CHS January Newsletter
A way for families to connect with CHS & The Community
CHS Important Dates Calendar :
- School re-opens: Thursday, 1/2/25
- Schools and Offices closed: Monday, 1/20/25 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- Bluesday (Wear CHS Gear): Tuesday 1/21/25
- Winter Pep Rally: Friday, 1/24/25
- End of Quarter 2: 3 hour early dismissal for students - Friday, 1/24/25
- School Closed for Students: Wednesday, 1/29/25 (Professional Development Day for Staff)
- Report Cards Distributed: Thursday, 2/6/25
CHS NEWS
Check out the BNN Show from home
Subscribe to The Peake Speaks YouTube Channel
Each Morning the televideo team creates a Live BNN show to share school wide. This show helps students stay informed with CHS & Community events! We post the show daily on Schoology through the CHS Hub Group but you can watch via The Peake Speaks Youtube Channel under the live tab.
Chesapeake High School earned 3 stars!
On December 3, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released new accountability information for each public school system in the state, including the Star Ratings for individual schools. These new Star Ratings are calculated using 2023-2024 school year accountability data. Information from the MSDE Maryland School Survey, graduation rate, standardized test scores, students taking AP courses, CCBC dual credit courses, CTE completers and much more go into these rankings. The data for Baltimore County Public Schools show significant improvement, with 38 BCPS schools seeing an increase in their overall Star Rating. According to state data, BCPS has the greatest number of 5 Star schools in the state.
Out of 163 BCPS schools with accountability data as outlined by MSDE:
• 20 schools earned a Star Rating of 5
• 44 schools earned a Star Rating of 4
• 66 schools earned a Star Rating of 3
• 32 schools earned a Star Rating of 2
• 1 school earned a Star Rating of 1
More information is available in a BCPS community message.
Your Voice Matters!
We are looking to expand our community support efforts! CHS now has a full time Community School Facilitator, Sarah Miller (smiller18@bcps.org), and her goal is to help support our students and their families in and out of the classroom to expand academic and long term success.
CHS would like your input on items/topics/issues that are important to you. In the next couple of months, we would also like to have a shared decision making team meeting that encompasses parents, students and staff. To get a plan started, please complete this form. All forms are anonymous unless you elect to provide contact information on the last question. Please take a few minutes to complete so we can make choices to support your students and community.
BAYHAWKS IN THE WILD
GEM Girls go to Philadelphia
During the trip the girls had the opportunity to visit:
- The Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall
- The Christmas Carol experience at Macy's
- The LOVE park
- Christmas Village
They also had the opportunity to eat at a local Philly Cheesesteak, pizza place and walked around The landing. It was so great to see them experience a new city and historical sights in real life not just textbooks!
BAYHAWKS IN THE CLASSROOM
Science but make it FUN!
Our AP Bio students used some unconventional items to show their knowledge of the Cell Cycle.
AP Bio makes Oreo Cell Cycles!
AP Bio makes Oreo Cell Cycles!
AP Bio makes Oreo Cell Cycles!
Thank you to our Community Speakers from December!
Rachel Maddox from RCM Hair Studios - Sharing her experience as a cosmetologist and business owner.
Nick Liberatore from Lib's Grill - Teaching students about restaurant management and the world of business.
Samantha Tarr from Tarr Family Farm - Helping students explore the world of event planning
BAYHAWKS GIVE BACK
December Food Drive
Thank you to everyone that donated to our December Food Drive! We were able to collect 237 items for our local community. A huge thank you to Tara Wrightson and Tara Funkhouser for all their help as well as our FALS students for collecting items each A day.
Winning 1A Class:
Ms. Wrightson's class
Runner Up:
Ms. Colona's class
Combined Honor Societies Blanket Project
On December 10th, all of our honor societies joined forces to make blankets to donate to a local non-profit group, Empower4Life, that serves Baltimore and Harford County homeless youth through programs that teach them how to get and stay happy and healthy.
