CHS November Newsletter

Each month, below the calendar, you will see the maximum cumulative number of absences allowed for the school year to maintain a 90% attendance rate. Students must have 90% or high to continue in clubs Q2 on and attend events like Prom! Please encourage your child to attend every day!

Please follow us on instagram to stay up to date on school happenings and community events & resources: @chesapeakehs_bcps

The CHS website is a great resource for families. Informational Links about bus stops, the bell schedule, the handbook, monthly engagements calendars, and much more can all be found right on the main page of the website. There is also a tab for department contacts that have email contacts for all teachers and staff. As well as a translated resources page for Spanish speaking families.

Check out the Website today: https://chesapeakehs.bcps.org/

We are happy to invite you to join us on Monday, November 16 in celebration of American Education Week ! This is an opportunity to visit your child's classroom and see our school community in action.

To participate, please complete the registration form using the link below. Family visits will be available during Periods 1, 2, and 4 .

Please complete this form to register .

This Wednesday, Nov 4th , is photo retake day at the Peake! This is your last opportunity to get photographed for the yearbook and CHS ID badges so be sure to dress your best!

Passes for students who haven't taken photos yet at all are in 1B mailboxes for teachers to distribute Wednesday AM. The photography company, CADY, will be on site all day to capture student and staff photos from 750am - 2pm.

If you have a student who would like to RETAKE their photos from September, they can go to the auditorium during their Lunch Shift.

Senior yearbook photos will need to be scheduled/taken at CHS on 11/5/26 via the cady.com/classof2027 website.

All students are welcome to attend after school academic help each Tuesday. We have teacher support in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. Students must sign up prior to 12pm (noon) each week. An activity bus is provided but a bus pass must be requested on the form.

Sign up each week to reserve a spot!

Any student, grades 10-12 is welcome to sign up to take the CEP exam also known as the ASVAB! The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a timed, multi-aptitude test used by the U.S. military to determine enlistment eligibility and job assignments. However, it also is a great way for students not considering military to learn more about themselves and what career skills they can grow. Mr. Scalice and Gunny will be running prep sessions after school on 11/10 & 11/11 for all students that want to prepare before the Nov 13th test (The CEP is during the school day). Please sign up here if you want to take the exam.

Email our Career Navigator, Mr. Scalice with any questions - nscalice@bcps.org

You all have been such an impactful voice for the need for sidewalks in our school zone. We ask that you please come have your voices heard to those that matter on 11/18. The people conducting the feasibility study will be at CHS at 6pm on Wednesday 11/18 to share information and hear from community members. We are working to make this a hybrid option so more can be involved but we hope to have many voices in person as well. Parent, Students, Community members, all welcome!

Please email smiller18@bcps.org or jmyhre@baltimorecountymd.gov with any questions.

Thank you to Ms. Weiman, Art Club, Ms. Heuston & Art Honor Society for organizing and executing the painting of our picnic area. This was a collaborative effort where various clubs (Table Top gaming, LGBTQ+IA, National Tech HS &National Math HS to name a few) worked together to theme and paint a table to represent their club. It was really great to see students investing in this area and leaving an imprint on the school. We were also able to get a Little Free Library from the Education Foundation that will be put out in the space and we hope to welcome students for lunch soon!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Lf1nE656jZAC7Q4w8

Check out Island View's website for more info: https://www.islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com/

On October 22nd, Mrs. Heuston's Photo & Ms. Weiman's studio students too a field trip to the Baltimore Museum of Art to explore the Baltimore Photography Exhibit and a gallery by local artist, Jerrell Gibbs! Both exhibits showed just how powerful art can be in depicting a story or marking history. We are so grateful for the experience and opportunity to celebrate Baltimore art in such a cool way.

On Wednesday, October 14th, CHS had the opportunity for 25 students to attend IUOE's Local 37 “Career Fair” at their facility. Students got to explore various skilled trades, gain hands-on exposure to careers in the construction industry, and learn more about opportunities available in the field. We hope that this helps encourage them to pursue a career in the trades post high school.

On October 21st, Ms. Ganley took 35 11th graders to the NACAC College Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center. Our students came back with folders over flowing with information and opportunities for post high school!

