Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,

Congratulations to our Cast, Crew and Directors of Once on this Island. Well done!

It's a busy 5 day week ahead with SAT Day, Spring Sports competitions, PTSA meeting, and Jumpstart Dual Enrollment Meeting. Checkout the many Scholarship Opportunities from our College & Career Center. We are proud to celebrate some of our high achieving seniors this Monday in our Top 25 celebration. Please see the rest of the important information in this newsletter. (Please click this link to see our weekly newsletter.)

Beginning with our Spring Sports Athletic Team, CHS will participate in the Lead 'Em Up program. Lead ‘Em Up is a dynamic and engaging leadership program used by youth, high school, and college sports teams all over the country. Students and coaches will engage in a full library of leadership and communication exercises online that they can use to develop players into the leaders needed to win. We are excited to begin and bring this experience to our students. Check out more about Lead 'Em Up.

CHS is excited to offer several *NEW* Social Studies electives and is looking to increase enrollment!

Please complete THIS FORM to register for one of the following courses that are new to our Social Studies curriculum in the last few years.

• AP African American Studies (Full-year AP, New for 2023!)
• African American History (1-semester elective)
• Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi/American Studies (1-semester elective, new in 2022)
• LGBTQ+ Studies (1-semester elective, new in 2022)

Seats in these classes are limited, and students will be added on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to your counselor with questions!

12th Grade Students and Families. Linked below are the slides that I ask you and your family review. In addition, links are provided to the Senior Letter that has been updated with new information as well as other important links that are needed as we approach the end of the year. I look forward to celebrating all the activities that are upcoming!

- Senior Meeting Presentation

- 2023 Senior Letter

- 2023 Prom Guest Approval Request

- 2023 Request for Commencement Special Services Form (Handicap Seating/Translation Services)

- Order your school sign today (via School Cash Online)

Attention Clarksburg families participating in the upcoming SAT School Day on Wednesday, March 22nd:

As we get closer to the exam date we wanted to share with you pertinent information regarding how the SAT will be run on March 22nd and how you can prepare.

• SAT exams are scheduled to start at 7:45 AM.

• Students are expected to arrive on time to the school building by 7:30am

• Students who are NOT participating in SAT or Mock AP Testing have the option to stay home during the morning testing session on this day. Students who choose to come to school that day will need to remain on campus unless they are signed out by a parent or caregiver. Read more HERE.

The Jumpstart dual enrollment program allows qualified 11th- and 12th-grade MCPS students to take college classes for credit through Montgomery College. These classes will be offered at no cost beginning with the 2023-24 school year. CHS families are invited to an informational webinar about the program on Thursday, March 23rd, at 6 PM. The login information is HERE. Students are encouraged to attend lunchtime information sessions about the program on Monday, March 20th, or Tuesday, March 21st, in Room 103. Registration for the Fall semester begins next month. Students can see our Dual Enrollment Program Assistant, Mrs. Jennifer MacDonald, in Room 247 if they have questions.

CHS encourages 11th grade students to attend the NACAC College Fair. MCPS and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) will hold an annual junior college fair on Wednesday, April 19th, beginning at 10:00 am. There will be over 300 colleges in attendance. A $5.00 fee is required to attend. The permission forms can be found here. Students are not permitted to drive themselves to the college fair. Parents/guardians who wish to attend the fair with their students should attend the evening session on April 18th. During the evening, there will be two workshops on Financing College and Simple Steps to Applying to College. Register here.

The Montgomery County Vision Zero Youth Ambassador program would like to include CHS in a survey of transportation safety to and from school.

This survey is meant to gauge the safety of middle and high school students' routes to and from school and their awareness of road safety. Their goal is to provide recommendations to the county's transportation department to help make roads safer for our community. Students that participate in the survey also have the opportunity to be entered into a raffle to win one of four $25 Visa gift cards.

The Maryland Report Card website provides information on a wide variety of measures including enrollment, attendance, performance reporting on state assessments, performance on college readiness assessments, and postsecondary enrollment in colleges. The information is presented online in a searchable and user-friendly format and resources are also available on the website to help parents and educators understand the information and navigate the site. The 2022 Maryland School Report Card is available at MDReportcard.org.

The Clarksburg High School College/Career Center provides in-person services daily from 7:15 am through 3:30 pm. Visit the Career Center website and Career Center on Twitter: @Cburg_Readiness. Join the Career Center Canvas page. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Somerville. Check out the Campus Visits Calendar (Class of 2023 and 2024)

The Campus Visit’s Calendar is located on your Naviance homepage. Juniors and seniors must register online in Naviance to attend all campus visits. Please see the link for instructions. The Admission Representatives visiting CHS would like to meet you! Check out more information in this newsletter.

