2021-2022 Registration Information
Rising 10th-12th Grade Articulation Parent Night was Dec. 16th and Rising 9th Grade Articulation Parent Night was Jan. 21st. Information from both meetings is available online, view the recording from the 10th - 12th grade presentation or the recording from the 9th grade presentation online. You can also review the individual presentation slides - Rising 10th - 12th grade students and Rising 9th grade students.
General Registration Information and Links:
- QO Course Catalog (listing of all courses by subject with course codes and prerequisite information)
- QO Articulation Booklet
- QO Signature Program webpage and Advanced Studies Guide
- Planning for Completion of Multiple Signature Programs
- AP and Electives Fair (from 12/18 Cougars Connect)
- 9th Grade Electives Class Options
- Links to Google Sign-up Sheets - 11th grade, 10th grade, 9th grade, 8th grade (incoming 9th grade)
- Questions about registration, see the Registration Slides (student login required) or contact your Counselor
Important Information
- QO Fall Schedules and Calendar
- Mrs. Thomas' Letter from 1/24
- This Week's Schedule - A - B - B - A with No School on Friday
- Wednesday - Senior Class Fundraiser - Dine out at Chipotle, please tell the cashier you are supporting the QO Class of 2021.
- ALL 2nd Quarter Assignments have a deadline of Thursday, 1/28/21
- Senior Information about Names on Diplomas - see the document on ParentVue in the "Documents" tab.
- MCPS Messages about Re-opening schools and Governor Hogan's Message
- HBCU College Fair - info below
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Service Project
- Culture of Respect Modules
- QO Freedom Writers Virtual Art Show
- Graduation Plans and Contingency Plans
- Gaithersburg Book Festival Poetry Contest
- This Week's Schedule - A - B - B - A with No School on Friday
- Return to School for Semester 2 - For more information please see the latest community letter from January 12th with information on the latest resolution to reopen schools on March 15th from Board of Education and the MCPS COVID-19/health metrics dashboard.
- QO Student Handbook - online access to various policies, procedures, and additional information.
- Virtual Athletics - See full detailed information from QO Athletics. Please reach out to Mr. Rabberman and the coaches to get more information.
- Booster Club - Welcome Letter, Membership Info, Sponsorship Info
- PTSA - Membership Info
- Free and Reduced Meals Sign-Up - The 2020-2021 FARMS applications are now available online. Here is the link: www.MySchoolApps.com. If you need assistance completing the online form, please contact your child’s counselor.
- Material Distribution - students who are in need of supplies should contact their administrator (grade 9 - Mrs. Lee and Mr. Yaroborough, grade 10 - Ms. Najera, grade 11 - Dr. Brown, and grade 12 - Mr. Neuman-Sunshine).
11th Grade PSAT Information
Registration for the PSAT for 11th grade students is open now until Jan. 13th. The exam will be on Tuesday, Jan. 26th and the cost is $17 (pay online through the Online School Store). This is a great practice for the SAT and provides students the chance to qualify to be a National Merit Scholar. The registration form is available online as well as an informational letter.
Virtual MCPS/NAACP HBCU Fair
Two dates, one mission: Friday, 2/12 (virtual on-the-spot interviews) from 9am - 4pm and Saturday, 2/23 College Fair from 10am - 1pm. Event registration can be done online here and more information about the event is available here.
Winter Sustainability
Check out the Environmental Club's "Guide to Winter Sustainability" for information on sustainability and ethical business practices. These are just a few ideas and strategies to keep our consumerism and holiday decorations as sustainable as possible this year. Happy Holidays QO!
Yearbooks On Sale NOW!
Order your yearbook today - Our students are working hard to create and capture memories from the school year, don't delay in ordering your copy of the 2021 Tracks Yearbook. Orders can be done online through the Jostens Website and details are available in the flier. Looking for an advertisement opportunity that also supports QO, consider purchasing an Ad in this year's yearbook, details can be found in the flyer. Seniors, make sure that you reserve your space in this year's yearbook by purchasing a Senior Ad for 2021!
Literary Magazine
Please submit your art and writing pieces for a chance to be included in this year's Literary Magazine! All submissions, questions, and concerns can be sent to qohslitmag@gmail.com!
SSL Information - 2020 Update
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Service - Consider volunteering with one of these many options, including virtual options, as a way of honoring the life and teaching of Dr. King.
- A MLK Week of Service virtual advocacy opportunity is open and available to all secondary students as an opportunity to earn up to 4 SSL hours. In order to earn the 4 SSL hours you must watch the videos and engage in the lessons in the following presentation: https://bit.ly/
MLKWeek2021. This must be completed by January 31st.
- A MLK Week of Service virtual advocacy opportunity is open and available to all secondary students as an opportunity to earn up to 4 SSL hours. In order to earn the 4 SSL hours you must watch the videos and engage in the lessons in the following presentation: https://bit.ly/
- The 2020-2021 Choose Respect Video Contest is open, enter today.
- Virtual SSL Opportunities
- Student-To-Student Extracurricular Series - MCPS is seeking students interested in developing a video presentation with either a leadership moment or extracurricular skill to inspire, teach, and share with their MCPS peers and the greater MCPS community. Students may earn 10 SSL hours for successful submission of all items identified in the Student-To-Student Extracurricular Series Form.
- Please email Mrs. Shelhorse if you have any questions concerning SSL or need help finding opportunities, the Montgomery Coungty Volunteer Center site includes virtual opportunities for students to participate in to earn SSL. All of the activities on this site are pre-approved and will count towards SSL. Students who would like to volunteer in person for preapproved nonprofit organizations may do so if it does not interfere with their classes and they have parental consent.
NEHS Online Writing Center
How to submit a paper for feedback: Students who would like to submit a paper to the Online Writing Center to receive virtual tutoring may share their Google Doc with qohs.online.writing.center-uc@mcpsmd.net (making sure to open the sharing settings to “can comment”). Click this YouTube link for a tutorial. The Writing Center: A Resource for Students to Improve their Writing. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Boettcher or any of our officers with any questions. You can do it! We can help!