Multi-Language Learner Information
If English is not your child's 1st language, please read:
All Multilingual Learners will take the annual English Proficiency Evaluation: WIDA ACCESS 2.0 at the end of January.
Dates: January 27th — February 7th
Once a student qualifies for ESOL or ELD (English Language Development) services, the only way to exit the ESOL/ELD program is by scoring a 4.5 composite on this evaluation. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at school ready during the week of January 27th - 31st! Each student will take the evaluation over 2 days. Make-up testing will take place February 3rd - 7th. Scores will arrive at the school in the middle of May 2025.
Even if a Multilingual Learner does not have an ESOL class, they still need to take the WIDA until they graduate or pass. Passing the evaluation is beneficial for students applying to post-high school vocational programs or continued studies. They can also qualify for the seal of biliteracy, which is a nationally recognized language achievement.
Families can find out more information about the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 on this website.
Please contact Sr. Jay with any questions or concerns! ✉️Jjay@bcps.org
Student Career Expo Field Trip : February 19th
The School Career Navigator and the Counseling Department will be taking a group of Juniors and Seniors to this event. More information to come.
Course Requests for the 25/26 School Year
All students have met with their counselor to select courses for next school year. These course request will help determine staffing for next school year and allow us to build our schedule to support student interests.
If your student missed their meeting, information is housed in the CHS Schoology Hub. Go to the Resources tab under School Information > Counseling Office > Scheduling. They can message their counselor requests via Schoology.
Below are some key resources to help prepare for registration:
1. Review Graduation Requirements
2. Identify your Completer Pathway
3. Review CHS Elective Options
4. Reference the Frequently Asked Questions Power Point with any questions.
Current Juniors were given paperwork about half days as well as applications for internships & Work Based Learning. Those items must be returned ASAP to Counseling and Mr. Scalice (his office is outside room 11, Ms. Timpone). Any student wanting a half day must be on track credit wise for graduation and have their SSL hours complete.
Addams Family Open Auditions (all roles): Wednesday, January 15th from 2:45 – 4:30
All students are welcome to come try-out for any role they are interested in. We have not assigned any roles yet, so all characters are open for auditions! If you need the audition music, stop by Ms. Stack’s office in the English hallway for audition pieces. We look forward to seeing and hearing you next week!!!
The Bayhawk Branch is open daily at all Lunches!
Did you know CHS has its own working branch of the First Financial Federal Credit union?!
What is a credit union? It is a place where you can open a checking or savings account, deposit and withdraw money and learn about personal finance. If you open an account, the first $5 deposit is on them & you get a free gift card for joining!
Learn more at https://www.firstfinancial.org/ or connect with Ms. Moore!
The Next Bluesday is January 21st
All students and staff are encouraged to show their School Pride by wearing CHS Bayhawk Gear or blue on the 3rd Tuesday of each month!
If you would like to purchase some CHS to show your school pride you can order apparel here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maryland/essex/chesapeake-high-school
Activity Bus Schedule
Activity bus will also run on 1/28!!
Any student that wants to stay after for a club, coach class or detention can use the activity bus to get home on the designated Tuesdays listed below. The student will need their advisor to request a pass to ride the bus. The bus leaves CHS at 4:30pm and makes stops at various locations, please see the list of scheduled days & stops below.
Student Academic Support
CHS has multiple interventions for academic support. Students can sign up for these sessions by clicking the images below or they can access them in the CHS Hub on Schoology by clicking Resources and Academic Support.
After School Help on Tuesdays
RSVP to attend by 10am each Tuesday: https://forms.gle/tqEidTtQQztqfyLZ9
Peer Tutors Monday/Wednesday/Fridays at Lunch
Application Help & Grade Check ins: Tuesday/Thursday at Lunch
Additional Time and Support for SPARC Students
If your student is taking a course through SPARC (online/self-paced) and they could use additional time and support, please consider having them stay on the dates below. Saturday Sessions are also available for seniors. Please connect with Ms. Carter for any questions ncarter@bcps.org
Free Food Distribution at the CHS Bus Loop: Wednesday, 1/22/25
Stay informed about upcoming emergency closings due to inclement weather.
