Clarksburg High School

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We kick off the 4th marking period this Tuesday, April 11th. Our CHS PTSA have partnered with S.O.U.L and MADD to bring an important message regarding the dangers of substance abuse. CHS will have a student assembly this Friday about this important topic. Take a look at the Junior/Senior Prom Information, and scholarship opportunities from our College & Career Center. Please see the rest of the important information in this newsletter. (Please click this link to see our weekly newsletter.)

The deadline for permission slips and payment for the NMAAHC Field Trip is Tuesday, April 11. Students planning to attend the trip should bring their payments to Mr. Hunt in Portable 6.

CHS is excited to offer several *NEW* Social Studies electives and is looking to increase enrollment!

Please complete THIS FORM to register for one of the following courses that are new to our Social Studies curriculum in the last few years.

• AP African American Studies (Full-year AP, New for 2023!)
• African American History (1-semester elective)
• Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi/American Studies (1-semester elective, new in 2022)
• LGBTQ+ Studies (1-semester elective, new in 2022)

Seats in these classes are limited, and students will be added on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to your counselor with questions!

12th Grade Students and Families. Linked below are the slides that I ask you and your family review. In addition, links are provided to the Senior Letter that has been updated with new information as well as other important links that are needed as we approach the end of the year. I look forward to celebrating all the activities that are upcoming!

- Senior Meeting Presentation

- 2023 Senior Letter

- 2023 Senior/Junior Prom Information

- 2023 Prom Guest Approval Request

- 2023 Request for Commencement Special Services Form (Handicap Seating/Translation Services)

- Order your school sign today (via School Cash Online)

CHS encourages 11th grade students to attend the NACAC College Fair. MCPS and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) will hold an annual junior college fair on Wednesday, April 19th, beginning at 10:00 am. There will be over 300 colleges in attendance. A $5.00 fee is required to attend. The permission forms can be found here. Students are not permitted to drive themselves to the college fair. Parents/guardians who wish to attend the fair with their students should attend the evening session on April 18th. During the evening, there will be two workshops on Financing College and Simple Steps to Applying to College. Register here. Here is the information about the NACAC Fair.

The Clarksburg High School College/Career Center provides in-person services daily from 7:15 am through 3:30 pm. Visit the Career Center website and Career Center on Twitter: @Cburg_Readiness. Join the Career Center Canvas page. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Somerville. Check out the Campus Visits Calendar (Class of 2023 and 2024)

The Campus Visit’s Calendar is located on your Naviance homepage. Juniors and seniors must register online in Naviance to attend all campus visits. Please see the link for instructions. The Admission Representatives visiting CHS would like to meet you! Check out more information in this newsletter.

Reminder: For the latest information and news, visit the MCPS News Center.

Para Español Noticias de MCPS.

As always, thank you for your continued support and trust.