CLARKSBURG High School
Weekly Message 10/9/22
A message from Principal Edward Owusu
Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,
Two great themed experiences combine to make the next 7 days SPECTAUCULAR! Homecoming Week 2022 and Mental Health Awareness Week are here! We have a full week in store this week. We end our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with an Advisory lesson later in the week. The PSAT will be held on Wednesday and a senior meeting is on the schedule as well. First quarter Interim reports will be available by Thursday of this week. Check StudentVUE or ParentVUE as necessary. Keeping the focus on academics has to be a priority! (Please click this link to see our weekly newsletter.)
The PSAT will be held this Wednesday, October 12 beginning at 7:45 am and ending by 12:30 pm. (YOU MAY FIND A LISTING OF STUDENTS ARRANGED BY GRADE LEVE TABS HERE) All 10th grade students have been registered and are expected to test. 9th and 11th grade students that registered are also expected to test. ALL seniors should plan on attending an important senior meeting on October 12 beginning at 10:15 am. Students that are NOT testing (grades 9-11) may join later in the afternoon for lunch or for Clarksburg Day!
Mental Health Awareness week is October 10th through October 14th. Students and staff are invited to participate in numerous activities throughout the week, to learn and engage in their overall mental health wellbeing. Please see here for the daily activities. Additional information and student activities can be found on the MCPS Mental Health Awareness Week website.
Homecoming Week is HERE! Spirit Week themes for this week are Character Day, Country/Country Club Day, Decades Day, Ties and Tie Dye Day, and Coyote Pride Day. Our JV Football team takes the field Thursday, followed by Varsity on Friday. This week we complete ticket sales for the dance that will be held on Saturday. Tickets will be sold via SchoolCashOnline and in person for all students Monday and Tuesday. Tickets may only be purchased online for Clarksburg students (1 ticket per person).
Please check out MCPS' Seven Things to Know for Thursday, October 6. They include a request for student input on the school calendar, an eighth-grade common application for high school programs, an athletic trainer update, mental health week reminder and other important upcoming items.
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. Check out the Campus Visits Calendar (Class of 2023 and 2024)
The Campus Visit’s Calendar is located on your Naviance homepage. Juniors and seniors must register online in Naviance to attend all campus visits. Please see the link for instructions. The Admission Representatives visiting CHS would like to meet you! Check out more information in this newsletter.
In this weekly message you will find a note from our PTSA, information about upcoming visits from higher education representatives in our College & Career Center, Saturday School at CHS, Homecoming, athletics schedules, and more.
As always, thank you for your continued support and trust.
And remember, together we are ONE Clarksburg!
HOMECOMING WEEK 2022 BEGINS NOW!
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE!
C'BURG UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, October 9 - Homecoming Hallway Decorating - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, October 10 - Special Advisory Bell Schedule; Mental Health Awareness Week; Var Field Hockey - Clarksburg at Einstein 5:30pm; JV Field Hockey - Urbana at Clarksburg 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 11 - Regular Bell Schedule; Golf - District Golf Tournament at Poolesville GC 8am; Cross Country - Poolesville and Gaithersburg at Clarksburg 3:30pm; Girls Volleyball - Gaithersburg at Clarksburg JV 5:30 / V 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 12 - PSAT & Clarksburg Day Special Schedule --- PSAT: 7:45 - 12:30 pm; 12th Grade Commencement Meeting for students and Panoramic Picture - Class of 2023 - 10:15 am; Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:00PM; Period 6: 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM; Clarksburg Day: 1:10 PM - 2:15 PM; Dismissal: 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM; Girls Soccer - Clarksburg at Damascus JV 5:30 / V 7:15pm; Boys Soccer - Damascus at Clarksburg JV 5:30 / V 7:15pm
Thursday, October 13 - Advisory Bell Schedule; Interims available on ParentVUE; Team Handball - Clarksburg at Sherwood 3:30pm; Girls Volleyball - Clarksburg at B-CC JV 5:30 / V 6:30pm; Field Hockey - Clarksburg at Walter Johnson JV 5:30 / V 7pm; JV Football - B-CC at Clarksburg 5:45pm
Friday, October 14 - Pep Rally Bell Schedule - Varsity Football - B-CC at Clarksburg 6:30pm* (Homecoming Game)
Saturday, October 15 - Boys Soccer - Clarksburg at Whitman V 9 / JV 10:30am; Girls Soccer - Whitman at Clarksburg V 9 / JV 10:30am
The weeks ahead:
Hispanic Heritage Month continues
October 17, 2022 - Make-Up Underclass Student Picture Day
October 18, 2022 - PTSA Meeting
October 24, 2022 - Professional Day - Non Instructional Day - School Closed
November 4, 2022 - End of MP1 - Homework Free Weekend
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
C’BURG Peeps: Mark it, scribble it, get a washable tattoo about it, but above all don’t miss it!! The Clarksburg High School Homecoming Masquerade Ball is October 15th. Check out the info 👇🏾.