Where can I find information about BCPS school closings or delays?
There are several places to find out information:
- BCPS school status information line: 443-809-5555
- TV/Radio: local radio and television stations, including The Education Channel, Comcast Cable Channel 73.
- BCPS Home page
- Please do not call schools or media outlets for this information.
You can find additional information on notifications on the BCPS Website.
Virtual Inclement Weather Day Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
With the recent winter storm, it is timely to highlight the BCPS Inclement Weather Day Plan.
The first three days are traditional inclement weather days - schools are closed. Starting on day four and moving forward, students will transition to Virtual Learning.
The Virtual Learning Days will include a two hour delay to allow teachers to prepare for synchronous instruction. The first class will begin at 10:00. Students will access the Google Meet address and code on their teacher's Schoology page. The schedule is outlined below.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Class Time
10:00-10:55 - Period 1
11:00-11:55 - Period 2
12:00-12:30 - Lunch
12:35-1:30 - Period 3
1:35-2:30 - Period 4
Students are reminded to bring devices, chargers, and other instructional materials home each day.
Quarter 2 Ends: Friday, January 24th
Reminder: Change in Grading Policy
As of the 24/25 school year, BCPS is now issuing half credit for courses:
Q1 and Q2 grades combine to give you the Semester 1 half credit.
Q3, Q4 and the Final Exam will combine to give you the Semester 2 half credit.
If your student got an E in a course Q1, they must get a C (or higher) to ensure they earn the semester 1 half credit. If they fail semester 1 (E, E or E, D) they will have to repeat that half credit in night school while continuing to maintain their full day school schedule. It is important that you are engaged and aware of your child's grades through out each quarter using the tools below.
If your student fails a graduation requirement semester 1, their counselor will have to put in a request for an Extended Day placement:
- Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Parkville High School or Milford Mill Academy
- Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 PM Dundalk High School or Woodlawn High School
- Saturday from 7:30 – 11:30 AM at Loch Raven High School
*Transportation is not provided by BCPS for Extended Learning Opportunities*
COLLEGE 101
The 25/26 FAFSA Application is now available!
Seniors interested in going to trade school, community college or 4 year colleges and universities must complete the 25/26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between now and March 1st. The FAFSA is the link to scholarships, grants and loans.
The Counseling team will be holding a FAFSA Frenzy on February 13th during the school day for any last minute needs. Don't wait! Submit your 25/26 form today :)
2025-26 FAFSA Guide | How to Complete Every FAFSA Question
Seniors: It is imperative that you and your guardians each create an FSA ID in preparation for completing the FAFSA:
- Create your FSA ID here: studentaid.gov FSA ID Creation
- More information on the FSA ID: FSA ID Info
- YouTube Video Resource: How to Create an FSA ID
Acceptances are starting to roll in!
Seniors, PLEASE check your emails frequently for information from colleges. Schools (as well as employers and military recruiters) may reach out about missing information, acceptances, scholarships or questions...Don't let your lack of engagement make you miss out on an opportunity.
As you are starting to get college acceptances and financial aid packages, please communicate with your counselors for help! We are available every Tuesday/Thursday in the CCR for all lunches or you can send us a Schoology message. We also want to celebrate your acceptances with you so please update us and your Xello account with each acceptance. Don't commit to a school with our talking to someone and making an educated choice!
CLASS UPDATES
All classes collect dues each year to support yearly class events and to prepare for prom and senior year events. Each student is expected to pay $15 per year they attend CHS. This money is going directly to their class fund to reduce ticket costs to students. Payment links can be found below by class.
Senior Class - 2025
Class Advisors' emails:
Tara Funkhouser - tfunkhouser@bcps.org
Jennifer Dyke - Jdyke@bcps.org
Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.
