FCPS

Important Dates

2/19 - Jaguar Excellence Day 2 (rescheduled due to snow day)
2/20 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Cafeteria)
2/22 - Heritage Celebration! (see announcement below)

Attendance Matters!

FCHS Algebra teachers are offering a weekly after-school SOL Review Session for Algebra 1 on Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM. These sessions are designed to provide additional support to help students succeed on the Algebra 1 SOL.

Students will meet in Room 2418 each Thursday, where we will cover different SOL content areas weekly. After-school buses are available, so bus riders will have transportation home.

Additionally, Geosystems SOL Review will take place on Wednesdays after school in the new Planetarium on February 19th & 26th as well as March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd & 9th. After-school buses are available, so bus riders will have transportation home.

Lastly, students can also stay after school to catch up on work and recover absences with the Deans of Students in room 116 every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30pm. After-school buses are available, so bus riders will have transportation home.

Saturday school will take place on February 22nd from 9-12pm in the Lecture Hall. Students may enter at door 7. Parents must provide transportation for Saturday school.

Please encourage your children to take advantage of this extra support!

Jaguar Excellence Days

This month we will hold our first annual Jaguar Excellence Days. This will impact the regular schedule on Wednesday, February 19th. All students grade 9-12 will participate in valuable assessments, lessons or activities designed to help them grow as students. Throughout the school year, we have limited opportunities to provide these assessments, lessons and activities so we are modifying the schedule on these two days to accommodate. All students will be dismissed at the regular time (2:55 PM). Below are details outlining the different experiences being provided.

All Multilingual Learner (ML), formerly ESOL, students will report to school at the regular time each day to complete the WIDA Access. ML testers should bring their fully charged chromebook and charger. Families will be receiving notification in the next week. A reminder that refusing ESOL services does not exclude a student from being required to take the WIDA Access test.
Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
Non-testing juniors will be meeting one-on-one with their School Counselor to register for courses for their senior year.
Non-testing freshmen and sophomores will participate in various enrichment activities.
Non-testing students with an Academy course will still be able to attend classes with regular transportation.
Non-testing students that are in an AP (Advanced Placement) course will be completing a practice AP exam and reflecting on their performance.

These two days are a great opportunity for non-testing students 9-12 to visit a college campus, plan for senior internship, do a service learning project, or participate in another meaningful activity that follows Regulation 3200.1 . Per Regulation 2234, for planned absences, please complete the Jaguar Excellence Absence form and return it completed to the Dean's office in room 116 by Friday, February 7, 2025.

If you have questions about Jaguar Excellence Days, please reach out to one of our administrators.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.

Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.

To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:

Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

World Language Credit Exam Scores

If your student participated in the World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE) this fall. Scores are now available for viewing in SIS ParentVUE. Please log into your SIS ParentVUE account using a web browser to access the information: https://sisparent.fcps.edu.

Your student's results from the fall World Language Credit by Exam will be available by the end of January in SIS ParentVUE “Documents” section. Students who tested online receive a cover letter with an official Avant score report. Students who completed the paper-pencil format exam for Sanskrit or Twi receive a FCPS score report. Exam scores can also be viewed in the SIS ParentVUE “Test History” section.

Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today using the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-ac, or reach out to your student’s counselor for a copy of the score report.

If you need assistance accessing your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations

Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!

Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!

Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board

The School Board student representative represents the interests of Fairfax County Public Schools students. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

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.

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to your school office.

Additionally, students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church, and Marshall high schools, and Davis Center can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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FCHS News & Announcements - 2/12/25

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Important Dates

2/17 - Student Holiday
2/19 - Jaguar Excellence Day 2 (rescheduled due to snow day)
2/22 - Heritage Celebration! (see announcement below)

Attendance Matters!

Absences, even if excused, can lead to academic trouble. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Please ensure that your child comes to school even when we have delays. When the school is open, even with a delay, teachers teach, and the students learn.

