Weekly Update

Please be sure to thank your teachers this week and tell them how much you appreciate them!!

Government MCAP TESTING THIS WEEK

Government testing begins this week. All students enrolled in a Government class this year will be taking the test.

Click here to view your testing location.

Students, the 1F and 2F sections will be closed during testing - Weds. 5/8 and Thurs. 5/9 during periods 1-3. Click here to see where you class is moving to!

Please review the images below for more information. MCAP assessments are graduation requirements for all students in the state of Maryland, you must take the assessment to graduate. If you are scheduled for an assessment, please make sure you make every effort to be in school on testing days. You will also need to make sure you have your school computer charged and ready to go! You cannot use a personal device, it must be an SMCPS-issued device.

MCAP assessments (ELA10, Algebra, Geometry, LS-MISA & Government) are required tests for graduation (not optional).

• Scheduled testing days are below. Testing will take place during periods 1-3.
• Students who are testing should report directly to their assigned testing room each morning at 7:45am
• Students who are not scheduled for a test should report directly to their assigned supervision area each morning at 7:45am

Any testing group that has perfect attendance for each day of a particular test will receive donuts! Make sure you're in school!!

Dr. Solomon, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Finn all won SMECO Outstanding Teacher Awards! Dr. Solomon is the SMCPS award winner for Science. Mrs. Reynolds is the SMCPS award winner for Math. Mrs. Finn is the SMCPS award winner for CTE.

Alyson Kershaw (Left), Sylvia Suckow (middle), and Christine Gumaru (Right), performed at the Towson Honors Orchestra Concert on April 27! They were joined by high achieving Orchestra students from across the state for this Concert! Here is a link to the recording of the event if you would like to listen to their excellent performance!

Link to the recording of the Towson concert

Hello LHS Students,

It is that time of year again, if you are interested in running for a class officer position please fill out the application below for your designated class.

Please make sure you read it in its entirety and complete each step. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline: Monday, May 13: Application due to Class Sponsors

Thank you,

LHS Class Sponsors

Class of 2025 Officer Application

Class of 2026 Officer Application

Class of 2027 Officer Application

AP Students - Please read the information in this letter about AP testing, including the schedule and testing locations. Also, be sure to check out the daily AP review videos to get prepared!

Starting on Monday, April 22, CB will release review videos for each of AP course to help students prepare for the exam. These videos are an EXCELLENT way to get a refresher as well as final preparation for the exams. Each video is approximately 15 minutes long.

Students will be able to access these videos through AP Classroom and through the CB YouTube page.

Health 2 for Original Credit

Asynchronous 80/20 Course Enrollment

Format: 80% of class time is asynchronous using MSDE’s Canvas platform and 20% of

class time is synchronous via Google Meet

Credit: 0.5

Cost: $125

No refunds will be given if the student exits the course after the session has started.

Who: 11th & 12th graders only; Seniors have priority upon registration.

Dates & Location:

• Fall Semester (August 26, 2024 - January 17, 2025)

• Spring Semester (January 27, 2025 - June 6, 2025)

• Google Meet class times are selected in the registration form:

• Mondays 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm;

• Mondays 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm;

• Tuesdays 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm; or

• Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm.

Health II: (Students must have passed Health I) Students will use the introductory instruction from Health Education I to expand on the development of skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will enable them to make decisions that promote healthful behaviors. Students engage in inquiry and problem-solving approaches utilizing a developmentally appropriate progression of content related to health education concepts.

Course Prerequisites:

1. 11th or 12th graders who have passed Health I.

2. Orientation information will be sent to the student's SMCPS email address at least one week before the start of the course.

3. Students must be aware that this course requires about 30 hours asynchronously and must be completed during the semester registered. No Extensions.

Registration:

• Registration will open for both the Fall and Spring sessions on April 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM.

• Registration Link - Will become live on April 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• You will receive an email that your registration form has been submitted, once you register. Your registration is not confirmed until you receive an additional email with information on paying for the class and stating your registration is confirmed.

If you have any additional questions about this course, please contact

Dr. Wendy Zimmerman at wlzimmerman@smcps.org.

Athletics Signing Day

Monday, May 13, 2024

Leonardtown High School

Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This is the final signing day for this school year. Photos from this signing will not be included in the yearbook as it has already been submitted for production/printing.

