ACT Exam Information Robinson will offer the ACT exam twice during the 2010-2010 school year.  For additional information about the ACT or to register, visit HERE.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Information AP exams will be administered at Robinson in May. Additional information will be provided about the exams closer to May. If you have questions about the AP exam or wish to view the exam calendar, visit HERE.

ASVAB Testing Robinson will administer the ASVAB Career Exploration Exam in January 2011. For additional information or to sign up, contact Ms. Eileen Doyle at 703-426-2118. You may also visit the website to get additional information: CLICK HERE Robinson Contact: Eileen Doyle

Foreign Language Credit by Examination Program Students in grades 7-12 may earn credit in their native language by demonstrating proficiency on a language exam. To be eligible to take the exam, the student must have experience outside of school with a language other than English. Also, students must not already have two or more credits in that language on their transcript nor be enrolled in an FCPS course in that language. Students who are interested in taking the exam should talk with their counselor or ESOL teacher. The exam is offered once a year. For additional information, CLICK HERE

SAT Tests Robinson is offering the SAT in October and May. Students may sign up to take the SAT at Robinson or at another location if they wish to take the test on a different date. Most four year colleges require either an SAT or ACT score for admissions. To register to take the SAT or see the dates that it is offered, visit: COLLEGE BOARD

SOL Exam Information Students pursuing a standard, advanced, or modified diploma are required to pass SOL exams to satisfy graduation requirements. Counselors track SOL requirements and can provide students and parents with a summary of SOL requirements satisfied upon request. Information about SOL testing dates will be updated regularly; however, parents and students can find more information about SOL tests including materials to prepare for SOL exams at: FCPS SOL TESTING Robinson HS SOL Schedule Robinson Contact: Sheri Masich

PSAT Testing Robinson administers the PSAT in October. All Freshmen-Juniors will take the PSAT.  Additional information about the PSAT can be found at: COLLEGE BOARD Robinson Contact: Tami Marcheski

Testing Accommodations for Students with an IEP Any student with an IEP who plans to take the SAT, PSAT, ACT, or AP exam and needs accommodations in accordance with his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP), should alert the special education case manager or department chair prior to the exam. The College Boards determines the deadlines that all paperwork must be submitted to be considered to test with accommodations. The deadlines can be found by visiting: HERE The school’s SSD coordinator will work with families to fill out the paperwork and provide the necessary documentation to access accommodations. Robinson Contact: Joan Girardi

Academy Programs Alcohol and Drug Youth Services Alternative High Schools and Programs through Fairfax County Public Schools American School Counselor Association Information about school counselors and counseling programs Blackboard 24/7 College Board College Partnership Program Commonwealth Challenge Free residential program sponsored by the National Guard to support at risk 16-18 year old students obtain their GED. Located in VA Beach Crisis Link Provides support for those experiencing a crisis Fairfax County Scholarship Database Fairfax Partnership for Youth Offers parents information and resources regarding health, mental health, and behavioral concerns   Governor’s School Information about the residential summer Governor’s School. Hospice Point of Hope Grief Camp Free summer camp program for children, adults, and teens who have experienced a loss in the last year My Lunch Money.com Parents can add money to their child’s lunch account online National Association of College Admission Counseling College admissions information National Career Development Association Self assessments and resources to help individuals learn about careers National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)  Eligibility Center Any student who wishes to participate in Division I or II college athletics must submit register with the NCAA National Merit Scholarship Program Scholarship program based on scores on PSAT exam Princeton Review Information on colleges, standardized tests, and financial aid Support on Suspension Supervised support program for students who would otherwise be unsupervised at home due to an out of school suspension Tutor List List maintained by Fairfax County Public Schools Virginia Department of Education Volunteer Opportunities for Student For additional volunteer opportunities, visit Ms. Doyle in the Career Center

Students who register over the summer should plan on attending the New Student Orientation at Robinson on September 2, 2010.  At this event, they will meet other new students, get their schedules, find their classrooms and meet their counselor!
How do I register at Robinson?
Before setting up a registration appointment, please be sure that your address is within the Robinson Secondary school boundary.  You can look up your home address on this website to confirm:
CLICK HERE
Contact Robinson’s Registrar by calling 703-246-2130 to set up an appointment and get the school counselor information.  You will need to bring the following documentation with you to register:

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of residency, generally a lease or deed to your home
• Report card or transcript from previous school
• Immunization record

Additional information about the registration process can be found HERE.