If your student has missed more than five days of school excused or unexcused, your child is highly encouraged to stay after school to make up for the missed time and get caught up with assignments. Students are expected to reach out to their teachers to arrange to stay after school, or they can come to room 116 on Wednesdays and Thursdays to complete assignments.

Jaguar Excellence Days

This month we will hold our first annual Jaguar Excellence Days. This will impact the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 11th and Wednesday, February 19th. All students grade 9-12 will participate in valuable assessments, lessons or activities designed to help them grow as students. Throughout the school year, we have limited opportunities to provide these assessments, lessons and activities so we are modifying the schedule on these two days to accommodate. All students will be dismissed at the regular time (2:55 PM). Below are details outlining the different experiences being provided.

All Multilingual Learner (ML), formerly ESOL, students will report to school at the regular time each day to complete the WIDA Access. ML testers should bring their fully charged chromebook and charger. Families will be receiving notification in the next week. A reminder that refusing ESOL services does not exclude a student from being required to take the WIDA Access test.
Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
Non-testing juniors will be meeting one-on-one with their School Counselor to register for courses for their senior year.
Non-testing freshmen and sophomores will participate in various enrichment activities.
Non-testing students with an Academy course will still be able to attend classes with regular transportation.
Non-testing students that are in an AP (Advanced Placement) course will be completing a practice AP exam and reflecting on their performance.
On Tuesday, February 11, Non-testing seniors will participate in our first ever Ethics Day. Ethics Day is formatted as a business-style seminar for high school seniors, focusing on real-life examples of how to make good decisions in everyday life, exploring ethical decision making, and learning about themselves through scenarios. Students will rotate through interactive sessions, which are designed to teach critical thinking skills required when faced with complicated decisions. Participants will explore their thoughts throughout the day by using six pillars of character: trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility, and citizenship.
The Band and Chorus students will be on their field trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and return to participate in the second day activities.

If you have questions about Jaguar Excellence Days, please reach out to one of our administrators.

Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations

Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit

The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.

At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.

Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.

World Language Credit Exam Scores

Your student participated in the World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE) this fall. Scores are now available for viewing in SIS ParentVUE. Please log into your SIS ParentVUE account using a web browser to access the information: https://sisparent.fcps.edu.

If you need assistance accessing your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

National School Reource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) encourages schools and communities to recognize the valuable work of their school resource officers (SROs) during National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on February 15 of every year. National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day was established in 2022 to recognize the valuable work of School Resources Officers. Learn more about NASRO and SRO Appreciation Day.

Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
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FCHS News & Announcements - 2/4/25

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Important Dates

2/11-2/12 - Jaguar Excellence Days (see announcement below)
2/17 - Student Holiday
2/22 - Heritage Celebration! (see announcement below)

Attendance Matters!

We know that this is the cold and flu season, and children get sick at this time of year. However, it is important that your child does not miss too much school. If your child must miss school, please contact our school's attendance line at 703-207-4019 or submit the absence through ParentVue.

Click here to see guidance on whether to send your child to school if they are sick.

Jaguar Excellence Days

This month we will hold our first annual Jaguar Excellence Days. This will impact the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 11th and Wednesday, February 12th. All students grade 9-12 will participate in valuable assessments, lessons or activities designed to help them grow as students. Throughout the school year, we have limited opportunities to provide these assessments, lessons and activities so we are modifying the schedule on these two days to accommodate. All students will be dismissed at the regular time (2:55 PM). Below are details outlining the different experiences being provided.

