Dear Towson High School Community,
As we embrace the possibilities that the new year holds, let us continue to foster an environment where all members of the Towson High School community thrive. May 2024 bring hope, joy, growth, and shared successes, and may our collective efforts make our vision of a thriving learning community a reality.
In advisory this week, students selected one word resolutions for the year. My one word resolution is HOPE because with hope, all things are possible. Ask your students what their one word resolution is for 2024!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with hope, resilience, and the joy of learning.
In partnership,
Dr. Kim Culbertson
Join the PTSA for their first meeting of 2024 on Wednesday January 10. At this meeting, Sue Hahn, from the BCPS' Office of Family & Community Engagement, will discuss the many ways you can become more involved.
As always, the PTSA will have an open meet & greet at 6:30 pm in the library and than at 7:00 pm, the full meeting will start. The meeting agenda include presentations by the guest speaker, committee chairs, teachers, and the principal. The PTSA is always open to new business. Plaese consider joining via person or zoom. A zoom link & agenda will be available 24 hours before the meeting.
On Team BCPS Day 2024, Thursday, January 11, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using hashtag #BCPSblue. Twenty awards will be presented for distinguished participation in Team BCPS Day.
“Held on the second Thursday of each January, Team BCPS Day celebrates the unity and strength of our school system,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “This year, we hope to take the day to a higher level to reflect this community’s enduring commitment to public education excellence. I encourage families, alumni, and our business and nonprofit partners to participate. Go big, and go blue!”
For classes with a midterm or final exam, they will be given on the following dates:
- Thursday 1/11 (A-Day) – 1A & 3A Exams
- Friday 1/12 (B-day) – 1B & 3B Exams
- Monday 1/15 – No School
- Tuesday 1/16 (A-Day) – 2A & 4A Exams
- Wednesday 1/17 (B-Day) – 2B & 4B Exams
- Thursday 1/18 (A-Day) – A-Day Makeups Exams
- Friday 1/19 (B-Day) – B-Day Makeups Exams
No Outside Food Deliveries
For the safety of our students and staff, we do not permit food delivery services (DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, etc.) to deliver food to students during the school day. Food that is delivered by a delivery service during the school day will be taken to the Main Office and the student will not be able to retrieve it until the end of the school day. If parents/guardians need to provide their students with items during the school day, they must deliver the items themselves in-person to the Main Office.
As a reminder, all students have access each day to free breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria.
Research has shown that attendance is a leading predictor of academic achievement and adult success. Students who find attending school important are more likely to attain goals like attending trade school, college, or getting a job. By showing up to school every day, students develop a positive work ethic and prepare for future success by developing healthy and productive habits.
Our attendance goals this year are for students to maintain at least a 94% attendance rate and to reduce chronic absenteeism. A student that misses 10% or more of school days in chronically absent. By missing just 2 days a month, a student will be chronically absent. Use the "Attendance Tracker" and "Parent Tips" below to support your student in maintaining satisfactory attendance. Additionally, we will send parents/guardians a "Weekly Attendance Report" each Friday afternoon so you can track your student's daily and period attendance.