For students who do not speak English or are coming in from an International location, you will need to contact Central Registration at 703-219-2424. 
You will need to do this if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Home language is something other than English
• Foreign students
• Student’s natural parents or legally adoptive parents do not reside in Fairfax County
• Tuition-paying students
• Students in foster care

Rising 9th graders who are currently attending a private school should register in the month of April.  Please contact Rogelina Brown at 703-426-2130 to make an appointment, and please also visit our Student Services Registration page for more information on what you will need to bring.

 

REGISTER FOR BLACKBOARD “Parent View” ACCOUNTS -  for your student’s class assignments and online resources, including Family Connection

• Online registration for parents to view their student’s Blackboard account:
• Using your Internet browser, go HERE.
• Log on using username: parentreg and password: newuser
• Under the Parent Portal Registration heading, select “click here”
• Fill out the online form and follow prompts
• At the end of this process, write down your unique registration key and visit our Main Office between the hours of 7am and 3pm. You will need to bring your State Issued ID.

To view the FCPS grading policy, CLICK HERE.
FCPS Tutor List
Robinson Math Tutor List
Test Prep List

BLACKBOARD “Parent View” ACCOUNTS -  for your student’s class assignments and online resources, including Family Connection
Online registration for parents to view their student’s Blackboard account:
Using your Internet browser, go HERE.
Log on using username: parentreg and password: newuser
Under the Parent Portal Registration heading, select “click here”
Fill out the online form and follow prompts
At the end of this process, write down your unique registration key and visit our Main Office between the hours of 7am and 3pm. You will need to bring your State Issued ID.

Consent for Release of Student Records
Counseling Opt Out Form
Emergency Care Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Medication Authorization Form
Pass/Fail Form
Waiver of a Full Day Request Form
Athletic Participation Health Exam Form

Forms for Seniors:
Robinson College Checklist
Student/Parent Input Form
Teacher Input Form
Senior Planning Guide
Sample Resume
Robinson Transcript Request Form

Senior Parent Night, Wednesday September 22nd PRIOR to Back to School Night.  Beginning at 5:30pm in Russell Theatre
Academic Advising Schedule

Class of 2011: Senior Parent Night, September 23rd, 7pm
Also visit our College and Career Center page for more info

R12 Class of 2012: Academic Advising: Feb 4 and 7th, 2011
Course Selection: Feb 9-18th, 2011
Junior College Planning Night February 15th, 2011

R11 Class of 2013: Academic Advising: February 22-23rd, 2011
Course selection: Feb 25-March 8th, 2011

R 10 Class of 2014: Academic Advising:  March 9-10th
Course Selection March 14-23rd

R9 Class of 2015: Academic Advising: February 2-3, 2011
Rising 9 Parent Night (Curriculum): February 3rd,  2011

2010-2011 Robinson Course Selection Guide
AP, IB and Honors Classes
Robinson Secondary is an IB World School (to find what this means, CLICK HERE).  Robinson also offers some AP courses in certain subject areas.  IB/AP courses are college level courses primarily for 11th and 12th graders.  Robinson’s Honors courses (previously named Pre-IB courses) are primarily for 9th or 10th graders to prepare them for the IB and AP classes in their academic future.  All Honors courses add a .5 to the student’s GPA that is calculated at the end of the academic school year.  To see what Robinson courses are weighted, CLICK HERE.
Robinson Secondary is an open enrollment school.  We believe that all students should strive to take the most challenging curriculum and be academically successful.
Information about the Advanced Placement Program and AP testing can be found HERE:
Other curriculum and Virginia State Requirements:
2010-2011 Robinson Course Selection Guide
Robinson School Profile
FCPS Profile
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Robinson 4-year planning card
Virginia Standards Of Learning Requirements (SOLs)
Early College Scholars Agreement
Rising 9 Parent Night Curriculum Power Point Presentation from 2010

Transcript requests should be taken to the Student Services office located in the Main Hallway between the hours of 7am and 3pm.   Current students should take their request to the counselor.
Current Students:
Transcript Request for Current Robinson Students
Former Students:
Transcript Request if Graduation date within the past 5 years
Transcript Request for more than 5 years ago
The deadlines for requesting a transcript for a college application for the school year of 2010-2011 are as follows:

College Deadline à  Robinson Deadline
ANY NOVEMBER =  due October 1s
ANY DECEMBER  =  due November 3rd
January 1st    =  due November 24th
January 15th   =  due December 3rd
ANY FEBRUARY  =  due January 7th
ANY MARCH  =  due February 4th

 

Summer School Information can be found on the FCPS web sites:
FCPS Summer School

Talk to your Counselor for other repeat possibilities or questions.

Adult Ed. Information can be found on the following FCPS web site:
FCPS Adult Ed