Welcome to Fluvanna County Public Schools
In the News
Fluvanna County High School to Conduct World Bullying Prevention Activities
PRESS RELEASE – October 1, 2021
October is World Bullying Prevention Month and Fluvanna County High School is asking our students to participate in activities that bring our school community together. The goal of these activities is to encourage students to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying and put an end to hatred and racism by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of all forms of bullying on all children of all ages. For the entire month, the school will participate in several activities to bring our students together.
Monday 10/4- #BlueUp Against Bullying
Flucos come together as we ask everyone to wear a BLUE SHIRT and join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying!
Wednesday 10/13
Student Leaders will be creating positive messages on sticky notes and passing them out to our students throughout the day.
Friday 10/22 Stomp Out Bullying
As part of the homecoming festivities planned for Friday, we will be stomping out bullying as we get ready for the game that night.
Wednesday 10/27-Nobody Eats Alone
Don’t let anyone eat alone during lunch. Invite someone you don’t know to join you at your lunch table, start a conversation, and get to know your classmates better!
The more awareness that is created during the month of October — and all year round, Fluvanna is one step closer to putting an end to bullying!
For more information about activities contact Mr. Kyle Gravitt at kgravitt@apps.fluco.org or 434-589-3666.
Fluvanna Continues to Surpass the State Average for On-Time Graduation 2021 Cohort Report
PRESS RELEASE – September 30, 2021
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released state-level, division-level, and school-level cohort reports that detail outcomes for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2017 and were scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2021. High school cohort reports for schools, school divisions, and the Commonwealth are available for viewing and downloading in the Virginia School Report Card section of the VDOE Web site: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2021/09-30-21-graduation.docx
This is the thirteenth calculation by the state of a longitudinal dropout rate, which tracks students beginning with their ninth-grade year, rather than an annual reporting for a particular school year. The graduation rate is indicative of those students who earned advanced, standard, special, or general achievement diplomas. Students earning a GED are not included in the calculation. The dropout rate reflects those students who permanently left school and does not include students who are continuing to seek a diploma beyond the four years.
Fluvanna’s on-time graduation rate of 95.3 percent surpassed the state’s rate at 93 percent. The county’s dropout rate of 2.5 percent in 2021 was lower than the state’s average of 4.3 percent.
The state’s report disaggregates the graduation and dropout data to reflect student subgroups. Fluvanna exceeded the state’s performance in six of seven areas for on-time graduation. Fluvanna saw an increase of 10.2 percentage points, from the previous year, in the area of black students graduating on time boasting a 100 percent rate for this subgroup.
The table below provide a breakout for all subgroups compared to state and the previous year’s results.
| Subgroup | Cohort | Graduate | Dropout | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Fluvanna | Fluvanna | State | Fluvanna | State | Fluvanna | State | Fluvanna | State | ||
| All Students | 278 | 293 | 95.3% | 93.0% | 95.6% | 92.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Female | 156 | 146 | 96.2% | 95.1% | 99.3% | 94.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 122 | 147 | 94.3% | 91.0% | 91.8% | 90.6% | 2.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Black | 39 | 49 | 100.0% | 90.8% | 89.8% | 91.3% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| White | 204 | 222 | 95.6% | 95.3% | 96.4% | 95.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Students with Disabilities | 41 | 43 | 90.2% | 90.7% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| Disadvantaged Students | 112 | 117 | 92.0% | 89.2% | 90.6% | 89.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 2.6% | 6.8% |
Fluvanna’s graduates earning an Advanced Studies Diploma was 51.8 percent. The Advanced Studies Diploma prepares students to enter higher education and requires additional credits in mathematics, laboratory science, and history and social sciences as compared with the Standard Diploma requirements. The Advanced Studies Diploma also requires students to complete three years of foreign language and three additional Standards of Learning Tests. The chart below outlines the diplomas awarded to the class of 2021.
| Board Approved Diplomas
Class of 2021 |
||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| Fluvanna | State | Fluvanna | State | Fluvanna | State | |
| Total Diplomas | 95.3% | 93.0% | 95.6% | 92.3% | 97.4% | 91.1% |
| Advanced Studies | 51.8% | 52.8% | 53.9% | 56.8% | 57.6% | 52.2% |
| Standard | 40.6% | 38% | 38.9% | 40.9% | 39.8% | 38.9% |
| GED/Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
For additional information, contact Brenda Gilliam, Executive Director for Instruction and Finance, at 434-589-8208 or bgilliam@apps.fluco.org.
