Summer 2018

Laptop Collection and Distribution Information

All returning students are asked to turn in their laptops after their last exam starting on June 14 for mandatory re-imaging to prepare for the next school year.

Students must backup all files before you come to exchange your laptop.  Please backup all important files to either a personal flash drive or the best option...your Google Drive. Move all files into a folder and drag & drop into your FCCPS Google Drive.  

Also, students must clean their laptop before the exchange. All stickers must be removed. When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Air, first shut down your laptop and unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the laptop's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the laptop.

Students can pick up their computers on the following dates;

• Summer Academy Students  (paid the usage fee of $50 and completed the Summer Computer Use Form 2018)  - Starting June 25th from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Summer Usage (paid the usage fee of $50 and completed the Summer Computer Use Form 2018)  - Starting July 9th from  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• All other students - Starting September 5th

Rising 9th graders and new students will need to attend a Personalized Learning Orientation prior to receiving their laptop. Students and their parent/guardian must attend an orientation in order to receive a new laptop. Please sign up using this Eventbrite Link. There will be three orientation/distribution sessions starting in the George Mason Auditorium:

• August 21 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• August 23 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. OR

• August 30 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

If a student is not available during these dates and times, they will be called to the library on the first day of school to receive their laptop.

All students and their parent/guardian will need to sign the Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Agreement before being issued a new laptop. (SB Policy 9.40 & Regulation 9.40 - signature page at the end of 9.40R)

Students who wish to take the SAT or SAT subject tests on August 25, 2018, or October 6, 2018, may register on www.collegeboard.org.   Students may also register for the ACT given on July 14, 2018, or September 8, 2018. Please check the respective websites for registration deadlines.

Survey for GMHS Parents

Spanish Survey for GMHS Parents

Important Information for Seniors 

• Please remember to pick up your graduation tickets from the front office.
• Senior Fines/Day, Computer Returns (Friday, June 8, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Library) 
• Senior Field Trip to Kings Dominion (Monday, June 11--buses depart at 8:30 a.m.) 
• Senior Field Day (Tuesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Cap/Gown Distribution (Tuesday, June 12, at 12:00 p.m. in the Mustang Cafe)
• Walk Through Mt. Daniel, TJ and MEHMS (Tuesday, June 12, at 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.)
• Senior Reflections (Tuesday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m.) NOTE:  NEW DATE AND TIME
• Graduation Practice (Wednesday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m.--be prompt)
• Graduation (Wednesday, June 13, at 5:00 p.m.)

• 9:00-9:55 - Algebra I SOL Exam Remediation
• 10:00-10:55 - Geometry SOL Exam Remediation
• 11:00-11:55 - Algebra II SOL Exam Remediation
• 9:00-9:55 - World History I SOL Exam Remediation
• 10:00-10:55 - World History II SOL Exam Remediation
• 11:00-11:55 - US/VA History SOL Exam Remediation

• *** Writing SOL has 2 sections - July 19 and July 20 at 9:30 a.m.
• 9:00-9:55 - Reading SOL Exam Remediation
• 10:00-10:55 - Writing SOL Exam Remediation

• 10:00-10:55 - Earth Science SOL Exam Remediation
• 11:00-11:55 - Biology SOL Exam Remediation

Summer Reading for George Mason High School

2018-2019 School Year

With exception of the rising juniors and seniors in the English IBHL program, students do not have required summer reading. As a school, we always encourage summer reading in any form. Students can find suggested reading lists according to level, interest, and genre at their local public libraries and bookstores, as well as online using websites like Good Reads orWhatShouldIReadNext and Barnes & Noble.
 

Rising Juniors enrolled in IBHL English 11: Class of 2020

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

NOTE: It is important to have the Sidney Monas translation.

*Students have access to reading questions to accompany the novel via Schoology and linked below. They are advised to consider the questions while reading and be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of the novel at the beginning of the school year. Additional information and copies of the questions can be found on the GM website.

IBHL English 11 – Introductory video to reading Crime & Punishment

IBHL English 11 – Reading questions & guide for Crime & Punishment

Rising Seniors enrolled in IBHL English 12: Class of 2019

The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (collection of short stories)

*Students are expected to read all the stories in the collection and come prepared the first day to discuss the stories and demonstrate their knowledge of the text on a small assessment. In addition, they can watch her Ted Talk titled “The Danger of a Single Story” to get to know the author and understand her own story, which heavily influences her writing.