A BIG thank you to Alex from Potomac Pizza for volunteering his time (and food) to show our Cooking Club how to make Pizza! Students got to enjoy slices and all received coupon cards to head over to Potomac and enjoy some meals with their families. Potomac has been such an awesome community partner to our school providing meals for teachers and kids at different times throughout the year.

Please stop by their Middle River location for dinner soon:

750 Concourse Cir, Middle River, MD 21220

Thank you to Zahradka Farms for being an amazing community partner! They not only have been a wonderful supplier of produce for our families but they also donated a HUGE pumpkin for our Football team's "Smash 'em" campaign. We are so lucky to have them in our community. If you haven't visited yet this fall season, you a missing out!

We had about 12 community members attend our Safe Walk to School Day. We shared our concerns about students not having a sidewalk on their direct routes to school and the danger that exists because of that. Students shared their first hand experiences and then the group of adults walked from school to Hyde Park Food Lion to experience it themselves.We want to thank the Baltimore County Department of Public Works for taking our concerns so seriously and working with the team doing the sidewalk feasibility study. Please consider joining us on 11/18/26 at 6pm for our next community meeting to learn more about the feasibility study (flyer above).

We had 685 students attend the BMX NO HATE TOUR Assembly on 10/23 for meeting our 90% or higher attendance requirement. We are so thankful to the tour for coming and sharing their stories of perseverance and commitment to hit their goals.Check out their website and our instagram for more pics and videos! And thank you to peta2 for offering free vegan ice cream to all of our students at lunch after the show! Remember to work hard and ignore the haters!

Students keep up the great work on attendance our next 90%+ event day is 11/25!

Every absence, excused or unexcused impacts the attendance rate so to meet our school goal, students have to be present every day possible. As we have come to the end of the quarter, CHS has been making positive strides with attendance compared to where we were at this point last year.

Shout out to the JUNIORS for having the Highest Attendance Rate so far this school year!

Overall school wide attendance rate: 91.83% (93% is our goal)

Student Cafeteria Meal Account Information:

https://www.bcps.org/foodandnutrition/student_meal_account

Weekly Menus:

https://bcps.nutrislice.com/menu/bcps-weekly-menus/weekly-menus

Our direct area in Essex, from Homberg down 702 past CHS toward Rocky Point, has been identified as the area supported by the ENOUGH Act. This has the potential to bring critical resources, funding, coordination of services and support to the families in our direct community. There are 2 upcoming listening sessions happening so you can learn more about the ENOUGH Act and give your direct feedback to impact change. CHS families are invited to attend either session, 10/26 or 11/5! Interpreters will be present.

Learn about the Identity Access Project . Right now they are providing in person assistance at The Franciscan Center (101 W. 23 rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218). Clients can receive birth certificate services on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the FC. This service is available once in a lifetime with the FC and IAP.

People can also go in person to the Office of Vital Records to request a birth certificate. Luckily for our area, the state office is located at Reisterstown Road Plaza. Appointments are needed and can be scheduled here .

The following people can apply for a birth certificate:

• An individual requesting his/her own birth certificate.
• A parent named on the certificate.
• A court-appointed guardian of the individual named on the certificate. A foster care appointment is not acceptabl​e; proof of guardianship must be submitted.
• A surviving spouse of the individual named on the certificate.​​​
• A representative of: (1) the individual or a parent named on the certificate; or (2) the court-appointed guardian of the individual named on the certificate. The representative must have a letter signed by the individual, parent, or guardian, and certified by a notary public, stating that the representative has permission to obtain a copy of the certificate.​

People can also request a copy of a birth certificate by mail online through VitalChek . It costs more than going in person, and there are currently processing delays at the Department of Vital Records, but this can be a more convenient option for people.

Lastly, here is information on how to request a correction to a birth certificate: Maryland Department of Health Corrections .

Meals from the HEART is a new pilot initiative created by Vanessa’s HEART to address food insecurity among low‑income and disadvantaged students and their families in the Essex community. This free meal delivery program provides hot and cold meals directly to households, ensuring that children have access to nutritious food during weekends when school meals are unavailable.

www.vanessasheart.org

See if you are eligible for discount phone and internet services:

Telephone and Internet Discount Program

The BCPS School Based Health Clinic supports ALL students (with or without health insurance) at Chesapeake. In order for a student to receive care, they must sign up for the services via their BCPS FOCUS account.