All Multilingual Learner (ML), formerly ESOL, students will report to school at the regular time each day to complete the WIDA Access. ML testers should bring their fully charged chromebook and charger. Families will be receiving notification in the next week. A reminder that refusing ESOL services does not exclude a student from being required to take the WIDA Access test.
Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
Non-testing juniors will be meeting one-on-one with their School Counselor to register for courses for their senior year.
Non-testing freshmen and sophomores will participate in various enrichment activities.
Non-testing students with an Academy course will still be able to attend classes with regular transportation.
Non-testing students that are in an AP (Advanced Placement) course will be completing a practice AP exam and reflecting on their performance.
On Tuesday, February 11, Non-testing seniors will participate in our first ever Ethics Day. Ethics Day is formatted as a business-style seminar for high school seniors, focusing on real-life examples of how to make good decisions in everyday life, exploring ethical decision making, and learning about themselves through scenarios. Students will rotate through interactive sessions, which are designed to teach critical thinking skills required when faced with complicated decisions. Participants will explore their thoughts throughout the day by using six pillars of character: trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility, and citizenship.
The Band and Chorus students will be on their field trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and return to participate in the second day activities.

If you have questions about Jaguar Excellence Days, please reach out to one of our administrators.

World Language Credit Exam Scores

If you need assistance accessing your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

Proposed Budget Presented to School Board

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation.

As Dr. Reid noted in her January 24 letter to families, “The budget is fiscally responsible and invests in excellence — not just for FCPS, but for all of us in Fairfax County who want a strong community with successful young people, dedicated educators and support staff, and a thriving economy.”

The proposed budget reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. It focuses on competitive compensation, including a 7.0% salary increase for all staff to recruit and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students; investing in students who require additional support; and continuing multiyear initiatives such as inclusive preschool and safety and security updates.

Learn more on the Budget webpage.

National School Reource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 1/29/25

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Important Dates

1/29 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
2/11-2/12 - Jaguar Excellence Days (see announcement below)
2/17 - Student Holiday

Attendance Matters!

Click here to see guidance on whether to send your child to school if they are sick.

Congrats to the 2025 FCHS Science Fair Winners

Biology

1st place Zachary Bloom and Binh Do - The Effect of Stimulants on Cockroach Cognitive and Physical Ability

2nd place Aslesha Gurung and Celia Winter - “OW! That Hurts!”: How Does Sensory Stimuli Affect Human Pain Perception?

3rd place Andrei Daquioag and Jayanth Yelamanchili - The Effect of Personality on Video Game Preference

Honorable Mention Emma Hopkins - The Effect of Different Pillowcase Textile on Bacterial Growth

Chemistry

3rd place Khue Vu and Johnson Escobar Juarez - Ethanol’s Effect on Acetic Acid Bacteria Growth in Bananas

Honorable Mention Charlotte Henry - The Effect of Active Ingredients in Sunscreen on UV Protection

Isaiah Lawal and Griffin Wishrad - Which Citrus Fruit Makes the Strongest Electrochemical Cell

Environmental Science

1st place Josephine Huynh - The Effect of Wind Turbine Blade Shapes on the Amount of Electricity Produced in Volts

2nd place Ali Lieberman - The Effect of Water Purification Method on the Purity of Water

3rd place Angelina Taimouri - The effect of the presence of organic matter on the synthesis of electrical energy by microbial fuel cells.

Sydney Glenn - The Commotion in the Ocean

Physics

1st place Cybil Jayson - The Effect of Ankle Supports on the Amount of Torque Needed to Turn an Ankle

2nd place Florian Demuth - The effect of a tennis ball’s temperature on its elasticity

3rd place Chengzi Lin - The Effect of String Material Intonation

Mason Beasley - File Compression softwares and their complexities

Jaguar Excellence Days

Next month we will hold our first annual Jaguar Excellence Days. This will impact the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 11th and Wednesday, February 12th. All students grade 9-12 will participate in valuable assessments, lessons or activities designed to help them grow as students. Throughout the school year, we have limited opportunities to provide these assessments, lessons and activities so we are modifying the schedule on these two days to accommodate. All students will be dismissed at the regular time (2:55 PM). Below are details outlining the different experiences being provided.

