Calvert Connection

Welcome back from Winter Break and Snow Days! I hope you all had a restful and joyous break. As we step into 2025, I am filled with excitement and optimism for the second half of our school year as we continue to prioritize growth and achievement for our students and staff.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where every student can thrive and I look forward to our continued work together to make the 2025 school year a success. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school.

Please see below for important reminders and refreshers---

The final day of Marking Period 2 has been moved to Friday, January 24. Please encourage your child to make good use of this extension opportunity and strive for their grades to be as high as possible on this upcoming report card. Join us is communicating to them the importance of their missing work being turned in, that each day and in each class they are work and participate and that they are committed to academic achievement.

Reminders: Please remind your children of 2 important CCPS Policies:

Per Calvert County Public Schools, hoods are not permitted in schools during the school day. It is understood that we are working through the winter months, however, this policy must still be enforced. Students are permitted to wear school appropriate hats.

Per Calvert County Public Schools, there are no cell phones in class or the hallways. Students who do not follow this policy face consequences that may include lunch detention, in-school intervention and/or their phone being placed securely in the main office available for them to pick-up at dismissal.

Reminders: CHS Non-negotiables

Calvert High priorities are a safe climate, a positive culture and academic achievement. In order to achieve these important components of a successful school, the non-negotiables that have been communicated all year remain in effect.

No fighting

No gross disrespect

No non-compliance

Students who engage in our non-negotiables will receive strict consequences as every student and staff member deserves an environment free from fighting, disrespect and students who refuse to follow staff direction.

Together, staff, students and families, we will to continue building our culture, providing a positive climate and helping Cavaliers succeed academically.

Stay up-to-date on the great things happening at Calvert High!

@thecalverthigh Twitter

@calvertcavs TikTok

@calvert_cavs Instagram

Stay connected at CHS and CCPS

ATTENDANCE EMAIL Send notes for student absences, students arriving late or needing to leave early to the CHS Attendance email. Please direct correspondence to CHSAttendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us. All secretaries in the main office have access to this email address. Thank you!

Parents bringing lunch for their child must be done during or prior to their scheduled lunch period. Lunches are not allowed in classrooms. As a reminder, students can not order or have food delivered from food apps such as Door Dash. Any orders delivered to the school will be held in the main office until the end of the day.

CHS Athletic Events: Calvert (smacathletics.org)

January 20

NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 17

2-Hour Early Dismissal (Teacher Work Time)

January 24

*updated* End of MP 2

January 31

NO SCHOOL Professional Learning

February 3

*updated* Report Cards Available-Marking Period 2

February 12

2-Hour Late Arrival Professional Learning

February 17

NO SCHOOL President's Day

February 25

Marking Period 3 Interims in HAC

Students who meet excellence criteria in a Marking Period receive a CAV CARD (see the included image). With 2 weeks remaining in MP 2, encourage your child to use the CAV CARD rewards that they have earned based on their academic achievement, positive behavior and attendance.

School-based: Over the next 2 weeks, students with a CAV CARD can see any admin (with the treat cart) in the hall or during lunch for their FREE TREAT. Dessert Day for Gold Card holders is planned for Friday, January 24, the final day of the marking period.

Teacher-based: Encourage your child to speak with their teachers regarding what classroom rewards they are offering. Examples of rewards teachers gave to CAV CARD holders last marking period include homework passes, late work pass and removing their lowest formative grade.

Students have earned their cards, please congratulate and encourage them to use them. New CAV CARDS will be distributed in February and will be based upon MP 2 success.

Senior parents,

The yearbook has a tradition of including baby pictures of the senior class. It's time to upload an adorable picture of those seniors when they were little!

All pictures are due by January 20 so that the yearbook team has time to organize the pictures on the pages.

There are two form options to upload. The first is a Microsoft form that only works with a Calvert County Public Schools email. The second is a Google form that anyone can access. Only one form needs to be used to upload the picture.

Any questions please email Mr. Morgan at morganch@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Microsoft Form with Calvert County Public Schools email:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yp8tAqNgrEqakMGOUaxSfhDt9MS37klNkcNTn5ix9CFUNE02VVk3RVRCTkMyTFcwSkQ1NlQzVldGNS4u

Google Form for anyone to access:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Q-dDqJxWFt8SgcIU3Jj1GyV1XUrvGkBcG2Vo9kDQaQ0E0A/viewform?usp=dialog

Dr. Perry is meeting with Juniors in their World History classes.

