The Titan Weekly

Greetings,

Happy New Year Titan Family! I hope that you all were able to enjoy some quality time with your families over the break. We returned to school on Tuesday and have had quite a busy week here at Tuscarora High School. Students auditioned for Shrek the Musical, athletic coemptions continued, and our dancers headed to Goucher today for All State Dance. In addition, we began grade level meetings with students to begin the registration process for the 2024 – 2025 school year. We met with our current sophomores and juniors this past Wednesday and we will meet with our current freshmen next Wednesday. I highly encourage families to check out your student’s grade level course in Schoology to review the numerous resources that can assist students in selecting their courses for next year. Each student’s path to graduation looks a little different, so if you have questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor or administrator. We would love to help you plan!

Next week is the final week of term two and our first semester. Students will begin four new courses on Thursday, January 18. I encourage families to review student progress in their current courses to ensure that they finish the semester strong and make a plan for a strong start to second semester.

As I’ve mentioned before, we have an increasing number of students arriving late to school. This is problematic as students are missing vital instructional time and are interrupting the learning of other students as they enter class late. Beginning with second semester, we will begin writing passes and tracking student tardiness beginning at 7:30. As students accumulate tardies, they will receive a lunch detention for their 4th & 5th tardies to school and we will progress to after school detention for 6 or more tardies. I very much appreciate everyone’s effort in getting students to school on time. I know that mornings are hard and high school begins very early.

Finally, I want to thank you all for your patience and understanding during yesterday’s investigation. As a parent myself, I know that uncertainty is scary. Please know that we at Tuscarora High School, an I personally, take every threat to the safety of our students and staff seriously. We will always investigate and issue consequences to the fullest extent possible. If you have a few minutes, I encourage you to view this video regarding school threats. I appreciate your support as we continue to work together to ensure that our school remains a safe and productive place for learning.

I wish you all a lovely weekend. Please stay safe with the impending weather tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Lisa Smith

Congratulations to the following THS student-athletes that were named 2023 News-Post All-County athletes.

First Team

Ava Elliot, Junior

Elizabeth Young, Senior

Honorable Mention

Nina Connors, Senior

Second Team

Lillian Markoff

Honorable Mention

Allison Wallin, Junior

Olivia Dolney, Junior

First Team

Laney Barton, Senior

Kieryn Gomez, Freshman

Megan Rockett, Senior

Second Team

Jennifer Attia, Senior

Alyssa Hartis, Junior

Jazmin McKellar, Senior

Honorable Mention

Cahya Jefferson, Sophomore

Mihret Olsson, Senior

Reilly Ryan, Senior

First Team

Griffin Cansler, Senior

Honorable Mention

Caroline Fitzgerald, Junior

Luke Marunycz, Senior

Brody Taylor, Senior

First Team

Regan Byrd, Senior

Second Team

Colleen Catania, Senior

Honorable Mention

Zayna Brooks, Freshman

Kyra Brockett, Senior

Marianna Bright, Senior

Christina Lockett, Senior

Please join Tuscarora Track & Field for their Chipotle fundraiser next Wednesday, January 10th at the Westview Chipotle. Show the attached flyer to help earn the Indoor Track & Field program 33% of the profits or use code QVWF3ZC for online orders.

Thursday, January 11th

All Day

5100 Pegasus Ct, Frederick, MD 21704

Mention the wrestling team when ordering.

The application window for 2024-2025 is now open!

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Biomedical Science: Current 9th & 10th grade students are eligible to apply. Check us out on twitter @THS_Biomed.

See Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) in B127 with any questions.

Biomed Google Site

Biomed Application

Teacher Recommendation Form

Are you interested in learning more about the 2024 FCPS Science & Engineering Fair?

Sign up to come to an informational meeting during 2nd block flex on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Ms. Crowell’s room, B127. Contact Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) with any questions. You can also view the county’s website here.

Registration ends 1/23/24.

Please see Ms. Sellman in room A115 with any questions.

Please view this link for information from the senior meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

• Thursday, February 7th: Chipotle Fundraiser 4:00 - 8:00 PM
• Thursday, February 8th: Titans Got Talent with Mr. Tuscarora sponsored by the Junior/Senior Classes

• Monday, April 15th: Senior Video Submission Deadline

• Monday, April 15th: Senior Bio Submission Deadline

• Friday, April 26th: Senior/Junior Prom from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at the Null Building at the Frederick Fairgrounds
• Wednesday, May 15th: Seniors Last Day of Instruction
• Friday, May 17th: Senior Awards Ceremony
• Monday, May 20th: Graduation Rehearsal from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the THS Gymnasium
• Tuesday, Mary 21st: Graduation Rehearsal from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the THS Gymnasium
• Wednesday, May 22nd: Graduation at 1:30 PM at the PNC Complex at the Knott Arena on the Campus of Mount St. Mary's University

View the senior website for all the details.

Counselors have begun meeting with their 10th grade students! We will review graduation requirements, career pathways available, and discuss academic programs available at Tuscarora and within FCPS!

Use the link below to sign up for a meeting with your Counselor! These meetings are for Students ONLY.

