Hornet Buzz
November 15, 2020
Message from the Principal
Dear Hornet Nation,
As you know by now, with the recent concerns with the rising covid 19 cases in our area, all students will remain virtual until at least December 4th. As a result of these changes, we are moving back to the original virtual class schedule including the bell schedule starting tomorrow. I apologize for yet another set of changes but I feel it is best for our school to make this adjustment now since we do not have any students coming to the school building anytime soon. A copy of the original schedule is included below but as always please double-check each of your teacher's weekly agendas. My hope is by going back to the virtual schedule we will have a more balanced approach and greater consistency throughout the school. I need each of you doing your part by staying on top of each classes' weekly agendas, budget your time accordingly, and engage in each of your teacher's google meets. I know that this is a different way of learning and for some, it is a struggle but it is the best option we have available at this point in time, so I ask for your continued effort in each of your classes. Take care, stay safe, and remember.....
We Are....Great Mills!!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Heibel
St. Mary’s County Public Schools will continue to deliver all instruction virtually for the next three weeks, November 16 - December 4, 2020.
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SAT Information
NOVEMBER SAT
The November SAT administration has been cancelled at all St. Mary’s County Public Schools. If you registered for the November 7, 2020 SAT administration, please contact the College Board to relocate your testing site or cancel your registration. The SAT Student Hotline is 1.866.756.7346.
DECEMBER SAT
GMHS will be hosting the SAT on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
SENIORS: Please fill out the Senior SAT Survey that was sent to your SMCPS email. Completing this survey will allow us to assign your voucher code that you will use to take the test for free on December 5, 2020. Ms Beck or Ms Bush will email your SMCPS email account in the next week or two with your voucher code and instructions on how to register at College Board using your voucher code.
In the meantime, ensure your College Board account is updated
The Counselor Corner
SENIORS:
- SENIOR LETTER:You should have received an email from your school counselor this past week. Parents and guardians were copied on this email. This email contains the senior letter with your specific graduation requirements. Please review the letter and contact your school counselor with any questions. If you did not receive a letter, please email your school counselor.
QUARTER RECOVERY:
- Any student that failed a class 1st quarter may be eligible to recover the class. Keep in mind not all classes are offered in Edgenuity. Applications will be accepted between November 16- November 20th. Please use the following link for more information about courses offered. The application is in the letter. If you have any questions about quarter recovery, please email your school counselor. Quarter 1 Recovery
Senior Cap and Gown
SENIORS: Check out a message from Jostens about ordering your Cap/Gowns and other graduation items. Graduation is June 4th and will be here before you know it! Check out this important information.
Dual Enrollment Parent Information Night
Excellence in Online Teaching
Help us recognize Excellence in Online Teaching. There are incredible examples across our school system of educators who have demonstrated caring and connectedness with their students. You can nominate a teacher using THIS FORM
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Hornet Strong Brick Project
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Go to the Great Mill website click on Quick Links the Hornet Strong Brick project or click on the link below."
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Great Mills High School
Email: mjheibel@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/
Location: 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4001
Twitter: @GMHS_SMCPS
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