Welcome Back Raiders!
Leonardtown High School
Welcome Back Raider Nation
We are extremely excited to welcome you back to your virtual classrooms after the summer break. For some of you, it is with great enthusiasm that you are returning to your studies. For others, this time may be filled with trepidation or anxiety at the thought of returning to online learning, and that is okay too. While COVID-19 has created much chaos in our lives, there is one thing I know for certain: We are a family at LHS. We take care of each other. We support each other. And we only want what's best of our learning community.
We know that once we begin this new adventure with a new learning management system (Schoology), you will have many questions. We will do our best to communicate with you every step of the way. You may always reach out to your classroom teachers, assistant principal, counselor or myself with any questions or concerns.
Laptop Distribution
Laptop distribution will take place on August 26th. Please click here for specific times and directions.
Student Logins
Clever Sign In
To access the various learning platforms, students and staff should sign in directly through Clever.
Clever Login Guidance (for students)
Clever provides a single sign on for students with access to:
Schoology
Imagine Learning
Edgenuity
Google Classroom
Naviance
Mental Health
... and many more
Schoology
- Schoology 101 for students -Access Code -3ZMD-4R3F-DK2MR
- Parent/Student Information Site
- Parent View of Schoology - slide deck
- SMCPS Schoology Playlist
Student Schedules
Student schedules will go live in HAC on Wednesday, August 26th at 4:00pm. You may login to Schoology beginning Friday, August 28th. As a reminder, changes to the master schedule often occur. This may have an impact on your schedule, so be sure to check it again before the first day of school. Should you need to request a change in your schedule, please email your assigned counselors.
The school counselors primary focus at this time is to resolve course conflicts and fix any holes in schedules. The counselors will be reaching out to students via email regarding concerns with their schedule. Note: Checking your SMCPS school email daily will ensure a quicker resolution to scheduling issues.
SENIORS: Please check out our College and Career Center website for information regarding how to apply to college. Your high school transcript will be updated later in September and it will include your senior courses. After that time it will be uploaded to Naviance and sent to the colleges you have indicated to us in Naviance.
IMPORTANT:
We have a slight modification to the last names our guidance counselors serve (change is indicated in bold and will not affect seniors).
- Sanders: A-C
- Wolcott: D-Go & GIS
- Neitz: Gr-L (Keeping ALL Seniors with last name G for this year only as we have already started the senior college process)
- Guidry: M-R
- Marino: S-Z
Sample Online Learning Schedule
Monday - Thursday
Follow your schedule
Participate in instruction and learning via the Schoology platform
Engage in interactive sessions with teachers
Your classes may include whole group instruction, small group instruction, discussion groups, and independent work
Friday
Independent work time as well as interventions and individualized support as appropriate
Tips For Students
Log on to Schoology and follow your daily schedule.
Establish a space where you can work on your lessons. It should be as free from distractions as possible.
Keep your space and your materials organized.
Use online platforms such as Google to collaborate with your friends and classmates.
Communicate with your teachers. Let them know if you are confused or struggling.\
Student Resources
Grading
Each class will have multiple graded activities and assessments that will need to be completed by each student within the Schoology platform and will determine the grade earned for the course. Grades will be recorded based on student performance.
Schoology will house all grades and assignments as part of the course module.
Grading will be based on student performance relative to the academic standards of the course.
Attendance
- Every child 5 to 18 years old who resides in St. Mary’s County must attend school.
- Attendance is expected even in virtual learning.
- Attendance will be monitored by your teacher, counselor, and administrator.
Textbook/Materials Distribution
Commitment
As we begin to prepare for a new school year, remember that our mission is to provide our students with an outstanding high school experience while increasing student achievement. To help us meet this goal, we have several new staff members joining our LHS family. Please join us in welcoming our newest staff members:
Communication
There are several ways to keep on top of what’s happening at Leonardtown High School. Please use any of the following:
- School Telephone # 301-475-0200
- Email- Addresses can be found on the Leonardtown Website
- LHS Website
- Parent Link- Weekly Update via email with upcoming events
- Twitter- @LHS_SMCPS
- Instagram - @raidernation_in_isolation
It remains an honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Leonardtown High School. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all of our students. I assure you that I will do everything I can to provide each of you with an outstanding high school experience.
Respectfully,
Ms. Snyder-Mills
Principal, LHS
We Are Virtually STRONG Too!
MTSS Fundraiser
Click Here to Order. Orders must be in by August 24, 2020 and can be picked up during Textbook Distribution.
Need a Raider Mask?
We also have Leonardtown Face Masks for sale on MySchoolBucks in the School Store ($7). The masks can be picked up during Textbook Distribution in September.
www.MySchoolBucks.com Go to "My School Store" and hit "Browse".
Fall/Winter Sports
For information regarding the postponing of the 2020 Fall and winter competition season during the first semester, click here.
Parking Information
We know you are anxiously awaiting your parking permits. We appreciate your patience during this time of so many unknowns!
Your parking-permit approval along with a parking presentation/accompanying quiz will be forthcoming. Please continue to check your SMCPS email.