We will have a health care provider in the Health Suite All Day on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. No insurance is required to be seen, just make sure your child is registered through FOCUS (step to register are below). If you have insurance, you will be able to upload the card and they can bill directly.

School Based Health Clinics can provide support for Acute illnesses, Asthma Maintenance, Depression and Mental Health support and screenings, Sport Physicals, Vaccinations and much more! Please email Joahnna Fournier at jfournier@baltimorecoutnymd.gov with any questions. She will also be at back to school night to answer questions and help sign up families.

Find additional Information on our School Website: School Based Health Clinic or you can visit the BCPS SBHC Sharepoint.

If you or your family are in need of support and cannot make the distribution day, do not hesitate to reach out to our community school facilitator, Ms. Miller, at smiller18@bcps.org and she will set up an appointment. We have food, clothing and school supplies available.

College Representative visits begin in a couple of weeks! Sign up this year will be in Xello- instructions are posted below. Be sure to check regularly and message Ms. Ganley with any questions.

Baltimore County Public Schools’ Online Learning Program (OLP) is a lottery-based educational option available to students in Grades 6–12. Current students in Grades 5–11 are eligible to apply for a seat for the 2027–2028 school year through the annual lottery process.

📅 Important Lottery Dates

Application Opens: November 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Application Closes: December 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Seat Offers Announced: March 26, 2027, at 4:00 p.m.

Families interested in learning more about the Online Learning Program or the application process can visit the OLP website at https://elearning.bcps.org/.

For additional questions, please contact the OLP office: 📞 Phone: 443-809-6000
📧 Email: olp@bcps.org

Please be sure to review the application timeline and submit your application before the deadline if you are interested in this opportunity for your student!

All classes collect dues each year to support yearly class events and to prepare for prom and senior year events. Each student is expected to pay $15 per year they attend CHS. This money is going directly to their class fund to reduce ticket costs to students. Payment links can be found below by class.

Class Advisors' emails:

Shaun Downey - sdowney2@bcps.org

Lindsey Withrow - lwithrow@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '27

Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.co2027

Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.

Senior Events are underway, and we want to celebrate our seniors in a special way! Families are invited to submit a short video, written note, or childhood photos to highlight their senior. Help us make this celebration extra meaningful by sharing your memories here: https://forms.gle/XneJTFMxCFTTtWZK6

📅 November 5 | Senior Roadshow Session Day | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

• Choose the experience that is best for you. If you want the full VIP experience, go Elite! You’ll get a private photographer, hair and make-up styling options, unlimited studio scenes, Elite outdoor destinations, and more. If you want the basics, a Traditional session is right for you. If you want a few scenes and an outdoor scene, you’d love a Most Popular session. All session types include your required yearbook scene(s).

• How you preview your photos depends on your session. Traditional sessions will receive previews in the mail with a Portfolio display you can purchase. Elite and Most Popular sessions enjoy a private Photo Presentation, led by talented Experience Ambassadors that guide you through selecting and ordering your portraits.

• Session fees do not include prints, digitals or any other products, but there are several purchasing options available after you have completed your session. Sitting fees are:

• "Simple" $29 - 1 scene
• "Standard" $59 - 2 scenes
• "Legacy" $79 - 3 scenes
• "Most Popular" $129 - 4 scenes

📅 January 19 | Senior Photo Submission Deadline
If a senior takes their photo with a company other than CADY, their photo must be submitted to CADY by January 19 (Email ASlone@bcps.org to submit)

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Class Advisors' emails:

Rachel Weiman- rwilson16@bcps.org

Courtney Rohde - crohde@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '28

Class of 2028 Instagram: @chs.co2028

Click image above for link to opt in for juniors.

Class Advisors' emails:

Becky Lynagh - rlynagh@bcps.org

Tara Funkhouser - tfunkhouser@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '29

Class of 2029 Instagram: @chs.co2029

SIgn up to help bake on 11/4 after school here.

Class Advisors' emails:

Madi Tata - mtata@bcps.org

Pam Tomney - ptomney@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '30

Class of 2030 Instagram: @chs.co2030

Class of 2030, you’ve worked hard to start the year strong, and on November 19th during 4th period (A-Day) it’s time to celebrate with Freshman Field Day! Head to the gym and outdoor picnic tables for games, crafts, music, snacks, raffles, and more. To join the fun, you’ll need to be in green status: passing at least 6 of your 8 classes, keeping your attendance above 90%, and having no major referrals. Questions? See Ms. Tata, and keep up the great work so you don’t miss out!

