News and Announcements:
Continuous School Improvement
S.M.A.R.T. Goal 1- By May 2013, QM/HS will increase the percentage of students scoring "at or above standard" on Terra Nova and local assessments by 5% over the percentage of students scoring "at or above standard" in the 2011-12 school year in their ability to problem solve, with a focus on collecting and organizing information and evaluating the product.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal 2- By May 2013, QM/HS will increase the percentage of students scoring “at or above standard” on Terra Nova and local assessments by 5 % over the percentage of students scoring "at or above standard" in the 2011-12 school year in reading comprehension, with a focus on questioning, connecting, predicting, clarifying and evaluating.
SENIORS - 14 Days until Graduation
Graduation Ceremony - June 7, 2013 - Quantico Base Theater, Little Hall at 7:00 pm
Senior Exam Schedule:
Tuesday, May 28th
Gold 1—7:45 – 9:45
Gold 2—10:00 – 12:00
Wednesday, May 29th
Red 1—7:45 – 9:45
Red 2—10:00 – 12:00
Thursday, May 30th
Gold 3—7:45 – 9:45
Gold 4—10:00 – 12:00
Friday, May 31st
Red 3—7:45 – 9:45
Red 4—10:00 – 12:00
Quantico MS/HS Host 2013 STEM Career Day
Students at Quantico Middle/High School on Marine Corps Base Quantico received a chance to see how far their STEM education could take them. -Read More from the DoDEA coverage of the event...

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join DoDEA in celebrating the may contributions made by many generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to America's society and culture - Read More....

AP Scores Available
AP Scores Now Available Online - Read More.....

Congratulations to the QM/HS Advanced Band
On Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th, the Quantico Advanced Concert Band participated in the 2013 Music in the Parks assessment, held this year at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania. The Quantico Advanced Concert Band received a rating of "Excellent" and a 2nd Place trophy in their division!! Out of all the other schools and all the other divisions, Quantico won the most prestigious award, the "Esprit de Corps" Award. This award is given to the group that shows group discipline, self-discipline, courtesy to others, great listening skills, teamwork and great sportsmanship. Great job, folks!! You represented Quantico well and made us VERY PROUD!!!!!

Congratulations Quantico Beginning Band, Intermediate Band and Middle School Chorus
On Saturday, April 27th, the Quantico Beginning Band, Intermediate Band and the Middle School Chorus participated in the 2013 Music in the Parks King's Dominion assessment. ALL THREE GROUPS received 1st Place trophies in their divisions!! Quantico even won the most prestigious award, the "Esprit de Corps" Award. This award is given to the groups and their school who show group discipline, self-discipline, courtesy to others, great listening skills, teamwork and great sportsmanship. Great job, folks!! You represented Quantico well and made us VERY PROUD!!!!!

Congratulations to the QM/HS MCJROTC Instructors, Leaders, and Cadets for Outstanding Results at the Mount Vernon High School Drill Team Invitational (16 March 2013):
1st Place Platoon with Arms
1st place Platoon without Arms
2nd Place Color Guard
2nd Place Personnel Inspection/Knowledge
6 Individual Knockout Awards
1st Place Overall Drill Team Champions

Quantico HS Students Take 2nd and 3rd Place in Red Cross Video Contest:
The video competition, framed in the genre of a zombie apocalypse, helped spread the word of how important it is for individuals and families to have an emergency "go bag." Read more.....
Congratulations! 16th Annual Virginia Tech Honor Band Participants from QM/HS

Quantico Family Fitness Challenge
In effort to help families and individuals achieve healthier lifestyles through positive change to physical activity and eating habits…and with those Healthy New Year’s Resolution’s…Quantico DoD schools are partnering with Semper Fit for the Quantico Family Fitness Challenge starting in January. We hope you will take the challenge to help yourself and your family get/keep healthy through increased physical activity and improved eating habits. Please contact the QMHS Nurse with any questions or concerns.
For more info, please see the following attachments:
Quantico Family Fitness Challenge 2013
Quantico Family Fitness Challenge - Lifestyle Log
Quantico Family Fitness Challenge Registration Form
Quantico Family Fitness Challenge Guide Sheet
MyDATA Portal:

MyDATA training, FAQs, and guides can also be found at http://www.dodea.edu/myData/
If you forget your password, use the “I forgot my password” link on the log in page.
If you need assistance with your account please email MyDataPassword@hq.dodea.edu
We hope you find this new tool helpful as we all strive for better communication and up-to-date information in our shared goal of increased student achievement.
Middle School Science
Students in sixth and seventh grade classes have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of some very special visitors to their classroom. Read more about these special guests:




DoDEA USB Management Control
Beginning, February 25th, all unapproved removable storage devices are banned on all school computers. This ban is mandated by DoD and US Cyber Command. Students and staff will not be allowed to connect any personal device to a school computer. - Read More

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DoDEA Schools to Adopt Common Core State Standards
Adopting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will benefit DoDEA's highly mobile student population which moves frequently between public schools and DoDEA schools. Learn more in the DoDEA press release
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NEW DoDEA IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT UPDATES
SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13
MENINGOCOCCAL BOOSTER REQUIRED
DoDEA has updated the immunization requirements for the 2012-2013 school year. The DoDEA required minimum immunization for school year 2012/13 for students 16 years old and older now includes the addition of a Meningococcal booster at age 16. The first dose was required at age 11 years and the second is now required at age 16 years (or older). If your student is already 16 years old or older, they are required to obtain the booster before the first day of school. Please take the student to the Naval Health Clinic Immunization Department or your medical provider to receive the newly required immunization before school starts. After obtaining the booster, you will need to provide QMHS Nurse with an updated immunization record or a printout from the clinic to update your student's school health record indicating compliance.
For those students who will turn 16 years old after the start of school, an individual reminder will be sent out where upon the student/family will have 10 days to comply before being excluded from school.
Every student must meet DoDEA immunization requirements within 30 days of enrollment. Please read the Immunization Requirements for SY 2012-2013 [PDF). . Any student failing to maintain compliance with DoDEA immunization guidelines will be excluded until proof of up-to-date vaccination is submitted. For an immunization that requires a series of vaccinations to complete immunity, the next in the series is due NLT 10 days after the due date as determined by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) series spacing requirements.

School attendance is important and in order to receive the best education, students need to Be Here!
DoDEA is implementing a system-wide attendance policy for students. Visit the attendance section of the DoDEA website for policy highlights, frequently asked questions, a video message from DoDEA Director, Marilee Fitzgerald and more.