Clarksburg High School

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Clarksburg High School Students, Staff, and Families,

It's a shortened week, with no school on Monday in recognition of Yom Kippur which begins at sundown today. To those observing Yom Kippur, which is the holiest day in the year for those that practice Judaism, we wish you a good fast. We return to school on Tuesday and as a reminder there will not be work due as part of our Homework Free weekend. Interims will be completed by teachers this week as we have reached the mid point of the marking period. Please be sure to check student attendance, as that can be a marker for success or disappointment. Don't forget - Summer SSL Hour forms are due this week! Sports teams will be in action this week so make plans to come out and see them. Make plans to check out our Volleyball, Soccer, and Field Hockey Teams in big matchups this week. CHS Varsity Football will travel to Watkins Mill HS on Thursday. Tickets sold via GoFan.co. Students will need to show school ID to enter events. Hispanic Heritage Month continues this week and our calendar has many activities to celebrate. Reminder to check grades online via ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Check out the news below!

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MCPS to Host Girls' Summit

The district is inviting all MCPS families to the Girls' Summit on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Clarksburg High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics. Join us for a chance to network, participate in fun activities, learn valuable skills and enjoy a fashion show presented by White House Black Market celebrating diverse body types!

Sessions will be provided in English and Spanish, and will be organized by grade level. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours will be available for students. Topics and activities will include:

• Healthy relationships/dating violence
• Social media use and mental health, including cyberbullying
• Self-esteem
• Identifying symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Healthy eating and body image
• Music therapy, Zumba and Kaiser Permanente spin bikes for art therapy
• Narcan kits will be distributed and training will also be available.

RSVP here.

Student Code of Conduct

In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) publishes these handbooks to help students, parents/guardians, and staff understand the Montgomery County Board of Education's core values and commitments; students' rights; school rules; expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences for violating the rules. All Clarksburg HS students will receive a printed copy of the Student Code of Conduct on Tuesday. You may access it electronically here.

Student Attendance

At CHS and in Montgomery County Public School, attendance requirements and policies have changed for the 2023-2024 school year as a result of an increase in chronic absenteeism. Did you know that chronic absenteeism is considered when a student has missed 10% or more of school days. If students become chronically absent, there will be documented and structured supports developed with the student, family, and staff.

Students must be in all classes on time and we have specific levels of consequences that will be implemented as tardies continue. It is important to note that any student who has 10 or more unexcused absences from school may be automatically withdrawn from an MCPS school. This is a significant change for MCPS and important for all students and families to understand.

Our CHS Classroom Absence Policy is as follows:

• 1 unlawful absences = automated parent phone call
• 3 unlawful absences = teacher phone call or text
• 7 unlawful absences = parent conference initiated by counselor
• 10 unlawful absences = referral to Student Well Being Team & Withdrawal from CHS

Our CHS tardy policy is as follows:

• 3 unexcused tardies = parent contact by teacher
• 5 unexcused tardies = teacher referral to admin via Synergy

CHS will implement frequent hall sweeps (per marking period) for student that are tardy to class. Student caught in a hall sweep can expect the following: 

• 1= Warning
• 2= Admin phone call
• 3= After school detention
• 4= ISI and additional resources (case-by-case)

Additional admin intervention on a case-by-case basis

Check out the College/Career Center Update to learn about campus visits by various colleges, universities, employers, and military personnel.

"Crash Course to College (CC2C)," offered by the George B. Thomas Learning Academy (GBTLA) Saturday School, provides one-to-one help or a small group session to assist you with the college application process. Get started on your college journey on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Fees are $85 for non-FARMS recipients and $40 for FARMS recipients. Register here. Check out Saturday School At-A-Glance.

Fall Semester Topics Include:

• College Applications
• Scholarship Applications
• Essay Editing
• College & Scholarship Search
• Naviance Assistance
• Student Brag Sheet
• Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
• ACT/Sat Registration
• FAFSA Completion

Here are things to know for Thursday Sept. 21. Get information about the upcoming national college fair, the prestigious National Blue Ribbon awarded to an MCPS school, updating your information on ParentVue, SSL Hours, an actress and alum's visit to an MCPS school, and more good news this week.

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