Juniors received audited transcripts with a list of classes they need to take senior year and service-learning requirements still needed. Juniors also completed their Class of 2026 Interview Sheet, which is helping them think about their plan senior year and after graduation.

Pictured: students signing up for more information on internships and apprenticeships.

Early College- remember the application is now open for EC and due by Jan 31. You must have a 2.75 GPA and only an Eng and Math left to take senior yr. Please go to this link and discuss with your family. See Dr. Perry for questions. https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/high-school/early-college/calvert.html

ASVAB Test

Will be 1/23/25 in the Auditorium. Please sign up by Jan 13th. Your laptop and power cord will be needed for the test.

Link to sign up below

https://forms.office.com/r/AdUf6Bgx98

Our amazing staff recently got creative and made tie-dye shirts in our CHS colors! Check out the vibrant and fun designs they came up with. We are proud to showcase our school spirit and teamwork and unique creations.

Students will have an opportunity to make their own tie-dye shirts as well. Space is limited! See Ms. Morris to sign up.

Ms. Downie taught students phrases in American Sign Language during Cav Time. Some of her current students assisted and all enjoyed holiday cookies after they learned.

ESOL students put on a Winter Festival during lunches teaching CHS students games from around the world like Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Venezuela, Guatemala, Japan and Vietnam. At one station, students listened to music in different languages and had to guess the language. Students also enjoyed jumping rope, table tennis and scoring soccer goals.

It was also PJ Day during our Winter Spirit Week.

Calvert students and staff shared their talents before Winter Break at our Calvert High Talent Show.

December Newsletter: https://bit.ly/CHSCounselingJan25

Student Crisis Hotline: Students can text “Hello” to 741741 at any time to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7. Check this link for more crisis resources: http://suicidehotlines.com/maryland.html

Be sure you are checking the Guidance website CHS Guidance and Twitter CHS Guidance Twitter to get up-to-date info on College visits, scholarships, forms, and other important events.

Sign up to meet with college representatives visiting CHS. Use the QR code to sign up for a visit and to see the updated list of schools.

On Jan 22nd at 12 noon- University of Maryland System at Southern Maryland is sending a rep to meet with interested students in the CHS media center.

This program will allow you to get a University of Md degree without traveling to College Park.

Student registration link for College Rep visits.

https://bit.ly/calvertcollegevisits

Interested in an Internship or Apprenticeship? Mrs. McGuffin from CTA is conducting 2 info sessions to educate students on the internship and apprenticeship programs. This is a great opportunity for you to get some experience on a field you are interested but need to learn more about.

Tuesday, January 28th during Cav Time at the Media Center - Internship session

Thursday, January 30th during Cav Time in the Media Center- Apprenticeship session

Please click the link below and I will reach out to you so you can attend the info sessions.

https://forms.office.com/r/1w0SN6RswD

CTA Newsletter: https://bit.ly/CTAJanuary2025

Calvert High athletic information: https://chs.calvertnet.k12.md.us/athletics

Athletic Director: Jason Cranford cranfordJE@calvertnet.k12.md.us

• Admission cost for regular season athletic events is $6.
• Online tickets for CHS games can be purchased at: Calvert High School Tickets by GoFan. This link includes access to the Student and Parent Pass for the Fall season. This pass can only be used for HOME games.
• There will no admittance after the 3rd quarter.
• Re-entry is not permitted (you may not pay to re-enter)
• Backpacks and bags are not permitted.
• No profanity
• No throwing items in the stands or on the field/court
• Prohibited items include weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, outside food and drinks, laser pointers, non-service animals, sports equipment, and other items deemed inappropriate by the school administration.
• Please help us maintain our campus pride by throwing your trash away.

Come Support Calvert High ESOL Program Fundraiser

When: Tuesday January 14, 2025

Where: Plaza Mexico Restaurant 9200 Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714

Time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tell them you are there for the Calvert High ESOL Fundraiser or take a picture of this advertisement

Help support our efforts to recognize students who demonstrate positive Cavalier traits, excellence and/or growth.