Class of 2025: Class Dues Payment Link
Class of 2025 Instagram: @chs.co2025
Below is the Senior Calendar that lays out all the events for the Class of 2025 for the year:
Full Senior Class Meeting - January 23rd
All seniors will be called to the Auditorium on January 23rd at 8:30am to discuss upcoming events, fundraisers and important senior "to dos". With the end of Quarter 2 near, please do everything possible to stay on track for graduation. Show up, do your work and make this your best year yet! Review the calendar above so you know all the upcoming events leading up to graduation.
The votes are in...
This year's Junior/Senior Prom theme is:
Prom will be held at the Sparrows Point Country Club on May 16th, 7-11PM
Do you need college application help?
Junior Class - 2026
Class Advisors' emails:
Jillian Ganley - jganley@bcps.org
Sarah Miller - smiller18@bcps.org
Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.
Class of 2026: Class Dues Payment Link
Class of 2026 Instagram: @chs.co2026
Next class meeting is: January 15th after school in the CCR
We will discuss our upcoming fundraisers and prom planning!
Please Join us for our Next Fundraiser: January 15th 4-8PM
Sophomore Class - 2027
Class Advisors' emails:
Shaun Downey - sdowney2@bcps.org
Lindsey Withrow - lwithrow@bcps.org
Class dues payment link - Class of '27: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EI584-240
Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.co2027
Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.
Freshman Class - 2028
Class Advisors' emails:
Rachel Wilson - rwilson16@bcps.org
Courtney Rohde - crohde@bcps.org
Next class meeting is: January 9th after school
Class dues payment link - Class of '28: Coming Soon
Class of 2028 Instagram: @chs.co2028
MONTHLY CAREER SPOTLIGHT
January Career Spotlight: Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources
The focus for this month will be Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources. Some programs of study would be natural resources, horticultural, as well as animals. Careers in this pathway include engineers, farm labor contractors, forest conservation technicians, scientists, animal caretakers, and so much more. This career cluster focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities / resources.
Careers and Trainings in the Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources:
- Maryland Conservation Corps
- Biology Associates Degree CCBC (transfer to 4 year)
- Environmental Science Degree CCBC (transfer to 4 year)
- List of Environmental, Agricultural and Natural Resources linked Professions
Guest Speakers coming to CHS this Month:
- Marshy Point – John Lehman (Thursday, January 30th) Marshy Point strives to be the premier education center on the Chesapeake Bay through the efforts of staff and volunteers to provide innovative programs, inclusive park features, interactive exhibits, and quality park management to engage residents of Baltimore County and surrounding areas in meaningful and educational outdoor experiences.
- MD Department of Natural Resources – Kevin Kelly (Monday, January 13th) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources leads the state toward a resilient future by using data, partnerships, and an innovative spirit to improve ecological, social, and economic outcomes for all communities.
- MD Environmental Services – Todd Boulden (Wednesday, January 22nd) MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 800 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic Region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.
- Maryland Zoo - John Flanders (Friday, January 31st) will talk about the various career options at the Maryland zoo. If you love nature, animals and science...this is the presentation for you. From keepers to vet techs and even conservationists there is something for everyone.
Mr. Scalice has posted sign ups for these presentations in the CHS Hub on Schoology.
See him with any questions.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Getting a Work Permit
If your student (anyone under 18) is trying to get a job, they will need a work permit. Once a student accepts a job offer, they must complete a work permit and enter their place of employment and personal contact information. They then print the form and take it to their place of work to keep on file.
Work permits are found online at: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ChildWorkPermit/web/content/Home.aspx
Current Job Postings from Ms. Boyd:
7821 Wise Ave., Inverness, Maryland 21222
Job: Crew Member
FYI: Need a resume to apply!
