LYNX Newsletter
June 2019, Volume 1, Number 10
Another Great Year Comes to a Close!
Year 2 (2018-19) of LYNX at Frederick High School officially winds down this month! Students still have opportunities in June to participate in events and interact with LYNX partners as they wrap up course work in their classes.
We look forward to seeing everyone again when we launch LYNX Year 3 (2019-20) on September 3, 2019!
End-of-Year Events Highlight LYNX Scholars!
FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) World Championship in Detroit, Michigan
Inaugural FHS "Job Fair" Connects Students with Employers
Aviation Series Culminates in Airport Experience
LYNX scholars explored the different steps of "Flight Planning" with AOPA volunteer Eryka Silva, and "Flight Simulation" with Jill Tallman. Scholars learned the importance of preparation for a safe flight.
Students also participated in a number of hands-on activities to learn about the construction of airplanes and looked at airplane ribs, rivets, a motor, and the different materials that enable a plane to fly.
Spring Research Festival at the National Cancer Institute
LYNX Scholars Host CEO of St. John Properties
Scholars discussed how they have pursued LYNX opportunities, such as block 5 offerings, LYNX online courses, and Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM), to advance their academic careers.
LYNX partners from AstraZeneca and Yakabod also briefed Mr. St. John on the advantages of LYNX partnerships in building Frederick's future workforce!
LYNX Scholars Make College Connections!
Johns Hopkins University
LYNX Experiences: Learning Beyond the Classroom
June 3: CTR Laboratories (off-campus experience)
June 4: Plamondon Hospitality - Marriott Hotels, Roy Rogers (off-campus experience)
June 6: Independent Hose Company (off-campus experience)
June 6: The Kitchen Studio (off-campus experience)
June 7: Tropical Smoothie Cafe (off-campus experience)
June 12: Lilypons Water Gardens (off-campus experience)
LYNX Scholars Connect with LYNX Partners
Smooch! Studio
Mar-Lu View
Middletown Valley Bank
Alban Engineering
WDVM
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Steven Dobbin
Ethical Choices
The Kitchen Studio
All FHS students (grades 9-12) can sign up to attend LYNX experiences! Students and parents can explore current options on the LYNX Choice Board.
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 II - Spring 2019 (2:20-3:40 pm)
*English 9 - Mr. Dale
*Algebra II - Ms. Ptak
*Foundations of Computer Science - Ms. Bearce
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
Learning Lab Session 1 will run through the last full day for students. The last day for Session 2 will be Thursday, May 23.
Students should sign up before 2:15 pm on the day they plan to attend: Learning Lab Registration Form
Fast Fact
Through LYNX, students at FHS have the unique opportunity to pursue "Credit by Demonstrated Mastery" (CDM) for specific courses.
Any FHS student who wishes to pursue "Credit by Demonstrated Mastery" (CDM) for the upcoming school year should download the pre-approval form posted on the home page of the FHS website. The form is also located under the "LYNX" tab on that site: https://education.fcps.org/fhs/.
Questions about the CDM process? Please contact Mrs. Lombardi, CDM Facilitator at FHS: Patricia.Lombardi@fcps.org