Governor Thomas Johnson High School April 12, 2021 Patriot News
Dates and times are subject to change
FCPS has announced the Last day of school for students is June 17 and the Last day of school for teachers is June 18. More details about the 2020-21 school calendar are posted online here.
GTJHS Student Schedule Click Here
Attention TJ Students who have registered to take AP Exams: This is a reminder for students who have chosen their format for the Advanced Placement exams to check the updated testing schedule for dates and times. Please note that some exams do not have a make up date.
Attached is the Updated Testing Schedule for 2021. Please reach out to Jamie Augustine jamie.augustine@fcps.org or Carolann Britton (AP Coordinator) carolann.britton@fcps.org with any questions or concerns.
For In-Person Learning: Be sure to review the revised self-check screening for symptoms each day, and please do not attend in person if you are ill or a close contact is ill.
Parking Permits: If you are a student that will be driving to school, we require you to have a parking permit. Please fill out the attached google form. Once the application is complete and approved by an administrator, a parking permit will be sent to your first block teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Vance in the AP office. deborah.vance@fcps.org.
If your student is going to be absent, late or needs to leave early please email: tjhs.attendance@fcps.org with your student's name, grade, date, time, and reason for absence.
Scholarships are Available: Take a look at some of the current scholarships available for TJ students. Be aware of approaching deadlines for some of these amazing opportunities. To see if you are eligible and for further details, check out Naviance. Other scholarship opportunities are available there as well.
The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Memorial Scholarship
Lewistown Elementary School Scholarship
Our Counselors are available for all your in person and virtual needs. If you would like to make an appointment with your assigned counselor, you can use the link: https://patriotschool.org/counseling/conversations-and-presentations/ or contact them directly.
Spring Sports begin Saturday, April 17 and online Athletic Registration is currently open. If you did not participate in Spring RTP, please do the following:
If your athlete registered for Spring RTP, they do not need to register again. If you registered Spring RTP and are changing sports, please email the athletic director, michael.chavez@fcps.org.
For athletic events, please view the Athletic Calendar Here
Athletic Events and Spectators: FCPS is excited to welcome limited spectators to fall athletic competitions. Admittance to all athletic events is limited to three guests per student-athlete. Please know that some athletic competitions are held off campus, and FCPS will respect and follow all guidelines set forth by those organizations and venues, which may include no spectator policies.
Admittance to athletic events will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, and concession sales will not be available.
When seated in the TJ Stadium , please use the designated spaces on the bleachers to ensure social distancing, face coverings must be properly worn (fully cover mouth and nose) and social distancing must be practiced at all times when on school grounds, inside and outside, and at all competitions held off FCPS campuses.
FCPS Sports - Livestream Events: Click on the logo of the host school and their live streaming YouTube channels will be listed
A quick reminder of dates, as they currently stand:
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fundraiser: Governor Thomas Johnson High School's Future Business Leaders of America Club will be having a fundraiser at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Tuesday, April 13 from 12-6 PM. Mention the flyer and 25% of the proceeds will go to benefit the club and the electronic sign.
The Patriot 3K Color Rush: TJ's Future Business Leaders of America Club is having a 3K Fundraiser on Sunday, May 16 from 8 AM-2 PM. Proceeds will help purchase the new electronic sign for GTJHS. Please consider signing up with your family to walk or run in this fun community event. There will be color throwing stations through out the race route. See the attached flyer for information on how to sign up and receive a free race shirt. Patriot 3K Color Rush Flyer
Yearbooks are currently on sale: Our general on-line yearbook sales are still available, visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and enter the TJ school code 4749 to order a yearbook today for $75. Also, please consider donating a yearbook to a current senior who may not be able to buy one themselves.
Our Basic Bag of Groceries program provides students and families in the TJ Feeder nutritious bags of groceries each week. Each bag includes dinners, lunches, breakfasts, snacks, and other items like condiments. If you would like more information on how to sign up for the Basic Bag of Groceries or to make a donation, please email Robyn.myers@fcps.org. Donations of gift certificates form local grocery stores are appreciated. This will give Ms. Myers the resources she needs to shop for our community. Thank you
Need School supplies? TJ has a limited number of backpacks stuffed with school supplies available to TJ Students, please contact Robyn Myers at Robyn.myers@fcps.org or 240-236-8258 to receive a backpack!
Community Materials: For grades 6-12, the Monocacy Mountain Bike Team is accepting new members, please see the flyer for information and an upcoming virtual meeting. Frederick County Parks and Recreation has provided the Summer 2021 Recreater, this is full of camps, classes and more.
Need Help?
COVID-19 Resources: Frederick County Public Schools has provided a Health Metrics Dashboard for families. Please consider this a useful tool for any COVID-19 related questions https://www.fcps.org/update/dashboard
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