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You may wonder how achievement gap is defined by FCPS?
FCPS defines an achievement gap as the difference between our highest performing sub-groups and all other sub-groups of students. The achievement gap will be considered closed when the disparity in academic achievement between the two groups no longer exists. You can find answers to other questions at http://www.fcps.edu/news/closingthegap/faq.pdf.
Transcript Information
A minimum of 15 school days is required to process your college transcript request. Submit a completed Transcript Release Form for each college to which you are applying to the Transcript Office along with two First Class Stamps. A transcript packet is mailed from the school and will include:
* An Official Transcript, which lists all final grades through the end of the junior year and senior courses in progress. If you wish to have your First Quarter grades included on the Transcript you must write that on the Transcript Request Form (1st qtr grades available after 11/14/11)
* A College Secondary School Report
* Counselor Recommendation if requested (packet/profile must be submitted to your Counselor in order for a letter of recommendation to be written!)
The first 3 Transcript Requests are free. For every transcript after 3 there is a $5.00 fee. In addition, there will be $5.00 LATE FEE for Transcript Requests submitted after the deadline. Payment of a LATE FEE does NOT guarantee mailing by deadline. It is the student’s responsibility to research their college to see what recommendations, if any are needed, as well as obtain the necessary forms for submission.
Jennifer R. Campbel
Transcript Assistant
Girls and Boys State
Applications are now available for Girls and Boys State. Girls State will be held June 17 – 23 at Longwood University. Boys State will be held June 17– 23 at Liberty University. If selected this is a FREE program. Students will apply and then be invited to interview with a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
If you enjoy history and government this may be the program for you. It is a unique summertime educational program that does not emphasize classroom lectures and textbook learning. Instead, it focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governing bodies and elected public officials.
Participation in Girls and Boys State is viewed positively by college. Interested students should have leadership ability, strong character and academic record, evidence of community service and have a strong interest in the local and state governing process.
Applications are available in the Career Center and the application deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
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VA PTA recognizes Super Teachers
The Virginia PTA is again partnering with Virginia Lottery to promote and recognize the Super Teacher award with nominations due by February 14, 2012. Eight teachers from around the state will be recognized in the spring. Check the VA PTA and VA Lottery Super Teacher web sites for more information about nominations and awards.
Northern Virginia District PTA
The Northern Virginia District PTA is looking for a slate of officers to be elected at the annual meeting in the late spring including District Director, Assistant District Director, Secretary and Treasurer. Candidates should be motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic regarding PTA work, dedicated to the PTA purpose and willingness to work harmoniously with others, have experience with PTA work or other organizational work and must be a PTSA member. This is a great opportunity or someone to learn about the inner workings of the PTA as well as help represent our local high school's interest at the larger PTA level.
If anyone is interested, please have them contact me at jcampbellpta@aol.com. I can let them know what the specific duties are of each position at that point. More information acan also be found at http://www.novadistrictpta.org/index.html
Allergy Management Guideline Handbook
A new handbook, Management of Life-Threatening Allergies, is now available online to assist schools to care for students with life-threatening allergic conditions and to provide parents guidance about how allergies are addressed in Fairfax County Public Schools. Topics includes allergies and anaphylaxis, prevention, emergency procedures, best practices, and emotional wellness.
The manual was developed as a result of a collaborative effort between parents, community members, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the Fairfax County Health Department who were part of an Allergy Review Team.
FCPS Guidelines - Management of Life-Threatening Allergies:
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/healthservices/AllergyHandbook.pdf
Fairfax County Council PTA
Senator George Barker (D-39) voted against Senate Bill 457, School calendar; local school boards responsible for setting and determining opening of school year. This is unacceptable. Fairfax County's other two Senators on the Senate Education Committee, Dick Saslaw (D-35) and Janet Howell (D-32) voted to bring the bill to the floor of the Senate.
All is not lost. House Bill 1063 is still alive and supported by all of Fairfax County's Delegates who sit on the House Education Committee including: David Bulova (D-37), Mark Keam (D-35), Jim LeMunyon (R-67) and Tom Rust, (R-86).
Please send a message to Senator Barker, regardless of whether he represents you, that you support giving local school boards the responsibility of setting and determining the opening of the school year and that you expect him to do the same.
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