Calvert Connection

As we reach the mid-point of Marking Period 1, I want to take a moment to commend our students for a continued great start to the school year and the hard work they are putting forth.

Climate & Culture: I want to give a big shoutout to our students for doing an awesome job keeping phones away and hoods off. Our Cavaliers continue to navigate this change very well. When reminders are needed, interactions remain positive and respectful. Positive interactions with staff and fellow students are key to maintaining a respectful and supportive school environment.

As the weather becomes colder and as we move into the routine of the school year, please continue to encourage your children to adhere to these important CCPS policies--phones away (including the hall) and hoods off (in all school spaces). Reminder: non-compliance or disrespect towards staff when enforcing a CCPS or school policy has no place at Calvert High and students who engage in these behaviors will receive consequences.

Academics: The first report card of the year is quickly approaching! We have approximately 4 weeks left until the end of the first Marking Period. Parents/guardians please review your child's HAC and grades. While in high school, they continue to need checks from home regarding their high school performance. Encourage a strong finish to the finish line, October 31st, the last day of the Marking Period. Attending school daily, turning in all assignments and actively engaging and participating in their classes are important for academic success.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership for student and CHS success.

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The Student Government Association at each of Calvert County’s four high schools are offering student led voter registration drives. Students who are 16 years or older are permitted to register to vote. The Calvert County League of Women Voters are supporting the students’ effort by providing certified voter registrars to assist with the event. In most cases, perspective voter registrants scan a barcode and complete their registration online. These voter registration drives are non-partisan events. The voter registration drive at our school will be: Tuesday, October 8 during the lunch shifts (10:15 to 12:37). Please reach out if you have any questions.

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!

Attending school is more than just a daily routine; it’s a crucial part of personal and academic growth. School provides a structured environment where students can develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Beyond academics, school is a place where lifelong friendships are formed, and social skills are honed. Regular attendance ensures that students don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities and experiences that help to shape their future. By being present, students can fully engage in their education, participate in extracurricular activities, and prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. If your child is absent, please provide documentation to the school to ensure their absence is properly recorded. Remember, every day at school is a step towards academic and personal success!

CHS Athletic Events: Calvert (smacathletics.org)

October 10

Varsity Football CHS v. HHS (home) 7:00pm *see updated entry procedures below*

October 14

2-hour Late Arrival

October 16

PSAT (digital)

October 18

NO SCHOOL--Professional Learning

Homecoming Game v. Great Mills 7:00pm

October 19

Homecoming Dance 7:00pm

October 31

End of Marking Period 1

Calvert High's Homecoming Dance is on October 19th 7:00 pm -10:00 pm. The theme is Island Paradise. Tickets are $20 and will go on sale for all students October 7th to October 11th, during each lunch shift. Students must clear any financial obligations before they can purchase a ticket. Guest forms will be available in the main office for those who wish to bring a friend.

Ms. Wallmark's AP Statistic's class collecting data for linear regression in a hands-on, interactive and engaging activity---bungee jumping Barbie!

Northern High School is hosting a college fair on Tuesday, October 15 from 6-8 PM. Over 60 colleges and universities will be in attendance. In addition, breakout sessions on scholarships/financial aid and Xello will be offered that evening.

This is a great opportunity for our students to make connections and plan for life after high school!

Cav Time is a 25-minute period of the day where the focus is for students to obtain academic support, work on assignments and/or participate in clubs/groups.

See the attached for a schedule template to review with your child. It is important that students have plan on where they will go each day because all students must be in a classroom during Cav Time.

The second attachment contains a listing of our current club/group offerings. Please review them with your child to help them find positive ways to be involved at school.

Need to catch up from an absence? Complete overdue assignments? Just want to work during the day instead of for homework?

The CAV Café is NOW OPEN for working lunch! Students are encouraged to join Ms. Morris in Room 222 on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday during lunch to have space and time to work. Support is provided to identify missing work, communicate with teachers, and make submissions.

