Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,

We close out the month of November this week with Meet the Coaches Night on Monday, PTSA meeting on Tuesday, and the debut of Elf the Musical by the CHStage Drama program on Friday, December 1st. Winter sports also begin this week on Saturday with Swimming & Diving. As a reminder two additional dates in December have been announced for senior photos - 12/14 & 12/15. For Seniors who wish their photo included in the yearbook, these are the final two dates. In this Sunday's message is: PTSA Message, College and Career Center Information, and more.

Please be sure to check student attendance, as that can be a marker for success or disappointment. Reminder to check grades online via ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Check out the Week At A Glance and news below!

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Elf the Musical - GET YOUR TIX NOW!

Beginning in December, you can check out the CHStage production of “Elf.” Watch the show at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9, or at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3. Purchase tickets in advance HERE

Check out the College/Career Center Update to learn about campus visits by various colleges, universities, employers, and military personnel. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Nwator.

Morning & Afternoon Pick-up

A few key safety reminders for morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
Reminders:

1. SCHOOL START TIME: First period starts at 7:45 AM daily. Arriving early ensures students can safely travel to their first period classes and are ready to learn.
2. DROP OFF: When dropping off on the auditorium side of the school, please drive down as far as possible and let your student off near the auditorium entrance. Please use the lane closest to the sidewalk (right lane) to drop off your student. The left lane should be used for exiting towards Foreman Boulevard. .
3. SPEED: Please take it slow. Please do not speed through our car lines. Our campus speed limit is 10 MPH.
4. WIMS ROAD: Is closed for pickup from 2:30 - 2:45 PM.
5. PEDESTRIANS: Always have the right of way! Please be cognizant of of all pedestrians during drop off and dismissal.

We are UNITED AS ONE PACK, so let's work together to keep all members of the Coyote Nation safe on our roadways.

As always, thank you for your continued support and trust.

And remember, together we are ONE Clarksburg!

Monday, November 27 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; Meet the Coaches Night

Tuesday, November 28 - Advisory Day Bell Schedule; Girls Basketball Scrimmage - Clarksburg at Blake TBD; Boys Basketball Scrimmage - Northeast at Clarksburg V 4 / JV 5:30pm; PTSA Meeting

Wednesday, November 29 -Regular Day Bell Schedule;

Thursday, November 30 - Regular Day Bell Schedule;

Friday, December 1 - Regular Day Bell Schedule; SAT; Fall Play Teaser; Elf The Musical; Girls Basketball Scrimmage - Rockville at Clarksburg both at 5pm (V - Main & JV - Aux)

Saturday, December 2 - Elf The Musical; Swimming & Diving - Clarksburg & Seneca Valley at Gaithersburg Aquatic Center 12pm; Saturday School, George B Thomas Learning Academy.

Sunday, December 3 - Elf the Musical

The weeks ahead:

December 1-3, & 8-9 - Elf the Musical

December 2 - SAT at CHS

December 4 - Winter GOVT MCAP - Pds 1-4

December 4 - Winter Instrumental Concert - 7 pm

December 6 - Electives Fair; Winter MISA MCAP - Cafe Pds 1-4

December 7 - AP Fair

December 7-15 - Hanukkah

December 8 - Winter Pep Rally; NAACH Ball - 6 pm

December 13 - Counselors provide 9-11th graders with registration in English classes

December 14 -15 - Music Dept Community Tour

December 16 - Breakfast with Santa

December 18 - Interims Distributed

December 20 - Winter Choral Concert - 7 pm

December 21 - 22 - Music Dept Tour - Feeder Schools

December 22 - Glenstone Museum Field Trip

December 25 - Christmas

December 26-31- Kwanzaa

December 25-January 2 - Winter Break

November is Native American Heritage Month.

Take the time to deepen your knowledge.

The video above says...

"Native peoples have lived on this land for more than 10,000 years. We're often referred to in the history books in the past tense. But here we are in the present and we're going full force. We're scientists, we're engineers, we're doctors, we are doing things to make a difference in this world."

On Saturday, December 16th, we will host our annual Breakfast with Santa event. Tickets are $10 (kids 3 and under free) and includes breakfast, photo with Santa, holiday crafts, live music, and more. Proceeds benefit the 9th Grade Class. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

“And that infinitesimal change ripples outward -- even smaller but everlasting. I will get forgotten, but the stories will last. And so we all matter -- maybe less than a lot, but always more than none.”.
-- John Greene

Dear Clarksburg High School Families:

We want to thank you all for your support thus far to the PTSA and to the community. We sincerely apologize for missing you last month as we had to cancel our meeting. We hope to see you all for our next meeting on November 28, 2023. Please save the date.

