Blake Updates
February 2, 2020
Attendance Reminders
I also wanted to remind you about classroom attendance and possible loss of credit (E3). This policy is outlined in MCPS Regulation JEA-RA (specifically on pages 7 and 8). Here is a brief summary:
- When students obtain 3 unexcused absences in a class (note that 3 unexcused tardies is equal to one absence) families receive a letter in the mail.
- When students obtain 5 unexcused absences in a class families receive a second letter in the mail.
Through the AIP development process we will work with and engage our student's family as well as the student. The AIP outlines those things that students need to do in order to earn credit in the impacted course(s) and will be monitored and updated. At the end of the semester the school administrator and counselor will meet with the student, review the progress towards meeting the AIP goals and will determine if the student will earn credit for the course based on fulfilling the AIP goals. Failure to meet those goals will result in the students receiving a grade of an E3, noting that they did not receive credit in the course due to attendance.
Thank you for your support!
February 4 Homeroom Bell Schedule
Advanced Placement Test Payments Due March 1
A reminder that Advanced Placement Test fees are due March 1. Any exam that is not paid for by March 1 will be canceled and students will be issued a $40 financial obligation for the price of canceling the test.
Directions to pay for the test are below. Questions? Contact Ms. O'Neill ( Anita_R_O'Neill@mcpsmd.org ) , Assistant Principal / AP Test Coordinator
Graduation Tickets-
Check back next week for important information about graduation tickets!!!!
Senior Banquet - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW, THE ARE ON SALE UNTIL FEB 10
- February 27, 2020
- Ten Oaks Ballroom, 7:00 p.m.
- Tickets are $50
- They will be on sale from January 20th through February 10th
- Tickets can be purchased at Blake's Online Payments
Caps and Gowns- PRICES GO UP FEB 19
- Students received information this week in their English classes
- All payments will be made to Jostens
- Online orders will start January 8th- Click Here
- Cap, Gown, Stole & Tassel- $45 (until February 19)
- Have a cap and gown? 2020 Stole and Tassel- $22.95
- A Jostens representative will be at Blake on January 22nd during lunch to collect orders and payments for those wanting to pay in person (Click here for the order form if ordering and paying in person on the 22nd)
- Prices will go up after February 19th
Free Screening of Documentary Screenagers
The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations, Inc. (MCCPTA) Safe Technology Committee, in partnership with Ridgeview Middle School, is hosting a free screening of the documentary Screenagers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4. The screening will be held at Ridgeview Middle School. Parents/guardians, students, and staff are invited to this event to learn more about social media’s effects on children. Please RSVP to safetech@mccpta.org.
- February 3-7- Black Student Union Sponsored Black History Spirit Week
February 4- Report Card Distribution
February 5- Blue Block Day
February 6- Silver Block Day
February 9- Tri-M Music Recital- 7:00 p.m.- Amphitheater
February 12- Incoming 9th Grade Parent Meeting- 7:00 p.m.- Auditorium
February 17- Holiday- No School
February 18- Athletics Booster Club Meeting- 7:00 p.m.- Amphitheater
February 19- Blue Block Day
February 20- Silver Block Day
February 20- Instrumental Music Festival Preview Concert- 7:30 p.m.- Auditorium
February 21- Children's Theater Performance- 7:00 p.m.- Black Box
February 22- Bump It Up
February 22- Children's Theater Performance- 7:00 p.m.- Black Box
February 22- Children's Theater Performance- 2:00 p.m.- Black Box
February 23- Children's Theater Performance- 2:00 p.m.- Black Box
February 27- Senior Banquet- 7:00 p.m.- Ten Oaks Ballroom
February 28- Early Release Day
James Hubert Blake High School
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