If your student has not brought their grade(s) up to passing by the end of the school year, the Summer Credit Recovery program will give an opportunity to recover the information missed and show competency of course content.
High School Summer Credit Recovery will run from June 20 through July 19. We will hold an August graduation on July 23, 2024 at 10:00AM. These dates can change based on student's ability to recover courses. Students should report to Tuscarora High School from the hours of 9:00AM - 1:00PM.
Transportation will be provided, and specific times will be emailed. Bus pick-up and drop-off will be at the elementary school closest to the student’s home. Please contact your student’s counselor by calling Tuscarora High School at 571-252-1907 for information regarding courses to be recovered.
The window to apply for Special Permission opened on Monday, April 1, at 10 a.m. LCPS parents/guardians may request special permission for their student to attend a school outside their attendance zone. Special permission is governed by Loudoun County Public Schools Policy 8155 – School Assignment. The special permission application period closes on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Special permission may be approved if there is capacity at the requested school. Please visit the LCPS Special Permission website for more information.
SLED Academic Support
Does your student need homework help or tutoring for a core subject? SLED Academic Support is here to help during the duration of the school year. SLED is free to all THS students. It takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30PM - 6:15PM in the library. Transportation is provided.
For more information, contact Kathleen.Touve@lcps.org or Rian.Vanzego@lcps.org.
Tutoring Opportunities
LCPS offers free, on-demand tutoring through Varsity Tutors to all kindergarten through grade 12 students. This free resource is available to all LCPS students. The free Varsity Tutors program provides homework help, writing support and live enrichment sessions 24 hours a day and 7 days a week in various subjects, including math, science, writing and more. Parents/guardians should contact Varsity Tutors to learn more about all the available services. All tutoring sessions are provided in English only.
Please take a moment to verify your course requests for the 2024-2025 school year.
DEADLINES:
- June 1: Paperwork DEADLINE for Dual Enrollment classes.
- June 7: Current Smart's Mill and select Simpson students can see their current school counselor to request a course change.
- June 13: FINAL DEADLINE TO MAKE COURSE REQUEST CHANGES
Keep in mind, during the school year, a schedule change is not always possible!
- Regardless of the grade being earned, no schedule change will be permitted prior to the end of the first quarter.
- Approved schedule changes will be made based on seat availability and in accordance with the LCPS Program of Studies.
- Some courses do not have an opportunity for a level down and therefore may require a change in diploma type or a summer course to catch up with graduation requirements. Examples include: AP Physics, AP Chemistry and AP Biology.
- A student's grade earned during first quarter will follow the student to the new course. No adjustments for weight of course (honors, AP, DE).
Please contact one of the Senior Class Advisors, Ms. Rumer or Ms. James, to ensure your Senior dues have been paid. More than half of the senior class has not paid their dues.
Senior dues pays for Cap/Gown/stole/tassel, PSAT luncheon, Senior Class T-shirt, Senior Luncheon, Senior Day Trip, Sunrise/Sunset Activities. Your dues do NOT cover all of these items. It is imperative that dues be paid now! Check or cash may be brought in to Ms. James in L405 or Ms. Rumer in L412, or paid through the online portal on the THS website.
June
4: Senior Fun Day Trip to Uptown Alley - Permission Form
5: Senior Awards, Luncheon, Graduation Practice, Cap & Gown Distribution
10: Leesburg Elementary Senior Walk @ 2:00PM
14: Graduation Practice @ 10:00AM
15: Graduation at ION Center @ 10:00AM - MANDATORY
GRADUATION: NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING GRADUTION!
The ceremony is being held at the ION Center! There is no minimum for the number of family members that can attend graduation this year, so we will not be distributing tickets.
FAFSA Delay Update
Federal officials only began sending out students' Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data to colleges on March 10, months later than in years past. This delay — caused by a glitch in the form that wasn't taking into account the economic inflation of recent years — has given schools less time to calculate students' financial packages.
What can you do?
- Contact your admissions or financial aid office at the university to find out if they have a particular timeline. Some universities have sent mass emails to all of their prospective students updating on their timeline. Note: Some universities will release a tentative package based on some information you have submitted on their CSS profile. Only universities using the CSS profile may do that. That temporary information may change once the official FAFSA has arrived in the university's system. Meaning that if they offered you a PELL grant and after reviewing your FAFSA they determine you are not eligible for PELL grant, the PELL grant may be removed from your offer. Please, be aware of this!
