FHS Cadet Newsletter
January 31, 2025
School Calendar
Friday, January 31, 2025
V Girls Basketball vs North Hagerstown @ Frederick High 6:00pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
V Girls Wrestling vs North Hagerstown @ Frederick High 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
JV Girls Basketball vs Tuscarora @ Frederick High 5:30pm
V Girls Basketball vs Tuscarora @ Frederick High 7:00pm
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Frederick High Graduation Date
Frederick High School: 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27
FHS has new phone numbers
Please note that FHS phone numbers have changed. For a full directory, please go to FCPS.org and choose Frederick High School.
FHS Front Office: 227-203-3300
Health Room: 227-203-3309
Attendance Office: 227-203-3300 x53006
LYNX News
LYNX Newsletter – January/February 2025
First full week of new classes!
How is everyone doing?
Staying strong?
Learning Lab after school
Open rain or shine
Variety of subjects you will find
English, Math, Social Studies, Science, etc..
Sign up by 1:15, or you might be denied!
Look at our February Calendar!
Yours to explore!
Not certain where your interest lies?
eXperiences are here to help; come out and explore with us!
Want to give us a shout? Come check us out! Get in touch with a LYNX Advocate or scroll our social media! @LYNXFHS on Facebook, X, and Instagram!
Mr. Moran: marlon.moran@fcps.org Mrs. McCarrick: andrea.mccarrick@fcps.org
Ms. Sands: beth.sands@fcps.org Mrs. Tongyai (TG): christina.tongyai@fcps.org
Student Services
Caseload Changes for 2024-2025
“We have an exciting update from Student Services! After starting the school year without our full department we are welcoming back Ms. Patti Lombardi and welcoming Ms. Janelle Grimes. Ms. Lombardi will be taking on the role of 9th grade counselor and Ms. Grimes will be our long-term substitute for our ML students. Because of this, counselor caseloads have changed. Please see below:
Jess Wismer: Last names A-Ba; L-Ml (10th to 12th grade)
Sheri Anderson: Last names Be-E (10th to 12th grade)
Laren Anderson: Last names F-K (10th to 12th grade)
Maggie Meinecke: Last names Mo-R (10th to 12th grade)
James Claney: Last names S-Z; Learning for Life Students (10th to 12th grade, 9th to 12th for Learning for Life)
Patti Lombardi: 9th Grade Students
Maggie Gilligan/Janelle Grimes: ML/Multilingual Students in Multilingual Education Program (all grades)
We know it may take some time to adjust, and as always there are exceptions, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.”
Our contact information can be found below or on Schoology.
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Student Services Links
Parent Resources
Community Agency School Services (CASS)
Naviance
Psychological Services
Pupil Personnel Services
Work Permits
Graduation Requirements
Character Counts!
Report Bullying
Financial Aid and Colleges
Careers & College Prep
NCAA Clearinghouse
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Maryland's One-Stop Career Centers
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
College and Career Planning
Career & Technology Center
College Board Testing Accommodations
ACT Testing Accommodations
Discover 10 Ways to Jump-Start College Planning
Jump-Start Your College Planning (for students)
College Application Calendar
Financial Aid
Testing Information
MSA/HSA Testing
CollegeBoard
ACT
Number2.co
From the Student Services Office:
Questions regarding Dual Enrollment? Please contact Sheri Murphy, Dean of Students, Sheri.Murphy@fcps.org
Questions regarding Work Based Learning ( SSL, Work Study, Internships, Apprenticeships)? Please contact Mrs. Brawner, Robin.Brawner@fcps.org
Applying for a Driver's Permit and need verification of school attendance? Get the form here: Driver's Permit Form Driver's Permit Form
Need a Work Permit? Apply here: Work Permit
Child Protective Services (CPS): 301-600-2464 - Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect
Mental Health Assistance or Crisis Services: Dial 211 - Help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe.
Community resources can be identified to support you, including Systems Navigation.
Maryland Anonymous Tip Line: 1-833-632-7233 - Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others' safety, at risk.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 - Help if you are thinking about suicide
Please join the FHS Counseling Office social media pages where we will share important dates, resources, and content specific to FHS Counseling.
