CLARKSBURG High School
Weekly Message 5/8/22
A message from Principal Edward Owusu
Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,
Happy Mother's Day! I hope that all our parents and guardians enjoy a special day in recognition of all you do!
This past week we said Thank You to our terrific staff for all they do, day in and day out. Although one week is devoted to our teachers and school staff, we all know, just like the one day devoted to our Moms, they deserve thanks every day. Thank you for all you do!
Testing season is upon us and for the next two weeks we will be running the AP exam, MAP Growth assessments, as well as the state mandated MCAP assessments. PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LINKED SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES. We are asking students and families to be diligent about finding out when and where they are supposed to test.
MCAP/MAP
- Our MAP/MCAP assessments begin this coming Thursday and it impacts all grade levels. MCAP is a graduation requirement. Seniors who do not participate will not graduate in June.
- Students can find out which assessment they need to take and where they are testing in this document.
- More information about the tests, dates, and the schedule were previously sent out and can be found here.
Students need to bring their chromebooks to school for both the MAP and MCAP assessments and wired headphones (if they have them)
AP Testing
- AP exams will continue through this week. More information about the tests, dates, and the schedule were previously sent out and can be found here.
- AP Testing locations can be found here
Other items on the schedule include Spring Athletic Playoffs, Coyotes at the Next Level Awards, and Spring Music Concert. Check out the C'Burg Upcoming Events Calendar for information.
Have you registered for Summer School? Please see the attached letter to the Clarksburg High School community, for details about FREE, local options for summer courses and programs at CHS, as well as information about MCPS regional summer school.
Please reach out to Ms. Julie Murray with questions about local CHS programs and Ms. Alyson Gordon for further information about regional summer school.
In this newsletter you will find information about May Media Center News, CHS Relay for Life, Clothing Recycling, college and university visits to CHS, and more.
As always, thank you for your continued support and trust. And remember, together we are Clarksburg!
C'Burg Upcoming Events:
* May is Jewish American Heritage Month
* May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
* May 8 is Mother's Day
Monday, May 9, 2022 - Regular Bell Schedule; AP Calculus AB Exam - 8:00 AM; AP Calculus BC Exam - 8:00 AM; AP Computer Science Principles Exam - 12:00 PM; Var. Baseball & Softball - Magruder at Clarksburg 5:15pm
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - Advisory Day Bell Schedule; AP English Language and Composition Exam - 8:00 AM; AP Physics: Mechanics Exam - 12:00 PM; Boys Volleyball - Churchill at Clarksburg 6:00pm (PLAYOFF); Softball County Championships - Damascus vs. winner of Clarksburg/Sherwood - James Hubert Blake HS - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - Regular Bell Schedule; AP Spanish Language Exam - 8:00 AM; AP Biology Exam - 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - MCAP/MAP Testing Schedule; MAP & MCAP ELA Testing - 7:45 - 11:30 AM; AP Modern World History Exam - 8:00 AM; AP Physics 1 Exam - 12:00 PM; Spring Music Concert - 7:00 PM;
Friday, May 13, 2022 - MCAP/MAP Testing Schedule; MCAP ELA Testing - 7:45 - 11:30 AM; Coyotes at the Next Level Athletics Awards - 11:30 AM
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Reminders-Upcoming Special Event Days, Early Dismissal Days, or No School Days
May 18 - Early Release Day
May 30 - Memorial Day-Schools and Offices Closed
JUNE 6 - COMMENCEMENT DAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2022/ No School for Students
June 15 - Now a Full Day of School
June 16 - Full Day of School
June 17 - Last Day of School
Summer School at CHS and Regional MCPS Summer School
CHS LOCAL Summer School
Clarksburg HS Families,
The CHS Local Summer Programs website (bit.ly/summerchs2022) provides an overview of the courses and programs being offered this summer. Clarksburg High School will offer a variety of LOCAL programs, including both credit-bearing courses and enrichment experiences. The goal of our courses is to maximize student engagement during the summer months, mitigate learning loss, and offer engaging opportunities that are of interest to our students.