Senior Meeting and Senior Panoramic - October 12
Clarksburg Seniors and Senior Parents,
All students in the Class of 2023 who plan to graduate this June should plan on attending the following meetings held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
- Senior Class Student Meeting - CHS Auditorium - 10:25 AM. Graduation information will be shared, and package materials will be handed out.
- Senior Class Panoramic Picture - CHS Stadium - 11:25 AM. Students in the Class of 2023 take photo for yearbook and sale. (Rain area - Main Gym)
All senior students should attend these important meetings on October 12.
PREPARE NOW for the PSAT
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Testing (NMSQT) is a national exam issued by the College Board. This test is used to measure high school learning and to predict college success. Content includes reading, writing and language, and mathematics.
When taken in Grade 11, the PSAT serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), which recognizes promising high school students with college scholarships and other awards.
This year, the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Wednesday, October 12th.
Who Should Register? Freshman, and Juniors
All 10th graders are automatically registered, free of charge.
When is the test? October 12, 2022
Cost? $19.00 for the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT (Including Processing Fees)
Why should I take the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT/NMSQT?
The PSAT provides feedback on academic performance & suggestions on how to improve.
The PSAT prepares students for for the SAT and ACT.
The PSAT provides opportunities to earn scholarships and academic recognition - The PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT Registration Ends: September 14, 2022 at noon
Where do I register? REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
Payment deadline: October 12, 2022- Obligations will be issued for anyone who takes the assessment but doesn't submit payment.
How do I pay?
Once registration is closed, the PSAT Fee will be attached to the student's account on SchoolCash Online by September 16th. Make sure to set up a SchoolCash Online account ahead of time. Instructions are below. The students “PIN” number will be sent to the parent’s email address on file with the school during the week of September 6th.
Instructions to set up a SchoolCash Online account: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Ty-VPsbdQvqfuLvr6GkInwGKK8QvxIR/view?usp=sharing
If I have testing accommodations in class and on the PARCC, will I automatically have them on the PSAT?
No - Students who normally receive testing accommodations should see their case managers ASAP. Only accommodations approved by the College Board—typically a 7 week or longer process—will be provided for the PSAT.
I still have questions. Who can help?
Contact your counselor or Ms. Calarusse @ Samantha_Calarusse@mcpsmd.org
How do I prepare for the PSAT?
Student guides can be found online at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
PTSA Note - October 6, 2022
“The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky.” –William Butler Yeats
Dear Clarksburg High School Families:
Happy October!! Hope you all are having a great week. We cannot believe October is already here!
Here are a few items of note from our PTSA this week:
CHS PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
We would love for you all to join us at our next CHS PTSA General Membership Meeting on October 18, 2022 at the CHS Media Center and Zoom at 7pm.
Our Special Topic for this meeting is: College Preparation with Kenny Sholes
The link to the meeting is here: https://bit.ly/CHSPTSAMeeting10182022
If you have not joined us already, please click on the following link to be a member: https://bit.ly/CHSPTSAMembership
Anyone can join the meeting but only members can vote. We would also love to hear what special topics you would like us to focus on during upcoming general membership meetings. Please share those ideas to us at clarksburghighschool.ptsa@gmail.com .
CHS PTSA COMMUNITY SUPPORT
CHS HOMECOMING:
We hope you will join us in supporting the upcoming Homecoming Dance. We need volunteers to assist in decorating and serving of food. Please see this sign-up link: https://bit.ly/CHS2022Homecoming
The Homecoming team, led by the great CHS SGA, has worked hard to organize a memorable and exciting evening for our students – let us support them!
CHS PTSA UPCOMING EVENTS
SAT Prep from Tutor Doctor – October 22nd
CHS PTSA Canned Food Drive – October 29th
Thank you so much for all of your support! Let us have a great and fun-tastic week! Go COYOTES!
Families of students who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals can now apply for assistance for school meals. Eligibility is based on family size and gross income. Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive free breakfast and lunch meals.
Apply here. Learn more about the program.