The focus for this month will be Construction and Advanced Manufacturing. This cluster involves the design, planning, management, and execution of projects in the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable and resilient building practices while incorporating innovative technologies. Possible careers include architects, engineers, skilled tradespeople, robotic technicians, CNC machine operators, industrial machinery mechanics, and quality assurance inspectors. While specific roles and skills are evolving, both sectors offer substantial opportunities for growth.

Guest Speakers coming to CHS this Month:

• IBEW Local 24 – Gavin Rompf (Wednesday, November 4th from 9:30am – 10:30am): The organization represents over 3,400 skilled tradespeople, including inside wiremen, maintenance electricians, sign workers, test technicians, and voice-data-video technicians spanning from Frederick to the Maryland Eastern Shore. Dedicated to helping build and support the middle class, Local 24 secures excellent wages, full family healthcare, and employer-funded pensions for its growing membership.

• Earlbeck Technical Center – Travis Reed (Week of November 9th – 13th from 9:30am – 10:30am): Earlbeck is looking to empower people and companies to weld better, work smarter, and thrive by acting as a full-service resource for welding and gas products and services. This involves providing knowledgeable support, dependable supply, and responsive service, while also offering technical training and expertise to become an integral extension of their customers' businesses.

• Prerequisite Training Academy – Torone Samuels (Thursday, November 19th from 9:30am -10:30am): Baltimore-based training program dedicated to preparing high school graduates and young adults ages 18–26 for successful careers in the skilled trades. The academy offers completely tuition-free, intensive 12-week courses across core disciplines like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and welding. With an emphasis on small class sizes and a curriculum built on 80% hands-on learning, the academy provides personalized instruction to equip students with the practical skills, confidence, and job placement assistance needed to thrive in today's workforce.
• JATC Local 24 Electrical Union – Dave Henderson (Tuesday, November 24th from 9:30am – 10:30am): This union is looking to represent its members by focusing on securing good wages and safe working conditions in the electrical industry, while promoting professional standards and quality workmanship through training and advocacy. They work to improve the lives of their members by providing benefits like fair pay, healthcare, pensions, and opportunities for advancement, ultimately aiming to build a stronger middle class.

Here is a list of current job postings from our Work Based Learning Coordinator, Ms. Boyd:

Front of House Team Member at Chick-fil-A, Eastpoint!

https://www.workstream.us/j/b43f2bff/chick-fil-a/baltimore-13738/front-of-house-team-member-ee57c7cb?locale=en

Customer Service Associate at Walgreens, Middle River!

https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/job/baltimore/customer-service-associate-temporary/1242/102291569424

If your student (anyone under 18) is trying to get a job, they will need a work permit. Once a student accepts a job offer, they must complete a work permit and enter their place of employment and personal contact information. They then print the form and take it to their place of work to keep on file.

Work permits are found online at: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ChildWorkPermit/web/content/Home.aspx

The following agencies are approved partners for Baltimore County Public School's (BCPS) student service learning requirement. Agencies will be added to this list on an ongoing basis.

B&O Railroad Museum

Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc.

Deaf Shalom Zone, Inc.

Gallagher Services

Goucher Prison Education Partnership

I AM MENtality | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)

Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area (LSSNCA)

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

The Boone Foundation, Inc.

There Goes My Hero

Winfield RAC

Yieldcamp, LTD | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)

If you volunteer anywhere, helping the community be sure to fill out the form below and turn it in to Mr. Lalia (dlalia@bcps.org). Summer is a GREAT time to get your hours knocked out!

Essex CDC is gearing up for an exciting Small Business Saturday celebration on Saturday, November 28, and we're hoping to recruit some enthusiastic, responsible high school students to help us make the day a success!

We're hosting a Shop Small Crawl throughout Essex, featuring pop-up shops, local businesses, and a shuttle transporting shoppers between participating locations. We'd love to have student volunteers serve as our holiday Greeters/Elves, helping welcome visitors and spread some holiday cheer!

Here's what we're looking for:
We need between 8-16 student volunteers to cover four locations throughout the day, with two students assigned to each location per shift.