PBIS held its first community building event of the year. The CHS PBIS team worked hard to bring FUN games and FRIENDLY competition to classrooms. Students and teachers participated in a school-wide Kahoot game with CHS trivia, Heads Up, Pictionary, a Scavenger Hunt and Seeing Spots.

Congratulations to our winning 8th period classes: Hysan, Sullivan/Dodson & Friedman. Way to build a strong classroom community!

From Dr. Perry-school counselor

I am looking for 3 seniors and 1 junior to represent CHS in the Senate Page program.

The 3 CHS seniors will compete against the other Calvert County high schools for the chance to become a Senate Page. Please complete the attached essay prompt and submit it to Dr. Perry by Oct 7th. This is will be the final extension before we select who is repping CHS.

Criteria for Seniors-

Must be at least 16
Exhibit an interest in government and history.
Have a record of good conduct. Be competent, courteous, and reliable.
Have an average or above average scholastic record.
Like to meet people.

Juniors- I need 1 junior to be on the panel selection committee and help select the seniors who will be the Pages.

What is a Senate Page? Visit the website and view the attachments.

https://dls.maryland.gov/careers/student-page-program/

See Dr. Perry in guidance if you have questions.

Submit requests for College Board accommodations (AP, SAT) to Dona Hook, Assistant Principal, at hookd@calvertnet.k12.md.us. Completed request forms for AP exams are due by December 19, 2024.

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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.

Career planning starts in high school by researching industries you are interested in, the job possibilities within an industry, and mapping out your progression in both. This process includes evaluating your skills, interests, values and career goals.

Remember, a career plan is not set in stone; it can change and evolve over time. Remain flexible and periodically reassess your plan to ensure it aligns with your goals.

Hosted by: CHS Career Advisor and Work-Based Learning Coordinator

When: Tuesday, October 22

Time:

• Session 1: 5th-period lunch
• Session 2: 6th-period lunch

Location: Media Center

What is an Internship?

An internship is a temporary job or work experience that allows you to learn about a particular career. Internships can last from a few weeks to a few months and can be either paid or unpaid. They are a great way to gain practical experience and skills that can help you decide on a future career path.

Benefits of Internships:

• Gain Real Work Experience: Practical experience will help you stand out in the job market.
• Build Your Network: Connect with professionals in your field of interest, opening doors to more opportunities.
• Explore Different Careers: Sample various careers to find the right fit for you.
• Develop Soft Skills: Improve communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any career.

Steps to Take Now:

• Register for the October 22 Workshop: Email Mrs. Boyle at boylem@calvertnet.k12.md.us
• Access Her Appointment Calendar: https://bit.ly/CHSBoyle

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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.

New Entry Requirements:

Calvert High Students: Must present a valid school ID or HAC verification of their current school schedule to gain entry.

Students of the Away Team: Must present a valid school ID or app verification of their current school schedule to gain entry.

Other School-Aged Spectators: Must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older) who has purchased a ticket. Chaperones are required to stay and supervise students for the duration of their stay at the event. This includes students from other high schools, middle and elementary schools.

Spectator Guidelines:

No gathering outside of seating areas will be allowed before, during, or after the event. Spectators must remain in the stands or at the fence line during the event.

Failure to abide by event expectations will result in spectators being removed with no refund and a loss of privilege to attend subsequent events.

•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

Parking permits for 2024-2025 are on sale for Seniors and Juniors. The parking fee for this year is $60.

Students who are not parked appropriately will be asked to move their vehicles and may jeopardize their ability to purchase a permit and park in the student parking lot. Students are to park in only their numbered parking spot

Students who do not follow parking rules and regulations such as speeding or reckless driving in the student parking lot and onto Dorsey Rd or parking without a permit may have their permits revoked and face school disciplinary consequences.

Parking permits will continue to be sold during the school year until the parking lot is full.

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 - Mary Ann Boyle, 443-550-8919 boylem@calvertnet.k12.md.us

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, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 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 he or she has 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 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.

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.