7734 Wise Ave., Baltimore, MD 21222
Job: Crew Team Member
8119 Honeygo Blvd, White Marsh, MD 21236
Job: Host
SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Back River Neck Restoration Committee - Hyde Park Clean up 1/18
Back River Neck Restoration committee will be hosting a cleanup this Saturday, 1/18 from 9-1 at Hyde Park. Students and staff are both welcome. The committee will be setting up at the Food Lion on Hyde Park Road; meet there prior to 9am.
Please note; this could be cancelled if enough snow doesn't melt in time to make the litter visible. Interested participants may call 410-241-0259 the day before for an updated status
Seniors- this is one of the criteria the committee will look for to award scholarship $$! Participate if you are able!
Earn Student Service Learning Hours with The MD Waterways Foundation Trash Pick Up
Join MD Waterways Foundation and Essex CDC for a morning of service and community-building as we pick up trash along Eastern Blvd. and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. Let’s take pride in our community and help make Essex a great place to live, work & play!
NEW DATE: Monday, April 21, 2025
TIME: 9:00 - 11:30 AM followed by an Open House
LOCATION: Essex CDC Office, 25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98
Office is located in the Essex Gateway Center on the Marie Ave. side.
To SIGN UP or for MORE INFORMATION: Email chrissy.erb@essexcdc.org or text 443-579-7974 Advance sign-up is NOT required. Drop by, if you can!
MEET NEW FRIENDS! EARN SERVICE HOURS!
United Ways across Maryland and the Moore-Miller administration are excited to partner to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weekend of service and healing from Saturday, January 18, 2025, through Monday, January 20, 2025. Volunteer projects across the state will address some of the issues that impact Marylanders the most. Please consider joining us as we build a state that serves! There are numerous options listed here!
In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” and Marylanders across the state will have the opportunity to do just that in the true spirit of leaving no one behind.
January 18 - Baltimore County - Community Assistance Network - Prep and Serve Lunch
Help prepare and serve lunch at a homeless shelter (9150 Franklin Sq. Dr.
Rosedale, MD 21237).
Wear comfortable closed toe shoes - will be standing!
Volunteers must be at 18 years old.
Search for it in Baltimore County Opportunities: Volunteer Opportunities | United Way of Central Maryland
Summer Volunteer Opportunity @ Franklin Square deadline to apply 2/3/25
The following agencies are approved partners for Baltimore County Public School's (BCPS) student service learning requirement. Agencies will added to this list on an ongoing basis.
Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc.
Goucher Prison Education Partnership
I AM MENtality | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)
Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area (LSSNCA)
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Yieldcamp, LTD | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)
CLUBS AND HONOR SOCIETIES
Sr. Jay
Wednesdays - Ms. Stack & Mr. D'Orazio
Every other Wednesday - Mr. Evans
Every other Tuesday - Ms. Lalia
Ms. Withrow & Ms. Roberts
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Ms. Slone
New After School Activity starting January 8th
Diversity Club celebrates Korean American Heritage Month
Please Join CHS Sports Boosters!
The CHS Sports Boosters support all athletics teams and the school as a whole. They are looking for more members (and ideas) to grow their opportunities ! Come learn about what events they have planned already for the year and what ideas they have to put funds to use! You can also email csanza@bcps.org or crohde@bcps.org with questions.
Come Join us for a game!
Sports Schedules can be found outside of Downey's office and on the Digital Sports website: https://chsbayhawks.digitalsports.com/ and home games are also listed on the Student Engagement Calendar each month shared on the in school monitors and the BNN show.
All tickets for sporting events must be purchased via Go Fan. Download the APP on your phone. No cash can be accepted at the door for tickets. Any questions regarding athletics, eligibility or tickets can be directed to our Athletic Director, Shaun Downey at sdowney2@bcps.org
Bocce Schedule
Boys Basketball Schedule
Girls Basketball Schedule
A reminder from Nurse Albrecht that if you are ill, please stay home to minimize spreading illness to others. If your child is ill, please upload a note to FOCUS or send it in to the main office so their absence can be marked excused.