MySchoolBucks for School Meals
Schedule Your Senior Formal
Attention seniors: It's time to schedule your senior formal! ALL students can get a free senior formal portrait for the yearbook + student ID. Just follow these directions to make your appointment... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q0fgGoQ87kwPpaT0Hsr5Bcso0O9uBwfEPnhBm-_qaJk/edit
Also, don't forget! Early bird yearbook and student tribute pages will open for sales soon, and the first 115 buyers will have the BIGGEST discount! Check www.clarksburgyearbook.com for links to buy!
Families new to MCPS are encouraged to sign up for a ParentVUE account at the beginning of the school year. ParentVUE is the online parent portal that serves as the primary communication vehicle for schools to share information regarding grades, attendance, scheduling, access to myMCPS Classroom and more.
ParentVUE provides a way to view school-related information and data for students. Register for athletics, special programs, communicate with teachers and verify your student information annually.
ParentVUE also allows access to Canvas/MyMCPSClassroom, a digital learning platform. Parents and guardians can view instructional information and resources, and get alerts about assignments and grades.
Dress Code? Yeah, we've got that!
Saturday School at CHS
The George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. is pleased to offer options for parents and students interested in additional academic support and/or acceleration on the 6th day of learning (Saturday mornings). Please allow our certified teachers to support our Clarksburg cluster students (elementary through high school).
The fee for the entire year of Saturday School remains the same at $40 for FARMS students and $85 for all others.
Each Saturday morning, there are motivational sessions that focus on mindfulness and wellness within each center. In addition, students will have two additional hours with the MCPS curriculum (Benchmarks and Eureka) for additional support or acceleration. Each center serves the entire cluster of schools, but students have the capability of attending the center of their choice or participating virtually.
2022-2023 PROGRAMS - SATURDAYS / 8:30 - 11:00 AM
- Opening Ceremonies, Registration and Orientation: September 24
- Closing Ceremonies: May 6
Courses are available on the following Saturdays:
- October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
- November 5, 12, 19;
- December 3, 10, 17
- January 28;
- February 4, 11, 25;
- March 4, 11, 18, 25;
- April 15, 22, 29
Parent Workshops: November 5, March 4
Center Locations – High Schools: Clarksburg, Einstein, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Blair, Northwest, Paint Branch, Springbrook, and Wheaton. Virtual options for all grades.
TO REGISTER Please go to our website saturdayschool.org.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Khadija_F_Barkley@mcpsmd.org or 301-287-8980.
College/Career Center Update
Clarksburg High School
Monday, October 3, 2022 to Friday, October 7, 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.
Campus Visits Calendar (Class of 2023 and 2024)
The Campus Visit’s Calendar is located on your Naviance homepage. Juniors and seniors must register online in Naviance to attend all campus visits. Please see the link for instructions. The Admission Representatives visiting CHS would like to meet you.
SENIORS - Get Ready for Life After High School, now!
*Seniors, do you need one-on-one or small group assistance with the college application process? Join Mrs. Somerville on Saturday mornings in GBT Saturday School’s “Crash Course 2 College”, begins Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 9am in the Career Center. Join us Saturday, October 1, 2022, to get started on the track to college. FEES are $85 for the academic year ($40 for students who receive FARMS). Get ahead and get into college. Register here.
Fall Semester topics Include:
College Applications
Scholarship Applications
Essay Editing
College & Scholarship Search
Naviance Assistance
Student Brag Sheet
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
ACT/Sat Registration
FAFSA Completion
*Students, the Teacher’s Recommendation Request portal in Naviance opened on September 12th.
*CHS Senior Packet & Required Process for College/Vocational School
-Seniors attending 2-year colleges only need to complete the Transcript Release Form.
*CHS FAFSA Completion Process - FAFSA OPENS on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Not eligible for FAFSA, you may be eligible for the MSFAA.
*SAVE the DATE: CHS FAFSA Completion Night in English and Spanish - Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Attend Local College Fairs (9-12) - Seniors, apply for on-site admissions and scholarships.
*Alfred Street Baptist Church Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Fair. University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Campus
Friday, October 7 - Saturday, October 8, 2022 (Registration required and now open. Check out the onsite admissions document here.
*Testing Anxiety Strategies Workshop, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 11:21 am in the Career Center
* Only juniors and seniors may attend the MCPS Hispanic College Fair, Wednesday, October 13, 2022 at the Activity Center @ Bohrer Park from 9:25 am to 10:45 am. The fair is FREE and MCPS transportation is provided. Parent Permission is required. Seating is limited to 70 students. Instructions and permission slips are provided. Return forms to Mrs. Somerville in the Career Center by Monday, October 10, 2022.
*Mount Calvary Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Fair
608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, 20850
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10 am - 2 pm (Registration required. Seniors, on-site college admission and scholarships-see Mrs. Somerville for more information.)
