Welcome Back from Spring Break!
I hope this message finds you all well-rested and rejuvenated after a refreshing spring break. We’re thrilled to welcome our students back to Madison for the first week of April and the sprint to the finish of the school year. The past few weeks have hopefully provided a valuable opportunity for students to recharge and spend quality time with family and friends. As they return, we’ll be focusing on a smooth transition back into the academic routine.
We understand the importance of clear communication especially during this time. Upcoming information regarding specific assessment schedules, resources for student support, and important deadlines will be regularly published in This Week at Madison. Additionally, please be on the lookout during April for Schoology postings by teachers that outline how students will be assessed for the remainder of the year. It’s important that students know when they will have a final opportunity to reassess skills. As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teachers.
Here are a few additional items for your consideration:
- All Things Senior. Please visit our website for more information about senior end of year activities. If your senior hasn’t bought their tickets to the All Night Grad Party, do it now! Here’s the link.
- Junior and Senior Prom. Please visit our website for more information about prom activities.
- Third Quarter Student Attendance Summary. We will be sending out to students and their families another attendance summary – much like the ones we sent in February. These are for information purposes only; however, if your child is struggling with regular attendance, please reach out to your student’s counselor or visit this FCPS resource on Encouraging School Attendance if you need additional support.
- MADWINGS Presentations. As we approach the end of the school year, all students will be reflecting on their growth and presenting their Wings Portfolio in Advisory class during the last week of school. You can help guide their reflection by taking a moment to ask your child a few simple questions: How have you grown this year? How do you know? Why does it matter? What goals might you have for the summer and next school year? The questions are purposely designed to be wide open. We want our students to identify the areas they are most interested in and proud of.
- Junior Focus Day. On April 11th, juniors will attend sessions presented by guest speakers and college admission representatives to help with post-secondary planning. Juniors have received information in Advisory and also via email with details and a form to complete to select their pathway of choice. Students who have not submitted the form will be assigned a schedule for this event. Please reach out to your student’s counselor or advisory teacher if you have any questions.
- College Planning Night Part II. On April 11 at 7pm in the Auditorium, juniors and their families will have the opportunity to attend a program that will give a detailed overview of the college process and provide recommendations on how to prepare students to apply for and attend a four-year college. Additional post-secondary pathway planning information coming soon to your inbox.
- Spring Testing Information.
- AP Testing: Details are available on the Madison website.
- SOL Testing: Details are available on the Madison website.
As always, your continued support is invaluable. We look forward to a productive and positive remainder of the school year.
Sincerely,
Liz Calvert, Principal
Madison High School
2500 James Madison Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22181
Phone: 703-319-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/