Here are five things to know for Thursday Mar.16. Get information about the next fentanyl forum, prekindergarten and head start registration, the long running Rock 'n' Roll Revival at Sherwood HS, and a grand prize winning documentary by two Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. middle school students. Read Message

Reminder: For the latest information and news, visit the MCPS News Center.

Para Español Noticias de MCPS.

As always, thank you for your continued support and trust.

And remember, together we are ONE Clarksburg!

Attention Clarksburg Families participating in the upcoming SAT School Day on Wednesday, March 22nd:

As we get closer to the exam date we wanted to share with you pertinent information regarding how the SAT will be run on March 22nd and how you can prepare.

Here are links that are helpful for students from College Board about the upcoming SAT School Day:

• Students can find answers to general questions about the SAT and what to expect on test day at SAT School Day
• Students can send their test scores, for free, to up to 4 eligible colleges, universities, or scholarship programs. More information can be found here.
• The SAT School Day student guide
• Students can access free, personalized SAT Practice on Khan Academy

Below you will find pertinent information regarding the SAT School Day at Clarksburg High School:

• What is the schedule for SAT school day?
• SAT exams are scheduled to start at 7:45 AM.
• Students are expected to arrive on time to the school building by 7:30am
• Students who are not participating in SAT or Mock AP Testing have the option to stay home during the morning testing. Students who choose to come to school that day will need to remain on campus unless they are signed out by a parent or caregiver.
• Testing Schedule:

7:45 - 11:30

· SAT Administration (all 11th grade students)

· Mock AP Exams (for certain AP courses)

· Study Hall in Cafeteria for students not participating in testing

11:30 - 12:00

Lunch

12:05 - 12:50

Period 6

12:55 - 1:40

Period 7

1:45 - 2:30

Period 8

• How do I know where I will be testing?
• Posters will be hung throughout the school for students to identify their testing rooms in advance. Students can also locate their testing locations here.

• Will breakfast and lunch be served?
• Breakfast will be available starting at 7:25 am. Students can stop off and grab breakfast before heading to their testing location. Testing begins at 7:45 am.
• Lunch will be served after testing which can take up to 4 hours or more so please plan accordingly and consider bringing snacks and water
• Students in accommodated rooms must wait until their test is over to eat lunch. This may not occur until 1 PM. Please plan to bring a snack to eat during testing breaks.

• What should I bring on the day of the test?
• Students should bring two No. 2 pencils with erasers, an acceptable calculator, a refillable water bottle, snacks and drinks, and extra batteries or a back-up calculator
• No IDs are required at this time
• Calculators will not be available for distribution on the day of the test.
• Students should bring their Chromebooks and what other materials they might need for after testing in a backpack for use in the afternoon.

• What is prohibited in testing?
• Electronic devices, including cell phones and wearable smart technology, are not allowed.
• If you bring your devices you will be directed to completely power off your device and store it in your book bag.
• If you don’t bring a book bag the testing administrator will collect and store all devices safely until testing is complete
• Per College Board: Once the warning script has been read, if a prohibited device is seen in a student’s possession, regardless of whether it’s making a noise, the test coordinator will dismiss the student and confiscate the device.

• Is there anything to do prior to testing?
• Students and parents are encouraged to read over the SAT consent form letter and determine whether they want to opt in. Should you decide to utilize the service provided by the College Board there is a form we need signed and returned that is listed in the letter. Students can submit the form online using myMCPS classroom by following this link. Or students can submit a printed and signed version to Room 157 either before school or during lunch. All Questionnaire forms are due back by March 10th.

Please contact the testing coordinator, Ms. Calarusse (Samantha_Calarusse@mcpsmd.org) and Assistant Principal, Ms. Cao (lindsay_cao@mcpsmd.org) if you have any questions.

Clarksburg High School

College/Career Center Update

Monday, March 20, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023

The Clarksburg High School College/Career Center offers in-person services daily from 7:15 am to 3:15 pm. Learn more about the Career Center at the Career Center website and on the Career Center Canvas page. Contact Mrs. Somerville for more information.

SENIORS

*Congratulations on your acceptance of colleges and scholarships. Please provide your application results and scholarship offerers using this link‌.

*Seniors, Make Your Decision Worksheet - Compare Financial Awards letters using this tool. Then decide what you can afford?

*The College 101 Workshop will occur on Tuesday, March 21, during the first and second periods. It will teach students how to organize, create a schedule, manage sleeping habits, take notes, and build effective relationships. Register to attend a session in Naviance.

