The Titan Weekly

Greetings,

Wow! We’ve made it to the end of first semester. It continues to amaze me how fast this school year is flying by. Students have a five day weekend this weekend as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, teachers have a work day on Tuesday and professional learning on Wednesday. We all have a little bit of time to reset prior to beginning the second semester and four brand new classes.

Second semester begins on Thursday, January 18. As we reset, I’d like to remind students and families of a few expectations and keys to success:

• School begins promptly at 7:30.

• Students are expected to be in their seats ready to learn at 7:30.

• We will begin issuing detentions to students who are late to school more than 3 times.

• Timeliness between classes is essential.

• Students have 5 minutes, with a warning bell at 4 minutes, to get to their next class on time.

• Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight during every class period.

• Cell phones are a major distraction to student learning.

• Engage in class.

• Regular attendance and participation in class are keys to success.

• Communicate with teachers.

• Inform teachers of individual student needs so that they can better support you.

In addition to beginning a new semester, all students should be completing their course selections for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Please continue to have conversations with your student about selecting the appropriate courses for your individual student and their unique learning pathway. Completed registration sheets are due via Schoology on January 22nd.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Sincerely,

Lisa Smith

Frederick News Post All-CountyCongratulations to the following THS student-athletes that were named 2023 News-Post All-County athletes.

1st Team

Nina Connors, Senior

Ella Sheridan, Senior

2nd Team

Lainey Barton, Senior

Alex Bender, Sophomore

Payton Pilson, Senior

Honorable Mention

Natalie Childress, Sophomore

Hailey Lane, Sophomore

Celeste Rodriguez-Aguilar, Senior

1st Team

Jake Bender, Senior

Bryan Portillo, Senior

2nd Team

Chad Gulla, Junior

Sean Lee, Senior

Honorable Mention

Jacob Brinkley, Junior

Ryan Jay, Junior

Adam Majadly, Senior

Monday, January 15th

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Sign up to audition for the Annual Titans Got Talent show on Thursday, February 8th.

The application window for 2024-2025 is now open!

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Biomedical Science: Current 9th & 10th grade students are eligible to apply. Check us out on twitter @THS_Biomed.

See Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) in B127 with any questions.

Biomed Google Site

Biomed Application

Teacher Recommendation Form

Are you interested in learning more about the 2024 FCPS Science & Engineering Fair?

Sign up to come to an informational meeting during 2nd block flex on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Ms. Crowell’s room, B127. Contact Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) with any questions. You can also view the county’s website here.

Registration ends 1/23/24.

Please see Ms. Sellman in room A115 with any questions.

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
• Thursday, February 8th: Titans Got Talent with Mr. Tuscarora sponsored by the Junior/Senior Classes

• 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.

School counselors have finish grade level meetings with students about the course selection process for next school year.

Students have access to their Graduation Credit checklist (ICR) and their Transcript through Naviance to be able to review graduation requirements still needed and other courses taken.

The course selection sheet is found in the student’s grade level Registration COURSE in Schoology. All course selection sheets MUST be submitted through Schoology with 8 credits (courses) and two (2) alternates (A1 / A2) indicated.

Course Selection sheets must be submitted by January 22, 2024.

Please use the website to view course videos.

Semester 2 begins on Thursday, January 18th

If you would like to request a schedule change for Semester 2 courses, please complete the Schedule Change Request form here: https://forms.gle/DjFeXSXgNB2o56i8A

Counselors will process schedule change requests in the order in which they are received. Please do NOT email or Schoology message your counselor with a schedule change request. The Google form is the only way to request a schedule change.

The last day to request a schedule change for semester 2 classes is Wednesday, January 24th.

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.

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

THS will be holding a session for Seniors who are interested in learning more about the Community Foundation Scholarships on Wednesday, January 31st during Block 2 FLEX. If you would like to attend, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/tQhrnS3VqiGPTxFo8

Counselors have begun 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:

Thursday, January 25, 2024 (virtual)

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)

All FCPS athletic events are using the GoFan platform to purchase online tickets. Please see the link for more information.

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

240-236-6400 - Phone

240-236-6401 - Facsimile

Website

FCPS Code of Conduct