Clarksburg High School
Weekly Message 11/21/21
A message from Principal Edward Owusu
Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,
This week is a shortened one as we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please take the time to enjoy family and friends as well as a brief break from school. I am thankful for a caring staff, wonderful students, and a supporting community. Monday and Tuesday will be half days with school ending at 12 pm. Wednesday through Friday are no school days.
The Minority Scholars program at Clarksburg high school will be hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle in the Milestone Shopping Center, 20940 Frederick Rd A, Germantown, MD 20876, from 4-8 pm. this Monday, November 22. Please support this endeavor.
Parents and guardians that have scheduled conferences with teachers for Monday and Tuesday via ParentVUE should remember that all conferences will be held online via Zoom. Please reach out directly to staff if you have questions.
Seniors and senior families are reminded to order their Cap, Gown, and Tassel now. Please see the link in the newsletter.
In this newsletter you will find information about Registration for Latin Dance Competition, November SMOB Minute, Maryland General Assembly Page Program, Clarksburg's Race and Equity Pledge, Winter Sports, Clothing Recycling, college and university visits to CHS, and more.
As always, thank you for your continued support and trust. Together we are Clarksburg!
C'Burg Upcoming Events:
November is - Mental Health Awareness Month; Native American Heritage Month
Monday, November 22 - Early Release Day (12 pm); Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 23 - Early Release Day (12 pm); Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 24 - MCPS Schools Closed
Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving; MCPS Schools Closed
Friday, November 26 - MCPS Schools Closed
Mental Health Awareness Month
November is Mental Health Awareness Month. The CHS Counseling department will be sharing information with students and staff throughout the month to help raise awareness about mental health and help reduce the stigma. We will use this time to focus on the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health and acknowledging that it’s okay to not be okay. Here are some resources. If you have any concerns about your child’s mental health, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school counselor.
Last Reminder: Maryland General Assembly Page Program
The MD General Assembly are currently accepting applications for the Maryland General Assembly Page Program for the 2022 Legislative Session!
The Page Program gives students the chance to participate in online conversations with senators and delegates and to virtually join legislative sessions and committee hearings. There will also be a one day in-person component, in which students can opt to visit the Annapolis Legislative campus, tour the State House complex, and experience serving on the chamber floor.
For students who would like more information, please direct them to this document, which includes the Maryland General Assembly Page Program flyer, the Student information sheet, and application process.
There are two applications that must be completed electronically by Monday November 22nd at 5pm. Students with any questions should contact Ms. Dean at Michelle_D_Dean@mcpsmd.org.
Student Drop-Off and Student Parking
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.
College/Career Center Update - November 22, 2021 through November 23, 2021
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. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Somerville at Cintonya_A_Somerville@mcpsmd.org.
Please bring copies of all acceptance and scholarship applications to the Career Center.
How are you paying for your education? Seven (7) items needed to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Create your FSA ID. Next, complete an MD CAPS’ account? If you need assistance, come by the Career Center.
Attend MC visits to CHS. Apply to Montgomery College for FREE!
Juniors and seniors, register in Naviance Single Sign-On to attend college/career visits. Visits will be held in the Career Center. Please share the reservation with your teacher. Attendance will be recorded.
Class of 2022 (12)
*UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship Program-The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is open to all high-achieving high school seniors who have an interest in pursuing doctoral study in the sciences or engineering, and who are interested in the advancement of minorities in the sciences and related fields. Students must be nominated for the program and are most typically nominated by their high school administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers. Deadline: December 1, 2021
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest [Damascus Post 171] (9-12) Deadline: December 20, 2021
Montgomery Scholars Scholarship (MC) Deadline: January 6, 2022
Macklin Business Institute Scholarship MBI) Honors Program (MC) Deadline: January 7, 2022
2022 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™ and “Where Are They Now?” (WATN) Campaign Deadline: March 1, 2022
Anthony Richard Tilghman Memorial Scholarship Trust Deadline: March 1, 2022
Montgomery County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (3 Scholarships) County-Wide Scholarship, MCAC Educational Program Scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2022
Career/Vocational/Technical Scholarship - Deadline: March 14, 2022
Class of 2023 (11)
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest [Damascus Post 171] (9-12) Deadline: December 20, 2021
2022 Coolidge Scholarship-Nomination Required (11) Deadline: January 19, 2022
Class of 2024 (10)
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest [Damascus Post 171] (9-12) Deadline: December 20, 2021
Class of 2025 (9)
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest [Damascus Post 171] (9-12) Deadline: December 20, 2021
Prepared by: Cintonya Somerville, CCIC
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)C'Burg Athletics
Return to RAISE Communication 11.19.21
Please refer to the November 19 communication for the latest updates regarding MCPS Athletics. A Spanish version is also available. The updated Return to R.A.I.S.E. Plan is here. The major update is guidance regarding masks/face coverings indoors:
On Saturday, November 20, 2021, the indoor mask mandate will return in Montgomery County. MCPS applied for a letter of approval requesting that the MCPS athletics program continue with the existing indoor mask guidance in the Return to R.A.I.S.E. Plan. The request has been provisionally partially approved to include that fully vaccinated student-athletes engaged in the play of basketball are not required to wear face coverings. The remainder of the MCPS request will be considered on November 24 at the next Montgomery County Board of Health Letter of Approval team meeting. If approved, it will move forward to the full Board of Health for consideration on November 30. As a result, the indoor mask guidance below will be in effect beginning on Saturday, November 20 and will remain in effect, pending the next Board of Health meeting on November 30. Updates as appropriate will be provided at that time, pending the Board of Health’s decision.
Indoor Mask Guidance for MCPS Athletics – effective November 20, 2021
MCPS Athletics will return to previous guidance that requires masks to be worn indoors at all times, with limited exceptions. The updated guidance is below:
For indoor sports, masks must be worn at all times, except as noted below:
- Basketball – fully vaccinated student-athletes are not required to wear face coverings
- Cheerleading – when actively engaged in stunting/tumbling/flying
- Swimming/Diving – in the water, because a wet face mask may be more difficult to breathe through
- Wrestling – during wrestling contact, a mask could become a choking hazard and is discouraged unless an adult coach or official is closely monitoring for safety purposes.
Spectators, coaches, and officials must wear masks at all times indoors. All participants shall bring their own mask/face covering; extra masks are available at all activities.
Other updates include:
- Vaccination Reminders & FAQs
- GoFan Digital Ticketing
- MPSSAA Playoffs
- Testing in Schools Reminders
The latest information continues to be available on the COVID-19 Athletics Information webpage.
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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