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BRAVES BULLETIN
September 24, 2023
Parents/Guardians - Please Complete
For Our Spanish Speaking Families
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 27 - SSLAC Meeting in main office conference room during Pride Time
Friday, September 29 - NHS Application process presentation during Pride Time in auditorium
Monday, October 9 - Virtual Instruction Day - Two hour early dismissal
FamilyID is now open for winter sports registration
Tryouts start on November 15, 2023. You are required to be at all tryouts. Registration deadline is November 13 at 4pm. Register here
Byron Eiff - Congressional Art Competition
AVPA
County Fair Display
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Congratulations to the Chopticon Golf team on their 1st place match win against Patuxent (2nd) and Calvert (3rd) at Wicomico Shores Golf Course. The scores were Chopticon 183, Patuxent 196 and Calvert 223.
The match players were: Nick Sanders 40, Matthew Harris 47, Logan Quade 48, Zach Parlett 48, Henry Kelly 50 and Jarrett Edwards 51. Alternates were Drew Watson and Aaden Glascoe.
Boys Soccer
Varsity soccer loss to LHS 3-1 but defeated Calvert 2-0
Girls Soccer
Varsity soccer lost to LHS 3-1. JV Girls Soccer tied Northern 0-0 and won 2-0 vs LaPlata
Volleyball
JV Volleyball grabs wins over Thomas Stone and McDonough! https://www.amazon.com/.../V8Zxk4ooQoS4yjzERIdOrQ...
Parents/Guardians - Forms to Complete
- 2023/2024 Parent Permission - SMCPS Secondary Acceptable Use Policy and Online Platforms - More Info - must be completed for each student
- 2023-24 Meal Benefit Form
Important Information for Parents & Students Regarding AP Exams
This information applies to students enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement courses for the 2023/24 school year. AP courses prepare students for the end of year exam. The exam is processed through the AP College Board. Please review the information and directions associated with this process. The goal is to collect accurate data to order exams and process the collection of funds associated with exam fees. The AP Exam Registration Form will be completed online. Register for AP exams
General Registration Information on AP Exam Testing:
This year, SMCPS will cover the cost of AP exams for all students interested in taking the assessments connected to their Advanced Placement coursework. Students will need to select their AP tests by October 31st. Please consult your AP teacher(s) if you are uncertain about taking the exam associated with their course(s).
Please make note of the following:
If you select to take an AP test and then change your mind after the October 31st deadline, please contact Dr. Vernetta Smith at vhsmith@smcps.org as soon as possible to have your test canceled. You may be required to pay a fee for test cancellation ($40).
If, after the October 31st deadline, you decide to take an AP exam for which you are not registered, you will be charged the late order fee ($40).
Failure to sit for an AP exam you have ordered on the original assessment date may result in a late testing fee ($40) if you wish to take the make-up exam.
If you do not sit for an AP exam you ordered, you will be required to repay that test's fee ($98 for regular exams, $146 for Capstone exams) and the unused/canceled exam fee ($40) to SMCPS.
AP students must create a college board account and enroll in their AP class section for each of their AP courses. Directions on how to join an AP class section or video link
AP teachers shared the class join codes and join code instructions to help students sign in and join the class online.
For general information about AP, students can go to apstudents.org
2024 AP Exam Schedule (dates subject to change per College Board) College Board Schedule Link
SMCPS Meal Information
Counselor Assignments
The final day for class/schedule changes based on student request is Friday, September 8, 2023. After this date, changes will be made only with approval of an administrator. Students who drop courses after September 30 may receive an F for the course on their report card and transcript (per the SMCPS Program of Studies).
A to Cr - Ms. Julie Correll - jacorrell@smcps.org, ext. 38124
Cs to Ha - Ms. Cara Grysko - cagrysko@smcps.org, ext. 38122
Hc to Mc - Ms. Morgan Lemmings, malemmings@smcps.org, ext. 38128
Me to Sa - Ms. Amanda Hogan, ajhogan@smcps.org, ext. 38121
Sc to Z - Ms. Meg Walewski, mmwalewski@smcps.org, ext. 38123
Registrar - Ms. Dorothy VanRyswick, dmvanryswick@smcps.org, ext. 38104
Admission to Athletic Events
- All regular season tickets are $6.00 (online or card at the gate)
- Online ticketing is highly encouraged prior to arrival
- Employee badges from all three counties will be honored per SMAC Constitution
- As a reminder, No +1 or additional guest per SMAC Bylaws for local employees..
- MPSSAA passes are ONLY accepted for Region and State Playoff games, not regular season SMAC contests or SMAC championships.
- Senior Citizen Cards will only be for St. Mary's County residents.
- Anyone leaving the event without authorization MUST pay to re-enter
- No outside food or drinks are permitted
- No Bags (Other small permissible items such as keys, wallets, cell phones, credit cards, and cash may be carried in a pocket or by hand)
PM Pick-Up, please park in any available spot in the B parking lot and wait for your student
Parent Volunteer Portal
Help Prevent the Spread of Infection
Travel Lanes for Drivers in the Morning
Please remember to stop at crosswalks to allow for pedestrians to safely walk across the travel lane.
Reminder - No Food or Other Deliveries for Students
Here is a link to the daily menu.
Important Links & Information
COMMUNICATIONS
There are several ways to keep on top of what’s happening at Chopticon High School. Please use any of the following:
- School Telephone # 301-475-0215
- Staff email addresses can be found on our website here
- Braves Bulletin - Weekly Updates for students and parents sent out via School Messenger. The latest edition is on the homepage of our website
- Twitter- @CHS_smcps
Chopticon High School
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/chs/
Location: 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-0215
Twitter: @chs_smcps