The Titan Weekly

Greetings,

Happy Friday! Thank you for all of your efforts at helping students arrive to school on time. This morning we had many more cars arrive earlier than usual, which is fantastic, however, we do recognize the problems with traffic flow, particularly in the student parking lot. We will continue to brainstorm ways to solve this and improve the traffic flow. In the meantime, please know our doors open at 7:00 and there is very little traffic prior to 7:20. Again, thank you for helping students make it to their classrooms by 7:30.

Next week is National School Counseling Week. I’d like to thank our school counselors for all that they do to support our students. If you have a moment next week to send a kind email to a counselor, I know they would appreciate the love.

We only have a couple more weeks of winter sports and Academic Team and Mock Trial are just getting started. Be sure to check out our awesome students doing the things they love!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Sincerely,

Lisa Smith

https://edu.fcps.org/ths/project-lead-way-ths

PLTW Biomed is currently accepting applications from current freshman and sophomores to begin the program in the Fall of 2024. Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis as long as space is available.

Current juniors (rising seniors) may submit an application but it will not be reviewed until August 1st if space is available. Contact Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) with any questions.

Congratulations to Ms. Banovic, the Tuscarora Teacher of the Year. Ms. Banovic is a member of our social studies department teaching Government, ML co-taught Government, and AP Government and Politics. In addition, she serves as a new teacher mentor and is the coordinator for our Titan Tutoring program. She strives each and every day to bring her best self to her students and her colleagues and we are thankful that she dedicates herself to THS.

Our team of 87 strong raised 6,000 for Maryland Special Olympics. This is the most our group has ever raised! We then rewarded ourselves with a plunge in the cold Chesapeake Bay! Please congratulate our kiddos and staff members who participated.

Tuesday, February 6th

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, February 7th

4:00 - 8:00 PM

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

• 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.

Mid-year transcripts will be automatically sent to the colleges / universities you have listed in Naviance under “Colleges I am applying to.”

There is no need to request these transcripts from your Counselor.

Mid-year transcripts will be sent in mid-February

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

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.

On Tuesday, February 13th Counselors will be hosting the 11th Grade Parent information night. This will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet beginning at 6:00 PM.

Come hear about Naviance, Dual Enrollment, and the College application process.

To join the Google Meet: meet.google.com/nyj-jryx-ucg

If you have not already met with you Counselor – there is still time! Counselors are still 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

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

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:

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)

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT THS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEETING

LET'S FINISH THIS WINTER STRONG!

SPRING SPORTS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Zoom Meeting: Click HERE

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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

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