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BRAVES BULLETIN
October 8, 2023
Monday, October 9 is a Virtual Instruction Day
Impact Aid Form - Parents/Guardians - Please Complete
Our schools are heavily impacted by federally connected students – those parents/guardians who work on federal property in Maryland, live on federal property in Maryland, and/or are active duty military personnel. Because of this impact, we receive federal grant funds to operate and maintain our schools and enrich school programs. To receive these funds, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) requires us to survey each student to determine eligibility.
Thank you if your have already completed this form. SMCPS is encouraging all parents/guardians to please take the time to access and complete the Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.
If you need assistance logging into HAC, please contact Mrs. Werkheiser at mkwerkheiser@smcps.org.
Emergency Contact Information - Parents/Guardians Please Review/Update
Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool.
The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is November 14th, 2023. Thank you!
For Our Spanish Speaking Families
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 9 - Virtual Instruction Day - Two hour early dismissal - Students do not report to school, complete assignments at home
Tuesday, October 10 - Neon Day (9-11) - Character Day (Seniors only)
Wednesday, October 11 - Pink Day
Thursday, October 12 - Country vs. Country Club Day
Friday, October 13 - Braves Day - Pep Rally
Saturday, October 14 - Homecoming Dance - admission by ticket only - ID Required
Homecoming Updates
- All ticket sales will end Tuesday, October 10th, or before if we sell out. Tickets are very limited and selling fast!
- Senior Guest tickets: sales began October 4th on GoFan or in person at the School Bank. Only Seniors with an APPROVED Guest Form are able to purchase a Guest ticket.
- Juniors Possible Guest Tickets: sales will begin October 9th, and Juniors with an APPROVED Guest Form will be able to purchase their Guest ticket if any tickets are still available. Purchase may be made on GoFan starting October 9th and 10th or in person at the School Bank on October 10th. Submitting a Guest Form is not a guarantee that a ticket will be available for purchase.
- ID required: both the CHS student and any guests must present a photo ID for entry If you are a Guest without a photo ID available, please email the School Bank to let them know and make other arrangements: jreschenbrenner@smcps.org
- All Guests must arrive at Chopticon with the CHS Student that sponsored them on the Guest Form in order to enter the dance.
- Students are to read and adhere to the dress code policy.
Picture Make-Up Days
Our underclassmen make-up picture day will be Tuesday, October 17. If a student needs to get a make-up picture done, they will be sent to the auditorium by their English teacher during their English class.
Please note that this is for underclassmen only (grades 9 - 11).
If a senior student needs their senior portraits done, they need to schedule specifically through Legacy; this make-up day will be on November 8 in the auditorium (and, due to the nature of the sessions, will go a little beyond the normal school day). This will be the last opportunity to have their photo taken to be included in the yearbook.
Contact information for Legacy's customer care service is:
- Call: 716-512-6336
- Email: customercare@legacystudios.com
- Chat: https://seniors.legacystudios.com
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
Around Chopticon
Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSLAC)
Barbie Bungee Jumping
College Visits
Library Media
Lots of activities in the library for students - this week there was button making and puzzles.
Air Force JROTC
Marching Band Captures First Place at the Battle at Breton
Cross Country
Wednesday, 10/4/23, girls and boys competed in a quad meet at Lackey High School against Lackey, Leonardtown and St. Charles Girls came up short with Leonardtown and defeated Lackey and St. Charles. Boys defeated all 3 teams.
Girls top runner was Katie Schwaner. She came in 2nd overall in the race against 43 athletes. She was followed by Callie Modrzejewski, Danielle Baker, Laila Gagnon, Ava Williams, Madison Eberle, and Ryan Graves. Girls are now 8-2 for the season.
Boys top runner was Weston Carr. He came in 1st overall in the race out of 55 athletes. He was followed by his teammates Dominic Longobardi, Nick Watson, Mason Allen, Pietro Poli, Brendan Nutter, James Owens and Konnor Kent. Boys are now 10-0.
Field Hockey
Varsity and JV Field Hockey traveled to Patuxent on Wednesday. Varsity lost 9-2 and JV won 5-0.
Football
Golf
Congratulations to the Golf Team who took second place in the County match against Leonardtown and Great Mills at Cedar Point Golf Course. Our top 4 players were Logan Quade, Jarrett Edwards, Nick Sanders and Matthew Harris. The county match players were Logan Quade, Jarrett Edwards, Nick Sanders, Matthew Harris, Zach Parlett and Henry Kelly.
Boys Soccer
JV Chop Soccer Play Day @ St. Charles High School
Chopticon 2, Northern 1
Chopticon 2, LaPlata 0
The JV Boys continue to be undefeated! Photos
Girls Soccer
Busy week for our Lady Braves soccer team…Monday they celebrated their seniors and took the win against Lackey, 8-1.
Tuesday night the girls brought home another win away versus Huntingtown, 4-1.
Volleyball
Varsity at Lackey - More pics
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