LYNX Newsletter
November 2019, Volume 2, Number 3
Student Voices and LYNX Partner Feedback
"I enjoyed hearing about what an owner does, because [Ms. Rovito] does everything herself and I might want to start a business one day." Claire M., Class of 2023
"I love seeing the students come in not sure what to expect and then leaning in closer and closer as the talk goes on. Finally when they get to the Q&A they are full of really great questions that I know they have thought hard about asking. It's always very fulfilling coming over to FHS and presenting to your students." Lori Rovito, Owner - Rita's of Frederick
Frederick High School: "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve"
LYNX Scholars "Find their Passion"
LYNX Experiences: Learning Beyond the Classroom
November 1: ProJet Aviation Expo (off-campus experience)
November 4: Full Sail University - Video Game Design (guest speaker)
November 4: Frederick Police - K9 and Patrol Careers (guest speaker)
November 4: University of Maryland Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 6: Shenandoah University Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 12: Towson University Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 13: SHIP - Careers in Social Work and Community Outreach (guest speaker)
November 13: BAR-T Mountainside - Renewable Energy (off-campus experience)
November 13: Bowie State Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 14: Yakabod - Careers in Computer Science (off-campus experience)
November 14: Chopped - Culinary Arts (after school, guest speaker)
November 14: Environmental Science - Protecting our Waterways (guest speaker)
November 18: United States Naval Academy Visit (off-campus experience)
November 18: Catholic University Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 19: Madison Fields Farm (off-campus experience)
November 19: Howard University Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 20: Shepherd University Visit (off-campus experience for 11th/12th graders)
November 21: Neil Shusterman Author Visit at THS (off-campus experience)
November 22: MMI - Physical Therapy and Rehab (guest speaker)
November 22: Defining Success and Attitude (guest speaker)
November 25: Careers with Maryland State Police (guest speaker)
November 25: Interviewing and Effective Communication Skills (guest speaker)
November 26: ECS Mid Atlantic - Careers in Engineering (off-campus experience)
November 26: City Water Plant (off-campus experience)
LYNX Scholars Make College Connections!
Mount St. Mary's University
Hood College
The George Washington University
Morgan State University
FCC ACCE 101 "College Success Tools"
Mrs. Ptak is teaching a 1-credit course through Frederick Community College -- "ACCE 101 - College Success Tools" -- at FHS during Learning Lab Session 2 (4:20-5:20 p.m.)
ACCE 101 "College Success Tools" for enrolled students meets in the media center on:
November 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
December 3, 5, 10, 12
Interested in taking this course second semester? Stay tuned for information to register for February and March sessions.
FCPS Career and Technology Center (CTC)
LYNX Scholars Explore Careers with Returning LYNX Partners
Frederick Keys
EDCO
BAR-T Mountainside Ranch
LYNX Partners Bring "New Experiences" to FHS Classrooms
Navy Federal Credit Union
Charis Realty Group
Surelocked In
All FHS students (grades 9-12) can register for LYNX experiences and workshops!
Visit the FHS LYNX 2019-2020 Schoology Group.
Click Resources -- Partnerships -- LYNX Experiences: Calendar and Sign ups
Flexible and Personalized Education at FHS
Frederick High School operates on an extended daily schedule.
All FHS students (grades 9-12) can choose a traditional, staggered, or extended schedule for the 2019-20 school year.
Block 5 classes: Semester I - Fall 2019 (2:20-3:40 pm)
*Biology - Dr. Cousins
*Algebra 1 - Ms. Border
*Geometry - Ms. Ptak
*Modern World History: Ms. Pfeil
LYNX Learning Lab: Did you know?
All FHS students (grades 9-12) can come to the LYNX Learning Lab (media center) for tutoring, independent study, collaborative work, and guest presentations with LYNX partners.
LYNX LEARNING LAB
Session I: 2:20 - 3:40 pm (daily)
FREE Dinner: 3:45-4:15 pm (daily) *bus at 4:15 pm
Session 2: 4:20 - 5:40 pm (T/W/R) *bus at 5:45 pm
Students should sign up before 2:15 pm on the day they plan to attend: Learning Lab Registration Form
Fast Fact
FHS LYNX Advocates -- Mr. Moran, Ms. Koops, Ms. Sands, and Ms. Zimmerman -- visit middle schools to inform 8th graders about LYNX opportunities and help them start writing their Personal Stories!