18 These bricks will be intermixed with the regular paver bricks in the courtyard. Join us for a fabulous evening of fundraising. Service learning is encouraged for all FCPS students. 0 Course sequences can help students develop and manage their course plan during their high school years. R Enjoy your last year of high school, you deserve it, and always stay on track, don't lose your motivation, and don't get lazy about school. 1 Seniors who report a scholarship in our SURVEY (due on May 22) will have their name and scholarship (but not the amount) listed on a rolling slide and in our printed program. "}s*!@[U^rcR1!\u>J'f]dbCD-B#3kg{b&rBx!3=kkO|;w|}//O5Ux0~ Get started today! In case of rain, the Commencement ceremony will be held as scheduled. Request a letter for graduation or get your attendance verified. honor cords, and medals bestowed by FCPS or the State of Maryland may be worn during graduation and award ceremonies . The Cav Cruise is an FCPS sanctioned alcohol and drug free ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY for the Woodson class of 2023 graduates. Un-approved pamphlets, handouts, ads, etc. >> endobj May 11 Senior Prom at the Dulles Hilton: 8 PMuntil midnightat the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel in Herndon. /Pages Silver: 6. and Jiffy Lube Live will not be responsible for any loss incurred. For more information please visit https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DAAIT/Assessment/MCAP/EOC-FAQ.pdf. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) is an all-inclusive program for students in grades 6 through 10, with students choosing to pursue the FCPS MYP certificate in tenth grade. Anonymous wrote:After graduation, no one remembers what cords or sashes you wore. Falls Church and West Potomac Governors Health Sciences Academies focus on five pathways in the area of health care. They deserve to show off! R Family Connectionis a comprehensive website designed for high school students and their parents. Financial Obligations All obligations to the school must be paid by Friday, May 12, 2023. LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO ORDERING INFORMATION. << endobj Copyright 2023 Fairfax County School Board. Seniors should arrive at TJ after 9:00 a.m. and be seated in the TJ Main Gym by 9:25 a.m. for the start of rehearsal. 1442 endobj Volunteering: 2. The International Baccalaureate (IB)Diploma Program (DP) provides comprehensive rigorous education with an international perspective for11th and 12th graders. Enrollments in the Academy elective course offerings will provide students with career and academic preparation for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Due to the pandemic, this is the first time graduations have been held at Mount St. Mary's in three years. All Rights Reserved. This year's freshmen should be the last class . **EagleBank Arena management reserves the right to prohibit any other item which is deemed unsafe or inappropriate. Six tickets will be distributed to each graduate at graduation rehearsal. The cords are available during cap & gown pick up times. The Superintendents office recently approved two additional cords: In consideration of the tenets of the Eagle Scout requirements and strong commitment to character, service and leadership, this red, white, and blue cord is allowed for this graduation season. Home Instruction (Home Schooling) Bus Status Information /S /Group 7 /Length endobj Relaxing in your favorite chair. A: Graduation Rehearsal will be Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. both days in the TJHSST main gym and attendance is mandatory. 8 0 obj will last approximately 1 hours. Students can narrow their volunteering search by requesting a certain location, mission area, skill, or agency. Seal for Excellence in Science and the Environment. >> Graduation requirements for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in 2013-14 through 2015-16. /Contents - In person students: Pick up Thursday or Friday (May 20, 21): Main Ofce - Virtual students: Monday May 17th from 8:30am-3pm or Wednesday evening from 4-7pm at entrance 1. Oh, and hope you are the winner of wonderful Great American Restaurant gift cards! High school students and their families work together with the school counselor to create a Academic and Career Plan, to include successful course sequencing. 15 720 Graduation cords from high school and college are prized possessions for students. Senior year is an important one. Phones are not allowed and will be confiscated and held by security until the end of the ceremony. stream June 5 Senior Awards7 pm in the Auditorium. Youve spent the past four years dreaming about graduating, and the day is so close. Fairfax County should fade out cords if they want to stop the practice. The State Board approved MSDE's request for permission to publish amendments to COMAR 13A.03.02 Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland at the February 2021 State Board meeting. All Rights Reserved. A last chance to clear obligations for seniors occurs on In addition to the cords, the distinction was noted in . 