Your Career Coach at FHS
Hi, I’m Ms. Keller, your Career Coach at FHS! I’m here to help students discover their strengths, explore various career options, and develop the skills they’ll need to succeed. To schedule a time to meet with me, scan the QR code, send me a Schoology message, or send me an email at katelyn.keller@fcps.org.
Safe and Sane all Night Adventure
Brewer's Alley Fundraiser
Safe & Sane Fundraiser at Brewer's Alley!
February 4, 2025, all day
Use code FHS20 or mention FHS and 20% of sales will go to Safe & Sane!
PTSA
PTSA Needs a Volunteer!
We’re looking for a person (or two) to lead our Dollars for Scholars initiative. Every year, the PTSA provides one or more graduating seniors with funds to attend the college, university, or trade school of their choice. We have already identified sufficient funding for 2024-25 but we need a volunteer (or two) to lead this vitally important effort!
Do you have to attend every PTSA meeting to volunteer? No!
Interested in learning more? Email us at membersfhs@gmail.com.
Follow us!
Keep up with the FHS PTSA! You can find us on Facebook here and on Instagram here.
Join the PTSA
Joining is quick and simple, and costs just $10. Your membership fee will help us support students, faculty, and staff at FHS.
Thanks for your support!
FCPS Bus and Transportation Information
FCPS Food, Nutrition and Meal Information
FHS Student Services/Counseling
FHS Staff Directory
FHS Athletics
Senior News
Attention Class of 2025 Parents
Safe and Sane is a parent led organization that puts on an all night celebration the night of graduation. The school is not affiliated with this nonprofit/event. Each year a new committee is needed to raise funds and hold the event. Contact: Fredericksafeandsane@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your support!
Attendance
**Please email attendance notes or questions to: FHS.attendance@fcps.org
ATTENDANCE – ABSENCE/EARLY DISMISSAL
Students are expected to maintain acceptable attendance. Acceptable attendance is missing no more than 2 days per month or at most 18 days (excused or unexcused) for the entire school year. Poor attendance may result in lack of academic progress, ineligibility for extracurricular activities, disciplinary action, and loss of academic credit. The following attendance procedures and policies apply to all students (FCPS Regulation 400-98 Student Attendance): https://apps.fcps.org/legal/documents/400-98/history/263
RETURNING FROM AN ABSENCE
All written notes and emails must include the First and Last name of the student, date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence, and the signature of the parent/guardian.
Notes and attendance documentation may be emailed to the FHS.attendance@fcps.org.
LATE ARRIVALS TO SCHOOL
Classes begin promptly at 7:30AM. Teachers will close their doors and begin class immediately.
Students arriving to class after 7:30AM must report to the Attendance Office for a late slip. Students who arrive after 9AM must have a doctor’s note or administrative approval to participate in an extracurricular activity that day, including athletic practices.
*Missing the bus, over sleeping, and traffic problems are considered unexcused latenesses.
EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL
Students who need to leave for any reason during the school day must present a written note from a parent/guardian to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the school day.
Attendance staff will attempt to verify all notes and will issue a pass to the student upon verification.
Students leaving campus without a pass will be considered truant and will receive disciplinary consequences.
Students must sign in at the Attendance Office upon their return to school.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
Students who are ill must have a pass from a teacher to report to the Health Suite. This process will allow for an excused absence.
Health Suite staff will evaluate students and contact parents as necessary.
Students may not arrange parent pick-up without seeing the school nurse.
VACATION DAYS AND COLLEGE VISITS
Absences for family trips or college visits will be excused with prior administrative approval.
FCPS policy permits students taking trips with their parents to be excused no more than twice during the school year for a combined maximum of 5 days.
FCPS policy permits students to visit prospective colleges for up to 4 days per school year.
Students should complete and return the Vacation/College Visit Form to the Attendance Office prior to the planned absences.
Students are responsible for notifying teachers of the absence and arranging make-up work.
ATTENDANCE AND DANCES
Students must have an attendance rate of 85% or above to attend all school dances including, but not limited to, Homecoming and Prom.
FHS Quick Links
Frederick High School
650 Carroll Parkway
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 227-203-3300
Website: http://education.fcps.org/fhs/
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