- May 1-14 - SOL Exams
- May 26 - No School, Memorial Day
View the complete 2024-2025 FCPS Standard School Year Calendar.
Spring SOL Testing
Across Virginia this spring, high school students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) tests. A Frequently Asked Questions webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43148) provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
The table below shows the SOL EOC non-writing tests available this spring for federal participation and/or verified credit at Mountain View ALC. If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact our school counselor at trstanley@fcps.edu. Testing dates have been included for parents to use for planning purposes. Specific dates and locations of testing will be shared with students prior to testing.
- Federal law requires schools to provide students one SOL test in reading, mathematics, and science while they are in grades 9-12. The tests provide information about student achievement to the parent, school, school division, and state. Scores are available for families no later than the start of the next school year.
- Additionally, state law requires students to verify credit for high school courses in order to fulfill graduation requirements for a standard or advanced studies diploma. For additional information regarding graduation requirements see the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning). SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. SOL tests are designed to measure what students have learned of the content and skills detailed in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
| Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
Biology |
History |
| Tuesday, May 6 |
Tuesday, May 6 |
Thursday, May 1 |
*Assessed in class |
Parent FAQ’s: SOL Testing
Q: What should my child bring to school specifically for testing?
A: Students should bring a pencil, their FCPSOn Computer, and charger to testing. Students should not bring personal computers, as they cannot be used for SOL testing. They are permitted a water bottle, sweater, or jacket as well. For math and science related tests, they are not allowed to bring a calculator, but for these SOLs, there is an online version of the DESMOS calculator accompanying the tests.
Q: What time of day and date do SOLs begin?
A: All scheduled tests begin with the school day at 8:00 AM.
Q: How long are the SOLs?
A: SOL tests are untimed, and a student has the school day to complete the exam. Some of the longer tests like the reading, math, or science SOLs take around 90-120 minutes.
Q: Which classes have SOLs?
A: At the high school level, there are 10 End of Course classes that have SOLs.
- English 11 and AP LANG: Writing and Reading
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geosystems: Earth Science
- World History I
- World History II
- United States and Virginia History (US/VA)
Q: What content is covered on the SOL exam?
A: Visit the VDOE to for resources like updated standards, practice tests, and materials. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml
Q: When are make-up tests?
A: We must pull students who missed an SOL test into make-up testing within the primary SOL attempt window. If you know that your child will be absent from testing in advance, contact our school counselor at trstanley@fcps.edu for make-up options.
Q: What happens if my child does not pass an SOL?
A: The passing score range is 400-600. Normally, if a student scores within a range of 350-399, he or she will be permitted to retake the SOL after remediating with a teacher.
Q: What SOLs does my child need, depending on his or her diploma type and ninth grade entry date?
A: You can follow this link to the requirements for the standard and advanced studies diplomas regarding verified credits for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in 2018-2019 and beyond.
SOL Season - Personal Electronic Devices are Prohibited
As SOL season is approaching, we want to remind families that electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) are prohibited inside the SOL testing environment. 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. In past instances, a student’s access to a personal device in the testing environment has been identified as attempted cheating; please don’t let this happen to you! Let’s work together to create a positive and safe testing environment for everyone.
Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses
Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14, 2025, and ends Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.
Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.
Digital Consent
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission so your child(ren) can access all resources provided by their teachers.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information. You may also refer your child by contacting our school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist.
Emergency Resources
Crisis Text: Text 988
Crisis Link Regional Hotline: (703) 527-4077
Dominion Hospital Emergency: (703) 536-2000
INOVA Emergency: (703) 289-7560
Merrifield Center Emergency: (703) 573-5979 TTY Dial 711
Life Threatening Emergencies: Dial 911
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.
Parent Information Line
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a wide variety of information and resources to support the success of all students. This includes monthly workshops and webinars. More information can be found on the FCPS website.
FCPS Cares
Do you know a Mountain View or FCPS employee who goes above and beyond what is expected to show they care? If so, click here to recognize them and show appreciation!
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