Please complete the link below:

Signing Day Sign Up

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .

Free Tutoring is available to LHS students from LHS teachers in the areas of MATH, ELA, SCIENCE, and SPANISH. There is tutoring available on site before school, during lunch, and after school. There is also virtual tutoring available. Contact your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for information.

Attention Rising Juniors and Seniors - Parking Information For Next Year

LHS Juniors and Seniors with a valid driver’s license (not a learner’s permit) can apply for on-campus parking. The application form for a 2024-2025 parking pass will be emailed to students during the first week of July. Please note that the form contains detailed information, including additional requirements for a valid application. Be sure to read all the information before submitting.

Students with outstanding parking tickets will not be considered for a parking pass next year. All parking fees must be paid before July 1. Current seniors must pay all parking fees to receive graduation tickets. Students can do so in person at the school bank or using My School Bucks. Please contact Ms. Mushrush with questions about payment.

SEASONAL TRYOUT INFORMATION (linked)

School Year 2024-2025​

• Anyone wishing to compete for a place on a team is expected to be at all tryouts.

• First Day of Fall Sports Tryouts - August 14, 2024

• First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts - November 15, 2024

• First Day of Spring Sports Tryouts - March 1, 2025

FamilyID

• All interested athletes are expected to be present from day one and have all required documentation fully completed if they wish to compete for a place on the team. For online registration go to www.familyid.com and use "Find a program" to select your high school. Failure to submit all required electronic data entry/forms/cards by the deadline set by the high school will necessitate the exclusion of the student.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

• Sports physicals are valid for 12 months. It is recommended you attain your sports physical during the months of June or July annually.

• History Form - To be filled out prior to examination by the patient or parent/guardian and provided to the Physician.

• Physical Examination Form - To be completed by the Physician and kept in their office in the patient’s medical file.

• Medical Eligibility Form - This is the ONLY form that should be submitted to the school.

Corollary Sports Program

• The Corollary Sports program is offered as an alternative program to the mainstream high school athletics program, with team rosters composed of both students with or without disabilities. For more information please visit the Corollary Sports Page.

• Fall Season - Cycling

• Winter Season - Bowling

• Spring Season - Bocce

Assistance and Contacts

Please contact your child’s school or the appropriate individual on this list if you have questions or concerns.

-Seniors you are welcome to start returning any items you no longer need to the media center. We will be open for returns these next few weeks and your ELA teachers will be scheduling times to visit the library for returns.

-We will send emails soon with a list of the items we show that you have on your record.

-If you are still using your computer for school this is wonderful, but we will need all resources back by your last day which is May 17th. Fines will be assessed on May 20th for items not returned. If there is a need to keep it longer please speak with Mr. Readyhough who will approve the extended use of the resource.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Hager bahager@smcps.org or Mr. Roberson in the media center.

HAC report card screen (viewing access for seniors)

• Opens Friday, May 24th at 5pm
• Closes Sunday, June 2nd
• This timeframe allows seniors and families to view/print grades and/or transcripts.
• After the window closes, seniors will marked as "graduates" and will lose access.

SENIORS: The library will be scheduling with your teachers for returning items. All resources are due back by the 10th unless you are still using them (ie laptops, novels, textbooks). Feel free to return anything to the library if you don’t need it.

Opportunity for 3rd-12th Grade Students. "America's Field Trip" is a student contest being implemented by America 250 - America250 is the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress (P.L. 114-196) to inspire Americans to participate in the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Michele Johnson, the Director of Maryland's 250 Commission, will be joining us Thursday morning to discuss the contest and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to share with your teachers the following information:

The Contest

America’s Field Trip is a new contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of America’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — and earning the opportunity to participate in unforgettable field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.

Students may submit artwork, videos, or essays in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?” (Deadline May 17th)

Below you will find links regarding the contest, MD250's website, and America250's website.

• https://america250.org/fieldtrip/
• https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/
• https://america250.org/

Counselors are continuing to work on scheduling. Please do not worry if your student missed their initial meeting. Counselors will be sending passes and meeting with students throughout April.

Seniors please be diligent, check your grades and make sure all of your work is turned in . We are in the home stretch to graduation.