Credit-bearing Courses will run in two summer sessions:
Session 1: June 29 - July 19 (3 weeks)
Session 2: July 20 - August 8 (3 weeks)
Please see the website above for the daily schedule on which courses will run. CHS summer courses and enrichment programs are FREE opportunities for all students.
Students who need to apply for original credit (first time taking a course) should work with their CHS Counselor to apply using the MCPS virtual summer school page. Please see the message on Page 2 of this memo for MCPS CENTRAL Summer School information.
Credit Recovery
Counselors will reach out to students who are eligible for credit recovery at the end of Quarter 4. Students who are working on credit recovery courses over the summer will attend in person each day to work with CHS staff, complete their work, and earn credit for their class(es). Students may complete their courses at their own pace and stop attending once complete; however, attendance is required up to that point.
ESOL Courses
CHS will be offering English 9 & English 10 for ESOL students. Students may take these courses for either credit recovery or original credit.
CHS Boost & Enrichment Courses Registration
Students who wish to attend Clarksburg High School Summer Enrichment programs must please register no later than June 10, 2021. Our course offerings are contingent on student enrollment. Students will be contacted by June 17, 2021 with final course enrollment and specific course information.
If your student has an individualized education plan (IEP), 504 plan, or receives ESOL support please indicate that on the Google Registration form.
If you have any questions about CHS LOCAL School Courses or Enrichment Programs, please contact Assistant Principal, Mrs. Julie Murray at Julie_M_Murray@mcpsmd.org.
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Clarksburg HS Families, CENTRAL Summer School
The 2022 Central High School Summer Program (CHSSP) has a range of blended (synchronous and asynchronous) offerings, including core courses, Career Technology Education, Health Education, World Language, and Fine Arts. Students can take a course for grade replacement, grade improvement, or in some instances, original credit. Please note that students taking summer courses to replace a failing grade, or planning to graduate in the summer of 2022, will take precedence over students who have already earned credit in the courses for which they register. Registration for CENTRAL summer programs is NOW OPEN and will occur via ParentVUE . More information can be found HERE. Directions on how to register in ParentVUE can be found HERE or HERE.
There will be two summer sessions:
Session 1: June 29 - July 19 (3 weeks)
Session 2: July 20 - August 9 (3 weeks)
Courses offered via CENTRAL summer programs include English, Science, Math, Social Studies, World Languages, Health, Fine Arts, ESOL, and Technology. CTE courses are offered via Seneca Valley and Thomas Edison only. A full course list with times in which the course occurs can be viewed HERE. Families should reach out to their child’s counselor to determine what courses students should register for as well as creating a ParentVUE account.
Please note the following:
Semester A courses are only offered during session 1 and semester B courses are only offered during session 2.
Honors Health Education A will be offered in both session 1 and session 2.
Students must attend ALL mandatory webinars to earn credit for their course(s).
For each half-credit course, students are required to participate in eight (8) webinars during the session (see THIS site for dates).
¹ For each half-credit course, students will have the choice of an early offering or a late offering and are required to attend the live webinars at the same time for the duration of the session.
Example: A student chooses Algebra 2A in session 1 for the early time slot (June 29-July 19, live webinars on Mon, Wed, Fri from 10:30am-11:45am). The student must attend the live webinars at the same time each Mon, Wed, Fri for the duration of session 1.
Teachers will provide live support sessions on all non-instructional week days (see table below for dates) to allow students the opportunity to access additional support. While these support sessions are not required, and students may attend as needed, teachers may ask students to attend at various times throughout the session in order to support student learning.
In addition to the virtual support provided by classroom teachers, in-person, content-specific support teachers will be available at two regional sites: Seneca Valley HS and Wheaton/Edison HS. Regional support sites will be open from 10:30am until 6:30pm on the dates in the table below (see THIS site for dates).
Senior End of Year Activities
Thank you to those seniors that attended the Senior Meeting.
Linked for your use are:
- Senior Letter Handout (Click HERE)
- Senior Meeting Slide Presentation containing a lot of information (Click HERE)
Please read through the information and place important dates on your calendar.
*A parent meeting has been scheduled for May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Clarksburg High School Auditorium.
COMMENCEMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 6 at 10:00 AM.
As you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Patricia Moser, Commencement Coordinator, or call 240-740-6000.
PTSA Note - May 8, 2022
Dear Clarksburg High School Families:
This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and we hope we all were able to share our appreciation and thanks to the educators in our lives in some way, shape, or form. The National PTA reminded us all that, “Teaching is a Work of Heart”, in their 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week messages. We would like to add that being a teacher is like being a light that illuminates the world. Teachers are that light for a great many of us. They work tirelessly day in and day out to illuminate our world with their knowledge and wisdom. They are the wings beneath our wings, pouring their heart into their work so we all can soar. Whether we are able to thank them last week, this week, or next – please make sure to thank them. Whether we acknowledge it or not, educators play a significant role in all of our lives. We simply cannot thank you, all of the educators and the school staff in our lives, enough for all that you do! We want to give a special thanks to Susan Francis for leading the Teacher Appreciation Week efforts last week!
We also want to continue our thanks with a huge THANK YOU to the community for all of your support for the 2022 After Prom! We were able to raise over $6000 for After Prom. We had over 370 students at the After Prom on April 30 and thanks to your support, they all had a fun-tastic AND safe time! Please read our Notes of Appreciation via this link: https://bit.ly/CHS2022AfterPromThankYou
COMMUNITY NOTES
We have a few community notes we want to share with you:
Clarksburg Cluster Board of Education Forum (District 1 and At-Large Candidates)
Moderator: CHS Senior and PTSA Newsletter Editor, Leah Flood
When: May 11, 2022 at 7PM
Where: Via Zoom, please register here: https://bit.ly/ClarksburgBOEForum
Video from April 27 Clarksburg Townhall: https://youtu.be/VpRqvZFjpyw
PTSA General Membership Meeting and Election
When: May 17, 2022 at 7PM
Where: Via Zoom, please register here: https://bit.ly/CHSPTSA-May17Meeting
Special Topic: Annual General Election!!!
(Please send your nominations for the 2022-2023 PRESIDENT, VP of EDUCATION, SECRETARY, and TREASURER to ClarksburgHighSchool.PTSA@Gmail.com )
Information from our Parent Community Coordinator - Shana E. Bailey:
Parent Community Coordinator (PCC) Contact Info: https://bit.ly/CHSParentCommunityCoordinator
Parenting Workshops:
The MCPS Spring 2022 Parent Academy To Go session will begin this week! Please join us to engage in virtual workshops that will provide tips, tools, and strategies to support your child’s academic progress and social emotional well-being. Please register for upcoming workshops below. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/workshops.aspxParent Special Education Involvement Survey:
Each year, The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) conducts the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey of all parents/guardians of children receiving special education and related services. The purpose of the Survey is to measure the efforts made by school personnel during the school year, to partner with parents/guardians, and to promote parent/guardian involvement in their child’s education. Feedback helps to guide efforts to improve special education and related services. There are two versions of the Survey—one for parents of students who receive preschool special education services (ages 3 to kindergarten entry) and one for parents of students who are school-aged (kindergarten to 21). The Survey is anonymous. The Surveys were mailed to parents/guardians during the week of April 11, 2022. Parents/guardians have the option of returning the Survey they receive from MSDE in the prepaid postage envelope that arrived with their mailing, or completing the Survey online at www.mdparentsurvey.com<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdparentsurvey.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CGwendolyn_J_Mason%40mcpsmd.org%7Cd72ec5376c3c4d5f1e2f08da2e077f71%7Cddf755e9bcd64a5ea4727c378a78c6c7%7C1%7C0%7C637872906976406635%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ePiz2xnOXl%2F7%2F6qM%2FhVhChmTxKDYYSzEYMsZEuSXTgU%3D&reserved=0>. The Survey must be completed by Saturday, May 27, 2022.
