May 2015 - Academy Publishing, Inc.

May 2015
Volume 9
Issue 6
For the Parents, Staff, Students and Community of Linganore High School
Principal’s Message
Administration
Principal
Greetings!
David Kehne
As we come to the end of another school year, we celebrate the achievements of the Class of
2015. They have proven themselves committed to the “Lancer Legacy” in many ways.
The last weeks of the year are busy with many state and national tests but also many
celebratory activities.
Senior Salute will be on June 1 at 7 pm in the auditorium. The following morning, June
2, we will have our undergraduate awards ceremony, starting at 9:10 am in the main gym.
Graduation, admission with ticket only, will be held on June 2 at 7 pm at Mt. St. Mary’s
University. Our PTSA is again sponsoring a Safe and Sane event for all graduating seniors,
which will be held all night following the graduation. It is not too late for students to sign-up
to attend Safe and Sane. For more information, contact Co-Chairs Melissa and Chip Harner
at [email protected].
Finally, we expect to transition to an electronic newsletter starting this coming fall. This will
allow us to make our newsletter more timely and include a greater variety of school news. We
plan to publish our newsletter via Find Out First. Parents who’ve not signed up for Find Out
First or who want to update their preferences to receive LHS news specific to their child’s grade
level or interests should do so by accessing Find Out First at www.fcps.org.
Best wishes to all for a safe and successful end to the school year and, of course, for a most
enjoyable summer.
Assistant Principals
Gregory Keller
Andrew McWilliams
Jan Witt
School Counselors
Kathy Becker ext. 69736
Ilana Blum ext. 69737
Renata Emery ext. 69738
Paula Larson ext. 69732
Student Support
Tom Kraft ext. 69739
Contact Info
Main Office
240-566-9700
Main Office Fax
240-566-9701
Attendance
240-566-9720
Attendance Fax
Sincerely,
Dave Kehne
Principal
Due to the large number of snow days used this year, the last day
of school will be June 18, and will be a 2-hour early dismissal.
Our mission at Linganore High School is to equip students for life-long
learning through lessons in academics, accountability, and attitude.
240-566-9722
Guidance Fax
240-566-9729
‘Lancer Lines’
May 2015
Published Six Times Per Year
Linganore High School
12013 Old Annapolis Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Issue # 6
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News from Student Services
As we start the last weeks of school, it is important that students
continue to work to their best ability. While cumulative grade point
averages, both weighted and unweighted, are calculated using final
course grades, it is important for students and parents to remember that
eligibility to participate in fall activities is determined by term 4 grades.
Students must have at least a 2.0 term 4 GPA with no failing term grades.
Term 4 report cards are to be mailed on Friday, June 26.
Students are advanced to the next grade level by earning credits.
Students must have at least 6 credits to be sophomores, at least 12 credits
to be juniors, and at least 18 credits to be seniors.
Seniors will complete the Senior Survey between May 18 and 22.
As part of the survey, seniors will request their final transcripts to be
sent to the college of their choice and to report scholarships offered by
community organizations and colleges.
Juniors should start the college search process this summer. Juniors
and their parents should consider visiting college campuses this summer,
possibly as part of vacation plans. Frederick County Public Schools has
implemented the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum
which provides a platform for the college application process. Members
of the Class of 2016 will be the first students to be introduced to the
Naviance e-documents system when school begins in August to assist
them with the college application process.
Frederick County Public Schools will run summer school programs with
the following options:
Traditional (TRAD) High School Summer Session
• Audience: TRAD is designed for students who benefit from a
structured learning environment. Merit level, core content courses
are offered.
• Duration: Tuesday, June 23 – Wednesday, July 29 (6 weeks; no
Friday classes)
• Dates and Times: Mondays-Thursdays from 8 AM-Noon (No class
Monday, June 22)
• Location: Governor Thomas Johnson MIDDLE (large parking lot
left side entrance)
Partially Online Summer School (POSS)
• Audience: POSS is designed for independent, self-motivated
learners. POSS offers online honors courses and electives.
•
Duration: Tuesday, June 23 -Thursday, July 30 (6 weeks long; no
Friday classes)
• Dates and Times: Each class meets 1 day/week as assigned from
9-11:30 AM. Different courses meet on different days; please check
the website for specific class meetings.