Application for Second Semester 2021-2022 Full Time Virtual Learning In partnership with the Virtual Virginia Program
Fluvanna County Public Schools is continuing to partner with Virtual Virginia to provide a virtual learning option for the second semester for the 2021-2022 school year. Virtual Virginia is a program of the Virginia Department of Education and serves students in grades K-12 throughout the state of Virginia who wish to participate in a full-time virtual program.
- Virtual Virginia Webpage
- Virtual Virginia K-5 Information
- Virtual Virginia 6-12 Information
- Virtual Virginia – Successful Online Student Flyer
Students who are accepted into this program will remain enrolled in Fluvanna County Public Schools and can participate in all school sponsored sports, clubs, and activities. Teachers in the program are employed by Virtual Virginia and are not connected to a student’s home school. Students in the program learn alongside peers from other school divisions throughout the state using Virtual Virginia’s Canvas learning management system. Sample student schedules can be found on the Virtual Virginia website.
Students must be able to participate in daily synchronous instruction with their camera turned on, as well as have the ability to work independently to complete asynchronous assignments. Applications will be evaluated using the criteria listed below:
- Student meets academic course requirements by earning passing grades in all core courses (English, math, science, social studies), and demonstrated success with virtual learning in the 2020-2021 school year.
- Student exhibits adequate attendance by having 10 or fewer daily absences (excused or unexcused) in the 2020-2021 school year, and continues to exhibit adequate daily attendance.
- Student is eligible for Virtual Virginia’s course offerings as determined by the student’s course of study.
- It is important to note that students and families interested in virtual learning for the second semester should plan for a commitment for the remainder of 2021-2022 academic year.
Students with exceptional learning needs who are approved to participate in the full-time Virtual Virginia program will receive services through Fluvanna County Public Schools using the Google Meet/Google Classroom learning management system. Students with IEP’s and Section 504 Plans may be required to attend additional synchronous online instruction to receive related services and support from an appropriately licensed Fluvanna County Public Schools teacher.
If you would like your student to be considered for the Virtual Virginia program for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year, please complete this application by October 15, 2021. Current Virtual Virginia students do not need to reapply.
Fluvanna County High School Seniors Mackenzie Swain and Rachel Warden Named 2022 National Merit® Commended
Left to Right: Maureen Stonesifer, School Counselor; Margo Bruce, Principal; Rachel Warden; Mackenzie Swain; Chris Roberson, School Counselor
PRESS RELEASE – September 23, 2021
Margo Bruce, Principal at Fluvanna County High School, announced today that FCHS seniors Mackenzie Swain and Rachel Warden each have been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to Mackenzie and Rachel.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson from NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational
excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Mackenzie Swain is a Governor’s Early College Scholar and a member of Beta Club. She enjoys dog sitting, parks and rec softball, reading, baking, and excels at art. She is also working on starting a new club at school.
Rachel Warden is in the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School, an AP Capstone candidate, and a Governor’s Early College Scholar candidate. She is Student Government Association secretary this year. She is a member of Beta Club, YOVASO Club Vice President, and Political Awareness Club Vice President. Rachel runs varsity track and has competed at the state level. She is a dietary aide and volunteer at Our Lady of Peace, pet and babysits, and enjoys playing the piano.
Mackenzie and Rachel join a list of academically talented students from Fluvanna County High School who have received National Merit Recognition, including:
Troy Stephens (2021) – National Merit Commended, Georgia Institute of Technology
Claire Kent (2020) – National Merit Commended, University of Virginia
Liam Bridge (2018) – National Merit Commended, York College of Pennsylvania
Bayley Leshon (2018) – National Merit Commended, College of William and Mary
Harrison Lee (2017) – National Merit Finalist, Carnegie Melon Institute
Jonathan Corbin (2016) – National Merit Finalist, U.S. Naval Academy
For additional information about PSAT testing at the High School, contact Angie Blevins, School Testing Coordinator, at ablevins@apps.fluco.org or 434-589-3666.
For additional information about the National Merit Scholarship Program, contact Brenda Gilliam, Executive Director for Instruction and Finance, at bgilliam@apps.fluco.org or 434-589-8208.
Use SchoolCash Online to pay for school items and fees
Pay School Fees Online! Register Today!
Fluvanna County Public Schools is excited to announce that your child’s school now offers a new and preferred method of payment for all school fees. SchoolCash Online is a safe and secure form of online payment that allows you to pay for your child’s school items, like field trips and spirit wear, from your hand-held device or computer, using Visa or Mastercard.
Register Now! By registering you will have the ability to:
- Keep track of your child’s school items and activity fees
- Check your account history
- View and print receipts
- Pay for school fees with the click of a button
For more information and to register, visit fluvanna.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
SchoolCash Online FAQs for Parents
SchoolCash Online Handout for Parents