- Locate the university calendar on the university you want to commit to on their website and find "payment deadline". This is the deadline you want to pay most attention to as you will have to have the funds ready to pay for the semester (only) or all classes will be dropped. The tuition balance will need to come to $0 to ensure no classes are dropped for Fall 2024 semester. Inquire about payment plans upon their cashier’s office. This can also be another option to secure your classes.
- Continue to apply to external scholarships found on SchooLinks>Finances>District-posted. Make sure to read the scholarship requirement as titles may not give you the full picture.
To view the directory created by NACAC use this link.
Note: The directory is not a comprehensive list of college enrollment deadlines. Primary contacts at NACAC member institutions can add or update information by logging into their NACAC member profiles. The directory will be updated daily.
Big Future College Search and Scholarships
Now is a great time for your juniors to use BigFuture’s College Search tool and junior checklist to help them build their college list. When they save at least six colleges to their list, they automatically earn an entry for our $500 and $40,000 BigFuture Scholarships!
AVOID THESE SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
- Any website or organization that requires your social security number. There's absolutely NO NEED for any organization to know this information!
- Any website or organization that requires you to PAY for access to their list of scholarships, or to apply for any scholarships.
- Any website or organization that GUARANTEES your acceptance for any scholarships.
For more details on Scholarship Scams, check out the following links:
FastWeb: Scholarship Scams: Watch for Red Flags
FastWeb: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft on Student Loan Applications
Federal Trade Commission: How to Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams
Volunteer or Internship
With Spring just around the corner, students and their families are staring to think about and planning for summer activities. In researching summer activities, students should consider whether being a volunteer or seeking an internship is a better fit for their summer and their future. There are benefits to both options.
Is volunteering as good as an internship?
An unpaid internship is typically focused more on the college credit side of the aisle, while volunteering is more about spending time bettering the world. Either option is a great way to grow and learn, so what you choose will depend on what you hope to do next.
See this article which describes the differences between being a volunteer and finding an internship.
Wondering where to find internships or volunteer opportunities check out these sites:
- Indeed – Internships
- Zip Recruiter -
- SchooLinks – look under Career > Internships
- Loudoun Cares - Volunteer
- Volunteer Match - Volunteer
Paid NOVA STEM Internship
Already a STEM master? Bring your skills back to the community as a NOVA SySTEMic Intern. NOVA is recruiting high school and college students interested in STEM education for paid summer STEM internships in support of our summer STEM camps. Interns will support camp instruction, contribute to curriculum development, and learn to teach technical skills in a low stress, fun environment.
Apply HERE!
For more info contact SySTEMic Program Manager Aleksander Marthinussen at amarthinussen@nvcc.edu
JUNIORS - Register for ACT and/or SAT
Students and parents, listed below are upcoming SAT and ACT scheduled test dates.
June 8, 2024
July 13, 2024
*June 1, 2024
*August 24, 2024
*October 5, 2024
*November 2, 2024
*December 7, 2024
Pre-College Programs for High School Students
Our pre-college programs offer high school students the opportunity to experience college life at The Catholic University of America during the summer.
Engineering Summer Programs
Calling all future engineers! We are excited to offer two engineering summer institutes: the Engineering New Frontiers Institute, which offers content in each of the engineering disciplines; and the Computational Biosciences Institute. Learn More
Nursing Pre-College Program
The Conway School of Nursing Camp is a one-week program, taking place July 15-19, 2024, designed to aid students in understanding the essence of nursing practice and explore nursing as a career and profession. This educational experience will incorporate “learning by doing,” and students will practice selected technical skills in the school’s lab and simulation center. Learn More
Architecture Summer Program
The Experiences in Architecture program at The Catholic University of America is an intense three-week, pre-college workshop for students interested in architecture or other design-related fields. Visit The School of Architecture and Planning Site For More Information
High School Drama Institute
Catholic University's High School Drama Institute is a residential program for students who wish to pursue intensive summer training in the performing arts. Study voice, movement, and acting with experts in the field! Visit The Department of Drama Site For More Information
Social Work Pre-College Program
The “Service in the City” Day Camp offers a unique opportunity for high school students to explore the principles of social work in the dynamic setting of our nation's capital. Our program focuses on building strengths, anti-oppressive principles, and empowerment. Learn More
Tryouts for THS high school fall sports for the 2024-25 school year will begin on Monday, August 5.
Starting Friday, June 14, students who meet the requirements below may register for one high school fall sport.
