CMIT South Middle/High School

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Happy Friday Tenacious Tigers!

This has been an amazing opening week of SY23-24! Our halls were filled with happy faces as we welcomed new and returning students to our building. Special thank you goes to our amazing PTO for successfully facilitating two uniform drives this summer. They are already in full swing planning our first family event scheduled for September 22nd. To the CMIT South Dads, your presence on Monday was value added and I look forward to continuing our partnership throughout the school year!

We are only one week into the school year and we already have a lot to celebrate! We have received preliminary 2023 MCAP data and I am happy to say that CMIT South MS/HS made gains in both Reading and Math and in EVERY grade level! Many grade levels had double digit gains! Additionally, CMIT South High School made its impressive debut appearance in the US News Best High School Rankings. This was our first eligibility year and we have been recognized as the 4th best charter high school in the state of Maryland and secured an impressive 6th place ranking among all high schools in PGCPS. CMIT South MS/HS is on the rise and the best is yet to come!

As we go into the long weekend, I want to provide you with some updates and reminders to ensure everyone understands the expectations and we can continue to experience success as a school community.

PGCPS Password Reset: We are currently working to get every student’s password reset. This takes a lot of time as one person has to reset every student's password individually. Thank you in advance for your continued patience.

Uniform Policy: CMIT South is a mandatory uniform school. Students are expected to wear the identified uniform on a daily basis, inclusive of PE/Gym uniforms. Solid black shorts/joggers are NOT permitted. We are aware that All American Wear is currently replenishing their inventory (gym shorts are currently available). In the interim, students without the CMIT South logoed gym uniform are expected to wear their polo and khaki pants to school on PE days. These students will be provided an alternate assignment so their grades will not suffer. Once we receive word that the joggers/shorts are back in stock, families will have one week to secure them.

Cell Phone Policy: Students are expected to store their cell phones in their lockers. If a cell phone is confiscated, a parent will be required to schedule a time to pick it up.

Dismissal Policy: Parents are not allowed to drive down the tow-truck alley to pick up students. Parents are not allowed to utilize the back entrance as that is dedicated to our approved van providers. Students are not allowed to walk away from the school to meet their rides, including the front entrance, exit area, or tow-truck alley. Please follow the direction of the CMIT South Staff at all times to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal. Students and Parents who violate our policy will be issued consequences that are aligned to the student code of conduct as well as the parent code of conduct.

Technology Distribution Plan: High School students are expected to bring a charged devices to school daily. If students are in need of a device, please access our Technology Rental Request Form linked HERE.

Free/Reduced Meals: We are asking every family to complete an application for free/reduced meals this year. Even if you haven’t qualified in the past, please complete it for the current year. Apply Here.

Immunization: Maryland State Law (COMAR 10.06.04.03) requires all students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 to receive age-appropriate immunizations. The school must have proof of immunizations before allowing a student to begin school. If evidence of the required vaccines is not provided, the student will be excluded from school.

Download Maryland Immunization Requirements

Download Immunization Certificate

Back-to-School Night: Back to school night will be held in-person on September 13, 2023 for 7th and 8th graders and September 14th for 6th grade and high school families. The event will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.

Let’s make this the best year yet!

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families,

As we begin the new school year, we want to ensure that all parents and students know the CMIT South attendance policies. At CMIT South we follow the PGCPS attendance policy AP 5113. Below are some quick bullet points of the attendance policies:


CMIT South will use the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School for all student's absences. This form will be the official means of parent/guardian notifications for student absences. Parents can also email attendance@cmitsouth.org when their student will be absent.

CMIT South does not take paper excused/doctor notes. When a student is absent please fill out the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School. This form will be sent straight to the attendance manager.

Parents are the only ones who can fill out the form and email the attendance manager about a student who is absent. A student cannot send the email or fill out the Google form, the absence will not be excused if a student does it.

The Google form must be filled out within 3 days of the student’s absence, otherwise, the absence will not be excused. This can be emailed as well.

Students who are considered unlawfully (unexcused) absent from school or a class will not have the opportunity to make up missed assignments.

A doctor’s note is needed if a student is reported absent for three school days for an illness and a physician’s certificate will be required if a student's absences reach six days. Please send the physician’s certificate to the school's attendance manager at attendance@cmitsouth.org.