0 By June, there certainly ought to be in-person graduation ceremonies. Fairfax school board will vote on honor cords for seniors who enlist in the military By Emma Brown March 2, 2012 Fairfax County's school board will decide next week whether and how high schools. You've spent the past four years dreaming about graduating, and the day is so close. Honor your Graduation with Commencement Photography! Students should arrive on time to their rehearsal based on their last name. Fairfax County School Board The Honorable Stella Pekarsky, Chair and Sully District Representative The Honorable Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Vice Chair and Member-at-Large Volunteer Training and Registration. For additional information about pursing coursework outside of FCPS for credit, please contact your school counselor. There will be no "log in". Graduates do not require a ticket. All Rights Reserved. /Filter The party is held the night of graduation (June 6th), from 11:00pm 5:00am at The St. James in Springfield where the kids enjoy a night of fun, food, games and prizes galore! Learn about our academic departments, advanced academics, honor code, and more. They deserve to be proud of their work. Students can visit theVolunteer Fairfax websiteto volunteer. Employment, College, Trade School, Military Service, Gap Year? We look forward to celebrating our Class of 2023 by recognizing U.S. Service Academy appointments and ROTC scholarships, military enlistments and academic achievements, as well as our Woodson faculty and leadership awards. whistles, air horns, drums, horns, etc. FCPS issued chromebooks and . Click HERE to enter the raffle for prime seating! ( G o o g l e) Students enrolled in algebra 1, English 10, biology, and government must take the respective assessment during the 2022-23 school year, but it will not be part of a student's grade. [ FCPS Service Learning Cord To qualify: A student must complete 40 hours of service learning over the course of four years of high school. general admission with some seating on the lawn. _k"4eV!Q+9ZT_Omd5!PTGCYu Go to www.yearbookordercenter.comand type in Woodson'scode - 5278. 1 This messagecontains all of the 3 << Guests should wear appropriate clothing for a 0 7 Academic Advising and Curriculum Information, Learn about our academic departments and staff. Some institutions also develop their own color-specific traditions with graduation honor cords as well. If you choose to send in a check, please make sure it is made out to Woodson High School and that your students full name is written in the memo section so that we canmatch the payment with your Senior. To qualify: A student must complete a total of 50 hours of service over the course of the four years of high school in addition to earning a B or better in US History and US government. Secondary Transition to Employment Program (STEP), Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee, https://livestream.com/accounts/28386681/events/9663154, Graduation Rehearsal Last Names A-D 8:00 am, Graduation Rehearsal Last Names E-L 9:15 am, Graduation Rehearsal Last Names M-R 10:30 am, Graduation Rehearsal Last Names S-Z 11:30 am. endobj Graduation Requirements Graduation Information Credit Requirements FCPS requires a minimum of 25 credits to graduate. Digital Citizenship: Shared Responsibility, Google Workspace for Education in the Classroom, Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents, Differences Between Parent and Student Accounts: Schoology, Parent and Guardian Communication Tools: Schoology, Welcome FCPS Parents and Guardians to Schoology, Annual Audit Plan, Audit Reports, and External Reviews, External Reviews - Audits From Outside FCPS, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students who intend to graduate in May of 2023 will need to have either taken the test or earned a waiver or exemption. We encourage you to use this valuable tool. Read about Westfield's grading expectations. /Creator Seniors will post paper balloons with their plans on the windows in the Auditorium Lobby where they will be on display until after graduation. Most importantly, the directory provides a list of local nonprofits looking for youth volunteers. High school students may accumulate service hours leading to special recognition at graduation. R 7 0 obj The presentation can be found here. 0 Black: 5. Are you looking forward to graduation at Eagle Bank Arena?? the graduation ceremony. oo"8=uhG;ex^oUV/>{5'c"2fh=r8j/ >> Request your student immunization records. At my kids HS (which is out of state), they had cords for NHS and various levels of GPA achievement. 0 Chantilly and Marshall Governors STEM Academies specialize in engineering and information technology. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. >> June 6/7 All-Night Grad Party at Uptown Alley and Autobahn Indoor SpeedwayGo to the All Night Grad Party site for more information and to register. High school Graduation Cords colours and their Meaning: 1. stream We ask all those attending the ceremony familiarize themselves with the requirements and best practices below. Directions on how to pay can be found HERE. <> COVID-19 Dashboard This will be during Advisory the week of January 9 th. Tickets are required and are free. This can be done online or by mailing in the form. Click HERE to purchase tickets! 0 It is intended to instill a sense of civic responsibility by encouraging students to access their impact on the community as active contributors to society. Everything you do now will affect your future. Guests, Graduates, and Faculty will need to leave the premises promptly upon the completion of the ceremony. <. Graduation cord/sash policy Adopted April, 2016 graduation cord/sash may be worn during Paul Laurence Dunbar High School's commencement ceremony if the student is a member of a Fayette County district established program or nationally recognized academic honor organization/program. % Graduates needing special These dues cover items such as graduation cap and gown, diploma cover, programs and other graduation day items and costs. Senior students submitted their Cap and Gown sizing during a Senior Class presentation on Wednesday, September 7th. Lead in Water Testing Graduates should arrive by 5:45 pm to line-up for the graduation ceremony. 9%z q*?bG~pZ1$pN,;4\5e\]/ 4{yY5 ]&WUiH$yD%!X=CX:IeB g#+plsl fbIp&8@. make any necessary arrangements. This year's freshmen should be the last class.that way, the middle schools have not started working for the cords and the kids all expect it. Total length equals 62 inches. This is very last minute and we need to act quickly! The course must meet the requirements outlined in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2408 and Virginia Board of Education regulations. Handicapped parking is located directly in front of the Main Gate. 'r3\A.3Uhh@l>g)EvIxEuv{OvLZX7K;YS.ppn\6c8HPUxv_d[,y y3M'Hk6cf6"wIG9*V)pX"|gsk AC&nkdy.TTVil5+^?rwvWXtWt2saW.[0y,[2!' DcRdeFf5dpz}\?7C/dtu"xJW!a{xAv4>LxQ f~U^B|Rxq2%`v:/e*;;-rwS}O)`5+jop`%8O3\*Y_@H;.P?@}9>B8*&GWj ^+-\YAr?nv` },_*-Kr< wNZ@(5S3;M"w]?]M(9| '5q9sR"9estq*&"9g[#|#595ky,o]Pam{mV..>}1"5*Y2%O6JjS"$$|] 9g"PYSsBBtv!9,f$x57hr. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Survey on Graduation Preferences: 60 percent of high school seniors and 40 percent of parents ranked holding Face to Face Graduation in Fall 2020. Cap and gown with tassel. 0 TheSenior Lettercontains information about graduationand all the surroundingevents such as prom, senior exams, senior assembly/bbq, baccalaureate, senior awards night and more. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) maintains student records in compliance with laws of both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the federal government. FCPS has established articulation agreements with a variety of post-secondary organizations that allow students to take certain career and technical education classes in high school and receive college placement credit. Graduation rehearsal is mandatory. Please keep in mind the FCPS Dress Code that is listed in . Make your last year at Woodson your best. No signage/posters of any kind will be allowed into the venue. Congratulations on this milestone occasion! Forms obj *mX *epr. This leads students to the centers volunteer database, which offers hundreds of volunteering opportunities with local nonprofits. Wearing your comfiest clothes. Tickets are $100 March 1-May 31. There are numerous reasons to be proud of yourself for completing high school. 05/12/2022 16:14 ] R Graduates should enter the venue via the Cellar Door Dr. entrance and park in Parking Lot B. We want to celebrate you and all of the different post-secondary plans! This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. There are a variety of graduation cord colors, which have been codified by the Association of College Honor Societies. 0 The National Spanish Honor Society and high school scholars are included in the honor cords. endobj [ Copyright 2023 Fairfax County School Board. Learn more about tickets and guest forms. PLEASE SIGN THIS TO ALLOW GRADUATES TO WEAR THEIR CORDS!!! Phone: 703-329-7741Email: [emailprotected]. endobj These high school ceremony cords are made of the highest quality rayon and will last through the ceremony and as a souvenir of your high school years. /Page Maroon: 3. In order for the vendor to print the embossed announcements, we must hit a certain amount of orders before their warehouse closes the order portal. dZ8MDLaSOP[5= Students may wear academic honors including honor society cords, honor 0 <> 16 and standing on pavement as well as two sets of steep stairs. 0 mBB].K%~kw[gb=`|cg%~$zc(EI._VfA?