EAGLES NEST
September 4, 2020
Family File now available for the 2020-21 school year
Parents can now access and complete the Family File for the 2020-21 school year. Parents must complete the Family File every year, even during virtual learning, to ensure HCPSS has the most current information for each child. Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to verify, or update the following information: Student Information, Parent/Guardian Contact, Emergency Contact, Medical Information, Arrival/Dismissal Procedures (for when in-person classes resume), Photo Approval, Data Confidentiality, PTA/PTSA Directory.
EAGLE NEWS
Depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
Summer Update - General Information
For more information on Book Collection, Technology Requests, Athletic Practices and Student Course Lists check our website. Read more
Log in Now to Identify Need for Chromebook and/or Internet
JumpStart Dual Enrollment
Is your student registered for a high school based course with a CC designation? The CC designation indicates that the course is eligible for the student to earn college credit through HCPSS’s partnership with Howard Community College in the JumpStart Dual Enrollment initiative. The deadline for students to register for college credit in a Fall CC course is September 11th, 2020. To register for college credit, please complete the following steps:
Students must have completed the release forms and the HCC application no later than September 7th, 2020. The steps are outlined on pages 1 and 2 (ONLY) of this document: http://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/request-jumpstart-guide.pdf. (Links to an external site.)
Questions about the forms in Synergy can be directed to your high school counselor
Questions about the HCC Application can be directed to jumpstart@howardcc.edu
Review the additional information regarding course expectations and costs in the packet that can be accessed by clicking here
To finalize registration for HCC credit after completing steps 1 & 2 above, visit https://www.howardcc.edu/jumpstartregistrationrequest and enter all relevant information no later than September 11th, 2020.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Parents and guardians can help protect their child’s eyesight during this period of increased screen time, which can cause eye strain or lead to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Read more.
Summer Update - Student Schedules
You are now able to see what your course requests currently are in Synergy! Log on to www.hcpss.connect.org and click ‘Course Requests’ on the left-hand navigation pane. Read more
Senior Pictures
One of the first things you need to do as a SENIOR is to have your senior portrait taken. Please take a moment to read the following plan for senior portraits. We have confirmed the portrait dates. All seniors will receive an appointment card in the mail mid-October. Read more
Changes for School Year 2020-2021
As you are already aware, our school system has spent these months in work groups to address what school will look like for the school year 2020-21 in consideration of the global pandemic, and in the past two weeks, many important decisions have been made. This message is dedicated entirely to covering a number of logistical details. Read more
SchoolMessenger/Canvas/Synergy Reporting Forms
If you are having issues receiving HCPSS district/school emails and/or text messaging please use this new form for reporting your issues regarding emails/text messages not being delivered.
If you are experiencing issues with Canvas/Synergy messages, please complete this form, http://hcpssne.ws/Connect-Login-Issue-Submission
MVA Information
While school is in a virtual setting forms are done online. Read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening at CHS! (and add our Google Calendar to your phone!)
CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:
Got great news about our students, staff, or community? Send it our way and we’ll shout it out!
PTSA/Boosters
See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names or by visiting our website.
Please visit the Community News and Programs page on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/).
HOCOHacks
HocoHacks is a club that organizes a county-wide hackathon for students in all grades to enter. What is a hackathon, you may ask? Read more.