course Registration Information Night

Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:00-6:30 pm

CHS Auditorium

Parents and students are invited to attend this event to learn more about course offerings and special programs available for Catoctin High School students. Course registration is now open for school year 2023-24 and will close on February 3.

Creating a Career & College Preparatory 4 year plan - (Auditorium 5:00pm) - Counselors will discuss how to build a strong high school plan that will prepare students for college acceptance and career success. **Focus will be for current 8th grade/rising 9th grade students, but all grade levels are welcome to attend.**

AP & FCC Dual Enrollment Workshop - (Media Center 5:45pm) Advanced Placement teachers from various disciplines will answer questions about the expectations, rigor, and preparation necessary to be successful in AP courses. Dual Enrollment representatives from FCC and counselors will discuss the qualifications necessary and the process required to access college courses while in high school.

Special Programs - (Cafeteria 5:00-6:30pm)

• Academy for Fine Arts - Academy teachers will provide information about advanced courses in the magnet program for music, theater, dance, and visual arts.

• Career & Technology Center- Counselors and instructors from Frederick County Career and Tech Center will discuss the various programs offered at CTC along with the shadowing and application process.

• NJROTC- Counselors and representatives from NJROTC program will provide an overview of the program and answer any questions.

• FCVS-VIS/VOS - Counselors from Frederick County Virtual School will review Virtual In School and Virtual Outside School course options

Academic Area Department Chairs/Representatives - (Auditorium Lobby 5:00-6:30pm) Each department at CHS will have a representative from their content area to discuss course options and answer questions about any courses being offered. Departments include: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Career & Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, and World Languages.

*Registration for SY 23-24 will be open January 17 - February 3, 2023. February 3rd is the last day to complete and submit registration course selection for school year 2023-24 in Schoology "Class 202#" group.

**Snow Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Catoctin High School Learning @ Home Days

As you may know, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to implement up to three virtual instructional days in lieu of systemwide closure during inclement weather. While not necessarily the first option, the Learning @ Home days provide FCPS flexibility in responding to various weather emergencies. In developing the FCPS plan, our goal is to: mitigate disruption to learning mid-year; minimize additional days that often need to be added at the end of the school year; and keep students connected to learning in the event of an extended closure. Additional information can be found here.

As a result, our school has been engaged in planning and preparation for this possibility, to ensure full readiness if a virtual instruction day were to be implemented. Here’s what you need to know and how you can help your child prepare:

• Instructional Activities: All assignments will be independent and self-paced (asynchronous). You can expect approximately 20-30 minutes per subject area, that students can complete at a time that works for them or the household. Assignments and activities will be review and practice, not new content. In many cases, students will have choice in selecting the instructional activity. Please note that the design of these instructional days does not require students to follow a typical school or “live” virtual schedule.

  • • • All assignments will be posted in Schoology, for digital access or for a copy of printed packet that will also be available.

      • Assignments will include instructional activities aligned to the curriculum, as provided by FCPS or assigned by your child’s teacher.

• Middle and High School: All assignments will be posted in Schoology, as provided by FCPS or assigned by your child’s teachers. Print options will be available if requested by the student or parent/guardian.

• Attendance: Students will be counted as “present” by logging into Schoology on the virtual learning day or turning in assignments upon return to school. Students who were unable to access the instructional activities during the virtual learning day will be provided with additional time.

• Support: During a Learning @ Home Day, our staff will be available to provide “live” support to students during the day via Google Meet, in an Office Hours format. This is optional for students and not required. A schedule of support and Google Meet links will be provided if/when we have a Learn @ Home Day.

In addition, students needing support can also send a Schoology message to their teachers. Anyone having trouble reaching staff via Schoology and/or Google Meet during the assigned times can call the CHS office number (240-236-8100) between 7 AM and 3 PM for assistance.

Please note that in the event of a virtual instructional day, FCPS will provide communication and notice well in advance of any predicted inclement weather to ensure that schools, students, and families are aware of this possibility and are fully prepared. Again, this communication is to assist in planning and preparation for this possibility that may be utilized in the future based on a multitude of factors. I will keep you fully informed as we move forward in planning.