From Principal Doll Governor Hogan Announces the Official Launch of the Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line
Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday the launch of “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students and school facilities. The Governor made the announcement at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with student leaders, education officials, members of law enforcement and others in attendance.
A number of student leaders also participated in a roundtable discussion after the press conference. They asked questions and offered intuitive feedback about the tip line and school safety. It is critical that we get the word out and continue to engage students and other members of the community about the services that are available to them. There are a number of resources that are accessible to distribute that were present at the roundtable yesterday, from posters and business cards to wristbands. Attached is an example of one of the new flyers that could be used as a tool to engage your school community.
Within 7 minutes of the tip line being live, it received its first tip which was quickly assessed by the staff at MEMA and shared with the appropriate local school system. This resource will serve as a wonderful tool for communication between school communities, school safety personnel, and law enforcement.
Students, family members, parents, teachers, administrators, and other community members can anonymously report information to Safe Schools Maryland via a mobile app available for download through the Apple App Store or Google Play, online at www.SafeSchoolsMD.org, or by calling 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233). Trained technicians will respond to reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Senior Picture Yearbook Only Photos Victor O'Neil Studio's will be at LHS on Friday, October 19 for seniors that have not had their portrait taken. This is a yearbook only session. If you have any questions please se Ms. Cline in the front office.
Winter Sports Registration Winter sports begin Thursday, November 15. All physicals must be dated April 1 or after and must be completed prior to Thursday, November 15. Online registration must be completed prior to Thursday, November 15. We look forward to a great winter sports season in FCPS.
Please review the directions at the link below before beginning the registration process: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/Upload/0/6909.pdf
Once each athletic team is chosen and the roster is finalized, parents will receive an email to let them know when they may go online and pay the participation fee. The fee is $90 plus a $4 administration fee, totaling $94. The $4 administrative fee applies to both online and cash/check athletic participation fee payments.
Note to parents: You will not be able to pay online until your son or daughter is selected for the team and the roster has been finalized. Payments may be made via School Cash Online http://www.fcps.org/athletics/athletic-fees
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program The application period for the 2019 high school-level Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) is now through Oct. 31.
This program provide an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. SEAP is open to high school students (16 years and older). It pays $3,300 for new students and $3,800 for returning students for the eight-week summer internship. More information and details about eligibility can be found at http://seap.asee.org/. These are excellent opportunities.
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Yearbook 2019 Yearbooks can be ordered now online through Herff Jones at www.yearbookordercenter.com, school no. 4625. Order forms will also be mailed home in October. December 31, 2018 is the last day to pre-order a yearbook. There will be a limited supply available at the end of the school year to buy for an increased price. Don't miss out on the memories, order yours today! Seniors Don't forget to choose your yearbook pose by Wednesday, October 31.
LHS Sporting and Academic Events - LIVEstreaming In conjunction with our new Millionaires Club, sponsored by NYMEO and the Digital Communications Class, and in parrtnership with the National Federation of High School Sports. Students will be live streaming sporting and academic events for Linganore High School. You can watch via computer by going to www.nfhsnetwork.com Search Linganore High School. Production will air during our football game tonight.
FREE for FCPS High School Students Countywide! Registration is open, but space is limited for the 2018 Civics and Law Academy Saturday, November 17 8:30 AM-1 PM Oakdale High Register NOW to engage with local attorneys and judges in learning about the law and mock trial programs: www.frederickbar.org
Sponsors: The Bar Association of Frederick County Maryland State Bar Association Citizenship Law-Related Education Program Frederick County Public Schools
Seniors: If you plan to apply to 4-year colleges this year, remember that you must submit the Transcript Release and Request Form (The Orange Form) 30 days in advance of your earliest deadline. Also remember to complete your Senior Profile Survey in Naviance so that counselors and teachers can write letters of recommendations.
Juniors and Seniors: If your interested in meeting with college representatives that come to Linganore, please log into Naviance to sign-up. Upcoming visits can be found on the main Naviance page or under the Colleges tab.
FAFSA Finish Events: Seniors and parents of seniors, The Community Foundation of Frederick County hosts several FAFSA Finish Events. There are hands-on FAFSA Finish workshops to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are welcome to attend any session that fits with your schedule. Register to attend this free hands-on workshop today: www.frederickcountygives.org/FAFSAFinish
Financial aid experts will be on hand to help you step by step through this free online application process. With multiple time slots available and a chance to win up to a $2,000 scholarship, these workshops focus on providing each applicant with personalized one-on-one assistance and an opportunity to access to the largest source of federal funding for higher education. Completion of a survey is required to be entered into scholarship drawing.
CTC Open House: The Career and Technology Center (CTC) will host its annual Open House on Thursday, October 25 from 6 to 8 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for Freshmen and Sophomore students and their parents to learn about the 23 programs of study at CTC. Students who plan to apply to a CTC program for next year, must first shadow at CTC which involves going to CTC for part of school day including the FCPS transportation to and from Linganore to CTC. See Ms. Failor in Student Services for a permission form to shadow. CTC is located at 7922 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, adjacent to the FCC campus.
ASVAB at Linganore: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at Linganore High School the morning of November 8th. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students who are interested in the military or who want to assess their vocational interests and aptitude are encouraged to take the ASVAB. Sign-up with Ms. Failor in Student Services by Friday, November 2.
Elks Scholarships: The B.P. O. Elks offers two scholarships. Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship is up to $12,500 per year for outstanding students with community service and leadership involvement. Deadline is November 15, 2019. Legacy Scholarship is for students who have parent or grandparent who is a member of an Elks Lodge. Deadline is February 1, 2019. For more information, go to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/
SAT Preparation: Frederick Community College offers SAT Review classes for both Verbal and Math Skills. Fees for each class is $149. Classes fill quickly due to the low student to teacher ratio. For more information, go to: https://frederick.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=7&int_sub_category_id=34&int_catalog_id=
Seniors Interested in going to Towson to become a teacher of secondary mathematics or science: The Kahlert Foundations sponsors a $1000 scholarship, renewable for 4 years, for students enrolled in Towson UTeach program. For more information about Towson UTeach, go to: www.towson.edu/uteach. Deadline for the scholarship is December 1, 2018. The application can be found at: https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/uteach/documents/f19_kahler_freshmen.pdf
Loyola University of Maryland will host an open for juniors and seniors on Saturday, November 10 from 10 am to 3 pm. Register by November 3 at www.loyola.edu/fall-open-house
Seniors: The University of Dayton offers a Leadership in Service Scholarship of $2500 per year for four years. Please see your school counselor if you are interested in being nominated for this scholarship.
Essay Contest: The John F. Kennedy Library sponsors the Profiles in Courage essay contest. Deadline is January 18, 2019. For more information, go to: https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Girls: The Frederick Women’s Civic Club will host their 58th Annual Mardi Gras on February 23, 2019. If you are interested in being a Mardi Gras Princess at this event, please stop by Student Services for information and an application. Cost to participate is $150.
Lockers: Any students wanting a locker assignment should complete the green form in Student Services. Find your first and second choice of locker, record the locker number (example C3548). You will know if the locker is available if it has a zip tie or backwards lock on it. The zip tie or lock will be removed the day after the form is turned into Student Services. Students must provide their own lock.