CLARKSBURG High School
Weekly Message 5/22/22
A message from Principal Edward Owusu
Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,
As we head into the final full week of May, please stay vigilant regarding increasing rate of COVID-19 cases. Please see information from MCPS shared this past week.
This week is the last week of school for Seniors as 12th grade students will have a staggered end of class attendance schedule (See Here). All MCPS Chromebooks, textbooks, and materials loaned to seniors must be returned THIS week. Senior families that missed the meeting last week should please review the items provided at the meeting, including the slide presentation. Please see the Senior End of Year Activities in the newsletter.
This Friday morning, all 9th grade students and select classes will have a guest speaker. Mr. Tony Hoffman, national speaker on substance abuse and mental health will visit with students. His story is inspirational and moving and CHS is looking forward to welcoming him. You can see more via his website.
As we move closer to the end of the year, all students are reminded that books loaned from the Media Center are due no later than Friday, May 27. Next week Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day. School will be closed for staff and students for the holiday.
NEWSFLASH: All SSL forms documenting service completed this school year must be submitted to Mrs. Coe by the systemwide required deadline of June 3, 2022. Any unsubmitted SSL forms for service completed since June 1, 2019, will be accepted until June 3, 2022. Please note that after the 2021-2022 school year, SSL forms will no longer be accepted from previous school years.
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 SSL Final Due Date, PTSA news, May Media Center News, NAACH Showcase; 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!
Become the Next Clarksburg High School Coyote!
Hey Coyotes!
Become the Next Clarksburg High School Coyote!
Are you filled with Coyote Spirit?! Do you excel at uplifting and engaging others? Do you have a knack for entertainment? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we have the perfect opportunity for you. BECOME THE SCHOOL MASCOT. Everyone is encouraged to apply, as your participation will be strictly confidential to maximize your true Clarksburg High School Spirit.
Role of the Clarksburg Coyote:
- Create school spirit around Clarksburg High School
- Appear as the coyote at games and in community events
- Engage the crowd and perform as the coyote at school and community events
For more information/questions, please complete the interest form here or contact Mr. Mulcahy (Daniel_P_Mulcahy@mcpsmd.org) or Ms. Taylor (Cora_N_Taylor@mcpsmd.org).
C'Burg Upcoming Events:
* May is Jewish American Heritage Month
* May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Monday, May 22, 2022 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; Seniors attend periods 1-8; Chromebook return;
Tuesday, May 23, 2022 - Advisory Day Bell Schedule; Seniors attend periods 1-6; Chromebook return; Edmentum Credit Recovery; Activity Bus
Wednesday, May 24, 2022 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; Seniors attend periods 1-3; Chromebook return; Marching Band Spring Clinic - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm;
Thursday, May 25, 2022 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; Seniors attend period 1; Chromebook return; Edmentum Credit Recovery; Activity Bus; Tri M Spring Coffee House - 6 - 9 pm
Friday, May 26, 2022 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; Chromebook return; NAACH Showcase - 4:30 - 10 pm; Senior Sunset - Stadium, 7 pm; NAACH Showcase - Auditorium
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Reminders-Upcoming Special Event Days, Early Dismissal Days, or No School Days
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
Senior End of Year Activities
We look forward with anticipation to celebrating the Clarksburg High School Class of 2022 on Monday June 6, 2022. Senior families may review information from our Parent Meeting here:
Click Here for : Slide Presentation
Click Here for : One-Page Commencement Information Sheet
Click Here for : Carpel Video Order Form
Click Here for : Support the Class of 2022 Picnic (PLEASE!!!)
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.
Yearbooks have arrived!
Our 2022 yearbooks have finally arrived! Distribution will begin 5/23 - 5/27 with a special early pick up only for seniors on 5/20 during lunch. Students must bring a photo ID to pick up their book. Please see our community letter for more details and distribution schedule below! Online sales will not close 5/19. We only have 12 books left for purchase.
PTSA Note - May 15, 2022
“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.” – Lao Tzu
Dear Clarksburg High School Families:
When we started this journey with you in September 2021, we did not think how fast the year will go! We are now in the middle of May, with weeks left in the school year! As always, we are so very grateful for all of your support as we could not have done any of our programs without you. There may have been some missteps along the way, some shortcomings experienced. If any one has ever felt or experienced them, we want to sincerely apologize and like the Lao Tzu quote above, we want to turn these shortcomings/missteps into opportunities for future success. We have learned a lot from this experience in the PTSA and we are so very grateful for the opportunity to get to know the CHS community better. We feel we have learned and grown along with the students throughout this very challenging, and special, school year.
