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This Week at Madison - 9/26/22

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON WEEK OF 9/26/22 IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS

September 30: 2 Hour Early Release - Bell Schedule

Pep Rally 12:10 | Parade 2:00

Homecoming Dance Tickets

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks through Thursday, Sept 29. MySchoolBucks tickets can be picked up during lunches Tuesday-Friday. Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check during lunches Tuesday-Friday. There will be NO tickets sold at the dance.
Non-Madison Guest Forms can be picked up from the Main Office. Forms need to be signed by the non-Madison student’s administrator. Bring forms to the dance along with student IDs for all attendees.

Paying for College: September 28

Financial Aid Process for Seniors - Hosted by College Access Fairfax at Oakton HS Auditorium, 7:00pm

JMHS PTSA Parent Program: October 12th

Little Known Secrets of Paying for College - conducted by The College Funding Coach - 7:00pm Madison Auditorium Registration Information

College Visits This Week @ JMHS

9/27: Florida Inst. of Tech, Hollins U, Iowa State U, Seton Hall U, Christopher Newport U, Bryant U, Lynn U, U of Mississippi, Rensselaer Polytechnic U
9/28: Towson U, Washington & Jefferson C, Elizabethtown C
9/29: U of Colorado Boulder, U Mary Washington, Landmark C, West VA U, U of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Westlake U Yungu, Elon U

Underclassmen School Portraits

You can still order your child’s school pictures at - https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000945191
For questions about ordering please email [email protected].

Senior Baby Ads

If you would like to purchase a Senior Baby ad for the 2023 Yearbook please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com, enter 5307 and then select “Start Your Ad.” You may choose a half, quarter, eighth, or sixteenth page ad. The deadline is Friday, November 11, 2002.
The yearbook editors request that you please adhere to the following standards:
- Along with your senior’s name, you may include a message (check for spelling)
- If your message does not fill the entire space (if there is white space left over), please choose a different template
- Choose baby photos that are clothed, please!

Senior Portrait Session

Our last senior portrait session will be on November 1st and 2nd. The appointment system will open for sign-up in early October.

2022-23 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees

As part of the FCPS FY 2022 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP/IB tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the school. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment. AP/IB students must make Opt-Out decisions in October 2022 and parents will be billed a $96 non-refundable test fee in December 2022 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests.
Reference the College Board 2023 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. All 2023 AP exams will be taken in school and most will be taken in a paper/pencil format.

Free Tutoring Information

Purchase Yearbooks - Code 5307

2022-23 School Calendar.

Information from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist: Rainbow Fentanyl

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Madison Athletics info - https://www.warhawksports.org/

Tuesday, September 27

Girls Golf @ Jefferson District, 4pm
Fr / JV / V Volleyball vs Oakton, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
Fr / JV / V Field Hockey vs Alexandria City/Chantilly, 5:00 / 6:15 / 7:30 (Senior Night)

Wednesday, September 28

Region Golf @ Algonkian, 9am
Freshman Field Hockey @ McLean, 6:15
Varsity Cheer @ South Lakes Invite, 6:30pm

Thursday, September 29

Region Golf @ Algonkian, 9am
XC @ Burke Lake, 4:30pm
Fr / JV / V Volleyball vs South Lakes, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
Fr / JV Football @ Marshall, 5:30 / 7:15

Friday, September 30 (Early Release - 12:55)

Homecoming Pep Rally, 12:15pm
Homecoming Parade, 2:00pm
Varsity Football vs Marshall, 7pm

Saturday, October 1

Homecoming Dance, 8-11pm

LOOKING AHEAD

October 5: Holiday (Main Office Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm)

October 10: Student Holiday (Main Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm)

October 12: PSAT/SAT Day (2 Hour Early Release)

12th graders: SAT’s if they opted in
11th & 10th graders - PSAT’s
9th grade - no classes - stay home

October 28: Last day of 1st Quarter (Early Release)

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

Digital Resources Consent

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

JMHS Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

One School | One Community | One World

Madison High School strives to create and maintain an identity affirming learning environment where our students embrace, support, and encourage each other where multiple forms of identity (i.e. race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability) are recognized and regarded as assets for teaching and learning. We work to ensure school is a place where students feel safe and can be themselves. We do not tolerate hate speech, racist speech, bias, or acts of discrimination in our school. We want all students to feel a sense of belonging. We want to see all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to learning, growing, and building the best Madison High School for all our students. We are One School - One Community - One World.

2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA 22181 | Main Office: 703.319.2300
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This Week at Madison - 9/19/22

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON WEEK OF 9/19/22 IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS

Pass/Fail Deadline - September 22

With parental/guardian approval, middle and high school students are given the option of taking one high school elective credit per school year on a pass-fail basis. Students should discuss with their teacher or counselor. Form is available from the school counselor. Academic policies and procedures

Importance of Strong Attendance Habits

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
- Contact our attendance office or your child’s school counselor if you have any questions.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

College Visits this Week @ JMHS

Visits are for Seniors and Juniors
Students are able to view the most current list and sign up in Naviance
Parents/Guardians are able to view the list in Naviance.
More information available in this College Quick Guide, College Visits section
9/19: U of Arizona, South Dakota Schools of Mine and Technology, Kenyon C
9/20: Lehigh U, Lawrence U, U of Southern California, U of Connecticut, Loyola Marymount U, Randolph-Macon C
9/21: UCLA, Boston U, Muhlenberg C, Trinity Washington U, Wake Forest U
9/22: Pitzer, Virginia Tech, U of Toledo, Drexel U
9/23: Longwood U, Oberlin C

Paying for College: September 28

Financial Aid Process for Seniors - Hosted by College Access Fairfax at Oakton HS Auditorium, 7:00pm

JMHS PTSA Parent Program: October 12

Little Known Secrets of Paying for College - conducted by The College Funding Coach - 7:00pm Madison Auditorium Registration Information

Underclassmen School Portraits

You can still order your child’s school pictures at https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000945191
For questions about ordering, please email [email protected].

Senior Baby Ads

If you would like to purchase a Senior Baby ad for the 2023 Yearbook please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com, enter 5307 and then select “Start Your Ad.” You may choose a half, quarter, eighth, or sixteenth page ad. The deadline is Friday, November 11, 2002.
The yearbook editors request that you please adhere to the following standards:
- Along with your senior’s name, you may include a message (check for spelling)
- If your message does not fill the entire space (if there is white space left over), please choose a different template
- Choose baby photos that are clothed, please!

Senior Portrait Session

Our last senior portrait session will be on November 1st and 2nd. The appointment system will open for sign-up in early October.

Anonymous Safety Tip Line

If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the security or administrative team so that we may quickly address the issue. Students and parents may also utilize the FCPS Office of Safety and Security safety tip line, that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).

If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.

Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or [email protected]

Parent Information Phone Lines

FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language.
A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find.
To use the parent information phone lines please call:
- Amharic: 571-423-4957
- Arabic: 571-423-4952
- Chinese: 571-423-4953
- Farsi: 571-423-4954
- Korean: 571-423-4951
- Spanish: 571-423-4950
- Urdu: 571-423-4955
- Vietnamese: 571-423-4956
Click HERE to be directed to the FCPS Parent Information Phone Lines site.