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 three 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
FCPS Graduation Requirements
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)
Print a copy of the Entering Course Requests in SIS StudentVue (PDF)
Academic Advising Timelines & Information
Curriculum Night Information (English)
Come Learn about class options, advanced academics (IB, DE & AP), Diploma options and much more... All families welcome!
January 8th, 2025
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
MVHS Little Theater and Cafeteria
Enter at Door 4
FCPS Graduation Requirements
MVHS Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline (SY 26 - 27)
Dates are subject to change
| December 15th, 2025 | Advisory Pre-Advising Lesson/Elective Fair Preview |
| January 6th, 2026 | Advisory Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Electives Fair held during Advisory (G100/ Aux Gym) |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 12th, 2025 | Academic Advising Lesson (9th, 10th, 11th grades) during Advisory Period |
| January 20th - 23rd & 26th - 27th, 2026 | 11th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via US/VA History classes |
| To Be Determined (TBD) | NOVA Dual Enrollment Registration Portal Opens |
| February 2nd - 6th, 2026 | 10th Grade Individual counselors meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| February 7th, 2026 | Edison Academy Open House (Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February 9th - 13th, 2026 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Whitman Middle) |
| February 18th, 2026 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (@ Sandburg Middle) |
| February 18th, 2026 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6 pm - 7:30 pm) |
| February 23rd - 27th, 2026 | 9th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| February 24th, 2026 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 6th, 2026 | FCPS Academy Application Deadline |
| March 6th, 2026 | MVHS Elective Application Deadline for Leadership, AVID & Culinary Arts ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE |
| TBD | NOVA Dual Enrollment Registration Deadline |
| TBD | NOVA Virginia Placement testing Opportunities at FCPS location |
| June TBD | 8th grade visit to MVHS (Workshops, Electives Fair, Student Panel & Tours) |
| June 12th, 2026 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2027 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 15th, 2025 | Advisory Pre-Advising Lesson / Elective Fair Preview |
| January 6th, 2026 | Advisory Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Electives Fair during Advisory (G100 / Aux Gym) |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 12th, 2026 | Academic Advising Lesson (9th, 10th & 11th Grade) |
| January 20th - 23rd, 26th - 27th, 2026 | 11th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via US/VA History classes |
| February 7th, 2026 | Edison Academy Open House (Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February TBD | PTSA Meeting: " Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 18th, 2026 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| February 24th, 2026 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 6th, 2026 | FCPS Academy Application and MVHS Elective Application Deadlines ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE |
| June 12th, 2026 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2028 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 15th, 2025 | Advisory Pre-Advising Lesson / Elective Fair Preview |
| January 6th, 2026 | Advisory Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Electives Fair in Advisory (G100 / Aux Gym) |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 12th, 2026 | Academic Advising Lesson (9th, 10th, & 11th grade in Advisory |
| February 2nd - 6th, 2026 | 10th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| February 7th, 2026 | Edison Academy Open House (Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February TBD | PTSA Meeting: " Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 18th, 2026 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| February 24th, 2026 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| March 6th, 2026 | FCPS Academy Application & MVHS Elective Application Deadlines ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE |
| June 12th, 2026 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2029 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change
| December 15th, 2025 | Advisory Pre-Advising Lesson / Elective Fair Preview |
| January 6th, 2026 | Advisory Elective Fair Lesson |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Electives Fair during Advisory (G100 / Aux Gym) |
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| January 12th, 2026 | Academic Advising Lesson (9th, 10th & 11th grade) |
| February 7th, 2026 | Edison Academy Open House (Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
| February TBD | PTSA Meeting: " Academic Plan Review Workshop" - Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are welcome |
| February 18th 2026 | MVHS Underclassmen College and Career Planning Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) |
| February 24th, 2026 | West Potomac Academy Open House (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) |
| February 23rd - 27th, 2026 | 9th Grade Individual Counselor Meetings and course selection via Health & PE Classes |
| March 6th, 2026 | FCPS Academy Application & MVHS Elective Application Deadlines ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE |
| June 12th, 2026 | Last day to change course selections |
Class of 2030 Academic Advising and Course Selection Timeline
Dates are subject to change.
| January 8th, 2026 | MVHS Curriculum and IB PTSA Night (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) - All Families welcome |
| February TBD | PTSA Meeting: " Academic Plan Review Workshop" for Rising 9th Graders - parents are welcome |
| February 9th - 13th, 2026 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (Whitman Middle) |
| February 18th, 2026 | 8th Grade individual counselor meetings and course selection (Sandburg Middle) |
| March 6th, 2026 | MVHS Elective Application Deadlines (Examples: Leadership, AVID) ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE |
| June TBD | 8th Grade visit to MVHS (Workshops, Elective Fair, Student Panel and Tours) |
| June 12th, 2026 | Last day to change course selections |