Clarksburg Cluster Information
Click on the link for a template and email addresses of MCPS and BOE to advocate for a study of later bell times.
The letter is actually to advocate to add funding for a study of later bell times
High school students should be getting up later. The early start times cause road accidents, decreased learning and depression
MoCo Pride Center Pride Prom on May 13th, supported by the LGBTQ MCCPTA Subcommitte
The LGBTQ subcommittee supports the MoCo Pride Center Pride Prom! The Pride Prom is an event open countywide for students to have a night of dancing in a space that is welcoming and affirming.
Tickets cost $15 and the event will be held May 13th at Glenview Mansion beginning at 7pm.
For more info, tickets, donations
To volunteer (decorating is just prior to the dance, chaperoning)
Contact is Melissa Regan of MCCPTA
Break the Taboo on May 19th, Forum on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
SSL hours available
Thank you so very much all for your attention this week. May we all have a beautiful second, safe, and healthy second week of May! Just a month or so left in the school year! Let’s go Coyotes!
Kind regards,
Clarksburg HS PTSA 2021-2022
CHS Media Center May News
Happy May, Coyotes! Check out what's happening in the CHS Media Center with this issue of our monthly newsletter:
- All Library Books Due Friday, May 27th
- Explore our May resource collections: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May the 4th Be With You, Celebrate the Days of May, Celebrate Mexican Culture, National Mental Health Awareness Month, Sally Ride Day, Memorial Day, Jewish American Heritage Month, Romance to Celebrate Spring!
- LAST Media Center Contest for the Year! Enter for chance to win a prize!
- Spotlight on Digital Citizenship: Family Media Agreement
Click HERE to read the newsletter. Enjoy and reach out with any questions, comments, feedback!
Mrs. Blanchard, Your CHS Media Specialist
A Message for Families of Advanced Placement Students
AP Tests begin this week!
Please CLICK HERE to search for your (student’s) ID number and see their assigned testing location for each AP test.
HERE is the initial AP Testing memo that went out to the community in March. Please read the FAQs on page 2 and reach out to your student’s AP teacher or Julie_M_Murray@mcpsmd.org if you have further questions.
RELAY FOR LIFE - SATURDAY MAY 21
Clarksburg High School is hosting the Upper Montgomery County Relay for Life on Saturday May 21 from noon until 10 PM. The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, we can team up to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer, we can accomplish anything. This is a great way for students and families to get involved. Consider joining a team, attending our event, and/or making a donation. For more information see the link below:
Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Other Food Deliveries
As a reminder, Students have limited options for lunch, including cafeteria served hot meals, which are free everyday, or to bring their own lunch. Delivery drivers are turned away at the school and when necessary, the food is confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
All visitors to the school, even those attempting to deliver food, must use the main entrance only. Please discourage your students from attempting to have food delivered at other doors around the building. This creates a significant safety and security concern for your student and our school. Violations of this create a drain on resources and at times have caused such alarm that we have had to engage additional security and the police. Please help us continue to focus on the safety and security needs of the school by not ordering these meals to the school and by discouraging your child from ordering from a delivery service.
Important Reminders from our Attendance Office
Please review these important attendance reminders:
- If a student is late to school for any reason they must stop by the attendance office to sign in. This also applies if a student needs to sign out early with parent permission or parent pick up. An accurate sign-in/out time must be recorded in the system. (Please note: If a student does not stop by the attendance office then anything that the student is marked absent for will stay in the system).
- Please make sure whoever is signing the student out is on their emergency pick-up contact list in Parent VUE & is at least 21 years of age.
- Any notice sent for a student to sign out early must be submitted in writing.
Also, please remember that all parents/guardians and visitors are required to show ID upon entering our building.
All Means All and the Important Work of Access and Opportunity for All Students
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES & STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) publishes two documents that help students, parents, and staff and understand school rules and regulations; the expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences for violating the rules.