Mental Health Day. Students may receive as an excused absence one (1) day of absence in each semester of each school year for a student’s mental health needs. A note from a physician to excuse a student’s absence for mental health needs is not required.

Here is the link to the 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School Form: https://forms.gle/QCb1Xu2ytD9vUToW6

Once again these are just some of the new updates that PGCPS has put in the attendance policy AP 5113. We encourage all parents to read the full updated attendance policy here:
https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/offices/general-counsel/docs---general-counsel/administrative-procedures/5000/administrative-procedure-5113---student-attendance-absence-and-truancy.pdf

For all attendance-related information or questions please direct it to attendance@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you.

As a reminder to all parents whose child is not up to date with their immunizations. Students will be excluded from school starting 09/18/2023. An execution letter was mailed to all students that are Non-Compliant. A free immunization clinic is available. Please check the PGCPS website.

Picture Day will be on Monday, September 18 & Tuesday, September 19. The required dress code: Oxford shirt and tie.

Join CMIT South MS/HS STEM Clubs for an Exciting Year Ahead!

Dear CMIT Students and Families,

As we gear up for the highly anticipated 2023-24 academic year, we extend our warmest greetings to all of you. At CMIT South MS/HS, we are thrilled to offer a diverse range of enriching opportunities and cordially invite you to be part of something truly exceptional.

Our competition clubs are calling all science, math, and engineering enthusiasts! We invite you to join us on a journey of learning, growth, and friendly competition, all under the guidance of our dedicated coaches. Initially, we will hold weekly meetings after school, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. As we approach the Regional Competitions in the Spring, our meeting frequency will increase. Stay tuned for announcements – the STEM club schedules, days, and times will be shared very soon!

**🚀 Embark on Thrilling Learning Adventures with Our STEM Clubs! 🚀**

Explore the captivating realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through engaging hands-on activities and exhilarating competitions. Unleash your creativity, nurture your problem-solving skills, and ignite your passion for discovery with our diverse STEM clubs:

1. **LEGO Robotics:** Construct and program your very own robots using LEGO blocks. Experience the joy of coding and automation while mastering fundamental engineering principles.

2. **VEX Robotics:** Dive into the exciting world of robotics with VEX kits. Design, build, and program robots to conquer thrilling challenges and participate in captivating competitions.

3. **Science Olympiad:** Immerse yourself in the wonders of science. Engage in thrilling experiments and events that put your scientific knowledge and skills to the test.

4. **Math Olympiad:** Embark on a journey of mathematical exploration. Tackle intricate problems, hone your critical thinking, and compete with peers in captivating math challenges.

5. **Bridge Building:** Master the art of engineering as you design and test bridges. Showcase your structural prowess in innovative bridge-building challenges.

6. **Sea Perch:** Dive into the world of underwater robotics. Build and control submersible vehicles, gaining hands-on experience in marine technology and engineering.

If you are excited to embrace the world of STEM and are eager to join these captivating clubs, please reach out to us via email at osoycan@cmitsouth.org.

Additionally, we value your input and would like to better understand your interests. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey.

Here's to an inspiring year ahead!

Best regards,

Ozkan Soycan

STEM-MS Program Coordinator

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Baseball Tryouts will be held on September 5 & 6 from 3:45p.m -5:00 p.m. Tryouts will be held at Oxon Hill High School.

Seniors!!!

The following link is a list of scholarships with deadlines in early October!

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the contact information provided on the scholarship's page. " https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uelQJY4P8x22T61ASGUOTkWtj31hgijn https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

SENIORS!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2024 application is now open here for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 2, 2023, by 5 pm Eastern.

For any questions or concerns, please submit the contact form using the following link:

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/contact/" https://drive.google.com/open?id=172SGKKlrzJexCeTIoxNY5Cte3m6qaXEj https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/?fbclid=IwAR1QpgQ6nAVn-21t74xawgksCGtML23MxGOgFx8YlFjukmD40TmI_4gK7ag

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a school-based organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at CMIT Academy South Middle and High schools. Please consider joining our PTO and getting involved with school activities.

https://pto-membership-form.cheddarup.com