Please review what is coming up with the PTSA this week:
CHS SENIOR PICNIC
We also are preparing for the Senior Picnic which will be held on June 3rd. With graduation comes the very last day our seniors will be walking the halls of Clarksburg High School. June 3rd is their graduation practice and traditionally, we also hold a Senior Picnic for them on school grounds. It will be a last hoorah of sorts in the hallowed halls and fields of the place that helped them grow into strong Coyotes!
Please join us and contribute to the Senior Picnic. To honor the class of 2022, please consider donating $22, but any and all amounts are much appreciated. We are looking to provide them with delicious lunch, goodies, and treats so they can have a fun-tastic and memorable time on the last day they are at the high school.
Donations can be sent via:
Memberhub: https://chs-ptsa.memberhub.com/store#
In person at the Senior Parent/Guardian meeting at CHS
Thank you so very much all for your attention this week. Let us finish this year strong, Coyotes!
Kind regards,
Clarksburg HS PTSA 2021-2022
THINGS TO KNOW FOR THURSDAY, MAY 19
They include reminders about COVID-19, an upcoming mental health fair, online mental health and wellness resources, and an award recognition.
COVID-19 Case Rates Are Up
Positive cases as reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Montgomery County Health and Human Services dashboard have increased. As of Wednesday, May 18, the county had more than 364 cases per 100,000 residents, putting our community in the “moderate” risk category. The Department of Health and Human Services has strongly encouraged (not required) that you wear a mask when out in the community, physically distance when you can, wash your hands frequently and stay up-to-date with your vaccines and boosters. Doing these simple things will help keep you healthy.Masks Are an Important Tool in Classes with Three or More Positive Cases
Consistent with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services recommendations, it is strongly recommended that all staff and students wear masks while indoors in schools and offices. While masking remains optional systemwide, in response to increased cases, specific classes, grade levels or schools may be required to remask for periods of time to reduce transmission. Our goal is to keep students, staff and our communities healthy and maintain in-person instruction.Letters about positive cases that include advice about mask use are sent home as necessary. MCPS is also sending additional take-home rapid tests and masks to impacted schools. Students and staff who are not up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters may be required to quarantine per guidance from the CDC, Maryland Department of Health and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
REMINDER: Report any positive COVID-19 case via this link.
Mental Health Fair Set for May 31
MCPS is hosting a mental health forum for families and students from 6:15–8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 at Seneca Valley High School. The event will include a chance for parents to learn about mental health resources and services the school district has available to students. There will also be a resource fair, and breakout sessions on a range of topics, including signs of suicide and suicide prevention, anxiety and depression in students, restorative justice, trauma and its impact on the brain, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness and meditation.Seneca Valley is located at 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown.
Find Mental Health and Wellness Resources Online
MCPS is committed to the physical, social and psychological well-being of its more than 160,000 students and 24,000 employees. You can find valuable district information and community resources for students, staff and families on the MCPS homepage. Learn more about the important positions that support mental health and wellness in MCPS and the investments made to support that work.- MCPS Homepage
- MCPS Search
- MCPS Mental Health and Wellness Resources by School
Argyle Middle School Principal Wins Maryland Principal of the Year Award
James Allrich, principal of Argyle Middle School, has been named the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Principal of the Year 2023. MASSP recognizes outstanding Maryland middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools, and the Department of Defense Education Activity select one middle level or high school principal to represent their state. From these state winners, three finalists are named as contenders for the National Principal of the Year award.
Montgomery County Public Schools
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).
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
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 16, 2022 - Friday, May 20, 2022
Clarksburg High School
College/Career Center Update
Monday, May 16, 2022 - Friday, May 20, 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.
Seniors, where do we send your final transcript? Complete the 2022 Senior Exit Survey.
Seniors, how are you paying for your education, is it not too late? Complete the FAFSA before June 30, 2022? Contact the Trio Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Montgomery College.
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 18, 2022 11:55 AM Wed May 25, 2022 11:53 AM
3. Juniors, Class of 2023 stay tuned, coming soon Career Center Workshops.
4. Campus Visits for Juniors
U.S. Air Force/U.S. Space Force College/Career Center (Room 108) 5/18/22 9:29 AM The Posse Foundation College/Career Center (Room 108) 5/25/22 10:00 AM University of Maryland College Park TBD 6/9/22 10:00 AM
5. 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!!!
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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