Please upload your child's absent note(s) to FOCUS
If your child misses a day of school the parent can now upload their note directly into FOCUS. Doctor's notes, personal notes, court summons, whatever proof you would normally send in with your child, can now be directly uploaded for verification. Follow the steps below to learn how
(Visual Steps are also provided below in a PDF).
1. Log into the Focus Parent Portal. Navigate to the Alerts section and click on the “Student’s name has X days with unexcused absences/tardies without a note or reason” link. Note: You can also locate your student’s attendance information by navigating to your student’s name on the left menu. Click the down arrow to expand additional menu options. Select Absences.
2.Scroll down the page. Locate the Date column to find the date you wish to submit the note. Locate the Excuse Note column, hoover over the No Files section, and select Scan, Upload, or Take Photo to upload the note for that day’s absence. Select the file to be added.
3.The file name/image will be displayed in the Excuse Note column if the attendance note has been uploaded successfully.
Do you need Health Insurance?
If you are in need of health insurance please click one of the flyers below to get connected to someone at the Baltimore County Department of Health to determine eligibility.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Essex is Getting a New BCPL Library!
Come see what today’s 21st century libraries look like across the country with Quinn Evans, the architects for the project. We are holding two community input meetings at our Essex Branch, where you can provide feedback on what you’d like to see featured at the new Essex Branch, slated to be built on Old Eastern Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.
- Thursday, January 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
If You Cannot Make the in person meeting:
If you’re unable to make it to one of the input meetings, we still want to hear from you. Fill out this survey by Thursday, January 16. It is also available in Spanish. Come “Be All In” with us as we design what the future of the Essex Branch could look like!
Great Opportunity for all students with United Healthcare OMW (On My Way)!
If you’re a teen or young adult who's getting ready to live on your own, UnitedHealthcare OMWTM(UnitedHealthcare On My Way) is for you. You’ll learn what it takes to be independent. Like finding housing, getting a good job, managing your money – and more. It’s easy. It’s fun. And it’s all right here. You do not have to be a United Healthcare member to participate and the service is FREE!
Through UnitedHealthcare OMW, users can learn about important life topics, engage with their peers and be rewarded with virtual points, badges and messages of encouragement as they progress through six life tracks:
• Money: Create a budget and learn how to save money and do taxes
• Housing: Understand and compare affordable housing options
• Work: Create a resume and get interview tips
• Education: Decide what to do after high school
• Health: Learn important health information and get answers to common health questions
• Transportation
Find out how to get around Using the UnitedHealthcare OMW virtual vault housed in the cloud, users can upload important documents like immunization records, medication lists, school transcripts and resumes for on-the-go access. This can be especially helpful for young people in foster care that often live in a mix of group home locations and transitional housing. The virtual vault allows them to easily access their important paperwork no matter where they are currently living.
To learn more about the UnitedHealthcare OMW, view our YouTube video or go to uhcOMW.com > Questions.
WJZ Black History Oratory Competition 2025
For over 30 years, WJZ-TV has given High School Students across Maryland the chance to speak up and speak out about the issues that matter, in the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition.
Students write an original essay (500 words or less) based on one of these quotations:
“Service to your people is the rent you pay for living on this earth.”
- Dr. Lillie May Carroll Jackson
“We are all bound up together in one great bundle of humanity, and society cannot trample on the weakest and feeblest of its members without receiving the curse on its own soul.”
- Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
- Jackie Robinson
The Top 20 Students with the highest-scoring essays will be invited to perform their Speeches in person, in front of an audience of family, friends and judges, to compete for scholarship prize money. The Speech Event will be streamed LIVE on CBS News Baltimore at WJZ.com
WJZ will announce the Winners on the air, during the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition Awards Special, where the Top Speeches will be broadcast on TV!
All essays and signed application forms must be emailed to Oratory@wjz.com by 11:59pm on Monday, January 20th. Note, essays are due early this year!