Requirements:
- Parents/guardians or students must complete the online registration and submit a completed VHSL physical examination form on or after May 1 to their school’s athletic department before participating in tryouts, practices, weight training or conditioning.
- Students must be enrolled in at least five subjects and pass five subjects offered for credit and graduation requirements to be eligible.
- All first-time ninth graders are eligible to participate in VHSL athletics and activities, and 8th graders may participate in a high school sport at the sub-varsity level if they turn 14 on or before August 5 of the current school year (2024-25 school year). Eighth graders who do not meet this age requirement on or before August 1 may not participate in any high school athletic program, regardless of the season.
If you have questions, please contact Tony.Tallent@lcps.org or Hailey.Smith@lcps.org.
Free Mental Health Resources for Parents/Guardians
LCPS is pleased to offer these free online resources ParentGuidance.org and Care Solace for parents and caregivers in developing strategies to support their child's mental health.
We understand that parenting is a challenging and oftentimes an overwhelming experience. LCPS has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to connect parents and caregivers with a free parent coach and therapist-created content to help navigate the ups and downs with confidence. In addition, ParentGuidance.org features a library of videos on topics from addressing feelings of anxiety and anger to examining the impact of social media to coping with grief and much more.
Care Solace is now available to assist LCPS parents, caregivers, families, and staff in navigating the mental health care system and finding available providers matched to specific needs. A unified mental health team member can assist you with a Warm Handoff Referral or you can use the Care Match Self-Service Tool to find providers on your own.
How to Record Volunteer Hours in SchooLinks
Here is a step by step guide to follow on how to find the right location in SchooLinks for entering information. Only a Student logins will allow access to enter hours; parent logins do not allow for entries.
Loudoun Cares
Loudoun Cares is an organization that is designed to connect the citizens of Loudoun County with an unlimited amount of volunteer opportunities in the area. Through the Loudoun Cares Volunteer Center website, teens can find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that interest them, help those in need, and track their service hours to receive recognition.
More information at https://volunteer.loudouncares.org/
Women Giving Back
We welcome volunteers of all skill levels to contribute their time and talents, supporting local women as they gain the strength, stability, and confidence they need to rebuild their lives. Whether as an individual, corporate team, community, faith-based group or just a group of friends, there are many ways to volunteer.
More information at https://womengivingback.org/volunteer/.
Blue Ridge Hospice
As a volunteer, you'll become an important member of the Blue Ridge Hospice team. Thrift Shop volunteers assist with receiving, sorting, tagging, and displaying donated items, as well as assisting customers.
More information at https://brhospice.org/ways-to-engage/volunteer/
Heritage Farm Museum: Kid's Night at the Museum
Second Saturday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help every Kid's Night at the Heritage Farm Museum located on the grounds of Claude Moore Park at 21668 Heritage Farm Lane in Sterling.
To volunteer, just sign up through Sign Up Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aaaaa2da46-kids4 or contact Mrs. Christie Love, Co-Director of the Heritage Farm Museum at 571/258-3800
Loudoun County Animal Services
Short-Term and One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
Read to Shelter Pets:
The animals at the shelter greatly enjoy having quiet company, not only does it help them feel better and more comfortable in the shelter environment, it also can help them get adopted faster. Bring your own book/e-reader/phone and spend some quality time providing quiet company to an adoptable animal! Sign up here.
At-Home Projects to Help Animals:
Are you interested in helping animals in Loudoun County but you need service hours quickly or can’t make the commitments required of an onsite volunteer? The projects on our Volunteer Project Ideas page can be completed at home and brought to the shelter any time we are open for business.
The Loudoun County Animal Shelter (LCAS) Volunteer Program
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
Our volunteer program opens monthly for new volunteers to sign up. The sign-up link opens on the 1st of the month and stays open for 48 hours or until all spots have been taken for the month. Please read through the volunteer requirements below and then fill out an interest form using the link below.
- Fill out an interest form. (Note: this link opens on the first of each month and remains open for 48 hours or until we reach capacity for monthly signups.
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers is a nonprofit charity that assists elderly and disabled adults across the county.
The Student Caregiver program is offered to students age 12-18 and enables students to volunteer in group projects and teams of 2 to 4 students with one vetted adult volunteer (usually a parent or teacher). Student Caregiver teams are then set-up with an individual care receiver who is seeking supportive services from LVC. Services may include: shopping, walking, playing games, light housekeeping, reading, or yard work.
More information at https://lvcaregivers.org/volunteers/