Volunteer Locations (to be assigned by Staff):
- Essex Park & Ride
- Buon Appetito Restaurant
- CVS on Eastern Boulevard
- The Comfy Cup/Essex CDC at the Essex Gateway Center

Volunteer Shifts:
Morning Shift: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Students can volunteer for one shift (2.5 hours) or both shifts (5 hours). All positions will be outdoors, so students should dress appropriately for the weather.

What will the students do?
Our Greeters/Elves will:
- Welcome shoppers and visitors to the Shop Small Crawl.
- Help direct guests to participating businesses, pop-up shops, and shuttle stops.
- Answer basic questions about the event and activities.
- Ring a festive bell whenever the shuttle arrives at their location!
- Help create a fun, friendly, and welcoming holiday atmosphere throughout Essex.

We're asking students to wear red or green, and Essex CDC will provide a festive holiday hat or headband for them to wear during their shift.

Chrissy Erb with Essex CDC will be at CHS on 11/11 to help answer questions and get students signed up to help! Or you can contact alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org for more info.

Please find a day to sign up for the Polar Express here.

What is the Polar Express?

The Christmas story of one boy抯 journey to the North Pole to meet Santa on a magical train. The Museum is transformed to tell the story of the Polar Express, with actors, dancers, and decorations across the museum.

What will I be doing?

We have multiple roles volunteering for The Polar Express, including: Set Up (select days), Greeters, Boarding Line Attendants, Craft Table Host, Santa Photo Line Attendant, Roundhouse Attendants. You will be assigned to one of these roles on the day of your service. All instructions for how to do these roles will be provided. If you have volunteered for Polar Express before and prefer a role, please reach out to Sam Hughes.

How do I start/end my shift?

Please arrive to our main museum campus at the start of your scheduled shift time at 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21223. When you walk in our front door, there will be a Volunteer Sign-In station and a Museum staff member will walk you through your role and duties. You will get a volunteer badge and a complimentary meal for all Polar Express Show volunteers . For Kids Craft Table and Set Up volunteers, please plan for your own lunch . Once your shift is complete, head back to the front entrance, sign out, and leave your Volunteer badge at the desk.

What should I wear?

All things festive and in the Holiday spirit are encouraged but not required. There are some roles that are stationed inside and outside, so please be dressed in layers and ready for any weather.

What if I need to cancel, reschedule, or add to my shift?

For all changes in your volunteer time and schedule, please contact out Education Direction, Sam Hughes either by phone or email at 443-627-2393 or shughes@nationalrailroad.org

The online Baltimore County Volunteer Center connects people of all ages and abilities with local nonprofits and public agencies, to tap into the skills and talents of community members by engaging them in meaningful service. This initiative is sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Aging and in partnership with Galaxy Digital.

Explore this free tool for volunteer opportunities—register as a volunteer or search for current opportunities according to your location or areas of interest. Nonprofit or government agencies are also invited to use this platform to advertise their volunteer opportunities.

We highly encourage all students for join a club or sport this school year. Check out this list that breaks down each club offered and give you a description of the club and a teacher to contact for more information. We will have a get involved fair at all lunches on Sept 10th for students to sign up for clubs they are interested in and to learn more.

Here is a list of the clubs that are happening at the 'peake this school year!

Honor Societies are programs that students are invited to participate in based on grades and performance in various subjects. Students can connect with advisors of each group for more info.

Visit the CHS Athletics Page for more information on registering.

Winter Sports begin Nov 16th - Q1 impacts eligibility.

Tickets can be purchased via GoFAN: https://gofan.co/app/school/MD12676

The Chesapeake High School Sports Boosters are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 athletic seasons! As a nonprofit organization, the Sports Boosters proudly support all Chesapeake athletic programs during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Every membership, volunteer hour, and fundraiser helps provide valuable resources and opportunities that directly benefit our student-athletes.

Our Boosters meet on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss the success of our athletic programs, review concession stand proceeds, and plan upcoming events such as bake sales, spaghetti dinners, spirit nights, fundraising campaigns, and many other activities that support our teams throughout the year.

We are looking for parents, alumni, community members, and supporters who are willing to become involved. Whether you can provide leadership, volunteer at events, or simply become a member, your support makes a meaningful difference for our students and athletic programs.

