Message from the Principal - Sollers Point Technical High School

January 2016
SOLLERS POINT TECHNICAL
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students:
I hope everyone enjoyed the winter holiday break. Quarter 2 ends in
less than 10 days. Many of our semester-based CTE magnet courses
will administer final exams January 13-15. Please continue to use BCPS
One (https://bcpsone.bcps.org/) to check grades and to communicate
with instructors.
January and February are typically our coldest and snowiest months of
the year. If serious weather conditions make travel dangerous,
Baltimore County Public Schools will either close for the day or open one
or two hours late. During these times listen to our local TV or radio
stations: WBAL Radio Station (1090 AM), WMAR TV (Channel 2/ Cable
12), WBAL TV (Channel 11/ Cable 21), WJZ TV (Channel 13/ Cable 23),
call 410-887-5555, or access the BCPS Website at http://www.bcps.org.
Early dismissals due to threatening weather or unexpected events will be
announced in the same manner. The modified schedules for Sollers
Point AM and PM sessions are detailed below.
SOLLERS POINT AM SESSION:
The following schedule applies for late openings:
1 hour late opening: Period 1 begins 8:45 AM for ALL students.
Period 1, 2 and 3 shortened to 30 minute periods.
2 hour late opening: Period 1 begins 9:45 AM for Dundalk High
students only. Overlea, Chesapeake, Kenwood, Patapsco,
Sparrows Point, Loch Raven, Perry Hall, and Parkville students
report directly to their home school for lunch, period 3 and 4.
Report time varies by school. Transportation to the home school
is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Bus Pick-ups: Add 1 hour to your pick-up time for a 1 hour late
opening. Add 2 hours to your pick-up time if you are a Dundalk
High student. No AM bus transportation to Sollers Point for
everyone else.
SOLLERS POINT PM SESSION:
The following schedule applies for early dismissals:
3 hour early dismissal at 11:15 AM. No PM session. All students are
dismissed from their home school.
2 hour early dismissal at 12:15 PM. Period 5 begins 11:45 AM for
Dundalk High students only. Overlea, Chesapeake, Kenwood,
Patapsco, Sparrows Point, Loch Raven, Perry Hall, and Parkville
students remain at their home school for dismissal.
1 hour early dismissal at 1:15 PM. Period 5 begins at 11:45 AM for
ALL students. Period 5, 6 and 7 shortened to 30 minute periods.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Weglein
Counseling Corner
Sollers Point NEW 2016-2017 Scheduling Plan
To assist you in planning for next school year we would like to share some
changes in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Listed below is the intended academic course to be scheduled for students in
each technical program.*
*NOTE: Academic selections are subject to change in order to best meet
an individual student’s needs.
Morning – Three classes 7:45 to 10:15
Grade 10 = Level 1
Grade 11 = Level 2
(2) Automotive Services Tech 1 + math
(2) Academy Health Professions 2 + science
(2) Baking and Pastry 1
+ science
(1) Biomedical Science 2 + science + FOT
(3) Engineering Technician 2
(3) Cosmetology 2
(2) Construction Management 1 + math
(3) Cosmetology 1 – no other courses
(2) Culinary Arts 1 + a science
(2) Diesel Truck & Power Systems 1 + math
(2) IT Networking 1 +
math
(2) IT AP Computer Science 1 + math
Afternoon – Three classes 11:45 to 2:15
Grade 10 = Level 1
Grade 11 = Level 2 (3)
(2) Academy Health Professions 1 + science
(3) Automotive Services Technology 2
(3) Baking & Pastry 2
(2) Biomedical Sciences Level 3 + science
(3) Construction Management 2
(3) Culinary Arts 2
(3) Cosmetology 3 (grade 12)
(3) Diesel Truck and Power Systems 2
(2) IT Networking 2 + Cybersecurity
(2) IT Computer Science 2 + Visual Basic
REMINDER: You will receive a separate summer mailing from Sollers Point– so please report
address or phone number changes to our office as well as your home high school. (410-8877077)
Attention Rising Seniors- Have you turned in all
your senior year paperwork??
Students not enrolled in a SPT Senior Option need a full-day
schedule from their home-school!
Ninth Grade Students Visit
the Tech Programs!!!
On December 22, 2015 the ninth graders made their 2nd visit to the
tech programs. This time, they got to spend two periods working
with the level one and two students and the teacher.
A future Cosmetology student gets her hair curled.
An Allied Health student teaches a ninth
grader the finer points of taking a blood
pressure reading.
Gingerbread house making in Baking and Pastry.
A ninth grader gets her
hands dirty in Culinary Arts.
A level two Diesel student demonstrates
how to take apart an engine.
Two ninth graders mix cement in the
construction program.
Even the substitute teacher takes a shot at welding
The next generation of IT
professionals discuss various
networking scenarios.
Program Highlight!
Sollers IT Computer Science and IT Networking Level 2 students took an
exciting trip to Cisco Systems’ Security operations in Columbia,
Maryland last month. The students got a first-hand look at Cisco’s Security operations, which provides network intrusion detection and prevention
for Cisco customers. The day was spent touring the facility, interacting
with IT professionals, and learning about career opportunities in the field.
Parents! Aunts! Uncles! Grandparents! Anyone and Everyone!
Welcome to the 2015-2016
School Rewards Program!
The Scholarship Committee is in the process of raising funds for
our seniors and would like your help in reaching our goal. If you
shop at Giant supermarket go to their website (www.giantfood.com/
aplus) to register your Giant Card. Enter your Giant code number
as printed on your card (phone number will not work) and enter the
Sollers Point Tech ID 02790. That’s all! Every time you shop at
Giant you are helping our seniors earn more towards their scholarship.
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Program Dates: October 9, 2015-March 17, 2016
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Follow the directions below:
1. Log on to the website www.giantfood.com/aplus and click: To register your Giant Card.
2. Enter your Giant code number as printed on your card – phone numbers will not work. Your number will be protected.
3. Use the Sollers Point Tech, ID 02790 to link your card and our school.
Shop as usual -- no other action required