FCVS Update 02.26.25

Dear FCVS Families,

As we welcome the arrival of spring, it’s a great time to check in and ensure students are staying on track with their learning. The longer days and fresh energy of the season can be a great boost, but consistency and support remain key to success.

At FCVS, we continue to focus on providing a flexible and engaging learning experience for all students. Your support at home—encouraging time management, regular check-ins, and open communication—makes a big difference. If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is here to help. Let’s work together to keep students engaged and moving forward through these next few months. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!

Warm regards,

Michael Watson

SAT School Day: March 19th

All 11th grade students have the opportunity to take the SAT on March 19th. Pre-registration sessions will be held at most high schools. Please monitor SchoolMessenger notifications from your home school for details.

Test Preparation

Try out the testing platform and complete full length practice tests on the Bluebook app.

Using your FCPS chromebook:

• Do not login

• Choose the Bluebook app from the menu on the bottom of the screen

• Login with a collegeboard account (students may use an already created account or make one. Use a personal email address not FCPS email to create account)

Or you can practice online at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice

What you need to take to test on March 19:

• Fully Charged FCPS Chromebook and charger

• Snack/drink for break

• Calculators are included in the SAT platform but you may bring one from this list if you prefer

The College Board SAT School guide for students is available here.

Scores will be available online 2-4 weeks after the test via your CollegeBoard.

FCPS seniors are invited to attend the 2025 Senior Career Fair on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Frederick Community College. This event provides students with the opportunity to explore in-demand career pathways, connect with top employers, and gain insight into job and training opportunities in various industries, including Advanced Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Supply Chain Management, Government, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Logistics. By engaging with professionals, students can expand their networks, learn about hiring processes, and take meaningful steps toward their post-graduation goals.

Graduating Seniors

If your child has not yet shared their graduation plans with their FCVS counselor, please have them do so ASAP. If their plan is to participate in their homeschool’s graduation ceremony, please make sure you and your child are looking for your home school’s communications and/or reaching out to the home school regarding important graduation information.

REMINDER: Seniors last day is May 16.

• Ms. Carrie.Garman@fcps.org - Last Names A-L
• Ms. Paula.Langley@fcps.org - Last Names M-Z

March 21, 2025 worldwide is recognized as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). FCPS has partnered with Families Reaching, Influencing, Educating, & Networking for Down Syndrome (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) to promote and foster awareness of Down Syndrome throughout Frederick County. To commemorate the occasion, people from all over the world wear fun socks and share pictures on social media. In FCPS, we encourage all to wear their fun socks on Friday, March 21, 2025, and share their pictures on social media at the hashtags #WDSDatFCPS and #LotsOfSocks.

The Frederick County Library has an online tutoring platform called Brainfuse HelpNow. This service can be used with a Frederick County Public Library Card Number. Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish from 2:00-11:00 p.m. to provide homework help for core subjects, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. Practice academic key skills. Practice for standardized tests. Students may submit papers to HelpNow’s Writing Lab for expert assistance and feedback, or collaborate with peers in virtual study spaces. More information is available at the FCPL website, https://www.fcpl.org/learn/brainfuse-helpnow.

UPCOMING DATES

Thursday, March 27

• End of Term 3
• 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, March 28

• School Closed for Students

LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FCVS Quick Links

FCVS Technology Support

FCVS MCAP & SAT Information

Tutoring/Academic Support: FCPL Brainfuse HelpNow

School Improvement Plan (SIP). SY25 FCVS SIP Parent Hotsheet