Top News
- Weekly Callout from Mrs. Thomas on 9/15/24
- Now - 10/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month - This week's Activities include dancing being led by Juntos in the Main Lobby during lunch
- Monday - Bachata
- Tuesday - Salsa
- Wednesday - Cumbia & Merengue
- Thursday - Cha-Cha
- Friday - Performances & Social Dancing
- Tuesday, 9/17 - 1st NAACP Parent Council Meeting - 6 pm in the Media Center and 1st PTSA Meeting - 7 pm in the Media Center
- CollegeTracks and the College and Career Center are great resources for students and caregivers.
- Caregivers wishing to volunteer to support the Project Lead The Way program should apply here and contact Mr. Omari Sarjeant
Back to School Night Resources
Welcome Letter
Find important information about the start of the school year in the 2024-2025 Welcome Letter posted on 7/26/24. More important info:
Athletic Event Info
Summer/All-Year Conditioning sign-ups are OPEN! Details about starting dates for activities and how to sign-up are available online here!
- Athletes participating in All-Year Conditioning/Workouts and school year workouts must register via ParentVue. This registration is good for the entire 2024-2025 school year as long as the athlete has a valid physical.
- Fall Sports have started! Below is the link to purchase Full Year, Fall, Winter and Spring Season Passes. Season passes are good only for all regular season home games. https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24824
Senior Information
Senior Fees are $75. Pay online by card or pay by cash/check on 9/12 and 9/13 during lunch from 11:15 - 12:00 in the QO main lobby. To pay online, please click here: https://bit.ly/QOSeniorFees25. For the base $75 Senior Fee, select Package “C”. Other packages exist if you want to add more products. At minimum, every student must buy the senior fee “cap and gown package(C)” to participate in QOHS graduation. It includes:
- Senior shirt
- Graduation gown, cap, tassel, and stole
- Contributes towards senior ceremony graduation needs
If you want to discuss any fee waiver options, please contact Senior Class Sponsor Profe Skeen at emily_m_hoefert-skeen@mcpsmd.org and Ms. E-B at elicia_m_eberhart-bliss@mcpsmd.org, or call the QO main office at 240-740-3600.
Other Important Senior Items:
- 9/27 - Senior Sunrise from 6 - 7 AM - Cougar Dome stadium area
- Finish SSL hours
- Make your senior portrait appointment - click here to sign up for a senior portrait appointment.
Technology and Cell Phone Policy
Quince Orchard High School is adopting an AWAY ALL DAY cell phone policy. Cell phones will only be allowed for use during lunch and transitions. Parents/Caregivers please ensure your students are aware of the new policy. School Level Policy - Students may use their Cell Phone/ Personal Mobile Device (PMD):
- Before or after the student instructional day
- During the lunch block
- Between instructional spaces and during transition time between instructional spaces. (Not while using a pass during instructional time)
- Riding to or from school or school-sponsored activities on MCPS or chartered buses as long as use does not impact the safe operation of the bus and complies with MCPS regulations.
Students using a personal mobile device to access the Internet while attending an
MCPS-sponsored activity must follow the MCPS Responsible Use Guidelines. Note: If a student uses a PMD to access the Internet on MCPS property, but is not on the MCPS network, the student remains obligated to comply with the requirements of this regulation. MCPS monitors and reserves the right to investigate all PMDs and PMD activity on the MCPS network.
To minimize distractions and enhance the learning environment, Quince Orchard High School requires all student cell phones to be away and off their person. Teachers will determine and communicate whether cell phones will be placed in student backpacks, provided holders, boxes, or teacher provided storage at the front of the room or instructional space during class time. Any form of listening devices will be stored. This policy will enable QOHS teachers to closely monitor and better eliminate opportunities for distraction by technology in the classroom and in the halls during instructional time.
Pathway to College, Career & Community Readiness
Check out these amazing resources MCPS has provided regarding students being College, Career and Community ready upon graduation. These items were also shared at Back to School Night. Parent/Caregiver videos in English and Spanish. Pathway Parent/Caregiver Resources for Elementary School, Middle School,and High School.
Learn more about the Montgomery County Career Advising Program (MoCoCAP) through their website. The vision for MoCoCAP is to provide career advising services that will enable students to vividly describe their own strengths, interests, and workplace values; identify how they are expanding their skills and knowledge; describe the various opportunities ahead of them; and describe their goals for their future as they develop life long career management skills. During the 2023-2024 school year MoCoCAP will support Grade 6 and Grade 9 students, and expand the roll out of MoCoCAP to all secondary students by the 2025-2026 school year. We are waiting for more information from MCPS about when we will be able to start the advising process in our building.
Gaithersburg Student Union
Gaithersburg Student Union (GSU) will be back at QOHS on select days at lunch! Join the GSU Staff for more information on Tuesday & Friday in the Small Gym and Wednesday in Room 102 for information and snacks. The Student Union is a club for high school students that provides enrichment programs for students in grades 9 - 12. Activities include fitness and sports programs, arts and music, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. Follow them on Instagram @COGStudentUnion. Ask Ms. Ashman for the registration information or email Mr. Vera at StudentUnion@gaithersburgmd.gov.
SSL Opportunities
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Summer break is a great time for middle and high school students to earn SSL hours! To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here, visit the MCPS SSL webpage, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center webpage, or the QO Counseling SSL webpage or contact the new SSL Coordinator, Ms. Miller - Kelly_P_Miller@mcpsmd.org.
FREE English Language Learner Classes for MCPS Parents
In collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English language learner classes for MCPS parents. The classes will be held virtually and in person, and there will be options for all levels of English speakers. They are available to any MCPS parent for whom English is not their first language. Parents can complete this interest form to receive a placement test: https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/english-classes-for-mcps-parents/ This form is available in multiple languages. Parents with questions regarding the availability of classes and sign up process should contact Kevin Ralph from LCMC at kevin@lcmcmd.org or call 240-665-0471.
FARMS - It's More than Just Free Meals
The 2023-24 ONLINE FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals) APPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Apply online at MySchoolApps.com (translations available) TODAY! Families are required to submit this form each year.
- Click here for an English video tutorial.
- Vea aquí un vídeo paso a paso en español sobre cómo completar la solicitud de FARMS.
Meal Prices:
- Breakfast: Regular Price (All Levels): $1.30; Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost
- Lunch: Regular Price: $2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High)
- Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals!
Adding money to your student account - Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click on "Sign up today!" to set-up a lunch account for your student. For more information & school menus visit: Division of Food & Nutrition Services - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD (montgomeryschoolsmd.org) If you need assistance completing the online FARMS application, please contact your student’s counselor.
QO Theatre Information & Updates
Follow this link for more information on all the exciting things QO Theatre has coming up and be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @qohstheatre. Feel free to email Ms. Vogel with any questions jessica_hague@mcpsmd.org.
