https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics The way things work related Middle School Forum Questions en-us 2021-03-13 21:59:25 UTC 2025-12-20 15:43:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308042313 Yes. There is Highlander time, which is after 1st and 2nd period. Along with this, there is lunch and after school as well.]]> 2021-03-14 20:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308042313 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308043809 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.]]> 2021-03-14 20:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308043809 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308050379 Each class is 90 minutes long. You have 7 minutes from when a class ends to get to your next class. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308050379 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308050827 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 ]]> 2021-03-14 20:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308050827 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308051315 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308051315 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308052886 Yes! The website linked below shows all the clubs McLean offers at the moment. 
https://mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/clubs-and-organizations ]]> 2021-03-14 20:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308052886 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308053851 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.]]> 2021-03-14 20:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308053851 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308054030 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308054030 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308057725
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. 

]]> 2021-03-14 20:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308057725 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308059825 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 ]]> 2021-03-14 20:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308059825 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308060255 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.]]> 2021-03-14 20:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308060255 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308065487 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308065487 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308068512 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]]> 2021-03-14 20:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308068512 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308070536 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

]]> 2021-03-14 20:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308070536 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308071579 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308071579 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308075939 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308075939 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308077657 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.]]> 2021-03-14 20:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308077657 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308080763 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. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308080763 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308495126 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 ]]> 2021-03-15 01:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308495126 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308509867 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.]]> 2021-03-15 01:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308509867 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308514552 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.]]> 2021-03-15 01:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1308514552 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310513896 You could join a club, sport, music, etc. There are many activities at Mclean to chose from!]]> 2021-03-15 13:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310513896 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310520053 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.]]> 2021-03-15 13:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310520053 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310528443 The main differences are that
- you can carry around your backpack 
- you can sit where you want for lunch
- Highlander time
- block schedule]]> 2021-03-15 13:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310528443 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310533271 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. ]]> 2021-03-15 13:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310533271 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310545401 2:50 pm but this is also subject to change from COVID/no COVID]]> 2021-03-15 13:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310545401 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310550987 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. ]]> 2021-03-15 13:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310550987 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310564327 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.]]> 2021-03-15 13:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310564327 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310574373 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.]]> 2021-03-15 13:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/longfellow_logistics/wish/1310574373