• Location: Governor Thomas Johnson MIDDLE (front door entrance)
Site-Based Summer Session (SBSS)
• Audience: SBSS is designed for students who benefit from a
structured learning environment and need to recover core content
area credits required for graduation. Courses are taught at the merit
level. Only limited course offerings will be available. Students and
parents should contact a school counselor to discuss options.
• Duration: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, July 30 (6 weeks; no
Friday classes)
• Dates and Times: Mondays-Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Please see program details at https://education.fcps.org/flex/summer2015.
The cost of all summer school classes is $200 per course. Students
and parents are encouraged to meet with their school counselor before
June 10th to discuss summer school course options. Students must be
registered in courses by June 12th and must pay for courses on-line
by June 18th.
Students and parents are reminded that during the summer, a
school counselor is at Lingnaore from 7:30 am until 2:30 pm each day,
Monday through Thursday, except for the week of June 29 to July 3
when the student system is being updated. During the summer, please
call 240-566-9730 to contact the counselor on duty for that day.
Student schedules for the 2015-2016 school-year will be mailed
on Thursday, July 30th. Students are welcome to visit school once
schedules are received in order to walk their schedule and orient
themselves to the building.
In conjunction with Frederick Community College, Linganore will
be offering the dual enrollment courses of English 101 and Psychology
101 next year. Students must show college readiness through SAT
or ACT test scores or passing the Accuplacer exam given by FCC.
Members of the Class of 2016 should discuss this option with their
school counselor if interested.
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Are you a parent, community leader, or
FCPS staff member who has an interest in
working collaboratively to support needs
attributed to students with disabilities?
The Frederick County
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) needs you!
Who is SECAC?
SECAC is an active group of Frederick County citizens committed to evaluating local special
education services and advising the FCPS Office of Special Education and Psychological Services,
as well as the Frederick County Board of Education on ways to improve the performance and
achievement of children with disabilities. For additional information about the Special Education
Citizens Advisory Committee, contact Dan Martz, Director of Special Education and Psychological
Services, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701, (301) 644-5281.
To view the SECAC Bylaws, click here: http://tinyurl.com/secacbylaws
If interested in being considered for membership, please complete the following
by May 15, 2015 to [email protected] and to [email protected].
Did you Know:
Maryland State
Assessments:
PARCC Assessments are replacing the English
10 and Algebra I HSAs and are also given in
Algebra II classes. The End Of Year Sessions
begin on May 11th. Visit www.parcconline.org
and www.mdpta.org for further information.
Spring Semester HSAs will be the week of
May 18th. Assessments will be given for Biology
and Government courses and for English 10 or
Algebra I retesting. After school tutoring is on
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2:30pm in the Media
Center (Alg/Eng/Bio) or A215 (Govt).
NEED MORE INFO:
CONTACT CHERYL NOVOTNY
AT (240)566-9962 OR
[email protected]
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Phone number(s):___________________________________
Email:____________________________________________
Applicant status: Applicant Experience:
___ Parent of current FCPS student ___ New Applicant
___ FCPS Staff Member
___ Current Member
___ Community Member
___ Previous Applicant
Provide experiences that you believe will support SECAC’s mission to advise the
Department of Special Education and Psychological Services in a collaborative manner.
Do you have any direct knowledge of disabilities? If so, please list the disability and
provide experiences that you believe will benefit SECAC. Feel free to list more than one
disability, if applicable. This is requested to help SECAC ensure representation for as
many disabilities as possible.
Please provide any other relevant information that you feel is beneficial for SECAC
to consider. Please feel free to attach additional pages, if additional space is needed
If selected, members are expected to attend monthly SECAC meetings
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
NOTE: No SECAC meetings are held over the summer months, or in December.
Extended Learning Opportunity
(ELO)
Tuesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Thursday 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Meet @ the Media Center
for Algebra I, English 10, & Biology
Meet @ A215 for Government
A few spots are left!
We need you!
Advertise in the Lancer Lines! This is a wonderful way for your
company to get community recognition and exposure, and at the
same time help support your local schools!
Lee Standifer • 240-566-9700
Linganore High School
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Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, it is time to pause and consider the true
meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness
and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation
and its values. While we should honor these heroes every day for the profound
contribution they have made to secure our Nation’s freedom, we should honor
them especially on Memorial Day.
The LHS Performing Arts Department has lots of things going
on in May, and we encourage everyone to mark your calendars for the
following events.
• Saturday, May 16 – Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Festival.