All Multilingual Learner (ML), formerly ESOL, students will report to school at the regular time each day to complete the WIDA Access. ML testers should bring their fully charged chromebook and charger. Families will be receiving notification in the next week. A reminder that refusing ESOL services does not exclude a student from being required to take the WIDA Access test.
Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
Non-testing juniors will be meeting one-on-one with their School Counselor to register for courses for their senior year.
Non-testing freshmen and sophomores will participate in various enrichment activities.
Non-testing students with an Academy course will still be able to attend classes with regular transportation.
Non-testing students that are in an AP (Advanced Placement) course will be completing a practice AP exam and reflecting on their performance.
On Tuesday, February 11, Non-testing seniors will participate in our first ever Ethics Day. Ethics Day is formatted as a business-style seminar for high school seniors, focusing on real-life examples of how to make good decisions in everyday life, exploring ethical decision making, and learning about themselves through scenarios. Students will rotate through interactive sessions, which are designed to teach critical thinking skills required when faced with complicated decisions. Participants will explore their thoughts throughout the day by using six pillars of character: trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility, and citizenship.
The Band and Chorus students will be on their field trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and return to participate in the second day activities.

If you have questions about Jaguar Excellence Days, please reach out to one of our administrators.

National School Counseling Week - 2/3-2/7

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

National School Reource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 1/21/25

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Important Dates

1/23 - FAFSA Completion Event (see announcement below)
1/24 - FCHS One Acts (7:00 pm)
1/28 - End of Second Quarter
1/29 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

FAFSA Completion Event January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Cafeteria (enter via Door #9)

Seniors who plan to attend NOVA and/or a 4-year college should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order for schools to determine eligibility for financial aid/scholarships/Pell Grants, etc. College Access Fairfax has partnered with FCPS high schools to provide families assistance with completing the FAFSA. NOTE: Student & Parent MUST have created their FSA ID NO later than January 20 in order to complete the FAFSA on January 23. Create your FSA ID HERE Begin the FAFSA HERE WHAT should I bring to a FAFSA completion event?

*If you are unable to attend on January 23, please go to College Access Fairfax homepage for additional FAFSA Completion Event dates/locations. Falls Church HS families may attend ANY of these FAFSA Completion Events at ANY high school; you do NOT need to attend the host school.

2025 FCPS Gap Year Fair Tuesday, January 28, 2025

FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School.

This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning about opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs.

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

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 ParentVueLearn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 1/6/25

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Important Dates

1/7 - Snow Day, Schools Closed
1/9 - Curriculum Night (6:15 pm, see announcement below)
1/15 - College Parent Night (see announcement below)
1/16 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Cafeteria)
1/23 - FAFSA Completion Event (see announcement below)

Schools & Offices Closed - 1/7/25

Fairfax County public schools and central offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The following activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled:

extracurricular activities
interscholastic contests
team practices
field trips
middle school after-school programs
professional learning and training courses
recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS
Adult and Community Education (ACE) classes
Adult High School and GED
School Age Child Care (SACC) centers are closed

Homebound and home-based instruction are canceled.

Curriculum Night January 9th 6:15-8:00pm

We wanted to share with you that the first big event to begin our academic advising season will be our curriculum night. We will hold the event in person, hosted by our Principal, Director of Student Services, Academy Administrator, Director of Student Activities and department representatives.

Who: Students, Parents & Caregivers of 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th graders that will be attending FCHS in the Fall of 2025. We are also planning specialized sessions for Multilingual Learners (formally ESOL), Literacy courses, Advanced Academics (Honors, AP, & DE), and Math pathways.

When: January 9, 2025, 6:15pm presentation, 7:00pm academic fair with representatives available to answer questions about content and levels including the elective options.

Where: Falls Church High School Lecture hall and cafeteria (Door 7 & 9)

What: Curriculum night is a presentation to families regarding course selection information, diploma requirements, Academy opportunities and curriculum information. The Falls Church Academy is included and holds an open house to allow all eligible high school students a chance to learn about the Academy offerings. Academy representatives from Marshall, Fairfax, Edison, Chantilly, and West Po are also present.