Dual Enrollment Courses will now be offered in our building next year. If you plan to take any dual enrollment in the LHS building please complete a course request change form along with teacher signature. All other courses that were previously offered for Dual Enrollment will continue to be offered.

If you would like a parent teacher conference with one teacher please contact the teacher directly through email to arrange. If you require all teachers for a conference please contact your students counselor.

Attention parents: Want to view your students course requests for the upcoming year please follow the directions below.

Accessing Course Requests from Home Access Center

1. Once on the STUDENTS & FAMILIES tab of the St. Mary’s County Public

Schools website, click the Home Access Center (HAC) link listed under

GENERAL RESOURCES.

2. Click on the blue Home Access Center button OR scroll down to click “Sign In”

under the HAC Login block.

3. You may also download the HAC Mobile App - “eSchool PLUS Family”. The

HAC Manual and Mobile App User Guide link is on the right-hand side of the

page if you need assistance with either of those methods. The directions in this

document are for the web-based version only.

4. Enter your account User Name and Password.

5. If you have not logged in recently and cannot remember your User Name or

Password, click the “Forgot My User Name or Password” link.

6. When you click the link, an email including a link to reset your password will be

sent to the email address you provided to the school district. You will be

prompted to answer your challenge questions when you click the link in the

email. If you need further assistance, please contact your student’s school.

7. Once logged on to Home Access Center, click the Classes icon.

8. Click the Schedule tab to view the course year’s schedule and next year’s course

requests.

Make sure to know your counselor!

• Hensel: A-Da - jahensel@smcps.org

• Wolcott: De-Ha & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org

• Neitz: He-Mc - lkneitz@smcps.org

• Guidry: Me-Se- lcguidry@smcps.org

• Sawyer: Sh-Z -- wnsawyer@smcps.org

Students should go to their scheduled classes each period, each day they are at school. If a student is not feeling well, they should report to the nurse’s office. If a student needs to see their school counselor or administrator, they should request a pass from their teacher and go directly to the office.

• Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

• Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise of a LHS SPED teacher or support person.

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

Due to safety concerns and the demands on the main office, we do not accept food deliveries of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The 2023-2024 Spring Athletic Season is underway and we just want to remind everyone of the SMAC athletic policies in place.

1. All tickets are on-line through GoFan . NO Cash sales. Free admission for children 8 and under.
2. NO outside food or drinks allowed including water bottles.
3. NO bags or purses allowed. Only small handheld purses allowed.
4. Our concessions will accept cash and cards during most events.
5. Lastly, be mindful of comments as fans of the game and spectators to the student athletes.

Need help finding out where to go for lunch? Click the button above to see open classrooms and club offerings for each day of the week.

Click here for the one-lunch information presentation that was present to all 9th graders last week. You can find club information and much for!

Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!

Parents who are dropping students off at school in the morning should use the parking lot lane closest to the building. Please do not park in in a space and wait to drop your student off. Unfortunately, parking is very limited for both students and staff. Utilizing extra parking spaces for this purpose can create an issue where there is nowhere for staff or student drivers to park. Additionally, please do not drive down the middle parking lot lane in order to drop a student at school. We appreciate your help!

Students, please make sure your laptop is charged each day. Bring your charger to school in case your battery runs out.

Need to purchase a laptop charger?

You can do one of two things:

1. Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
2. Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.

Ensure one of these links are being used:

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)

More helpful links for technology can be found at the bottom of the newsletter!

Spirit items are available on MySchoolBucks. Please make sure that your student is added into your profile and click on the School Store link. You will want to Browse all Items.

Items can be purchased and then picked up in the School Bank or during Open House. Items will also be available for purchase, in person, during open house.

Check out www.MySchoolBucks.com Go to "My School Store" and hit "Browse".

Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.

• Here Comes the bus
• Bus Routes
• Bus Stop change-request form
• Transportation Forms

Bus passes should only be requested when students have a change in physical address or when there is an emergency situation and a student needs to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop. Bus passes will not be granted for students simply wanting to go visit with a friend.

Need to obtain a bus pass?

Visit this site to submit a request electronically, or parents can write a note or send an email to Ms. Revis at btrevis@smcps.org. All relevant information must be included in the written request.

Bus Information includes: Student name, address, parent phone number, existing bus stop to be used, bus #, date, medical concerns, destination address, destination phone # and reason for the pass.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS