CRHS Student & Family Update

Jared Sherman, Principal

Trey Mills, Assistant Principal

Brad Oberdorf, Dean of Students

Leslie Podlaszewski, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Cindy Hoffman BSN, RN, School Nurse

Office Phone 410-479-3612

Emily Phillips, Attendance Administrative Assistant

attendance.crhs@ccpsstaff.org

410-479-3678

Stephanie Carmine, Enrollment/Guidance Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Wendy DuVall, Finance and Administration Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Email: sherman.jared@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/
Location: Colonel Richardson High School, 25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632, USA
Phone: 410-479-3678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonelRichardsonHighSchool/
Twitter: @CRcolonels

• Testing season will soon be upon us. Please keep checking these updates and emails from Mr. Oberdorf with more information. Students currently enrolled in English 10 will participate in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) from Monday, December 9, through Thursday, December 12. Please encourage your child(ren) to get plenty of rest the night before, take assessment seriously, and come in daily to ensure the assessment is completed.
• Administration is noticing more and more students without parking passes driving to school and/ or parking in staff lots. Any student who drives to school without a pass or parks in the wrong lot will receive the following sequence of punishment: verbal warning, illegally parked sticker, towed at owner's expense.

• Only three more slots are open for the blood drive on December 2. Sign up or ask Mr. Shelly about the walk-in appointments for the drive day. - 10 service learning hours - https://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/10335

• There are minimal spots open for the polar bear plunge. Sign up as soon as possible. https://support.somd.org/team/602044

Starting November 1, 2024, CCPS will begin to obligate students for damaged and missing technology equipment. The CCPS Student Technology Obligation Program is designed to promote students' responsible use of technology and reduce damage costs through a tier-based pricing system. This program aligns with the Technology Obligation Regulation (Reference: III.31.71R) and the CCPS Terms of Use Agreement governing the use of technology by students.

Program Objectives:

• Cost Reduction: Minimize repair and replacement costs for student-issued technology devices.
• Responsibility Encouragement: Encourage students to take responsibility for the care and use of their assigned devices.

Tiered Pricing Reference: For details on the tiered pricing structure, please take a look at the Tiered Obligation Pricing. This document outlines the pricing levels based on the type and extent of damage.

Payment Processing: Tech obligations are treated like any other in-school obligation:

• In-School Payments: Payments may be collected at the school level and forwarded to the Central Office Finance Department for processing. When a payment is received in school, it must be documented, and the in-school tech should be notified to update the system accordingly.
• Online Payments: Parents and students can also make payments conveniently online using MySchoolBucks at CCPS Tech Payments.

CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION

Many seniors have placed their order already - thank you!! The cap and gown unit includes: black cap, black gown, tassel and the white Class of 2025 stole all seniors wear. Purchasing other items is completely optional. Cap and gown orders placed BEFORE December 31 will cost $47.70 (tax included). Cap and gown orders placed January 1 or later will cost $58.25 (tax included). We can place the order now and pay later, unless you are purchasing a package. Then you will need to make a down payment. Mrs. France can help with ordering if needed.

How to place an order:

1. www.jostens.com - order online using a credit card

2. Call 1-800-JOSTENS - order over the phone using a credit card

3. Ask Mrs. France for help - she can place the order for cap and gown unit and payment can be made later

Please check your email regularly for graduation updates. As more information becomes available, it will be shared via this weekly update, school social media and student/family email. Contact Bernadette France (france.bernadette@ccpsstaff.org) at the school with any questions.

• CRHS is hosting SAT testing on the weekends! If you want to take or retake your SAT, sign up at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations, or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment, or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member, or other person having knowledge. Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.