Top 10 FCHS Highlights by Benjamin Nowak https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te en-us 2024-10-24 21:16:13 UTC 2024-10-25 14:19:03 UTC hello@padlet.com banowak https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186433380 2024 AP School Honor Roll

]]> 2024-10-24 21:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186433380 banowak https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186433781 2024 Continuous Improvement Award

]]> 2024-10-24 21:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186433781 banowak https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186434355 American Institute of Architecture Students chapter award

]]> 2024-10-24 21:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3186434355 Alumni Authors banowak https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187491762 Poster from Craig Day

]]> 2024-10-25 12:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187491762 Family Engagement https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187532442 Collaborative partnership within school community. Hispanic Heritage Night, Family Literacy Program, The Parent Project

]]> 2024-10-25 12:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187532442 Alumni Staff at FC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187535723 Highlight all of the alumni working/coaching at FC.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187535723 NOVA Partnership https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187535848 Increase in DE classes offered. NOVA rep visits increased to help assist our students in filling out the NOVA application.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187535848 Hispanic Heritage Night https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187536179 Hispanic Heritage Night was well attended with performances by community members of all ages.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187536179 Yoga for Wellness Course meganmac9 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187536510 New offering (2nd year this year) for the social emotional health of our students

]]> 2024-10-25 12:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187536510 FCPS Cares https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537277 Several of our staff members have been nominated for FCPS cares!

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537277 Alumni are Teachers! meganmac9 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537451 Many former jags have left and returned back to Falls Church to teach

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537451 Highest number of bilingual students in the X.. (county, nation, state...) https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537644 Don't know what the data is

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537644 Young Scholar Saturday Workshop sor35_2 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537917 Support Young Scholar students in STEM subject one saturday a month.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187537917 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Fellow on Staff https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538000 2024-10-25 12:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538000 Newcomer program pmlake https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538026 Students who are new to the country are given additional support to transition to FCHS

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538026 Driver's Ed School Based Permit Test Program https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538041 Students are able to test for their permit on site at FC

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538041 Young Scholars https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538093 Building out our support systems for Young Scholars through a grant to support students who have high academic potential from groups historically underrepresented in advanced academic programming.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538093 Parent Liaisons https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538158 Has helped increase communication between school and home.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538158 Shout Outs https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538678 Employee recognition each week.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538678 Highest percentage of FAFSA completion of any FCPS high school 2023-24* https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538704 *With the exception of TJ

]]> 2024-10-25 12:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538704 Community Guest Speakers/Partners kcordova22 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538749 Ex: Restaurant owners working with Chef Payne, guest speakers from the Civil Rights Movement Archive coming to speak to US/VA History students, sports photographers talking to the sports leadership class

]]> 2024-10-25 12:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538749 Board Certified Teachers https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538864 2024-10-25 12:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538864 High Educational Attainment of Staff https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538960 74% of staff have a masters degree or higher

]]> 2024-10-25 12:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187538960 On Time Graduation Rate https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539327 Our On-Time Graduation Rate has increased over 8% in the last 5 years!

]]> 2024-10-25 12:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539327 College and Career Fairs https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539345 2024-10-25 12:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539345 Employee Excellence Awards https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539438 Pyramid, Region and all county recognized employees

]]> 2024-10-25 12:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539438 Athletics/Clubs/Performing Arts https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539585 Highlight the amount of students participating in sports/performing arts. State how many clubs are offered.

]]> 2024-10-25 12:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187539585 Alumni in Wikipedia https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540098

  • Sandy Alderson — general manager of the New York Mets, former CEO of the San Diego Padres, former Major League Baseball executive vice president for baseball operations, former GM of the Oakland Athletics

  • Bill Bell — former football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots

  • Bob Buckhorn — former mayor of Tampa, Florida, graduated in 1976

  • Steve Clark — former defensive back for the Buffalo Bills

  • Omar Fateh — Minnesota State Senator

  • Robert D. Hull — former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district

  • Wes Johnson — voice of the Washington Capitals, video game voice actor ("The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim", "Fallout 3", "Oblivion", "Star Trek: Legacy") movie actor ("A Dirty Shame", "The Invasion", "Hearts in Atlantis")

  • Will Mejia — soccer player for Greenville Triumph

  • Michael Norell — actor/screenwriter, known for playing Captain Hank Stanley in the television series Emergency!

  • OJ Porteria — soccer player for Filipino national team

  • Saddam Salim — Virginia State Senator

  • Rich Sauveur — former MLB player, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics

  • Tatianna — contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 2 and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 2[17]

  • Paul Woodside — former placekicker for West Virginia University

    • ]]>     2024-10-25 12:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540098     Staff Retention https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540258 High % of returning staff

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540258     QuestBridge Finalists- Increased from 0 to 5 past three years. https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540285 2024-10-25 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540285 GWLA https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540475 We've had students apply and be accepted to the competitive Governor's World Language Academy. A 3 week summer program where students put away their phones and engage in the target language

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187540475     Social Media https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187541671 Our Instagram page in 1 year has 1,300 followers! Highlights the great events and successes happening with academics and activities!

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187541671     Partnership between college prep groups within the building: CPP, AVID, Young Scholars, EIP https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187541748 Hoping to have a group event with all of the groups that help support students with a goal of attending college.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187541748     Performing Arts cjreddenliot https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187542198 FCHS Chamber Orchestra is one of just 4 orchestral groups chosen to perform at the VMEA conference this year. They are performing a concert of all contemporary composers of Asian descent.


    FCHS choirs have gotten an award that you and I know about and we can’t announce publicly yet.


    FC students are consistently chosen for regional, state, and national honor ensembles.


    Band has been USSBA Virginia champions and a VBODA honor band.


