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At what grade you can drive your own car to school?

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At what grade you can drive your own car to school?

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You can apply for a parking permit as soon as you
get your license. For most students that's junior year but as long as you have your license, you can get a permit.

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With the block schedule, periods 1, 3, 5, 7 happen on red days and periods 2, 4, 6 happen on silver days. Highlander time is between periods 2 and 4. You can see it here: https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/bell-schedule-20-21

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Are there free times during the school day where you can study with different people or teachers?

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Are there free times during the school day where you can study with different people or teachers?

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Yes. There is Highlander time, which is after 1st and 2nd period. Along with this, there is lunch and after school as well.

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Yes. Not many people use their lockers since they find it's more convenient to carry the backpack. You can request a locker if you want one but you don't need to use it.

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How much is the class switching time/break time?

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How much is the class switching time/break time?

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Each class is 90 minutes long. You have 7 minutes from when a class ends to get to your next class.

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if you are on a highschool sport team do you get a parking spot?

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if you are on a highschool sport team do you get a parking spot?

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Not automatically. You still need to buy a parking permit and you have a spot just like everyone else. Check out the link below for more information.
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/student-parking

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Are the lunches good and do they have vending machines?

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Are the lunches good and do they have vending machines?

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Everyone has their own opinions, but the lunches are very similar to those served at Longfellow. There are vending machines next to the cafeteria, a few in the front hallway, and a frozen yogurt machine across from the lower gym.

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Will there be a lot of after school clubs?

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Will there be a lot of after school clubs?

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Yes! The website linked below shows all the clubs McLean offers at the moment.
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/clubs-and-organizations

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On the McLean website there is a list of all of the clubs the school offers. Next to each club there are google classroom codes which keep you updated on meetings and events. You can also create a club if you find a sponsor and join the google classroom with code euwkxvv.

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How big is the school? Can i find a map of it on the website?

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How big is the school? Can i find a map of it on the website?

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It's not too large, and you'll get used to it pretty quickly. There are maps in the front office, but not on the website.

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In your classes, you get letter grades, that letter grade has a corresponding number for your GPA. The GPA is calculated with the 4.0 grading scale. Your teacher will explain in the first couple days of class how the grades are calculated for that specific course. There is more info here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary/grading-scale

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There are 4 lunches A, B, C, D, during 4th or 5th period depending on the day. All of the grades have lunch together. A is before class, B and C are during class so it breaks up your class, and D is after class. Teachers will probably let you know what lunch you have a couple of days before school starts.

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How are lockers selected, size of lockers, do people use their lockers? 

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How are lockers selected, size of lockers, do people use their lockers? 

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General hallway lockers (excluding instrument/gym lockers) are chosen randomly, with only freshman and some sophomores getting a locker. Typically not many people use their hallway locker unless they need to keep something for a sport or jackets.

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Are the teachers strict about being late?

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Are the teachers strict about being late?

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For a normal school year students have 7 minutes to get from class to class. Class starts at 8:10 am and usually in the beginning of the year teachers are very lenient as students are trying to find their classes and teachers know it can be difficult

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If you have a car as a junior can you also get a parking spot or do they go into a raffle? 

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If you have a car as a junior can you also get a parking spot or do they go into a raffle? 

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You have to pay for a parking spot/permit. Here is the link to the Mclean Website Parking Info:
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/student-parking

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Can we use our phones during the school day?

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Can we use our phones during the school day?

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Depends on the teacher and how strict they are. A lot of teachers let you use your phone after you finish the work assigned. Compared to middle school, you can have you phone in the hallway and use air pods.

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The dress code is not strict whatso ever. Written dress code include shorts being longer than where your finger tips reach on your leg and shirts having sleeves thicker than three fingers. If you wear clothes appropriate for school I wouldn't worry about it.

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You should wear clothes that you can move around comfortably in but there is no set clothes that you have to wear. Most students have an extra pair of leggings or t shirt in their gym locker.

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Block 8 is like Lancer Time at Longfellow, a study hall, but with more freedom. You can do your own thing, homework, talk with friends, or you can go to office hours for teachers.

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How big is the school? Can i find a map of it on the website?

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How big is the school? Can i find a map of it on the website?

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Mclean High school has a main building, pods, and trailers. There is no map of it online but there are copies of it in the main office when you enter the school and you can probably contact student services for an online copy as well.

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There are about 2,400 students at McLean. It gets crowded sometimes and it might be overwhelming in the beginning but everyone understands how it can be stressful especially if you're new to the school and you get used to it.

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What are some fun things I can do in my free time? 

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What are some fun things I can do in my free time? 

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You could join a club, sport, music, etc. There are many activities at Mclean to chose from!

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How much freedom is there at high school?

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How much freedom is there at high school?

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Compared to middle school, you can eat wherever you want during lunch and there is a break period called "Highlander time" where you are assigned a classroom to go to and if you ask your teacher you can move around as well.

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What are the main differences between middle school and high school?

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What are the main differences between middle school and high school?

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The main differences are that
- you can carry around your backpack
- you can sit where you want for lunch
- Highlander time
- block schedule

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Do freshmen have class in the same areas as other grades?

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Do freshmen have class in the same areas as other grades?

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Typically for core classes, it is divided by grades (excluding math). However, for electives the classes can have students from any grade unless you have to be in a certain grade to take it. For building wise, all grades share the same hallways, so there could be a science class of freshman next to a science class of juniors.

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2:50 pm but this is also subject to change from COVID/no COVID

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What is one piece of advice you would give to a rising freshmen that you wish you knew?

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What is one piece of advice you would give to a rising freshmen that you wish you knew?

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Make sure to stay on top of your grades because it is important to start strong. Be sure to develop good time management skills and good habits because they will stick with you throughout high school. Also start prepping for SAT/ACT if you plan on taking them because time does pass quicker than you think. Just be sure to not stress too much and still have fun and make friends.

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How does the credits system work, the thing were you need 5 verified credits and 25 normal ones in order to pass? 

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How does the credits system work, the thing were you need 5 verified credits and 25 normal ones in order to pass? 

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Your counselor will review your credits with you during course selection each year. The amount of credits needed depends on which diploma you plan on graduating with: regular diploma/advanced diploma.

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There is no "free time" block, but there is Highlander time during which you are assigned a classroom and you can get passes from other teachers to go to their classrooms or the library, etc.