Become an active member today for just $10.00! That's Right JUST $10.00! Help us continue providing outstanding opportunities for Chesapeake student athletes. Together, we can make the 2026–2027 school year our best yet! Fill out your membership form at: https://forms.gle/wmnpSEhLwrrdUp1X6 and be sure to include your payment. A QR code is available for payment via Venmo (@sports-boosters-chs) online below. Go BAYHAWKS!

Calling Essex Small Business Owners!

Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486 Training School will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Baltimore School, located at 1201 66th Street, Baltimore, MD 21237.

The Open House is open to anyone interested in learning more about our Apprenticeship Program, including high school students, recent graduates, career changers, and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

During the Open House, attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Tour our classrooms and hands-on lab spaces
• Learn about the skilled trades we offer
• Meet current apprentices and instructors
• Ask questions about the application process and career opportunities

2027–2028 Applications

We will begin accepting applications for the 2027–2028 school year on November 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026, with classes beginning in September 2027.

To learn more about our Apprenticeship Program, please visit http://secure-web.cisco.com/1Xgmmi_VvFvLuRdyF1jygpuzqhRU-xnVKI4_5pedyy36PeOVHZsyvHfKXuU9iwuiH3oqNnjiBKfnHxEL0tH04SMjBD_Q_lqPLxOivp77QXu-rQsGyFuV47vzXIvrFaUxZ1B_z8lu45cq93Rh45IIkZaiiWvJGtw_f_gim7Vm-CjaMFyu4bSo4n69FzDlkXZ7iZnSLFUX648095qOlOMeNfqDweM9rzTlM3XucCm9vibPtQ8lCM3HqW4kUVRboPZoYf_DOLNMGc373Z4W7nKMIQIbXQk4ru_YKiOnRKPgIIxvGoNwO2LaTHqUXLs2KXR2vxilk2MhlkAMkIpBYZYg2iqXc-_4Y-0IHVOs5cDQeTQ9lCn0pqfzfah-HpOTlaSrVosUjRGPLG-AYp29hUPszq7r6a20lnFLkPgxUgyeegZoVufuCMcvF17VKhOfB6SxLIUyIDG4b8lvhQ2f5MKYrGQ/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getpiping.com

District 7 Libraries:

Essex- Essex | Baltimore County Public Library

North Point- North Point | Baltimore County Public Library

*Please note that that North Point branch will be closed beginning June 4th for an HVAC replacement project

Sollers Point- Sollers Point | Baltimore County Public Library

Senior Center Newsletters:

Essex- FATA Online

Rosedale- FATA Online

Ateaze- FATA Online

Edgemere- FATA Online

Fleming- FATA Online

Redistricting:

For questions regarding redistricting, please go here: District Maps | Baltimore County Government

Council District 7 Community Updates:

The Community Updates are designed to help you stay current with zoning, development and capital construction in your neighborhood. This bimonthly update is a compilation of meetings, hearings and announcements related to zoning, development and capital construction for Council District 7 can be found here: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/communityupdates/d7

County Connect Newsletter:

You can sign up for the County Connect newsletter here: Community Updates

Youth Connection Newsletter:

You can sign up for the Youth Connection newsletter here: Baltimore County Youth Connection

Recreation and Parks Newsletter:

You can sign up for the Rec & Parks newsletter here: Email Newsletter from the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks

Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services:

You can sign up for alerts, news, and information about events delivered to your inbox here: sign up

Baltimore County’s Midge Suppression Program:

Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) is continuing its program of aerial midge suppression treatments along the county’s eastern shorelines to reduce nuisance populations of swarming midges. Trained, certified technicians conduct the spraying in accordance with MDE and MDA regulations and industry best practices, spraying a Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti)-based, non-toxic naturally-occurring larvicide from a low-flying helicopter during daylight hours. To learn more: https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/Midge-Program-FAQ.pdf

To report hotspots of nuisance midge populations, visit the Nuisance Midge Reporter online mapping tool.

Community and Business Associations:

Do you represent a community or business association? If so, please view the list of associations maintained by the Department of Planning here: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/files/departments/planning/documents/communityassociations.pdf

If your association’s information needs to be updated with the Department of Planning, please do so here: Community and Business Associations | Baltimore County Government

Click the Pdf Below to learn more about these opportunities from CAN.

