students in AP classes will begin taking their AP exam for potential college credit. Please take a minute to review the AP exam schedule to ensure you and your child know when they have an AP exam. In addition to the review your child’s teacher is doing in the classroom, FCPS is offering virtual review sessions through Schoology. Directions and offerings can be found here (our own Mrs. Wright and Mr. Pugh are running two of them). AP Classroom also has daily videos to help students review and prepare for test day. Here are some thing s to know for test day :
- If it is a morning exam, students must be in the cafeteria by 7:30 AM. Please make sure they have enough time to get through security by 7:30 AM
- If it is an afternoon exam, please make sure students have a ride home, the exams run approximately 3-4 hours, a ride home via the bus is not guaranteed. The meeting location for the afternoon sessions will be communicated to the student closer to the date of the exam.
- Students must bring a fully charged laptop, charger, #2 pencils, and calculator.
- Students cannot bring phones, smartwatch, tablet, fitness tracker, recording device, camera, backpack, notes, or any electronics that could connect to the internet. Students observed with any of these devices out or have on their person during an exam or a scheduled break will be dismissed from the exam
- Students must be on time for the exam. Once an exam has begun, no student will be allowed to enter the exam room and College Board will not grant requests for late testing.
More specific information will be coming home with your students as we get closer to the exam date. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Todd, Advanced Academic Coordinator. phtodd@fcps.edu
NOTIFICATION OF TESTING:
SOL Grade 9-12 Assessments
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments will be administered at CG Woodson HS between April 20 and June 3, 2026. Your student may be taking one or more assessments.
Some SOL assessments are required under federal law, and some may be needed to verify credit for high school graduation. The table below shows the SOL EOC tests available to fulfill federal participation and/or verified credit requirements.
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Content Area
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Mathematics
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Science
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English
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Social Studies
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Available Tests
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Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
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Biology Chemistry
Earth Science
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Reading
Writing
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Virginia and U.S. History
World History 1 World History 2
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- Federal law requires schools to provide students one SOL test in reading, in mathematics, and in science during grades 9-12. These assessments provide information about student achievement to the parent/guardian, school, division, and state.
- State law requires students to verify credits to fulfill Standard and Advanced Studies diploma requirements, as outlined on the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
- SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. However, performance assessments (Social Studies only) or substitute assessments approved by the Virginia Board of Education may be another option available for your student to verify certain credits.
An SOL Tests in High Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Information about timing and process for accessing SOL test results can be found on the SOL Test Results | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage. All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. School staff will schedule and communicate specific testing dates for your student based on their individual assessment needs. If you do not want your student to participate in SOL assessments, you may choose to refuse testing. However, any decision to refuse SOL tests should be made in consultation with school staff to allow full consideration of any potential implications for on-time graduation. See the Information for Families about Testing and Assessments | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage section for information to support this decision.
If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or the assessment coach/school test coordinator, Kathleen Crosson.
Spring 2026 SOL Testing
May 1 - History
May 18 - Biology, Chemistry, Geosystems
May 19 - English: Reading
May 20 - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
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Across Virginia this spring, high school students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) tests. An FCPS Frequently Asked Questions webpage (SOL High School Assessment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)) provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Students may be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments between April 20 and May 20. All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. School staff will schedule and communicate specific testing dates for your student based on their individual assessment needs. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your student missing a testing day, please notify Woodson’s Assessment Coach, Kathleen Crosson, as soon as possible.
SOL Season - Personal Electronic Devices are Prohibited
As SOL season is approaching, we want to remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment, except in the case of a documented medical need. Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern.
Parent FAQs: SOL Testing
Q: What should my child bring to school specifically for testing?
A: Students should bring two pencils, their FCPS-issued Chromebook and charger to the test. Students may not bring personal computers - they cannot be used for SOL testing.
Q: Are students allowed to use calculators on the SOL test?
A: No, all students use the online version of the DESMOS calculator for the math and science SOLs.
Q: When will my student get an SOL schedule?
A: Teachers of students in SOL classes will inform students of testing dates and locations.
Q: How long are the SOLs?
A: SOL tests are untimed. In general, the SOL tests take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
College and Career Center
🎓 Woodson College & Career Center: Whether you are charting your path to a 2 or 4-year university, exploring the trades, serving in the military, or looking for immediate employment, the Woodson College & Career Center is here to help you navigate your next steps!
📅 Mark Your Calendars: Visit our Live Calendar for full details and more upcoming opportunities!
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Apr 20: INOVA Fairfax Visit
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Apr 22: INTERSTATE Moving Lunch Info Table – they are hiring seniors!
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Apr 25: Senator Warner Academy Day at University of Mary Washington
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Apr 28: Last NOVA Application Workshop for Seniors
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May 1: All Trades/Apprenticeships Open House in Lanham, MD
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May 18: Celebrate Your Plan Day for the Class of 2026
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May 29: Senior Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2026
End of Year Final Exam Schedule
As the school year winds down, we want to ensure our students feel prepared and confident heading into their final assessments. To help your family plan ahead and manage those end-of-term study sessions, we have published the complete End-of-Year Final Exam Schedule and Senior Activities Schedule on our website.
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Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is now open. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
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Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook by going to: Yearbookordercenter.com
Use code: 5278
Go Paperless!
Did you know you can view your student’s report card under the Documents tab in ParentVUE? You also have the option to “Go Paperless” for Secondary Report Cards and Elementary Progress Reports by simply checking the box under your account details. This ensures your documents are delivered digitally, saving paper and arriving faster — plus they won’t be mailed to your home.
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