Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
We have lockers available if you would like one. You are allowed to carry your book bag with you and all of your belongings from class to class. Complete this form to request a school locker.
Arundel Athletics (tryout information, teams, coaches...etc) www.arundelathletics.com
No, students can wear what they want as long as it is appropriate.
Students will receive their class schedule on the first day of school.
No, every student has to take one semester of Fitness for Life and one PE elective in high school. You will have to purchase a gym uniform (10 dollars for the gym shirt, 10 dollars for the shorts) and you can do so the first week of school. A full list of graduation requirements are in the AHS Program of Study.
No. We are on a block A/B schedule. You will have 4 classes each day. The A/B schedule can be found on www.aacps.org.
A few weeks before the school year, a bus list will come out in local papers, will be posted on the county website, and the school website.
Parking is for seniors only. If your student is a senior, please complete the parking form to apply for a parking permit.
There is no official school supply list. Students will need paper and a writing utensil every day. A course syllabus, given to students the first week of school, will indicate specific items needed for each academic class. If you need help with purchasing school supplies, please email your school counselor.
Ms. Gloria Benya-Zwald is the IEP Facilitator (gbenya-zwald@aacps.org). Ms. Stacie Dame is the 504 Facilitator (sdame@aacps.org). Be sure to send them a copy of any existing 504/IEP documentation or disability diagnosis to begin the IEP/504 process. Click the links for more information about Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Fill out the Free and Reduced Meals application online. Even if your child doesn’t like to eat school lunch but you think you will qualify, fill this out anyway as there are other benefits such as SAT fee waivers, college application fee waivers and so on.
Yes, students and parents can view student grades online through the Student/Parent Portal. Once the student is enrolled and has a Student Identification Number, you can sign up for Parent Portal here.
Yes, you must enroll at your assigned home school first before being accepted into a magnet program at one of our other high schools. More information about the AACPS Magnet Programs and how to apply can be found here.