Military Academy Nominations from the Office of Congressman David Trone: To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please have your students complete this application form on our website. Our deadline is October 14th at 5:00pm. Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. For more information about the Nomination Process, read more about our Service Academy Nomination - General Information here.
Prepared by Mrs. Cintonya Somerville, CHS CCIC.
Join the CHS Athletics Booster Club
Exciting Opportunities! CHS Boosters Membership, Fitness Class, and Bricks for Coyote Canyon!
*Join the CHS Athletic Boosters Today at chscoyotes.memberhub.com
It only takes a minute and every donation supports our athletic program! Thank you!
* Leave your mark by purchasing a personalized commemorative brick to be installed in the Coyote Canyon! Order online at www.bricksrus.com/order/clarksburghs
This opportunity is only offered every few years! Flyer attached with more information.
* Join us for a heart-pumping fitness class to benefit CHS Athletics!
Please see flyer below for more information. Suggested donation is $25, but any amount is greatly appreciated!
NFHS Network and GoFan
Dear Coyote fans,
As we kick-off the upcoming school year, we wanted to tell you that through our official partners, NFHS Network and GoFan, you can easily buy tickets for games and subscribe to watch live games online for when you can’t get there in-person.
Click this link to visit our school homepage, where you can:
- Click “Follow” to get alerts on our upcoming events.
- Click “Buy Tickets” to get tickets to upcoming events.
- Click “Subscribe” to watch live broadcasts of upcoming events (a portion of the proceeds are shared back with our school!).
C'BURG Attendance Policy
Academic success begins with excellent attendance. Therefore, special attention will be paid to the issue of attendance and punctuality. We expect every student to be in school every day except for the legitimate reasons defined by Maryland State law and listed below:
Death in the immediate family
Certified illness of the student
Court summons
Work or activity accepted by school authorities
Observance of religious holiday
Quarantine
Physical and mental incapacity
Violent storms
State emergency
As we prepare for the start of school, we wanted to share some important information and updates on attendance procedures. This year we will be providing an online option for reporting student absences. Parents and/or Caregivers of students will use a google form to report a student absence and submit attendances notes. Upon completion of this form, the attendance secretary will review each submission and will follow up to confirm absence. The form can be located here as well as on the Clarksburg High School Website under Attendance Procedures.
Please reference the following resources for our attendance policies:
- Clarksburg High School Attendance Policy: attendance policy
- Montgomery County Attendance Regulations can be found here: county regulations
This year we are focusing on Be Present 182, a charge to have all students in all classes on time every day.
If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Lindsay Cao, Assistant Principal or Ms. Elida Pineda, Attendance Secretary.
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WE ARE ALL WINNERS WHEN WE SHOW RESPECT AT MCPS ATHLETIC EVENTS
WE ARE ALL WINNERS
WHEN WE SHOW RESPECT
AT MCPS ATHLETIC EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Dear MCPS Families,
As we enter the exciting time of year known as homecoming we write with a reminder of the importance of demonstrating respect by all spectators attending MCPS athletic events. The R.A.I.S.E. core values of the school district athletics program teach and reinforce respect and sportsmanship, academic excellence, integrity and character, spirited and safe competition, and equity and access. When you attend an MCPS sporting event you are enjoying an exhibition of skills developed by student-athletes in an educational setting. Being in the stands or on the sidelines is just like being in the classroom; respect for your fellow spectators, student-athletes, coaches and referees is the expectation.
You can support these expectations by following these simple guidelines.
- Applaud all student-athletes for their efforts.
- Accept the decisions of officials and coaches.
- Appreciate all participants for their commitment.
- Support school personnel in conducting a spirited and safe contest.
- Maintain composure when something seems to go against your team.
- Respect the rights of other spectators.
- Reward sportsmanlike behavior through cheering.
- Focus attention on the positive aspects of competition.
- Encourage student-athletes by showing enthusiasm and positive recognition. and…
- Demonstrate concern for the safety and welfare of student-athletes and each other
Also, please comply with our spectator expectations:
- Tickets are purchased through GoFan. Spectators are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. General admission is $5.00, which includes convenience fee.
- Students should bring their student ID, in order to verify their enrollment
- Middle school students must purchase a ticket and be accompanied by a paying adult or will not be able to attend the event
- Elementary students (10 and under) are admitted free with a paying adult
- Senior citizens over the age of 62 are admitted free
Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive!
We’ll see you at the game.
Montgomery County Public Schools
Operational Information 2022-2023
Guide to Rights and Responsibilities
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.
Read more HERE.
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