All new students, grade 9 and transfers, are encouraged to attend our New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 22 from 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the school via students assigned Bus Routes. Please note that orientation is for students only. However, families can join us at the New Student Cookout later that evening. More information can be found on the New Student Orientation Letter and NSO flyer.
New students and their families are invited to attend our Einstein Cluster New Student Cookout Thursday, August 22, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please (Link to be added) for more information on New Student Cookout.
Back to School Night will take place in person, here at Albert Einstein High School, and will be held on Thursday, September 5, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Back to School Night will be an opportunity for you to experience the school, meet staff/teachers, and learn more about the courses your student(s) is taking and happenings at AEHS. We want all of our families to be a part of our school. We hope to see everyone there. Additional information is forthcoming.
Transportation:
Please see AEHS Bus Routes. Arrivals start on page one and departures from school start on page 6. Students should keep in mind that the Student Code of Conduct extends to MCPS transportation, as well as the school building. Transportation information can be found at MCPS Transportation Department.
Pick-up and Drop-off:
Parents, please be sure to only use the parent pick-up and drop-off lane when bringing your child to school or picking them up in the afternoon. Please also stay to the left lane to allow buses in on the right. To be safe, please do not drive into the bus loop when buses are present.
Student Parking:
We began accepting parking permit applications Tuesday, June 16, 2024. Because parking for students is limited, senior applications will be prioritized first. Parking permit applications must be submitted to the Financial Specialist, Mr. Valerio, to obtain a parking permit. Applications will be considered via a lottery system. The deadline to submit an application for semester 1 will be Friday, August 9, 2024. After senior applications have been processed, Junior applications will be considered if additional spaces are available. Student parking spaces should not be used until a parking permit has been granted. Security will be monitoring throughout the school day to ensure compliance. Please review the attached Student Parking Application for more information. For questions, please contact Ms. Alyson_L_Gordon@mcpsmd.org, assistant principal.
Safety and security are our top priorities at Albert Einstein High School. In order to maintain a safe environment, students are required to wear their ID badges at all times while on campus.
Key Points:
- ID Visibility: Your ID must be worn around your neck and visible at all times. A lanyard will be provided for students
- Replacement: If you lose your ID or need a replacement, security will provide a replacement at a cost of $5
- School Events: Students must have their school issued ID on their person at all MCPS school sponsored events
- Students are expected to show their ID if asked to so
Student attendance is key for student success and well-being. We want to engage with your child in school every day. Each day that your child is absent from school may increase the chance of adverse outcomes such as lower grades, disengagement from teachers or peers, and increased stress and mental health challenges. To help visualize the cumulative effect of chronic absenteeism, click to see attendance infographic #1 and attendance infographic #2.
When students are absent, they must submit an excused note from a parent, guardian, or caretaker within three days of the absence so the absence can be excused. Please note that the excused note is for the absence, and does not excuse students from completing work missed. Notes should be submitted to Ms. Debra_L_Gedling@mcpsmd.org or electronically at Student Absence/ Early Dismissal Form.
Notes for early dismissal must be presented to the Attendance Office prior to the start of the school day. Students must sign in and out of the main office when arriving late and/or leaving early. We respectfully request that, when possible, doctor appointments are made for the after-school hours and on days when there is not school. Likewise, please pay careful attention to the enclosed school calendar and schedule vacations and college visits for the times that school is not in session. Students will remain responsible for the content missed as a result of an absence.
Student Rights and Responsibilities and Student Code of Conduct:
The MCPS Code of Conduct and A Student's Guide to Rights & Responsibilities will be distributed to all students in September. They can also be accessed using this link.
Students are not permitted to use their own laptops or mobile devices (e.g. cell phones, iPods, earbuds, etc.) In addition, students will not be permitted to use their cell phones and other mobile devices during class for non-instructional purposes. Failure to abide by this policy may result in confiscation of the device, parent contact and/or other disciplinary actions. (HINT): Students use the restroom during instructional time, which means electronics should be off and out of sight.
Effective beginning Thursday, August 1, 2024, high school students will be unable to access Twitter (X), Facebook, and Instagram while connected to the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) network
Cell phones, Chromebooks, Laptops, etc.
Students will be responsible for bringing their MCPS-issued Chromebook to and from school daily. There will be opportunities for new students to receive Chromebooks on orientation day and throughout the first week of school.
Meal Prices: There are no changes in meal prices this school year.
Breakfast: Regular Price: $1.30
Lunch: Regular Price: $2.80 (middle and high school)
Reduced Price = FREE Beginning SY24-25, students who qualify for reduced pricing will not be charged for meals, meaning reduced-price student meals will be free.
Maryland State Department of Education is still determining meal program allocations and cost for the school year 2024-2025. Once meal programs and cost have been determined, information will be shared. You can find more information regarding MCPS meals at the MCPS Division of Food & Nutrition Services website.
Lunch begins daily at 11:10 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. Cost for lunch is $2.80. Students may apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals by completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application.
Expectations During Lunch:
Students are expected to eat lunch in the cafeteria, in a supervised classroom with a staff member, outside in the senior courtyard (Seniors ONLY), or outside on school grounds. Students may not eat nor assemble in any stairwells during the lunch period or on athletic fields.