We are all, after all, ONE Clarksburg!

If you have not yet joined our PTSA, please do so via this link:

https://bit.ly/CHSPTSAMembership

Your involvement either as member, volunteer, or a board member is a vital part of the overall high school experience our students have. One of the major focus of the PTSA is advocacy: we are here to advocate for all of our students and we have a great group of volunteers who are doing just that right now .

But, we would love to hear from YOU as well – what would YOU like us to work on or focus on this year.

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 our October PTSA General Membership Meeting on November 28, 2023 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be a hybrid one and will be held at Clarksburg High School Media Center as well as Zoom.

The zoom link to the meeting is as follows: https://bit.ly/CHSPTSAMeeting112823

Agenda for the meeting is found here: To be shared in the next PTSA Note.

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 COMMITTEE SUPPORT

We hope you will also consider joining our team and supporting our activities this year! We are excited to hear your ideas on how to make this year an even better and stronger one! We have openings still for the following committee teams:

• Fundraising
• After Prom
• Faculty and Student Engagement
• Social Media/Website Admin
• Newsletter

If you are interested, please send us an email at clarksburghighschool.ptsa@gmail.com .

Thank you so much for all of your support!

Let us have a great and fun-tastic week! Go COYOTES!

Kind regards,
Clarksburg HS PTSA 2023-2024

Help the CHS Educators Rising student club with their book drive. Donate books for children. BOX OUTSIDE ROOM 119 or give to Shannon McKenzie.

The Freshman Class is selling Florida fruit to help raise money for the class. The fruit can be shipped anywhere in the US so please help them earn more money by sharing it with family and friends who might be interested. Thank you for your support! Order HERE: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1141851

Join BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD for an outdoor holiday market with the Clarksburg choir performing your favorite holiday song selections throughout the day! Complete with holiday music, crafts, snacks, and surprises, this festive season kickoff only needs one more thing - you - to complete its winter wonderland magic.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

CHS and MCPS have many resources for students and families. Check out the link HERE.

2024 YEARBOOKS and TRIBUTE/AD PAGES are on sale for the cheapest prices of the year! Just visit www.clarksburgyearbook.com to make your purchase today! We have a limited number of discounts, so grab yours BEFORE we sell out!

As a reminder, please use Foreman Boulevard to enter school property for all carpool/kiss-and-ride drop off and pickup of students and staff. Please be patient and LOOKOUT while you walk, drive, or ride! PLEASE DO NOT USE WIMS ROAD (until after 7:35 am) AND NEVER HAVE STUDENTS EXIT CARS ON FREDERICK ROAD/355.

Pathway to College, Career and Community Readiness

MCPS created a new guide to help families, students and teachers work together to ensure student success.

The Pathway to College, Career and Community Readiness helps identify students’ strengths and areas of improvement to ensure each student receives the support they need.

Here’s how it works:

• The academic milestones will be used to address any learning gaps before students transition to a new grade level, college or the workforce.

• Parents will receive information about whether their child is meeting these specific benchmarks.

• School staff, students and families will meet to decide the best way to help the student succeed.

• In addition to academic benchmarks, schools will provide opportunities and experiences for students to cultivate core competencies and skills to prepare them for life after high school.

Visit the links below to learn about the milestones.

Elementary Schools (English)
español / 中文 / français / tiếng Việt / 한국어 / አማርኛ / Portuguese

Middle School (English)
español / 中文 / français / tiếng Việt / 한국어 / አማርኛ / Portuguese

High School (English)
español / 中文 / français / tiếng Việt / 한국어 / አማርኛ / Portuguese

Clarksburg High School

College/Career Information Center Update

Week of November 20, 2023

The Clarksburg High School College/Career Center provides in-person services daily from 7:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Visit the Career Center website and Career Center. Join the Career Center Canvas page. If you have questions

contact Mrs. Siyeofori Nwator, College/Career Information Coordinator.

Campus Visits Calendar (Class of 2023/2024):

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." - Will Rogers

The Campus Visit Calendar is located in Naviance on your homepage under “What’s New.” Click for more information and register for the visit. Juniors and seniors must register online in Naviance to attend all campus visits.

Please see the link for instructions. Admission Representatives visiting CHS would like to meet you.

*CHS Senior Packet & Required Process for College/Vocational School

• Seniors attending 2-year colleges only need to complete the Transcript Release Form.

*FAFSA OPENS on Friday, December 1, 2023. Not eligible for FAFSA, you may be eligible for the MSFAA.

*See this Better Financial Aid Webinar presentation which took place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for more information.

Seniors, below are the links for everything you need for a successful launch.

1. Have you completed the CHS Senior Packet? If not, please do so as soon as possible.

2. Naviance Process:

• Colleges I’m Applying to Section (Video)

• Link Common App to Naviance (Video)

Common Application Financial Aid Process - FAFSA and MDCAPS

*Students, the Teacher’s Recommendation Request portal in Naviance is open.

Visit this link for more information regarding relevant scholarships

“Crash College to College (CC2C),” offered by the George B. Thomas Learning Academy (GBTLA) Saturday School, provides one-to-one help or a small group session to assist you with the college application process. Class meets every Saturday morning from 9 am through 11 am in the Career Center. Fees are $85 for non-FARMS recipients and $40 for FARMS recipients. Register here. Check out Saturday School At-A-Glance.

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

Other Upcoming Opportunities

1. MoComCon 2024 - Essay & Art Contests: MoComCon is back Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Germantown Library! MoComCon 2024 Art and Essay contests also return as part of our celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms! Combine your love of art and fandoms by entering MoComCon’s 2024 art contest! Create artwork of your favorite character from any fandom, book, television show, movie, game, or invent your own original character! Deadline: Dec 8, 2023

1. Paying for College and Trade School - Money Smart Decision Making

Virtual, Tuesday, December 19 | 6:30-7:30 PM. | Click here to register

1. There is a College for Everyone: Tips for Finding the "Right Fit"...Even When Grades are Average (Webinar)

Virtual, Thursday, January 18th, 7:00 PM.

1. Bezos Scholars Program: Applications to the Bezos Scholars Program will open on November 30, 2023 and will close on January 25, 2024. Bezos Scholars Program - juniors; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have received DACA status; enrolled in or have taken one or more advanced course during their high school career (his includes Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and college-level courses); available to fully participate in the year-long program and attend all dates for the Aspen Ideas Festival trip in Aspen, Colorado, slated for June 22 - June 28, 2024; Deadline: January 25, 2024

If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Siyeofori Nwator, College/Career Information Coordinator

CHS will once again host the SAT on multiple dates during the year. The dates the SAT will be held at CHS are: 12/2, 3/9, 5/4, 6/1. Registration for these dates should be made through the College Board Website.

The APPS Program is designed as a four year course of study through which students follow a comprehensive curriculum combining honors level, advanced placement, and/or dual college enrollment course work. The APPS Program is college preparatory. Students accepted into the program are in a smaller learning cohort within a comprehensive High School and follow a rigorous course of study designed to challenge the highly motivated learner. The APPS Program is only available for students who live within the Clarksburg High School boundaries.

Report Cards and First Quarter Absences

Parents/caregivers will soon receive first quarter report cards. In addition to reviewing academic progress, please make note of the number of absences your student had during the first quarter.

A student is considered chronically absent if they are absent 10 percent or more (5 days or more during the first quarter) of the days they are enrolled.

Please make every effort to send your child(ren) to school every day. If you have any barriers to sending your child(ren) to school, reach out to a trusted staff member. We are here to help.

Boletines de Calificaciones y Ausencias del Primer Trimestre

Los padres/cuidadores pronto recibirán los boletines de calificaciones del primer trimestre. Además de revisar el progreso académico, por favor tome nota del número de ausencias que su estudiante tuvo durante el primer trimestre.

Un estudiante se considera crónicamente ausente si está ausente el 10 por ciento o más de los días en que está inscrito.

Por favor haga todo lo posible para enviar a su hijo(s) a la escuela todos los días. Si tiene alguna barrera para enviar a su(s) hijo(s) a la escuela, comuníquese con un adulto de confianza. Estamos aquí para ayudar.

November 20th and 21st are Instructional Days

November 20th and 21st are half-day instructional days for all MCPS students.

Important teaching and learning will occur on both days and both days are a great opportunity for students to engage with their peers before the five-day Thanksgiving holiday. Please make every effort to ensure that your children attend each of these two half-days on time. Their teachers and peers miss them when they are not in school.

Los días 20 y 21 de noviembre son días de instrucción

El 20 y 21 de noviembre son días de instrucción de medio día para todos los estudiantes de MCPS. Enseñanza y aprendizaje importantes ocurrirán en ambos días y ambos días son una gran oportunidad para que los estudiantes se involucren con sus compañeros antes de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias de cinco días. Por favor haga todo lo posible para asegurarse de que sus hijos asistan a cada uno de estos dos medio días a tiempo. Sus maestros y compañeros los extrañan cuando no están en la escuela.

We Want to Hear From You! Join Us at the Next Virtual Budget Forum Nov. 14

Your voice matters, and we are eager to hear your insight! Join Board of Education Member Julie Yang and MCPS leadership Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 for a virtual Operating Budget Forum.RSVP

¡Queremos saber de usted! Únase a nosotros en el próximo Foro de Presupuesto Virtual el 14 de noviembre

¡Tu voz importa, y estamos ansiosos por escuchar tu visión! Únase a la miembro del Consejo de Educación Julie Yang y al liderazgo de MCPS el martes, 14 de noviembre a las 6:30 p.m. para un Foro virtual de Presupuesto Operativo. Reserve

Prepare For Your Personal Finances Journey

Invest in your future and enroll in a semester personal finance elective today! Learn about managing student loans, the stock market, interest rates, credit scores, investing, retirement. funds, and more!

Check out a list of schools that currently offer the Personal Finance Elective (SOC2098).

Prepárese para su trayectoria por las finanzas personales

¡Invierta en su futuro e inscríbase en una electiva de finanzas personales de semestre hoy! Aprenda sobre la gestión de préstamos estudiantiles, el mercado de acciones, tasas de interés, puntajes de crédito, inversión, jubilación. ¡fondos, y más!

Échale un vistazo a una lista de escuelas que actualmente ofrecen la Electiva de Finanzas Personales (SOC2098).

Share Your Feedback for Phase Two of Developing the MCPS School Year Calendar

Let your voice be heard! This feedback represents the second phase in the Montgomery County Public Schools calendar development process for the 2024-2025 school year.

MCPS will consider educational interests, operational needs, mandated school closures by state law, compliance with minimum instructional days and credit hour requirements, inclement weather and other emergencies, staff professional days and early release days, alignment with assessment schedules and more.

Comparta sus comentarios para la Fase Dos de Desarrollo del Calendario del Ciclo Escolar de MCPS

¡Deja que tu voz sea escuchada! Estos comentarios representan la segunda fase en el proceso de desarrollo del calendario de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery para el ciclo escolar 2024-2025.

MCPS tendrá en cuenta los intereses educativos, las necesidades operativas, el cierre obligatorio de escuelas por ley estatal, el cumplimiento de los requisitos mínimos de días de instrucción y horas de crédito, las inclemencias del tiempo y otras emergencias, los días profesionales del personal y los días de salida temprana, la alineación con los horarios de evaluación y más.

Learn About Apprenticeship Program Opportunities on Nov. 15

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, students are invited to an apprenticeship job fair to learn about the vocational apprenticeship opportunities available to MCPS students either during school or beyond. The fair is open to students in grades 11 and 12. Please see your internship coordinator or designated attendance personnel for a Parent/Guardian Approval For Trips form (MCPS form 560-31).

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Student Services Center Sv Building
51 Mannakee Street Rockville, Maryland

Register here

Parking is free!

Check Out a Fall Theater Production at Your School

The curtain is rising on fall theater productions at middle and high schools. Plan now to see these great performances, which run into early 2024.

From “Shrek” and “Mamma Mia” to “Radium Girls” and “Lavender,” an original work by a 2023 Albert Einstein High School graduate, there’s something for everyone. Come on out!

2023–2024 Fall Productions

Aprenda sobre las oportunidades del Programa de Aprendices el 15 de noviembre

El miércoles, 15 de noviembre, los estudiantes están invitados a una feria de trabajo de aprendices para aprender sobre las oportunidades de aprendices vocacional disponibles para los estudiantes de MCPS ya sea durante la escuela o más allá. La feria está abierta a estudiantes en los grados 11 y 12. Por favor, vea su coordinador de pasantías o personal de asistencia designado para obtener un formulario de Aprobación de Padres/Guardianes para Viajes (Formulario MCPS 560-31).

10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles de Long Nguyen y Kimmy Duong, edificio 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, Maryland

Regístrese aquí

¡El estacionamiento es gratuito!

Échale un vistazo a una producción de teatro de otoño en su escuela

El telón se levanta con las producciones de teatro de otoño en las escuelas medias y secundarias. Planifique ahora para ver estas grandes actuaciones, que se ejecutan a principios del 2024.

Desde “Shrek” y “Mamma Mia” hasta “Radium Girls” y “Lavender”, una obra original de un graduado de Albert Einstein High School en 2023, hay algo para todos. ¡Vamos!

Producciones de otoño 2023–2024

Awards Season is Underway, Nominate Today!

Is there a staff member, administrator or teacher you think deserves recognition? Nominations are open for several awards to honor exceptional staff, teachers, and administrators.

La temporada de premios está en marcha, ¡nomina hoy!

¿Hay algún miembro del personal, administrador o maestro que usted cree que merece reconocimiento? Las nominaciones están abiertas para varios premios para honrar al personal excepcional, maestros y administradores.

Speak Up, Save a Life PSA Contest for Students

The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is hosting a contest that challenges teens to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse or overdose and fentanyl among teens. The contest is open to students in Grades 6-12. The top prize is $1,000, second place is $750, third place and fan favorite winners will receive $500. Prizes are being donated by Magnolia Plumbing in honor of two young men who lost their lives to illicit fentanyl. Students can earn up to 10 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Deadline is Nov. 16.Visit the contest webpage for more information.

Concurso PSA para estudiantes Speak Up, Save a Life

La Oficina del Fiscal del Estado del Condado de Montgomery está organizando un concurso que desafía a los adolescentes a crear un video original para promover la conciencia de los peligros del abuso de opioides o sobredosis y fentanilo entre los adolescentes. El concurso está abierto a estudiantes en los grados 6-12. El premio mayor es de $1,000, el segundo lugar es de $750, el tercer lugar y los ganadores favoritos de los fans recibirán $500. Los premios están siendo donados por Magnolia Plumbing en honor a dos jóvenes que perdieron la vida a causa del fentanilo ilícito. Los estudiantes pueden ganar hasta 10 horas de aprendizaje mediante servicio estudiantil (SSL). La fecha límite es el 16 de noviembre.

Changemaker Workshops

Grades 3 - 12 students and families are invited to attend this year’s changemaker workshop to learn how to take action to improve their communities. Middle and High School English: November 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Middle and High School Spanish: November 15, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Grades 3 - 5: November 16, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Middle and high school students will earn 2 SSL hours for attending. Learn more: Secondary English Flier; Secondary Spanish Flier

Lynching Memorial Marker Dedication Ceremony

High school students are invited to attend the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation’s Mr. Diggs-Dorsey and Mr. Randolph memorial marker dedication ceremony. 100 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850; Saturday, November 11, 2 PM - 4 PM. Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/rnms7w7n. Students will earn up to 2 SSL hours for attending. Flier

Talleres de Changemaker

Se invita a los estudiantes y familias de los grados 3 al 12 a asistir al taller de Changemakers de este año para aprender cómo tomar medidas para mejorar sus comunidades. Inglés para secundaria e intermedia: 14 de noviembre, de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.; Español para secundaria e intermedia: 15 de noviembre, 6:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.; Grados 3 - 5: 16 de noviembre, 5:30 p. m. - 6:30 p. m. Los estudiantes de secundaria e intermedia obtendrán 2 horas SSL por asistir. Obtenga más información: Folleto en inglés para secundaria; Folleto en español para secundaria

Ceremonia de dedicación del marcador conmemorativo de Lynching

Los estudiantes de secundaria están invitados a asistir a la ceremonia de dedicación del marcador conmemorativo del Sr. Diggs-Dorsey y el Sr. Randolph de la Comisión para el Recuerdo y la Reconciliación del Condado de Montgomery. 100 Maryland Avenida Rockville, MD 20850; Sábado, 11 de noviembre, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Regístrese para asistir: https://tinyurl.com/rnms7w7n. Los estudiantes obtendrán hasta 2 horas SSL por asistir. Folleto

Please review these SSL opportunities.

September SSL Opportunities

MCPS Opportunities

SSL Form

Please also make note of our school Dress Code by reviewing the link. A dress code encourages students to express their individuality through personality and academic achievements, not outward appearances. A dress code puts the focus on academics, not fashion, because it projects a neat, serious, school-minded image. With the exception of face coverings worn for religious or cultural purposes, individuals will be asked to remove other types of face coverings (such as a ski mask, neck gaiter, or scarf over one’s face). If the alternate face covering is worn for health purposes, CHS will provide surgical masks for student, staff or visitor use. Please check out our school spirit Clarksburg High School Online Sideline Store when you have an opportunity to purchase clothing, accessories, and everything C’Burg. We encourage school and team spiritwear purchases from our CHS Booster Club as well! They will sell clothing in person at various athletic events to include Back to School Night!

