Course Selection
Choosing courses for next school year
Academic Advising season is just around the corner!
Our school counselors have begun meeting with students for grade level pre-advising lessons and we know that all families are eager to learn more about the course selection process and course options for next school year. Academic Advising has four major components:
- Pre-Advising Grade Level Meetings: Counselors will meet with students in groups for a quick overview of the process, graduation requirements for their class and introduce them to various elective options.
- Course Exploration: Students with the support of their parents/guardians will explore courses for next school year. Use the resources on this website as well as your teachers and counselors for guidance and support.
- Counselor Meetings: Each student will have the opportunity to meet individually with their school counselor to review course selections, graduation plans and to address any questions or concerns.
General Academic Advising information
MVHS Student Services
RISING FRESHMEN COURSE OFFERINGS
The course catalog for rising Mount Vernon 9th-grade students.
CURRENT STUDENTS COURSE OFFERINGS
The course catalog for rising Mount Vernon sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Course Selection Sheets
10th, 11th & 12th Grade Course Selections Sheet (PDF)
9th Grade Course Selections Sheet (PDF)
Directions for Entering Course Requests in SIS StudentVUE
View the instructions for Entering Course Requests in SIS StudentVUE (FCPS Google Required)
Academic Advising Timelines & Information
Curriculum Night Information
FCPS Graduation Requirements
MVHS Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline (SY 24 - 25)
Dates are subject to change
| December 17th & 19th | Major Time Academic Advising Less - "Academic Plans" |
| January 6th, 2025 | Major Time Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2025 | Rising Senior (current 11th grade) Pre-Advising Lesson In Major Time |
| January 8th, 2025 | MVHS Electives Fair held during Major Time |
| January 9th, 2025 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 10th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Google Site Launch (Available to all grade levels) |
| January 10th - 17th, 2025 | 11th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via US/VA History classes |
| To Be Determined (TBD) | NOVA Dual Enrollment Registration Portal Opens |
| January 23rd & 27th, 2025 | Rising Junior (current 10th grade) Pre-Advising Lesson in Major Time |
| January 30th & 31st, 2025 | 8th Grade visit to MVHS (Activities include Workshops, Elective Fair, Student Panel and Tours) |
| February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) | Edison Academy Open House (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th & 10th, 2025 | 10th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| February 6th, 2025 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Sandburg Middle) |
| February 11th - 14th, 2025 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Whitman Middle) |
| February 12th, 2025 | PTSA Meeting: "Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 13th & 18th 2025 | Rising Sophomore (current 9th grade) Pre-Advising lesson in Major Time |
| February 20th, 2025 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| February 20th - 27th, 2025 | 9th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| March 7th, 2025 | FCPS Academy Application Deadline |
| March 7th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Application Deadline for Leadership, AVID & Culinary Arts |
| April 23rd, 2025 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| TBD | NOVA Dual Enrollment Registration Deadline |
| TBD | NOVA Virginia Placement testing Opportunities at FCPS location |
| June 11th, 2025 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2026 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 17th & 19th | Major Time Academic Advising Less - "Academic Plans" |
| January 6th, 2025 | Major Time Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2025 | MVHS Electives Fair & Rising Senior (current 11th grade) Pre-Advising Lesson In Major Time |
| January 9th, 2025 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 10th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Google Site Launch (Available to all grade levels) |
| January 10th - 17th, 2025 | 11th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via US/VA History classes |
| February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) | Edison Academy Open House (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February 12th, 2025 | PTSA Meeting: "Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 20th, 2025 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 7th, 2025 | FCPS Academy Application and Elective Application Deadlines |
| April 23rd, 2025 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| June 11th, 2025 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2027 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 17th & 19th | Major Time Academic Advising Less - "Academic Plans" |
| January 6th, 2025 | Major Time Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2025 | Rising Senior (current 11th grade) Pre-Advising Lesson In Major Time |
| January 8th, 2025 | MVHS Electives Fair held during Major Time |
| January 9th, 2025 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 10th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Google Site Launch (Available to all grade levels) |
| January 23rd & 27th, 2025 | Rising Junior (current 10th grade) Pre-Advising Lesson in Major Time |
| February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) | Edison Academy Open House (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th & 10th, 2025 | 10th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| February 12th, 2025 | PTSA Meeting: "Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 20th, 2025 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 7th, 2025 | FCPS Academy Application & MVHS Elective Application Deadline for Leadership, AVID & Culinary Arts Deadline |
| April 23rd, 2025 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| June 11th, 2025 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2028 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 17th & 19th | Major Time Academic Advising Less - "Academic Plans" |
| January 6th, 2025 | Major Time Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2025 | MVHS Electives Fair held during Major Time |
| January 9th, 2025 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 10th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Google Site Launch (Available to all grade levels) |
| February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) | Edison Academy Open House (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February 12th, 2025 | PTSA Meeting: "Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 13th & 18th 2025 | Rising Sophomore (current 9th grade) Pre-Advising lesson in Major Time |
| February 20th, 2025 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| February 20th - 27th, 2025 | 9th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| March 7th, 2025 | FCPS Academy Application & MVHS Elective Application Deadlines |
| April 23rd, 2025 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| June 11th, 2025 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2029 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change.
| January 9th, 2025 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 10th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Google Site Launch (Available to all grade levels) |
| January 30th & 31st, 2025 | 8th Grade visit to MVHS (Activities include Workshops, Elective Fair, Student Panel and Tours) |
| February 6th, 2025 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Sandburg Middle) |
| February 11th - 14th, 2025 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Whitman Middle) |
| February 12th, 2025 | PTSA Meeting: "Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| March 7th, 2025 | MVHS Elective Application Deadline for Leadership, AVID & Culinary Arts |
| June 11th, 2025 | Last day to change course selections |