Why: Your child will be selecting his/her/their courses for the next school year, this presentation offers lots of information on making the best choices for a successful school year.

Course Selection Begins in January

Beginning in January 2025, students will meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process.

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements (high school students).
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

Graduation Requirements and Planning

Careful consideration is essential when planning next year's courses. We encourage our students and families to review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. Reviewing the Program of Studies may be helpful as well.

Please refer to our course catalog and website for more information.

College Parent Night Thursday, January 15, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Lecture Hall (enter via door #7)

We will discuss what underclassmen (grades 9-11) should be doing now to prepare for college, the college application process, how to pay for college, and how parents can support their students through this process. While this presentation is mainly geared toward juniors, parents with students (and students themselves) in any grade are welcome to attend!

We have a great group of colleges representatives lined up:

Joyce Lee- University of Utah
Eric Ahlstrand- Dartmouth College
Alexis Jenkins- Radford University
Melissa Ward- Miami University- Ohio

Many of these college representatives have worked for and/or attended several institutions of higher learning. They are a wealth of information and a valuable resource not to be missed! If you have any questions, please contact FCHS College & Career Specialist Terri Markwart [email protected]

FAFSA Completion Event January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Cafeteria (enter via Door #9)

Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

2025 FCPS Gap Year Fair

FCPS’ School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair will be held in the cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m., with representatives from over 30 programs offering gap year opportunities. Students and their families are encouraged to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.

Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit: USA Gap Year Fairs.

**In the event of inclement weather on Tuesday, January 28, 2025: The Gap Year Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the same time and location.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.

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.

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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FCHS News & Announcements - 12/17/24

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Important Dates

12/23-1/3 - Winter Break (Offices Closed)
1/9 - Curriculum Night (6:15 pm, see announcement below)
1/15 - College Parent Night (see announcement below)
1/23 - FAFSA Completion Event (see announcement below)

FCHS Offices Closed for Winter Break December 23rd - January 3 Attendance Matters!

We recognize that holidays are an important time for reconnecting with families far away and exposing your children to your home and language, whether you grew up in another part of the United States or a different country. The price of plane tickets often influences when you want to travel. But keep in mind the costs to your children’s education if they miss too much school.

This year, Winter Break is from December 23rd to January 3rd. We hope to see all our students in school through December 20th and returning to school on January 6.

We wish you all a safe and joyful Winter Break!

Curriculum Night January 9th 6:15-8:00pm

When: January 9, 2025, 6:15pm presentation, 7:00pm academic fair with representatives available to answer questions about content and levels including the elective options.

Where: Falls Church High School Lecture hall and cafeteria (Door 7 & 9)

Why: Your child will be selecting his/her/their courses for the next school year, this presentation offers lots of information on making the best choices for a successful school year.

Course Selection Begins in January

Beginning in January 2025, students will meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process.

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements (high school students).
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

Graduation Requirements and Planning

Please refer to our course catalog and website for more information.

College Parent Night Thursday, January 15, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Lecture Hall (enter via door #7)

We have a great group of colleges representatives lined up:

Joyce Lee- University of Utah
Eric Ahlstrand- Dartmouth College
Alexis Jenkins- Radford University
Melissa Ward- Miami University- Ohio

FAFSA Completion Event January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Cafeteria (enter via Door #9)

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.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 12/9/24

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Important Dates

12/12 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Library)
12/23-1/3 - Winter Break
1/9 - Curriculum Night (6:15 pm, see announcement below)
1/15 - College Parent Night (see announcement below)
1/23 - FAFSA Completion Event (see announcement below)

Attendance Matters!

Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after winter break. It’s time to break that cycle. Give your child the gift of attendance and help build a habit of good attendance.

We have two more weeks before the Winter Break. Make sure your child is in school every day, right up until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning but it’s harder to teach, and harder to learn when too many students are absent.