_J_x3&Obb)GW2Q*_w+\*>E>h7jiH)[ ,PQrqdcTiJ9|ErQl 5 0 obj endobj Graduation requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2018-2019 and Beyond. /Transparency Blue Ribbon Task Force Senior Class Officers.Black & Gold Cords, National Honor SocietyWhite & Blue Stoles, American Sign Language Honor Society. xWo5^)DIzm Graduation Attire for Seniors: Graduation is a time to dress, act and behave as our best selves. Guest Form (please complete this form if you are bringing a guest that goes to another school). Media Requests Graduates should proceed to the backstage area wearing appropriate regalia. skirts and tops with dress shoes, or a dress. Wakefield Forest June 5th2:30pm. Celebrate Your Plan Day formerly known as Balloon Day has been a Woodson tradition for many years. >> Food and Drink other than water will not be permitted or available during the event. >> Anonymous . FindOutFirst Email & Text The Girl Scouts cord is green and white. ] This program is an awards ceremony honoring the outstanding students of the Class of 2019. Copyright 2023 Fairfax County School Board. Kim Meisl started this petition to Fairfax County Public Schools. You may order a video recording of the graduation as well. Navy blue: 10. /St 0 All bags larger than 4.5 x 6.5 must be clear. [ 0 Strategic Plan /Resources The ceremony Holding graduation ceremonies at Knott Arena is a return to normalcy for us. All Rights Reserved. Graduation Dates purchased previously) and tickets (maybe). Guests should arrive via the Bayou St. entrance and park as directed by Jiffy Lube Live staff. Forum Index Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Author Message; 05/10/2022 23:04 Subject: Graduation honors cords/sashes. /CS ), The Woodson Cavalier Cruise Committee(ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY). dignified ceremony being held outside in June. Office of the Ombuds endstream /Names One way we celebrate first generation students are the blue and white braided cords you see on graduation day. Graduates should eat prior to arriving at Jiffy Lube Live. This event will serve as a distribution point for endobj By graduation rehearsal in June, seniors will also need to have any unreturned textbooks and school issued laptops/chargers returned, and senior dues paid, before they can receive their cap & gown. This includes all off-duty Law Enforcement Officers. 0 While you may be familiar with the venue, our policies have changed to better fit the Fourth Amended Executive Order 72. Any night you choose. 0 A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation. No re-entry will be allowed for graduates. Volunteer Fairfax also offers a youth service-learning directory as well. 13 0 obj 0 We will hold a Spring Parent Meeting sometime in April. Red: 7. R Olde Creek - Friday, June 2nd2:30pm R Learn more about tickets and guest forms. R FCPS is documenting the successful completion of service learning projects for students in grades 6, 8, and 12. For more information, see your school counselor. /Type This directory contains information related to youth volunteering such as getting started, how to research and find a nonprofit, and other helpful hints. 9 /S 1 Guest parking is located in Lot C and Lot A. /Contents Don't deprive the kids! 0 physical arrangements should contact Zion McKinney by [emailprotected] by Friday, May 28, 2021 to Bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 will not be permitted. Virtual students please do not come graduate medals, and department medals. << Employee Wellness, Athletics M-Z should meet their families on the lawn nearest B Lot. The score received on the assessment would move from a stand-alone, pass/fail assessment requirement to an end-of-course (EOC) assessment requirement, which would count for 20 percent of the student's final grade in the respective course. The seating is oa4*^!PhHjRkG;9Z!Y9d4t\gBV!6ZT'D.g'OBT9*// ;,VmNV*wFgrw]uvd[IttIri;SS170=,!vp7d[lYX w Despite anticipated changes, a student must still meet graduation assessment requirements in four content areasAlgebra 1, English 10, Government and Science. Copyright 2023 Fairfax County School Board. Health Services ] Graduation cords are rope-like accessories that drape around the graduate's neck so the two tassels hang down the gown. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. obj endobj After graduation- Parents will meet graduates outside the North side of the building. FCPS graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed via the FCPS Maryland YouTube page for the friends, family and community members unable to attend in person. Graduates with last name A-L should meet their families on the lawn nearest A Lot; Graduates with last name Premium Honor Cords - These cords are made up of 60-inch . <> )ZQ]C(Nv5K`E'[LnmK+jL?$: R. 474. many items including cap/gown, masks, some honor cords, T-shirts (if not previously picked up), yearbooks (if 405 0 Virtual Tutoring obj *$5KTzH&qBBw1FyS=KP7!