Moreover, we recognize that we are a neighborhood school and some students prefer to go home or to nearby eateries as this is a privilege granted to some students at other MCPS schools. Please note, however, that students may not leave school grounds during lunch without parental consent. Therefore, we are asking parents and guardians to speak with your children regarding remaining on campus during lunch. If you do not support your student leaving campus during lunch, please be sure to speak with your child(ren) about safety and your expectations for them remaining in school and on school grounds during lunch. We will be having these conversations with students as well during grade level assemblies.
Maryland law requires that all Maryland students who are new to MCPS, as well as those entering Grade 7, provide documentation that they have received the required vaccinations at the appropriate interval in order to attend school. This applies to students who are new to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) entering Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 7, or who are transferring from another school district at any grade level. Maryland State law requires that families provide proof of vaccinations within 20 days of the first day of school.
Parents/Guardians may contact their healthcare provider for a copy of their children's vaccination records to verify which vaccinations have been received to date or may view and print their children's vaccination records at the Maryland Department of Health Center for Immunization website.
Health Room Information:
Ms. Erica Murphy, School Community Health Nurse (Erica_L_Murphy@mcpsmd.org), and Ms. Jean O’Donell, School Health Room Technician (Jean_M_O’Donnell@mcpsmd.org), will be returning as our Health Room supports.
1. Summer physicals & healthcare appointments:
Please plan to bring health forms that are applicable to appointments your child may have this summer:
Health Inventory Form, Medication Authorization Form, Anaphylaxis Medication Form, Asthma Action Plan/Medication Form, Dental Health Form
2. Medication requirements for 2024-23 School Year:
All medications at school require an authorization form to be completed by a healthcare provider and parent/guardian. This pertains to all prescription, over-the-counter and emergency medications kept in the health room or self-carried by students. Links to these forms are contained in section 1, above. Parents/guardians are requested to call the health room prior to dropping off medications and forms so we can arrange to meet you. Students are not allowed to carry over-the-counter medication at school.
If your student uses over-the-counter medications, including Tylenol and Advil/Motrin, a medication form must be filled out, and the form, along with an unopened, new bottle of the medication, must be brought to the health room to keep it there.
3. Asthma & Allergies:
Please complete and submit a Student Asthma Management Plan (SAMP) and Allergy Form if your child has asthma and/or allergies. For medications at school relating to Asthma and Allergy management, please refer to sections 1 and 2 above for forms and medication requirements.
If your child self-carries an inhaler or an epi-pen, the medication form still needs to be filled out by their healthcare provider and brought to the health room.
Montgomery County Public Schools Mental, Wellness, & Physical Health Resources:
Below are links to support avenues for students and families related to well-being support and safety.
Stronger Student App. : is intended to connect students with crisis support resources or to other mental and physical health/wellness needs, including to reporting incidents of discrimination.
Maryland Crisis Support: is a support helpline for people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. People can call (or text or chat) 9-8-8 to talk and to connect with services.
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation prevention / Reporting Form: Bullying, harassment (including sexual misconduct and sexual harassment), intimidation, hazing, incidents of hate-bias, and concerning issues involving student gender identity are not tolerated in MCPS. We are committed to ensuring our students feel safe, valued, and respected in our schools. We appreciate your support in stressing with your students the importance of refraining from and/or tolerating such behaviors and reporting them immediately when they occur. Please use the links for information on preventing bullying, harassment & intimidation or to report an incident.
Albert Einstein Counseling:
Please refer to our counseling department link below to identify which counselor is assigned to your student, learn about the services they provide, or submit any questions you may have.
AEHS Counseling Department Link
ParentVue Accounts: (Stay Connected)
Below is information that will guide you as you prepare for the school year. We will be sending out weekly communication through Synergy every Sunday evening. Please make sure that your contact information is updated in the myMCPS Parent VUE. If you have difficulty with activating accounts, or if you do not receive a communication, please contact the help line at 240-740-7023.
SchoolCash Online (SCO):
Montgomery County Public Schools uses an online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for school-related fees. Please note that the new system is NOT related to school cafeteria accounts. SCO helps parents/guardians, and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. In addition, SCO will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers/sponsors to handle money. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SCO or at the school. Please refer to these registration instructions in English and Spanish for more information, including how to add students to your account and make payments. Also, while SCO is the preferred method of making payments, students, parents/guardians, and community members may continue to make payments using cash or check. Parents/guardians can register now at https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/.
Fall Sports registration is well under way. To try out, students must have a valid physical (good for one calendar year) and parents must register their students via Parent Vue. Please encourage your child to participate in one of the many athletic opportunities available – no experience necessary!
Please email our Athletic Specialist, Ms. Christina_M_Fitzpatrick@mcpsmd.org for more information regarding tryouts:
Registration via Parent Vue: https://md-mcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx
Athletics website: https://einsteinathletics.org/
Meet the Coaches:
Please follow this link to meet and learn a bit more about our coaches
Titan Food Pantry Google Form (REPEAT)
Albert Einstein High School’s food pantry has food available for families in our community. For more information and to complete a request form for pantry items, please use the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Krop, assistant principal at 240-740-2700.
bit.ly/3xNhyZT. You may also use the QR code to the right.