•New this year is the Calvert High School Family and School Team! Check out their Facebook page for volunteer opportunities. "CHS FAST"

Formerly known as PTSO

•A great way to get involved to support CHS!

•Examples: staff appreciation events, treats at award ceremonies, help with homecoming and prom

CALVERT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCE FREDERICK, MD - 2025 Yearbook | Jostens

Reminders

• Afternoon student pick-up: please back into a parking space to wait for your student. This helps to alleviate a traffic back-up.
• Please drive at a safe speed when dropping-off/picking-up students.

CHS Back Parking Lot

• The CHS back parking lot is for student drivers only. Drop-off and pick-up for students is in the Kiss and Ride lot located at the front of the school.
• No student can park in the back lot without a school issued parking permit.

Student Drivers

• Parking permits must be visible at all times while parking on school grounds.
• Students who are chronically late to school may have their parking permit suspended.
• Be mindful of your speed and cautious when entering and exiting the parking lot.
• The law requires that you stop at the stop sign at the Dorsey/Dares Beach intersection. Drive safely or you risk having your CHS parking privileges suspended.

Having trouble with a student laptop? If you are having software issues or password issues, requests can be sent directly to the IT HelpDesk at helpdesk@calvertnet.k12.md.us. If a student is having hardware issues, broken screen, laptop will not turn on, etc., see Ms. Mignardi in the library

Reminders regarding the Home Access Center that will make life easier.

1. Students’ log in to HAC using their Office 365 credentials. Remember to use a capital S and their student ID number as their login (do not include the entire email address, just S + the student ID number).
2. New parents and/or those who have never logged into HAC are able to self-register with their address and email address that the school has on record.
3. Parents who are having trouble accessing HAC and have not been able to successfully reset their own password, can contact Ms. Hickey in the Main Office at 443-550-8880 or hickeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us If you are sending an email, be sure to include your child's information.

Each CHS student is assigned a 1:1 student laptop that they are responsible for using responsibly and taking care of. Take a moment to review student laptop expectations found in the attachment below.

Do you have extra time to help out at CHS? In order to volunteer in the school AND/OR chaperone field trips, you must complete a 2023-2024 CCPS Application. This information can be found at the link below.

Principal - Andrea Young - 443-550-8881 younga@calvertnet.k12.md.us

12th Grade, 10th (A-H) – James Rodenhaver -443-550-8884 rodenhaverj@calvertnet.k12.md.us

11th Grade, 10th (R-Z)– Trey Sirman - 443-550-8882 sirmant@calvertnet.k12.md.us

9th Grade, 10th (I-Q) - Dona Hook -443-550-8916 hookd@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Student Services Lead (SST) - Kristen Morris - 443-550-8883 morrisk@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Attendance Email – CHSAttendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Sherri Barber (Administrative Secretary) – 443-550-8878 barbers@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Amber Mackall (Front Office Secretary) - 443-550-8879 mackalla@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Mandy Stevens (Attendance Secretary) – 443-550-8891 mailto:stevensa@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Raquel Emond (Finance Secretary) – 443-550-8889 emondr@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Kelly MacDonald (School Nurse) – 443-550-8892 macdonaldk@calvertnet.k12.md.us

ATTENDANCE EMAIL In addition to hard copy notes, you can send notes for student absences, students arriving late or needing to leave early to our attendance email. Please direct correspondence to CHSAttendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us. All secretaries in the main office have access to this email address.

Grade 9 – Katherine O'Neill, 443-550-8894 oneillk@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Grade 10 – Mapri Gray, 443-550-8897 graymd@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Grade 11– LeTea Perry, 443-550-8896 perryl@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Grade 12 – Jessica Ponti, 443-550-8895 pontij@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Guidance Department Secretary – Sharon Kruder, 443-550-8893 kruders@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Registrar – Karen Hickey, 443-550-8898 hickeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Career Advisor - Pending

For information about family events and youth activities taking place in our community, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. Please note: These events and activities are not sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Education or Calvert County Public Schools. We provide equal opportunities to outside agencies to distribute materials that offer opportunities to students and/or their parents, but that permission should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the school district

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Director of Student Services

Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Revised – September 30, 2024

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.