• Monday, May 18 – Spring Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm, LHS Theater.
• Friday, May 22 – Spring Dance Showcase, 7:00 pm, LHS Theater.
On Wednesday, May 20, Linganore will host the James
Miltenberger Jazz Quartet in concert at 7:00 pm in our theater. Dr.
Miltenberger is a Grammy-nominated pianist who has been teaching
at West Virginia University for over 50 years. In addition to Dr.
Miltenberger on piano, the group features Dr. Scott Green on bass
guitar, renowned saxophonist Curtis Johnson, and LHS teacher Kevin
Lloyd on drums. This summer, the group will perform a three-week
concert tour of Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands.
Early marching band rehearsals begin in mid-May. Please see the
master calendar page on the band’s website, www.linganoreband.org,
for dates and times.
Juniors Polite and Prepared
During Interviews
Juniors developed a resume and cover letter in English
class this semester and learned the importance of preparing
for an interview. On April 16, juniors were interviewed by
local business representatives. Donna Dorman from Dorman
Home Remodeling in Mt. Airy said, “I would absolutely hire
every student I interviewed today”. Bill Butts with Retirement
Solutions described the juniors as “impressive and passionate
about possible future careers”. Juniors expressed appreciation
for the opportunity to interview. Megan Durbin is currently
looking for a summer job. She said she received valuable tips
for making her resume even stronger and advice on finding a
good job. We would like to thank the following people who
served as interviewers:
John Abbott; Denny Ahalt with the Greater Mt. Airy
Chamber; Jeff Bocar, Cheryl McCaull, Chrissy Niper, Jim
Scales, and PW Shaffer with Sandy Spring Bank; Bill Butts with
Retirement Solutions; Michael Dixon with Shepherd University;
Donna Dorman with Dorman Home Remodeling; Eric Ek with
Lockheed Martin; Amy Farkas and Linda Koons with M & T
Bank; Steve Fennington with Frederick County Bank; Katie
Grosso, DDS; Eric Jeter with Winkler Pool Management;
Jendys Machado, Robert Williams, and Jeremiah Young with
the United States Army; Michelle Marzullo with Serenity Pools
Management; Kevin Murphy with Browning Reagle Insurance;
Keith Prather with MetLife; Stacie Schattenberg with Bright
Horizons Family Solutions; Michelle Simmons and Christopher
Swedberg with PNC Bank; and Lois Walsh.
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Yearbook Update
LHS
Yearbook Distribution: Mark Your Calendars!
Seniors who pre-ordered will receive their
yearbooks at the Senior Picnic, on Friday, May 15, during
4th block. There will be a supply of yearbooks available
to purchase for $70 at that time, CASH ONLY. Any seniors not at
the picnic can see Mrs. Bozzonetti in room A206 any day AFTER the 14th, either before or after
school, to pick up their yearbook or to purchase one.
Underclassman will receive their yearbooks on May 22 during their lunch shifts. Please
bring your receipt. If we have any extras, they will be available on a FIRST COME FIRST
SERVE basis right after school on JUNE 3 in room A206. For students needing to catch a bus,
a RESERVE TICKET will be issued and the student can stop by before school the next day to
pay and get the yearbook. Please be sure to order the 2016 yearbook early during Back to School
Night so you don’t miss out!!
Attention Parents of Juniors:
Mark your calendars for Senior Picture Days from June 9, 10 & 11, to be held in the LHS
Auditorium. As usual, we are requiring all students to use our school photographer, Herff Jones
Victor O’Neill Photography, for their portrait that will appear in next year’s yearbook. This
way we will be able to produce the senior section in color and all portraits will look consistent
and of the highest quality. So, it is very important that your student makes their scheduled sitting
date. There will only be two make-up days in September.
Victor O’Neill will be mailing you directly with your sitting date and time. The fee for the
traditional sitting will be $10 which will include your yearbook pose and 2 casual poses. You
are then welcome to purchase additional poses and portrait packages from Victor O’Neill for
an additional fee. You are also welcome to use an outside photographer for your senior portrait
packages for family and friends, just bear in mind you will not be able to use that picture in the
yearbook. Please call them directly with additional questions at 1-800-320-2894.
Also don’t forget to start thinking about a Baby Ad for their Senior Year. Look for an order
form in the mail. You can also download one from the LHS website.
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Frederick County Board of Education
33 Thomas Johnson Drive
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Help us raise money for:
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