A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities is an overview of the rights and responsibilities students enjoy in MCPS and a summary of the laws and regulations that affect students.
The MCPS Student Code of Conduct provides an overview of discipline procedures and protocols and the range of consequences students could face for violating various policies, regulations, and rules. The guide also discusses the MCPS philosophy to discipline and defines the various disciplinary responses.
All MCPS families have received a copy of these documents. Students were provided copies in their English Classes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review this document with children so that our students understand their rights and responsibilities and the district’s expectations for student conduct. If you have questions, please speak to the Clarksburg Administration.
Ways To Report
Bullying, harassment (including sexual misconduct and sexual harassment), intimidation, hazing, incidents of hate-bias, and concerning issues involving student gender identity are not tolerated in MCPS. We are committed to ensuring our students feel safe, valued, and respected in our schools. Please see the multiple ways you can file a report below.
To file a Bullying Form online, click HERE
To file a Child Abuse & Neglect Form online, click HERE
To contact the MCPS Title IX Coordinator, click HEREHow You Can Report
✓ Contact school principal, counselor, student welfare liaison, or any MCPS staff member.
✓ Contact the Montgomery County Police Department, 301-279-8000.
✓ Submit MCPS Form 230-35, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form.
✓ Contact the MCPS Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@mcpsmd.org. Reports and allegations concerning MCPS employees will immediately involve the Department of Compliance and Investigations. They can be reached at DCI@mcpsmd.org.
✓ Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line is an anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety and/or well-being of students. Call 1-833-MD-B-SAFE or download the App.
✓ Contact the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) for support. VASAP provides information, referrals and advocacy, as well as crisis and ongoing counseling for victims of sexual assault.
✓ Contact the Montgomery County Hotline at 240-777-4357. A trained staff member or volunteer will provide supportive listening and information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
✓ Send a text to EveryMind hotline telephone number, 301-738-2255, daily between noon and midnight.
✓ Use the MCPS Student Reporting Phone Application (Currently In Development)College/Career Center Update - Monday, May 9, 2022 - Friday, May 13, 2022
Clarksburg High School
College/Career Center Update
Monday, May 9 2022 - Friday, May13, 2022
The Clarksburg High School College/Career Center provides in-person services daily from 7:15 am through 3:30 pm. Visit the Career Center website and Career Center on Twitter: @Cburg_Readiness. Join the Career Center Canvas page. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Somerville at Cintonya_A_Somerville@mcpsmd.org. Seniors, please bring copies of all acceptance and scholarship letters to the Career Center or email Cintonya_A_Somerville@mcpsmd.org.
How are you paying for your education? Seniors, do you need assistance with completing the FAFSA? Contact the Trio Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Montgomery College. The deadline for completing the FAFSA for the Fall 2022-2023 school year is June 30, 2022.
Apply to Montgomery College and complete these four steps (Raptor Reference Guide)! If you need assistance with the application, come by the Center before school, during lunch or after school. Mr. Nicholas Boyd, MC Admissions Counselor will be on campus the following days. Additional resources and information link.
Wed May 11, 2022 10:21 AM Wed May 18, 2022 11:55 AM Wed May 25, 2022 11:53 AM
3. Juniors, Class of 2023 stay tuned, coming soon Career Center Workshops on What to Expect Senior Year.
4. Additional Scholarships and FREE Money
Prepared by: Cintonya Somerville, CHS CCIC
C'Burg Athletics
DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!!!
- Baseball (1st ever!!!)
- Softball
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
- Boys Volleyball
Teamwork makes the dream work and these teams competed well and the results have shown through! Great job!!!
Request A National Honor Society Peer Tutor
Clarksburg High School
Email: Edward_K_Owusu@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/clarksburghs/
Location: 22500 Wims Road, Clarksburg, MD, USA
Phone: (240)740-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/clarksburghighschool
Twitter: @Cburg_Coyotes