Ms. Moore (A – Ce) https://calendly.com/ths-danielle-moore/10th-grade-conferences

Mr. Gill (Cf – Ha) https://calendly.com/william-gill-1/10-grade-conference

Ms. Goto (He – Mc) https://calendly.com/carla-goto/sophomore-conference-with-ms- goto

Ms. Cooper (Me – R) https://calendly.com/diane-cooper/grade-level-meeting

Mr. Harrison (S – Z) https://calendly.com/joshua-harrison-2/sophomore-conference

Ms. Ingram (ML Students) https://calendly.com/amanda-ingram/sophomore-conferences

We will begin the course selection process for next school year as soon as students return from Winter Break. We will meet with students in grade-level groups on both Wednesday, January 3rd and Wednesday, January 10th during FLEX time

Wednesday, January 10

• BK2- rising 10th graders- Last Name A-L
• BK4- rising 10th graders- Last Name M-Z

Students will have access to their Graduation Credit checklist (ICR) and their Transcript through Naviance to be able to review graduation requirements still needed and other courses taken.

Semester 2 begins on Thursday, January 18th

If you would like to request a schedule change for Semester 2 courses, please complete the Schedule Change Request form here: https://forms.gle/DjFeXSXgNB2o56i8A

Counselors will process schedule change requests in the order in which they are received. Please do NOT email or Schoology message your counselor with a schedule change request. The Google form is the only way to request a schedule change.

The last day to request a schedule change for semester 2 classes is Wednesday, January 24th.

12th Grade Families!

Thank you to those families who attendance our FAFSA ID presentation on Thursday evening. The link to the presentation can be found here

SAVE THE DATE!

FAFSA FINISH EVENT

Now that you have your FAFSA ID, do you need help completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA)? Join us for a FREE FAFSA Finish Workshop!

FAFSA FINISH EVENT will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sign up for a time slot for help with completing the FAFSA form here.

Shadowing for the Career & Technology Center is now open!

The Career and Technology Center (CTC) is part of the Frederick County Public Schools system. With more than 24 programs to choose from, students have the opportunity to gain college and career experience in a variety of areas. They can earn college credits as well as valuable industry certifications and licenses through a CTC program. The programs are taught in half-day blocks, and students attend their high school for the other half of the school day. Shadowing a CTC program is the first step in the application process and is open to students in grades 9-11. Students may shadow and apply to up to two programs.

Interested students can request a shadow from the CTC website https://edu.fcps.org/ctc/

Shadowing is open November 2, 2023 - February 29, 2024.

Last day to request a shadow is February 20, 2024

Application deadline: March 8, 2024

For additional information about the Career & Technology Center visit https://edu.fcps.org/ctc/.

· Students MUST complete a shadow experience prior to completing an application

· Program information: https://edu.fcps.org/ctc/programs-courses

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary scholarship funding in Frederick County.

Our program supports nearly every area of study imaginable, with scholarships funded by generous donors who believe in the value of education.

The Community Foundation of Frederick County scholarship application will open on February 15th. This is one application for over 250 different scholarships.

THS will be holding a session for Seniors who are interested in learning more about the Community Foundation Scholarships on Wednesday, January 31st during Block 2 FLEX. If you would like to attend, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/tQhrnS3VqiGPTxFo8

Attention 9th and 10th Grade Students

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) and Frederick Community College (FCC) invite you to attend one of our Early College Information Nights to learn about the FCPS-FCC Early College program:

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (in-person, at FCC)

Thursday, January 25, 2024 (virtual)

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (in-person, at FCC)

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (virtual)

All times 7:00 - 8:00 PM

The Early College program allows high school students to earn an associate’s degree and high school diploma simultaneously by attending FCC full-time during your junior and senior years. The program was created to increase participation and completion for students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education and is open to all FCPS high school students.

FCPS students apply to Early College during their sophomore year of high school.

Interested students MUST attend one information night prior to applying.

At the Information Nights, members of the Dual Enrollment Team will go through the details of the Early College program and acceptance process, and they will answer questions from interested students and families.

Register to attend one of these sessions at tiny.cc/earlycollegenight.

A confirmation email will be sent with further information regarding the location and/or meeting link.

Contact the DE Office at DualEnrollment@frederick.edu, or visit www.frederick.edu/de for more information!

Ms. Moore (A – Ce)

Mr. Gill (Ch – Ha)

Ms. Goto (He – Mc)

Ms. Cooper (Me – R)

Mr. Harrison (S – Z)

Ms. Ingram (EL)

Ms. Honaker (Behavior Support)

Ms. Gomez (Community Liaison)

Mr. Jackson (Registrar)

LET'S FINISH THIS WINTER STRONG! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US FOR THE NEXT THS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEETING

Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Zoom Meeting: Click HERE

Password 749921

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Lisa Smith - Principal

Kristin Coulehan- Asst Principal

Kevin Hall - Asst Principal

Jason Lininger - Asst Principal

Roger Rich - Asst Principal

Tanisha Smith - Asst Principal

John Milliman - Special Programs

Chris O'Connor - Athletics & Facilities

5312 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703

240-236-6400 - Phone

240-236-6401 - Facsimile

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