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!).

At Clarksburg High School we will be working very hard to provide our students with a rigorous and relevant educational program. We believe all students can achieve at high levels. There are several habits and behaviors that contribute to success in high school.

• Successful students attend classes on time.
• Successful students have good study skills and keep track of homework, projects and activities with an assignment book or digital calendar.
• Successful students ask for help when needed and persevere when things are tough.
• Successful students seek challenging courses and programs.
• Successful students get involved in positive activities, clubs, and sports, both in and out of school.
• Successful students work cooperatively with school staff and fellow classmates and follow school rules.

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
  

When a student is absent, a signed note by a parent or guardian must be turned in to Ms. Pineda in the Attendance Office within 3 days of returning to school for the absence to be excused. CHS has transitioned to an online form for parents to use to submit absence notes. Confirmation calls/emails will be made by our Attendance Secretary to parent/guardian. Here is that link. Notes for early dismissal must be presented to the Attendance Office prior to the start of the school day. We respectfully request that, when possible, doctor appointments are made for the after-school hours and on days when there is not school. Likewise, please pay careful attention to the enclosed school calendar and schedule vacations and college visits for the times that school is not in session. Students who miss class assignments due to an unexcused tardy or absence will not receive grades or credit for those missed assignments. Students will remain responsible for the content of those assignments, as they prepare for summative assessments.

Student Attendance

At CHS and in Montgomery County Public School, attendance requirements and policies have changed for the 2023-2024 school year as a result of an increase in chronic absenteeism. Did you know that chronic absenteeism is considered when a student has missed 10% or more of school days. If students become chronically absent, there will be documented and structured supports developed with the student, family, and staff.

Students must be in all classes on time and we have specific levels of consequences that will be implemented as tardies continue. It is important to note that any student who has 10 or more unexcused absences from school may be automatically withdrawn from an MCPS school. This is a significant change for MCPS and important for all students and families to understand.

Our CHS Classroom Absence Policy is as follows:

• 1 unlawful absences = automated parent phone call

• 3 unlawful absences = teacher phone call or text

• 7 unlawful absences = parent conference initiated by counselor

• 10 unlawful absences = referral to Student Well Being Team & Withdrawal from CHS

Our CHS tardy policy is as follows:

• 3 unexcused tardies = parent contact by teacher
  
• 5 unexcused tardies = teacher referral to admin via Synergy
  

CHS will implement frequent hall sweeps (per marking period) for student that are tardy to class. Student caught in a hall sweep can expect the following:

• 1= Warning
  
• 2= Admin phone call
  
• 3= After school detention
  
• 4= ISI and additional resources (case-by-case)

Additional admin intervention on a case-by-case basis

Don't forget to book your senior portrait! Appointments are available now in December. December 15th is the absolute last day for portraits. ALL students can sit for a yearbook photo FOR FREE!!! Help can be found here!

Final dates Senior Photos will be taken at CHS are:

Seniors: 2:30 pm - 8 pm

12/14/2023

Seniors: 2:30 pm - 8 pm

12/15/2023

All information related to the yearbook can be found at www.clarksburgyearbook.com

Full year and Fall Season Passes for the 2023-24 school year are now on sale through GoFan. Click on the type of season pass you would like to purchase and from there you can select Adult (ages 19-62) and/or Student (ages 11-18). All season passes are good for REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES ONLY! Winter and Spring Season Passes will be available later in the year.

This method will be the ONLY way to purchase season passes. We will not accept cash or check. All Season Tickets will be sold through GoFan.

Purchase tickets to athletics events in advance via GoFan.co. Here is the direct link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MD27281

DO NOT REDEEM YOUR TICKETS YOURSELF - STOP AT THE STOP SIGN IN THE APP!

Clarksburg High School opened its doors for the first time during the 2006-2007 academic year. A part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system, Clarksburg High School is located at 22500 Wims Road, Clarksburg, Maryland and serves a student population from Clarksburg, Germantown, Damascus, Boyds, and Gaithersburg, Maryland. The student enrollment at Clarksburg is approximately 2,260 students in grades 9 -12.

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