Essay Prompt, Application Form, and Official Rules are Available for Download Online: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/wjz-black-history-oratory-competition-2025/
Questions? Email: Oratory@wjz.com
Top Tier Driving School
We offer offsite, virtual, and on-site driver education courses. We have experience in the past teaching inside of schools during the scheduled school day.
Learning the right way to drive from a certified driving school and the instructor is now more important than ever. With more cars on the road, busy highways, the rise in distracted driving, and with vehicles with more technology and features than ever before, having the core driving skills is essential to being a safe and effective driver.
"According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), teenage drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash than adult drivers. Traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death and injury for people ages 16-20, with more than 5,600 teens dying in motor vehicle collisions each year. Problems which contribute to the high crash rate of young drivers include: driving inexperience, lack of adequate driving skills, risk taking, poor driving judgement and decision making, distraction, alcohol consumption and excessive driving during high risk hours (11PM-5AM)."
Ultimately, driving is a pertinent life skill. Adequately preparing high school students with life skills prior to high school graduation statistically increases their success in adulthood. Our driver's education services could have a positive impact on the success of your students!
We are currently offering promotional rates for students who enroll when mentioning this promotion. Tell them you were referred by Chesapeake high school and you will only have to pay $315 instead of $350!
Contact Information:
Top Tier Driving Academy
Phone: 443-946-1831
Website: https://www.toptierdrivingacademy.com/
7902 Belair Road
STE 2
Nottingham MD 21236
Baltimore County Public Library
BCPL wants to spread the word that they are 100% FREE! Learn 7 ways to $ave with BCPL.
Get more information about their Student Accounts.
Free activities at BCPL Essex
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
MedStar Health Social Needs Resource Page
Search our online, local resource directory for free or low-cost services to support your family, such as help with medical care, food, utilities, transportation and more.
Community Mental Health Contacts
Please see the PDF below that includes all of the Community Mental Health Partnerships.
CHS Care Closet
Chesapeake High School opened the Care Closet this year to support CHS students.
The following items are available:
- Food (non perishable items from MD food bank)
- School Supplies
- Clothing
- Hygiene Products
To schedule an appointment please contact:
Ms Roberts, our School Social Worker, at 443-809-0315 or via email,mroberts10@bcps.org
Deep Creek Middle Food Pantry: Every 3rd Thursday
SNAP Food Benefits
BALTIMORE COUNTY FOOD PANTRY LOCATOR
Baltimore County has a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the County.
Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information about community food access locations. Residents should enter an address or select "Use my location" and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them; selecting a pantry's entry in the list will reveal contact information, hours of operation, and special instructions.
Please read through this article for more information about the program and other food assistance resources: Baltimore County Releases New Food Pantry Locator (baltimorecountymd.gov)
Dental Cleanings at CCBC Dundalk - All Ages
Free Heath Care Services!- No Insurance needed!
See the flyer below for more information.
Eviction and Utilities support
New Resource Guide from Baltimore County
Affordability Connectivity Program
As a result of Baltimore County's participation in the CEP Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to students, all families are eligible to receive a discount of $30 per month off your internet bill. Please visit GetInternet.Gov to apply and/or ask questions.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
By offering Talkspace’s digital modalities, like unlimited messaging therapy, we can extend support that students can access beyond school hours, year-round, at their convenience. Eligible students interested in therapy can sign up, take a brief assessment specific for teens, and get matched with a dedicated, licensed therapist. Once matched, therapy sessions take place on Talkspace’s secure and encrypted platform, accessible from the teens’ smartphones, tablets or computers. Teens can communicate with their therapists at any time with an unlimited number of private messages at no cost.
To be eligible for this program, teens must be enrolled in a BCPS high school and be over the age of 13 at the time of signup. Eligible teens can sign up for unlimited messaging therapy and gain access to Talkspace Go, a comprehensive teen mental health self-guided program.
Students can access this service by registering at talkspace.com/bcps and use the keyword: bcps
Are you (or your student) looking for help with your mental health?
