Fairlead Academy I
Fair Winds Journal 02/26/21
Welcome Back - 10th Grade, In-Person Students!!
Fairlead Academy has successfully had 9th grade students in our school building since Wednesday, February 17th. And on Monday, March 1st the staff at Fairlead Academy will be delighted to welcome our in-person, 10th grade students back into the building. Below is the schedule for 10th grades students' return to in-person instruction at Fairlead Academy:
Returning Monday, March 1st
Students with Last Names A - L (A Day Students)
Attend In-Person Classes on Monday & Wednesday
Returning Tuesday, March 2nd
Students with Last Names M - Z (B Day Students)
Attend In-Person Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Virtual Students - B Days!!
So starting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, ALL 9th and 10th grade, virtual students will be expected in Google Meet sessions for their classes from Periods 1 - 8. Teachers will be taking attendance and if the student does not attend a required virtual session, they will be marked absent. Again, this is only on Tuesday and Thursdays. Ninth and tenth grade Virtual students, make sure that you are attending all of your classes on B Days!
Fairlead Academy Bell Schedule
School Pictures!
In person students, will take pictures on days that they are present in the school building.
Virtual students will need to contact our School Counselor, Ms. Cooper via sccooper@smcps.org in order to make an appointment for their pictures.
Cooper's Counseling Corner - Google Meet Time Change
However, Ms. Cooper's times for academic support have changed. She will now be available on Mondays & Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to answer questions about your grades, Google Meets or just to chat. Her Google Meet code is: techhelpcooper
She is also available by appointment on Tuesdays & Thursdays. You can reach out to Ms. Cooper at sccooper@smcps.org to make an appointment.
After-School Tutoring Available
If you are a student who needs help understanding how to complete an assignment, or you need additional assistance with understanding the course content, use the Google Meet code, and pop in during the times listed below to receive additional assistance from a Fairlead Academy staff member.
Google Meet Code: fa1tutor
Tutoring Schedule
Monday 3:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Meal Distribution
Drive Thru Meal Distribution time changes begin on March 1st.
Meal Services Information:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students will receive: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and a Snack (w/ milk or water)
School Calendar Updates
- March 1: 10th Grade (In-Person - A Day) A - L Students return to Fairlead Academy 1
- March 2: 10th Grade (In-Person - A Day) M - Z Students return to Fairlead Academy 1,
ALL Virtual Students log into Google meets for ALL of their classes.
- March 26: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
- March 29-31: Spring Break - No School for Students
Do You Have Good Credits?
It is important that as a students you ask yourself, "Do I have good credits?" At the end of the school year, when the marking periods are averaged together, "Will I PASS and EARN enough CREDITS to move to the next grade?"
Promotion Credits Needed
9th Grade Student - 5 Credits to be promoted to 10th Grade
10th Grade Student - 10 Credits to be promoted to 11th Grade
11th Grade Student - 15 Credits to be promoted to 12th Grade
12th Grade Student - 21 Credits to Graduate High School
Wear A Mask
Keep Yourself and Others Safe
Wash Your Hands
At Least 20 Seconds
Stay 6 Feet Apart
Stop the Spread
Access by Appointment Only
Student Resources Dashboard for 2020-21 School Year
SMCPS Laptops
Technology Guidelines
Fairlead Academy I
Email: lmjohnson@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/fairlead/
Location: 20833 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: (301)863-4090
Twitter: @FA1_SMCPS