    VMEA Blue Ribbon school in the past.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187542198     Clubs/Activities meganmac9 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187542405 Offer over 60 clubs/activities for students

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187542405     U.S. Military Commitments increased from 3 to 15 past two years. https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543598 2024-10-25 12:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543598 College Visits https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543610 both to campuses and @ FC; partnerships with colleges to pay for transportation and lunch on campus

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543610     Renovation pmlake https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543887 Design Capacity: 2,500 Students – An increase from the current program capacity of 1,957 students


    122,000SF Additions to the building (429,000SF Future Building)


    Additions include new entry, admin suite, library, music suite, lecture hall, science labs, classrooms, aux gym, main gym, health & medical science, expansion & physical education rooms


    New electrical, mechanical & plumbing systems; new lighting; new data and telephone systems


    Full renovation: new floor finishes, walls, ceilings, doors & windows


    Podcasting room

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187543887     AP Capstone Program cjreddenliot https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545191 FCHS is now a certified AP Capstone school and will have our first AP Capstone Scholars and Certificate Program graduates in 2026.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545191     Graduate Walk at Elementary Schoo https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545509 Seniors going to elementary school in grad robes to serve as role models

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545509     Physical Disabilities Program https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545559 Falls Church HS has the only physical disabilities (PD) program in the county for high school students.  

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187545559     Increase in students in higher level classes? kcordova22 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546177 Data on kids who never took Honors/AP/DE classes before and enrolled in it this year (maybe students who were previously in team-taught classes and then are taking honors, etc. now?)

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546177     Seniors Internship Program sor35_2 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546367 2024-10-25 12:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546367 Alumni Presence at FC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546380 Falls Church graduates stay in touch and visit even years later. Several are now teachers and coaches at FC.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187546380     Wellness Days https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548087 Monthly Wellness day, including choice activities and club/sport fair

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548087     We serve a diverse student population https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548178 We have over 800 Multilingual Learners at our school.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548178     Collaboration-ISAEP https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548761 Successfully collaborated with ISAEP to create a Spanish GED program, that other high schools are now adopting into their schedules for 2025 school year.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548761     NOVA Partnership-Decreased summer "melt" https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548781 Ten NOVA visits per year- Info, Application, and Course registration sessions to support students in order to ensure a successful start at NOVA.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187548781     Activities Fair kcordova22 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549343 The activities fair was a big success this year!

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549343     Jaguar 5k https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549364 20th year

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549364     Professional Industry Certifications for Students. https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549720 Dental Careers 1 & 2

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • Dental Careers 2 - Internships with area dental offices

    • Dental Radiology Certification (DANB) - for Level 2 students only)

    • Revive Certified (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Virginia State Radiation Exam - for Level 2 students only)

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop The Bleed Training

    Exploring the Language of Medicine/Exploring Health Sciences

    Emergency Medical Technician 1 & 2

    • American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens

    • American Heart Association First Aid Certification

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (FEMA)

    • Critical Incident Stress Management

    • IS 100, 200, 700, 800 FEMA

    • IS 00005 Introduction to Hazardous Materials

    • NR EMT - National Register EMT

    • Ride-Along Experiences with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Departments

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop The Bleed Training

    Medical Assistant 1 & 2

    • American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens

    • American Heart Association First Aid Certification

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

    • Observership experiences with Inova Cares Clinic for Women & Children and other Inova locations

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop The Bleed Training

    Patient Care Technician

    • American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop The Bleed Training

    • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) credential exam for eligible students, passing results in certification as a Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Examination 

    Pharmacy Technician 1 & 2

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (CPhT)

    • Internships with Giant Pharmacy and Walgreens

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop The Bleed Training

    Practical Nursing 1

    • American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED

    • REVIVE Training (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)

    • Stop the Bleed Training

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187549720     Bell Game https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187550053 2024-10-25 12:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187550053 Number of student-athletes who earned district/regional/state honors kcordova22 https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187551416 Could ask Greg to compile the data for how many students earned these honors

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187551416     How many home languages are represented? Jessica? https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187551800 2024-10-25 12:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187551800 Dropout Rate https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187552449 Our 2024 dropout rate was 4.33. This is the highest grad rate since 2008!

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187552449     Heritage Night/Celebration https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187553804 A night of cultural celebration where the school highlights the community's food and performances from their different cultural backgrounds.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187553804     Heritage Night/Celebration https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555008 Heritage Celebration draws a large number of students as performers and audience members. It continues to be a free event to prevent barriers in attending. It allows us to celebrate our students' talents that aren't usually given a space in school.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555008     Virginia College Application Week- VCAW https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555230 Over 100 students participated in VCAW and applied to Virginia colleges before 10-25-24

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555230     Twilight Program https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555919 Started a Twilight Program that helped students advance in their studies to take extra classes.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 12:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187555919     AVID- 2023-24 Scholarships earned $3.1 million https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187556808 2024-10-25 13:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187556808 Large % of Bilingual Teachers and Admin https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187557259 Look up number?

    ]]>     2024-10-25 13:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187557259     Writing Center https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187560291 2024-10-25 13:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187560291 Teachers who are published (?) https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187563460 How many of our staff are published in journals or magazines?

    ]]>     2024-10-25 13:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187563460     POD DAY PROM https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187565416 A day prom for the CAT B students supported by the Leadership Class and Best Buddies Club.

    ]]>     2024-10-25 13:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187565416     GMU Direct Admit Partner School https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187566926 2023-24 Became a George Mason University Direct Admit Partner- Students ending junior year with a 3.5 or higher GPA will be directly admitted to GMU

    ]]>     2024-10-25 13:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/banowak/7eenrfk69w3ft3te/wish/3187566926