Let's work together to prevent chronic absenteeism!

10 Reasons Falls Church Stands Out!

Click here to see 10 reasons why FCHS stands out!

Curriculum Night January 9th 6:15-8:00pm

When: January 9, 2025, 6:15pm presentation, 7:00pm academic fair with representatives available to answer questions about content and levels including the elective options.

Where: Falls Church High School Lecture hall and cafeteria (Door 7 & 9)

Why: Your child will be selecting his/her/their courses for the next school year, this presentation offers lots of information on making the best choices for a successful school year.

College Parent Night Thursday, January 15, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Lecture Hall (enter via door #7)

We have a great group of colleges representatives lined up:

Joyce Lee- University of Utah
Eric Ahlstrand- Dartmouth College
Alexis Jenkins- Radford University
Melissa Ward- Miami University- Ohio

FAFSA Completion Event January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm FCHS Cafeteria (enter via Door #9)

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 12/3/24

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12/12 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Library)
12/23-1/3 - Winter Break

Attendance Matters!

If your student has missed five or more school days, they are expected to stay after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm to recover the lost time and improve grades by completing missing assignments. Please have your child report to room 116.

Many students miss 10% of a school year, which is almost a month per school year. Therefore, to prevent your child from falling behind, please plan vacations during scheduled FCPS holidays. You can view the FCPS School Calendar here.

Thank you for your collaboration and support at home!

10 Reasons Falls Church Stands Out!

Click here to see 10 reasons why FCHS stands out!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.

From the FCHS Spotlight Theatre Company

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH is about a little boy named Milo who wants to be anywhere than where he is at any given time. He is bored with most things until a Phantom Tollbooth appears in his room. With the help of his friends Humbug and Tock, he sets out to do the impossible and learns that knowledge about language and math can transport anyone into a world of imagination! It’s a fun play for children of all ages.

We will be performing at the following locations and times for the community:

December 4, 7PM at Woodburn Elementary School (3401 Hemlock Drive)
December 6 & 7, 7PM at Friendship United Methodist Church (3527 Gallows Road)

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High school students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide 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 contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Our contact information is on this webpage.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 11/18/24

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11/18 - The Phantom Tollbooth begins (see announcement below)
11/20 - FCHS Parent Clinic (6:30 pm, see announcement below)
11/27-11/29 - Thanksgiving Break

Attendance Matters!

Friendly Reminders:

FCHS Attendance Report Cards for Quarter 1 - All parents should have received their child's attendance report card for Quarter 1. Please check your email and talk to your child about excessive excused and/or unexcused absences. Remember that 18 absences within one school year means your child is chronically absent and at risk of falling behind and not graduating on time.
ParentVue - Parents should be checking ParentVue for grades and attendance at least 1-2 times per week. If students know parents are checking, they are more likely to not have missing assignments or low grades and are more likely to get to class on time and not skip periods/classes.
Pre-Arranged Absences - If your child is out for 5 or more days, they are required to stay after school on Wednesdays and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30pm to recover the days missed. We also offer Saturday school every third Saturday of the month from 9 - 12pm. For every 3 hours that they stay after school or at Saturday school, they can recover one day, which will reduce their absences for the year and help prevent them from becoming chronically absent.
Family Literacy Program - The Family Literacy Program supports parents with limited English skills, building literacy and community connections for student and their families. It is not too late to sign up. Please click HERE to sign up if you are interested in learning English. It's open enrollment so please take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Let's work together to prevent chronic absenteeism!

10 Reasons Falls Church Stands Out!

Click here to see 10 reasons why FCHS stands out!

FCHS Parent Clinic

Falls Church High School & The Parent Resource Center invites you to a Parent Clinic where you will learn about the academic resources available to all FCHS students. You will be able to support your child by guiding how to take advantage of these resources so they can finish the year strong.

When: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Library

Entrance: Door # 7, located in the back of the building

Spanish Interpreter will be available. Your child is welcome to participate, too.