\XrJ8V B {Mz+V!T!c1rRE7G0JZVvp yH /Annots I Want To Learn More About The Civics Seal Primary guidance for the handling of scholastic records is from the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law designed to protect the privacy of a students scholastic records. R Families - Do not wait until the new year to order Graduation Announcements for your Senior! Credit requirements are outlined in the chart to the right. The information form was also published within the Class of 2023 Schoology group for students. Graduation Cord expresses as an extra honorable badge of excellence, which you will be awarded while receiving a diploma or degree by the college or university officials. A core program of Career and Technical Education courses is offered in every middle school. Frederick, MD 21701 Please refer any questions you may have to you schools graduation coordinator. ?ij@Xjw The State Board adopted the amendments on May 25, 2021, and the final regulation was published in the Maryland Register on June 14, 2021, 48: 12 Md. Each entry includes the organization's location, minimum age, available times, mission, and opportunities. Clubs and Organization Guidelines and Planning, https://www.eaglebankarena.com/article/maps-directions, Senior Portraits & Panoramic Picture - Victor O'Neill, Noisemaking devices (i.e. 1 0 obj White: 12. << Please leave all prohibited items secured inside your vehicle or at home. Students should anticipate at least one hour for this rehearsal. The form to order is on the CHS website. >> May 31st 1st Period - Following directly after this last exam will be Grad Rehearsal, Laptop Return and Cap & Gown Pickup. /D They are all here to help you make the best decisions. 5 /JavaScript purses. Turquoise: 4. All seniors are invited to join us at our Senior Award Ceremony to celebrate their classmates. 2022-23 School Year Calendar Survey Highlights; . The address is 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 and directions can be found here: https://www.eaglebankarena.com/article/maps-directions. Per the FCPS allowances for outdoor graduations not on school grounds, masks are not required, but are recommended for unvaccinated individuals. What's the Difference Between a Crisis and a Concern? Requirements for graduation differ depending on the year the student entered high school for the first time. 10 0 obj FCPS is committed to consistent grading regulation and practices where grades are an accurate reflection of student learning. vwyj^XB5V*6s`U(+Lx+o\)J2uhIe{3)AB-B~m(A=9X9W8/'mm2JCQG}< Per the FCPS allowances for outdoor graduations not on school grounds, masks are not required, but are recommended for unvaccinated individuals. Please note, the walk from the parking lot to the staging area is a distance; students should be conscious of shoe choice. 40 hours = black service learning cord to wear at graduation. Students who are missing scores will be required to test before graduation. Graduates will be outside on pavement for line up prior to the They will take photos of each Students should dress in business attire. endstream 1 The Maryland State Department of Education requires state-level, end-of-course exams aimed at raising academic standards and preparing students to compete in the workplace and post-secondary education. Bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 will not be permitted. Its your senior year of high school, and there are only a few short months left to enjoy it! Appropriate dress is required. They put in extra time, extra effort, community services, etc. 0 All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 Fairfax County School Board. Students will verify their hours using the X2VOL tracking system. To earn the iSTEM Graduation Cords, the following requirements must be met: complete all requred courses and maintain at least a 2.5 overall GPA complete at least 2 recommended courses earn at least 1 of the offered skill certifications complete an independent project to be presented in a formal setting 0 It's a great resource forstudents as they make decisions about academic plans, colleges, and careers. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. /Type obj <> MCAP Testing Information 405 Tickets should be presented upon obj Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) maintains student records in compliance with laws of both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the federal government. endobj 0 Graduation Requirements: First Time Ninth Graders in 2016-17 and 2017-2018 Graduation requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2016-17 and 2017-2018. Graduation requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2018-2019 and Beyond. >> <>>> :/We8>77E^;S\z~4C Our standard high school graduation cords are 70 inches long and 1/4 inch wide, making them the perfect choice for your graduation ceremony. Graduation is a time to be honored; celebrations should come later with family and/or at graduation parties. /Page FCPS Schoology Library Class of 2023 Seniors It's your senior year of high school, and there are only a few short months left to enjoy it! /S Orders MUST be received by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22ndNO EXCEPTIONS!!! High school students may accumulate service hours leading to special recognition at graduation.