• *Low-Income Services | Baltimore Co. | Community Assistance Network, In
• *Housing-Home Modifications
• *Homeless Shelters & Housing Programs | canconnects
• *Housing Stability | Baltimore County Government
• *Emergency Assistance - Maryland Department of Human Services

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Call or email today to set-up a free consultation:

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Search our online, local resource directory for free or low-cost services to support your family, such as help with medical care, food, utilities, transportation and more.

Baltimore County has a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the County.

Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information about community food access locations. Residents should enter an address or select "Use my location" and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them; selecting a pantry's entry in the list will reveal contact information, hours of operation, and special instructions.

Please read through this article for more information about the program and other food assistance resources: Baltimore County Releases New Food Pantry Locator (baltimorecountymd.gov)

As a result of Baltimore County's participation in the CEP Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to students, all families are eligible to receive a discount of $30 per month off your internet bill. Please visit GetInternet.Gov to apply and/or ask questions.

https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D

Check out these BCPS approved providers:

GIFTS Psych

The Children's Guild

Thrive Behavioral Health

BMORE Counseling

Key Point Health Services - Dundalk

Changing Lives at Home, Mental Health, INC.

GIFTS, Children's Guild and Thrive all meet with students within the CHS building weekly. You can reach out to your student's counselor for help with a referral if you are interested.

Attendance: Regular school attendance has a direct impact on a student’s academic success. It is the key to high school graduation and college and career readiness. Research has proven that students who regularly attend school and are on time are more likely to read on grade level, less likely to drop out of school, and more likely to attend all classes that have been assigned to them. Our goal as a school this year is to have 93% attendance or higher!

If a student must be absent from school, the student must present an absence note to the Main Office within 3 days after returning to school. The note must include the student's name, grade level, date of absence, the reason for the absence and must be signed by a parent or guardian. If a student is absent for more than three consecutive days, a doctor/physician's note must also be presented. Notes can be directly uploaded into Focus by using the steps outlined in the Parent Guide below.

Early Dismissal: Requests for early dismissal should be brought to the Main Office before 7:45 AM. The notes must be signed by a parent/guardian with the time and date to be excused, a parent contact number, and the reason for the early dismissal. Unplanned early dismissals must be arranged by the nurse or the Main Office. Students must sign out in the Main Office before leaving school property. Anyone who signs the student out must have a valid ID and be on our list of those who have approval to pick up the student. Therefore, we must have correct contact information on file yearly.

Lateness: To maximize instructional time, it is important that students arrive on time to school. For a student to be counted as present for a full day, the student must be in attendance four hours or more of the school day. All students who arrive after 7:45 AM must sign in at the late check-in kiosk in the main lobby to pick up a late pass before being admitted to class. A signed note from a guardian explaining the reason for the lateness is required at the time of arrival in order for the lateness to be excused. More information on the Lateness procedure below.

All students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:45am. All late students, arriving to school or class after 7:45 AM, are expected to scan in at the Attendance Kiosk. The Attendance Kiosk is in the main entrance vestibule and will be operated by one of our secretaries. Students must have access to their BCPS Student ID barcode to scan in at the kiosk. All student have access to their ID badge via their FOCUS App. Steps for how to access your ID Badge via the Team BCPS Focus App linked below.

Attendance Kiosk Procedure:

· After the 7:45 AM bell, students arriving late, and students still in the halls and not on time for class, will be expected to sign-in at the Attendance Kiosk.

· The Kiosk will scan the student’s ID and mark them as tardy in Focus.

· The Kiosk will provide a “Tardy Slip” that includes the students name, ID, teacher, and room number. The “Tardy Slip” will serve as the students pass to class.

Schoology groups are created to share information outside of courses for specific groupings. AP Students, Graduation Cohorts, CHS Hub (School wide) , and various clubs all have different groups where they share info. To join groups once you have logged into Schoology, click Groups at the top, and then click the My Groups link on the top right corner, on the next page click join group on the right and enter the join code.

The CHS Hub is where all the School wide news, events, and information is posted. To join the CHS HUB on Schoology, use join code WMTMX-CXF6X.

Each Graduating Class also has their own group to discuss class events and class dues and fundraisers, The join codes for those are listed below in bold:

Class of 2027: MWBM-K6TF-HHGZ8

Class of 2028: KFN4-4HRS-BVF42

Class of 2029: 62H4-MMMJ-CZ4FZ

Class of 2030: 6DS4-FF77-73G4C

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