NEWS

January 22, 2009 - FAIRGRADE - FCPS School Board voted to adopt 10 point scale!  The change will not go into effect until the Superintendent makes his recommendation.  Good work, everyone!  See the Fairgrade site for more details.

January 15, 2009  - FAIRGRADE Petition – Parents can still sign the petition calling on the School Board to change the current grading policy. For the text of the petition: Click here: FAIRGRADE Urges Revision of FCPS Grading Policies Petition : [ powered by iPetitions.com ] . FAIRGRADE supporters are hoping to double the number of signatures on the on-line petition before the scheduled January 22nd vote by the School Board.

FAIRGRADE representatives gave a very informational presentation at the January 14th PTSA meeting, including an update of the status of the grade change proposal. For more information check out the FAIRGRADE website: http://www.fairgrade.org/default.aspx

November 21, 2008

PROJECT WHITEOUT is a parent-led initiative to support FAIRGRADE at the FCPS School Board meeting on December 4, 2008.  The initiative is to persuade the FCPS School Board to adopt FAIRGRADE's recommendation of a 10-point grading scale with weighting for Honors/AP/IB classes and retro-actively correct all current FCPS student grades to reflect the new grading scale. Parent advocates are requesting parents attend the December 4th School Board meeting, wear white and register to speak at the meeting. Click here to register to speak at the December 4th meeting: http://www.fcps.edu/schlbd/requestspeak.htm

If parents are unable to attend the meeting, your written remarks are welcome.  Submit your email remarks to : SchoolBoardMembers@fcps.edu.  Be sure to include your full name and address in your email.

If you would like more information on FAIRGRADE, or to register to receive email updates, look over the FAIRGRADE website: Click here: Debate Over Fairfax's Grading System.  This is an issue that affects all FCPS students (particularly those currently in middle and elementary school) and a decision is expected to be made by the county after sometime winter break. Now is the time to become involved and have your voice heard on this matter.

Welcome to the Herndon High School PTSA for the 2008-2009 year!

We are a very active organization within the school and welcome the involvement of our parents and community. We meet monthly (2nd Wednesday) at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Our meetings are open to everyone. Please join us at an upcoming meeting.

We encourage you to click on the items at left and learn about the various PTSA activities and programs we offer.  Also be sure to check the Class page of your student for important information and updates related to their specific grade level. 

We send out regular email updates of information pertaining to the school. To be put on the list, send an email to – HerndonPTSA@aol.com. You can be removed at anytime by sending an email to the same email address. You can also be added to or removed from the grade level update email lists by contacting the appropriate parent liaison listed below.

9th graders (Class of 2012) Ann Marie Ruskin & Lesley Aschenbach    HHSClassof2012@aol.com
10th graders (Class of 2011)   Karen McDonald  hhs2011@verizon.net
11th graders (Class of 2010)  JoAnn Skinner Herndon2010@gmail.com
12th graders (Class of 2009)  Becky Field-Ross HHSClass09@aol.com

If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact any one of our Board members listed on the Contact list.

 

 

*This page reflects the views of the Herndon High School PTSA. Fairfax County Public Schools does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this information,