Check out these BCPS approved providers:
Key Point Health Services - Dundalk
Changing Lives at Home, Mental Health, INC.
GIFTS, Children's Guild and Thrive all meet with students within the CHS building weekly. You can reach out to your student's counselor for help with a referral if you are interested.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Students are assigned an administrator and counselor based on their last names:
Principal, Mrs. Amy Tyler
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Holly Kern - Last Names A-F
Assistant Principal, Mr. Mike McWilliams - Last Names G-O
Assistant Principal, Mr. Logan Belinda - Last Names P-Z
Ms. Lindsey Withrow - Last Names A-D
Ms. Jillian Ganley - Last Names E-J
- Last Names K-Q
Ms. Michelle Bell - Last Names R-Z & Department Chair
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Get Connected in FOCUS & Schoology
Did you know you can get an automated grade report and missing assignments to be sent straight to your email every week so you don't have to remember to go looking for them? It's an amazing way to stay informed about your student's academic performance. If you haven't created an account in Focus, you'll have to do that first. Directions Below.
Join Groups in Schoology to stay up to date on CHS events!
Schoology groups are created to share information outside of courses for specific groupings. AP Students, Graduation Cohorts, CHS Hub (School wide) , and various clubs all have different groups where they share info. To join groups once you have logged into Schoology, click Groups at the top, and then click the My Groups link on the top right corner, on the next page click join group on the right and enter the join code.
The CHS Hub is where all the School wide news, events, and information is posted. To join the CHS HUB on Schoology, use join code WMTMX-CXF6X.
Each Graduating Class also has their own group to discuss class events and class dues and fundraisers, The join codes for those are listed below in bold:
Seniors - Class of 2025: DX56-SDWD-6KQZB
Juniors- Class of 2026: S4HF-SS5W-QF24W
Sophomores - Class of 2027: MWBM-K6TF-HHGZ8
Freshman - Class of 2028: KFN4-4HRS-BVF42
If your child has an issue with their device, such as it is physically broken, won't hold a charge, missing a key...please complete a technology support request by using the student's google log in to be added to the list and our tech liaisons will connect with them as soon as possible. You can also complete the form if your child does not have a device because it is lost or stolen (charges may apply see below for chart).
If your issue is not related to the physical device (like resetting a password or an issue with schoology/microsoft) you must contact the BCPS Help Desk by calling 443-809-4672.
Costs for lost or damaged items:
Repair/Charges information in Spanish: https://youtu.be/46Yc2TikeRs?si=mVIaIbHRk8XRHTOt
Stay Connected with your child's teachers with Talking Points!
BCPS has purchased a new tool to help connect families and teachers more directly. Teachers can text the primary contact in focus and it will translate to the contact's native language, automatically. We hope this will help increase two way communication with all families and improve student achievement.
Download for Iphone App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/families-talkingpoints/id1320244591
Stay informed!
If you are not already signed up for BCPS text notifications, now is the time to do so to be ready for the school year. Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587. Click the image to see all the BCPS Social and communication options.
Need a Locker?
Lockers are not automatically given to students. Any student that would like to be assigned a locker for the school year must request one through this link: Locker Form
The CHS website is a great resource for families. Informational Links about bus stops, the bell schedule, the handbook, monthly engagements calendars, and much more can all be found right on the main page of the website. There is also a tab for department contacts that have email contacts for all teachers and staff.
Check out the Website today: https://chesapeakehs.bcps.org/
We have created a new portion of our website to better support our Spanish Speaking families. There is a link to BCPS created videos and resources as well as community resources. We will continue to add materials as we get them.
Free and Reduced Meals
As a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, meals are available to all students at no cost. An application does not need to be completed. Breakfast and Lunch well be provided each day.
Menus can be found at: https://bcps.nutrislice.com/menu/bcps-weekly-menus
All BCPS cafeteria's are cashless.If you would like to add money to a student account to purchase additional snacks, drinks and/or items from our vending machines after school please set up a School Bucks Account (information is below).