Questions? Contact Carolina Dotel at [email protected] or by calling 703-207-4074.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Monday, December 4.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

From the FCHS Spotlight Theatre Company

We will be performing at the following locations and times for the community:

November 18, 7PM at Westlawn Elementary School (3200 Westley Road)
November 20, 7PM at Fairhill Elementary School (3001 Chichester Lane)
November 22 & 23, 7PM at Falls Church High School (Blackbox Theatre Lobby)
December 4, 7PM at Woodburn Elementary School (3401 Hemlock Drive)
December 6 & 7, 7PM at Friendship United Methodist Church (3527 Gallows Road)

In addition to these performances, we will be performing for our elementary school student friends during the day the three times we are at their school.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High school students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide 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 contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Our contact information is on this webpage.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042 | Main Office: 703.207.4000
Attendance: 703.207.4019 | Web | Twitter | YouTube

FCHS News & Announcements - 11/11/24

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11/11 - Student Holiday
11/13 - FCHS Renovation Updates Community Meeting (6:30 pm, Cafeteria, see announcement below)
11/16 - Our Voices, Our Future - Multilingual Learners' Day of Service (see announcement below)
11/20 - FCHS Parent Clinic (6:30 pm, see announcement below)

Join Us for a Community Meeting on Our School Renovation Updates! Wednesday, November 13th

Falls Church High School families, you're invited to a community meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please enter through Door #1 or Door #9. During this meeting, we’ll share important updates on the school’s renovation progress and discuss what’s still in the works. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and learn about the next steps.

Learn more about this FCPS capital project and sign up for a project-specific mailing list on the Falls Church High School renovation project webpage.

Our Voices, Our Future - Multilingual Learners' Day of Service

FCPS is thrilled to welcome back Dr. José Luis Zelaya—keynote speaker from this summer’s Multilingual Learners’ Summit—who will inspire secondary students to embrace the strengths of multilingualism. Dr. Zelaya will lead students through hands-on activities to build leadership skills and set a path for future success. This impactful service-learning experience will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Edison High School.

Event Highlights:

Service-learning credit awarded to all attending students
Interactive student activities focused on leadership and community impact
Resources for Families

Help Us Spread the Word! Please share the Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future with students and families. Encourage and help them register on the FCPS event page. Flyers in multiple languages are also available. Please print and share them with your students, families, and community. If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Rossen ([email protected]) and Sonia Arellano ([email protected]).

Event Flyers: English I Spanish I Arabic I Chinese I Korean I Urdu I Vietnamese

FCHS Parent Clinic

When: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Library

Entrance: Door # 7, located in the back of the building

Spanish Interpreter will be available. Your child is welcome to participate, too.

Questions? Contact Carolina Dotel at [email protected] or by calling 703-207-4074.

School Day SAT and Digital PSAT Scores Are Available

Students who participated in the School Day SAT and Digital PSAT on October 9 are now able to access scores on the College Board BigFuture School App or their College Board accounts. Students who participated in a make-up SAT will have access to scores on Thursday, November 7.

Watch video tutorials for accessing and understanding SAT scores and Digital PSAT scores.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Monday, December 4.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

From the FCHS Spotlight Theatre Company

We will be performing at the following locations and times for the community:

November 18, 7PM at Westlawn Elementary School (3200 Westley Road)
November 20, 7PM at Fairhill Elementary School (3001 Chichester Lane)
November 22 & 23, 7PM at Falls Church High School (Blackbox Theatre Lobby)
December 4, 7PM at Woodburn Elementary School (3401 Hemlock Drive)
December 6 & 7, 7PM at Friendship United Methodist Church (3527 Gallows Road)

In addition to these performances, we will be performing for our elementary school student friends during the day the three times we are at their school.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High school students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide 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 contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Our contact information is on this webpage.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

Become a member today
Join our active private Facebook group
Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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