Parents

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• What are the school hours?

  The school day is 7:55 am to 3:05 pm.
  
  The school office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
  
  During the summer (mid-June through mid-August), the school office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm and closed on Fridays.

• What is the attendance policy?

  In an effort to minimize paper transmission, please email attendance@bishopireton.org regarding any absences from school. Be sure to include the student's full name and reason for the absence. Parents may also call the attendance line at 703-212-5192 but an email is also required. 

   

  If a student will be late to school, either virtually or in person, please email the specific times that they will miss class. When requesting early dismissal, be sure to include specific time and reason.

  
  Parents or guardians will be called if Michele Fracasso, Attendance Coordinator, has not been notified of a student’s absence and/or late arrival.

  
  

  Requests for extended absences (three or more consecutive days) require an “Extended Absence Request” form which can be obtained from Mrs. Fracasso or found here. This form must be submitted to the Principal for approval.

• What is the school's weather policy?

  Bishop Ireton High School follows Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) with regard to a delayed opening, early closure, or cancellation of school due to inclement weather. In the event of any other decision, the school will notify the following broadcast outlets of our intentions:  WUSA-TV (Channel 9), WRC-TV (Channel 4), WJLA-TV (Channel 7), WTTG-TV (Channel 5), and WTOP AM/FM. An email notification will be sent to parents and a message will be placed on Bishop Ireton's website.  

  
  During a two-hour delay, doors open for students at 8:55am, the first bell is at 9:40am, and 1st period begins at 9:55am. When a delayed opening is announced during examinations, the published examination schedule will be delayed two hours (i.e., examinations scheduled for 8:00am will be given at 10:00am). If school is cancelled during  examinations, the examinations scheduled for the cancelled day will be administered on the next school day. If school is dismissed early or cancelled, all co-curricular activities (sports, rehearsals, etc.) are also cancelled.

  
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• Who should I contact about my child's transcripts?

  Please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Gail Georgieff, at (703) 212-5193 or gailg@hongjiuchina.com.

• How do I learn more about the Special Services program at Bishop Ireton?

  You can learn more about our Special Services program by contacting the Director Of Special Services, Aga Snyder aga.snyder@hongjiuchina.com. 

• How do I update my contact information?

  Contact information is changed in the My BI Portal. It is critical to keep this information up to date. There must be a phone number, address and email listed for each parent.
  
  To change your current contact information, log into the My BI Portal, click on your name in the upper right hand corner, and click "Profile." You can update your information on that page.

• How do I sign up for emergency alerts from Bishop Ireton?

  From time to time we will send out emergency notifications via text alert. To set up your text alert notification, please follow the steps by clicking here. 

• How do I set up a FACTS account?

  For help setting up your account call FACTS helpline at 866-412-4637.   To make changes to your current payment schedule, please contact the business office at businessoffice@bishopireton.org.

• How can I get added to the weekly school email newsletter?

  Please reach out to our Director of Communications at communications@hongjiuchina.com.