Academic Advising Dates:
Thursday, January 8
- Rising 10th-12th Curriculum Night: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (VIRTUAL)
Monday, January 12
- During Advisory: Academic Advising Overview for Current 9th, 10th, 11th (video)
- Course selection sheets distributed
- AP/DE Information Session: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, January 13
- Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night, 6-7pm (Auditorium)
- Electives Showcase for Rising 9th Students & Families, 7-8pm
Wednesday, January 14
- Support Block: Curriculum Fair for 9th Grade
- Warhawk Time: Curriculum Fair for 10th and 11th Grade
Tuesday, January 20
- Academic Advising individual sessions begin with current 10th graders through English
Academy Open Houses and information sessions (more details will be distributed)
- CTE Pathway & Specialty Program Fair: Wednesday, December 10th 6-7:30pm at Robinson Secondary – all FCPS academies will be represented
- Marshall Academy Open House: Thursday, February 5th 5-6:30pm
- Families can register to receive Open House reminders and updates! https://forms.gle/oDSLeNZHx8TB8mPVA
- Edison Academy Open House: Saturday, February 7th 10am-1pm
- Fairfax Academy Open House: Tuesday, February 3rd 6:30-7:30pm
- Chantilly Academy Open House: Wednesday, January 7th 6:30-8pm
- Falls Church Academy Open House: Thursday, January 15th 6-8pm
- West Potomac Academy Open House: Tuesday, February 24th 6-8pm
New Military-Connected Students grades 9-12 and New Students grades 10-12-
Our monthly “lunch bunch” begins this Thursday. New students will have a chance to eat lunch with MAD Military Student Peers and Student Ambassadors as well as a school counselor. Your student is to attend their normal lunch time (A, B, C, or D), bring their own lunch, and one friend who is not a new student can accompany them as well. Your student will meet in the College & Career room 103U.
FCPS CTE Pathway and Speciality Program Fair, December 10 at Robinson Secondary School, 6:00pm-7:00pm: Learn more about FCPS Career & Technical Education programs including academy and other speciality programs. Meet school counselors, support staff, and central office leaders to learn more about the registration process.
FCPS Academy and Program Open Houses, A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses, such as Auto Technology, JROTC, Criminal Justice, IT and Computing, Veterinary Science, Medical Assistant, Nursing, American Sign Language, Dance, Fashion and so much more, that successfully integrates career and academic preparation. Chantilly Academy kicks off their Open House on January 7 at Chantilly Academy, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Check out the Open House schedule for more information and the variety of courses offered!
Director of Student Services
James Madison High School
703-319-2337
(he/him)
School Website: https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/
Student Services Website – https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services
Mental Health Resources and 24/7 Emergency Numbers
If you or someone you care about is in crisis or in case of a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
Additional Emergency Mental Health resources below:
· Crisis Regional Hotline – 703-527-4077
· Crisis Text – Text NEEDHELP to 85511
· Chat online with a specialist at ImAlive.org
· Call an emergency mental health center at 703-573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), 703-289-7560 (Inova Emergency Services) or 1-844-627-4747 (Mobile Crisis Unit)
· Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
FCPS Mental Health Emergency Resources – https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-psychology-services/mental-health-resources-and