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Welcome to the 26-27 School Year!
Jaguar Families,
Welcome to the Falls Church High School (FCHS) 2026-2027 school year! I hope that you have had a restful and enjoyable summer! The entire staff is busy preparing to welcome our 2,000 new and returning students on August 24, 2026.
We know that students are excited to see their class schedules for the year. All students/parents in FCPS will be able to access class schedules using StudentVUE/ParentVUE on Thursday, August 20 at 9:00am.
There is so much happening at FCHS and I encourage all families, including returning families, to take some time to review the important information below. The information below will also be available on the FCHS website.
We look forward to working with you toward a successful school year!
Go Jags!
Ben Nowak, Principal
We've planned some exciting back-to-school events to kick off the new year, and we can't wait to see you there! Please see more details below.
- Open House: August 20, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Back-To-School Night: September 9, 5:00-7:00 pm
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Ivannia Retana-Mora if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
New this year: There is a new app with a more secure login. Download the new ParentVUE app today!
Parents can now update information for their child in one easy location. It is crucial that all families review information in ParentVue to ensure that we have up-to-date contact information and health information to best care for your child throughout the school year.
To access the Online Verification Update packet you will log-in to SIS ParentVUE and click on the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right hand corner. If you are accessing via the app on your phone click on the “OLR - Online Packets” button at the top of the screen. You can access more directions and details here.
Note that the OVU packet must be updated by the enrolling parent online.
The Parent Digital Consent (PDC) system is an online tool that supports the process of managing paper consent forms. Families can now provide permission for their children to access many resources quickly and easily online. By using this system, school staff can also efficiently manage and track these documents digitally. The system also supports multiple translations to ensure accessibility for all families.
The Parent Digital Consent page has a link to the system, where the parent/caregiver can opt in or opt out of different resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, tutoring services, and how student information is managed.
You will need to access the forms using your SIS ParentVUE account.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2026-2027 school year include:
- Required Forms
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Digital Resource Consent 2026-2027
- Required for students to access FCPS approved digital tools in the classroom. These tools are regularly embedded into lessons across all courses and grade levels.
- GCP Google Domain 2026-2027 - Secondary
- Optional Forms
- 8th/10th/12th Grade Fairfax County Youth Survey
- Commercial Release of Student Information
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Directory Information
- Family Life Education Grade 9 Opt-out 2026-2027
- Family Life Education Grade 10 Opt-out 2026-2027
- Family Life Education Grade 11 Opt-out 2026-2027
- Family Life Education Grade 12 Opt-out 2026-2027
- OPT-OUT FORM: FCPS-ISSUED LAPTOP
- Please see the benefits of using an FCPSOn device here
- SEL Screener Participation
- School Counseling Opt-Out
Student schedules will be live in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 am. If you have trouble accessing a schedule, we encourage you to attend the Open House in the afternoon (3:00 - 5:00 pm) on August 20 or reach out to your child’s counselor or one of our Family Liaisons. For those new to FCPS, you’ll need a password to activate which can be obtained at the Open House or the first day of school. All students will receive a printed schedule in 1st period on the first day.
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your healthcare provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Several immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 and 12, but can be given as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
The Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) handbook is located online and in SISParentVUE. Parents and guardians are responsible for acknowledging they have received and reviewed the SR&R and should be prompted to do so when they log into their SIS Parent Account.
Updates to this year’s SR&R document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses, include:
- Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs), which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
- The updated “Bell to Bell” Cellphone Policy.
- New discipline responses for creating or sharing intimate images.
- Clarification that students with disabilities have the same protections for both in-school and out-of-school suspensions.
- More grade-aligned and culturally responsive learning interventions.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information.
Students will be reviewing the SR&R during Advisory (4th Period) the first week of school.
Cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices (e.g. smart glasses, airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the phone) are to be off and personally stored. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g. smart watch) are to be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day - from bell to bell.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Visit the FCPS cellphone policy webpage for more information.
Cell phone use is prohibited, and cell phones may only be used on campus before the first bell and after the last bell. This is different from last year when high school students could access their phone at lunch.
We are committed to helping our students make responsible choices. If a student uses their phone when prohibited, it will be collected by a member of the administrative or security team. The student will receive a receipt, and the phone will be securely stored until the end of the school day. Students may retrieve their phone after the final bell.
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