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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates
- 1/22 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Main Office Conference Room)
- 1/28 - End of 2nd Quarter (2-Hr. Early Release)
- 1/29 - Student Holiday
- 1/30 - Student Holiday
- 2/5 & 2/12 - Altered Schedule (See announcement below)
- 2/6 - Heritage Night
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Attendance Matters!
Greetings Jaguar Families,
As we approach the end of the second quarter, we want to ensure every student is on track for a successful school year. Consistent attendance is the biggest factor in academic success, and we appreciate your partnership in making sure your student is in class.
Key Attendance Policies to Remember:
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Absences are Cumulative: Every day counts. Please aim to schedule vacations and trips only during school breaks to prevent your child from falling behind.
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The 10-Day Attendance Conference: Per state policy, students who miss 10 or more days will be required to attend a mandatory meeting with their parents, the Dean, AP, and Counselor.
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Escalation: Our goal is to solve problems early by eliminating possible barriers. However, if absences continue, the Attendance Officer will become involved, which can lead to formal legal proceedings.
We are here to help. If your student has fallen behind, we offer after-school recovery hours to help them make up missed time and classwork. For questions about the after-school recovery attendance program, please contact us at FCDeans@fcps.edu.
Upcoming Altered Schedule - Mark Your Calendars!
Please mark your calendars for two altered school days coming up in February. We will be administering the WIDA Access for English Learners (EL) assessment to our Multilingual Learners on February 5th and 12th. I want to share this well in advance for your planning purposes as these assessments will have an impact on the overall schedule for students taking the test and students not taking the test. Please review the details below and mark your calendars!
The WIDA Access for ELs will be administered on Thursday, February 5th, and Thursday, February 12th. This assessment is a four-part federally mandated test that has very important implications for our students and our overall school community. In order to administer a four-part test to approximately 700 students, we have created an alternate schedule, much like we did last year. Please review the details below so you can plan accordingly.
Alternate Schedule - Thursday, February 5
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All students will report to school at the regular time, buses will run as scheduled, and the day ends at 2:55 pm.
- All students taking the test should bring their FCPS-issued laptops fully charged.
- All students will be provided breakfast and lunch.
- All non-testing students with an Academy class will attend the Academy class whether at Falls Church or another site. FCPS bus shuttles will be operating as usual.
- Non-testing students will participate in enrichment activities that we do not usually have time for during a normal school day.
Alternate Schedule - Thursday, February 12
- All students taking the test will report to school at the regular time and should bring their FCPS-issued laptops fully charged.
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Non-testing students will remain asynchronous to work on assignments from home. Asynchronous assignments will be available in Schoology for each class period (Periods 2, 6 and 8) beginning February 9 and will focus on reviewing previous material. Each assignment will count as a homework grade in the corresponding course.
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Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
These two days are a great opportunity for non-testing students to visit a college campus, plan for a 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 attached Non-Tester Absence Form.pdf and return it to the Dean's Office, Room 1001 by Tuesday, January 27th.
We will continue to share more details in the coming weeks with students and families. Families and students taking the required WIDA assessment will be notified via email. Our staff is being trained to administer the assessment, and we are eager to see our students’ achievement results!
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. 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.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Learn About Opportunities for the Year Following Graduation at the Gap Year Fair
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 to 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.
Mark Your Calendar: Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms and labs, and meet instructors and academy counselors.
An 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. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.
Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies! Watch this video to learn more about academy programs.
View the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
 
Edison Academy Open House
Edison Academy invites you to attend our in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 21). We are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Our entrance is located at Door #13. You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. Thank you and we’ll look forward to meeting you on February 7.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
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 FCPS 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 and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
PTSA Particulars
The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.
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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.
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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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