JUNIORS

*MCPS and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) will hold an annual junior college fair on Wednesday, April 19th, beginning at 10:00 am. There will be over 300 colleges in attendance. A $5.00 fee is required to attend. The permission forms can be found here. Students are not permitted to drive themselves to the college fair. Parents/guardians who wish to attend the fair with their students should attend the evening session on April 18th. During the evening, there will be two workshops on Financing College and Simple Steps to Applying to College. Register here.

Campus Visits Calendar

Scholarship Opportunities

Every week, more scholarships are available on the Career Center scholarship page.

Featured scholarships:

• 2023 The Patrick Shifflett Foundation Scholarship (12-CHS Students Only) Deadline: March 25, 2023

• 2023 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Book and Regular Scholarships (12) Deadline: March 31, 2023

• 2023 The League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) (12-Education Majors) Deadline: April 1, 2023

• Educational Systems Federal Credit Union SUPPORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION Community College Scholarship (12) Deadline: April 1, 2023

• Educational Systems Federal Credit Union SUPPORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION (12) Dorothy Marvil Scholarship - The scholarship money can be used for tuition at a four-year university, community college, technical college, or trade school. Deadline: April 1, 2023

• Educational Systems Federal Credit Union SUPPORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship (12) The scholarship money can be used towards earning a degree in business, finance, or a related field at a four-year university or community college. Deadline: April 1, 2023

• Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship (12). Maryland resident. Applicants must agree to work as a public school or public prekindergarten teacher in the State upon completion of their studies at elementary and secondary schools, with at least 50% of the students in the school eligible for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM). Deadline: April 1, 2023

• The ESPERANZA FUND SCHOLARSHIP (12) Deadline: April 1, 2023

• 2023 ROBERT M. TREGONING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (12) Deadline: April 1, 2023

• 2023 Bernie Scholarship Awards Program (12) Deadline: April 1, 2023

• 2023 Minds In Motion (12) Deadline: April 7, 2023

• Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (12) Deadline: April 7, 2023

• 2023 Jacob Dennis Foundation Scholarship (12-CHS Students Only) Deadline: April 10, 2023

• Montgomery County Pan-Hellenic Chapter HBCU & Montgomery College Book Scholarship (12) Deadline: April 17, 2023

• 2022-2023 F. Wilson Wims Scholarship (12-CHS Students Only) Deadline: April 21, 2023

This document was prepared by CHS CCIC, Mrs. Cintonya Somerville.

The George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. is pleased to offer options for parents and students interested in additional academic support and/or acceleration on the 6th day of learning (Saturday mornings). Please allow our certified teachers to support our Clarksburg cluster students (elementary through high school).

The fee for the entire year of Saturday School remains the same at $40 for FARMS students and $85 for all others.

Each Saturday morning, there are motivational sessions that focus on mindfulness and wellness within each center. In addition, students will have two additional hours with the MCPS curriculum (Benchmarks and Eureka) for additional support or acceleration. Each center serves the entire cluster of schools, but students have the capability of attending the center of their choice or participating virtually.

2022-2023 PROGRAMS - SATURDAYS / 8:30 - 11:00 AM

• Closing Ceremonies: May 6
  

Courses are available on the following Saturdays:

• March 25;
  
• April 15, 22, 29

Center Locations – High Schools: Clarksburg, Einstein, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Blair, Northwest, Paint Branch, Springbrook, and Wheaton. Virtual options for all grades.

TO REGISTER Please go to our website saturdayschool.org.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Khadija_F_Barkley@mcpsmd.org or 301-287-8980.

Academic success begins with excellent attendance. Therefore, special attention will be paid to the issue of attendance and punctuality. We expect every student to be in school every day except for the legitimate reasons defined by Maryland State law and listed below:

• Death in the immediate family

• Certified illness of the student

• Court summons

• Work or activity accepted by school authorities

• Observance of religious holiday

• Quarantine

• Physical and mental incapacity

• Violent storms

• State emergency
  

As we prepare for the start of school, we wanted to share some important information and updates on attendance procedures. This year we will be providing an online option for reporting student absences. Parents and/or Caregivers of students will use a google form to report a student absence and submit attendances notes. Upon completion of this form, the attendance secretary will review each submission and will follow up to confirm absence. The form can be located here as well as on the Clarksburg High School Website under Attendance Procedures.

Please reference the following resources for our attendance policies:

• Clarksburg High School Attendance Policy: attendance policy
• Montgomery County Attendance Regulations can be found here: county regulations

This year we are focusing on Be Present 182, a charge to have all students in all classes on time every day.

If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Lindsay Cao, Assistant Principal or Ms. Elida Pineda, Attendance Secretary.