LYNX Newsletter
February 2020, Volume 2, Number 6
Semester 2 Begins!
This issue recaps some of the final LYNX experiences from 2019 as well as new opportunities in 2020. Many exciting opportunities planned!
LYNX Experiences in the Classroom: Financial Literacy
LYNX Learning Lab: Block 6 Options for Students
Read on to learn about options including SAT math preparation, ACCE 101 "College Success Tools" and unique experiences with local LYNX partners!
SAT Math Workshops - Peer Tutoring
ACCE 101 - "College Success Tools" - 1 FCC Credit
We will offer this 1-credit opportunity one more time this school year for any interested student (grades 9-12) during the month of March. For more information, see Mrs. Moshier, LYNX Secretary in the AP office.
LYNX Experience: Chopped!
Under the guidance of Chef Negas and Chef Baier, students prepared and proudly presented their culinary creations for this year’s chopped competition! Basket ingredients were: duck breast, plums, Thai basil, and basmati rice. Judson Asomani and Tyson Wilson took first place!
LYNX Experiences: Learning Beyond the Classroom
February 3: Careers with the Maryland State Police (guest speaker)
February 6: FCC Testing for English Learners (off-campus experience)
February 6: Police Academy Tour (off-campus experience)
February 18: Basic Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Training (workshop with LYNX Advocate)
February 19: Scholarship Meeting for Seniors (guest speaker)
February 20: Radio and Advertising with Key 103 (off-campus experience)
February 20: Author Neal Shusterman (off-campus experience at Tuscarora HS)
February 25: Basic Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Training (workshop with LYNX Advocate)
February 25: Careers in Social Work and Community Outreach (guest speaker)
February 25: C. Burr Artz Public Library (off-campus experience)
February 26: Design and Ad Contest - Advertising Techniques (guest speaker)
February 27: Careers in Medical Imaging (guest speaker)
LYNX Scholars Learn from ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
National Cancer Institute at Frederick (NCI)
Frederick City Water and Sewer
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 class: Semester 2 - Spring 2020 (2:20-3:40 pm)
*Physics of Earth and Space - Mrs. Brandenburg
Block 6 class: Semester 2 - Spring 2020 (4:20-5:40 pm, T/Th for 5-week sessions)
*FCC ACCE 101 - "College Success Tools" - Mrs. Ptak
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
1,690 FHS students and staff are connected as a digital community through the FHS LYNX Schoology group!
Please visit Schoology for up-to-date information about senior events, work-based learning, volunteer opportunities, LYNX experiences, Learning Lab registration, and much more!