May 11, 2020
News from the Principal's Desk
Dear Tuscarora Families,
We're starting you off this week of distance learning with a Titan Newsletter jammed packed with information. Please look carefully at the new items. In particular, there are a number of items for seniors in the "Senior Section" as well as throughout the news and commendations. I was hoping to have information regarding our graduation ceremony to share with you, but we're waiting on FCPS to share systemwide information first before we give you Tuscarora specific details. We'll have a special Tuscarora High School Senior Class of 2020 edition of the newsletter in the next day or two with specifics just for the our outstanding seniors. Stay tuned.
With Governor Hogan and State Superintendent Salmon's announcement that we will not be returning to the Tuscarora School building for the remainder of the year, comes the sad realization that all remaining activities (concerts, prom and other culminating activities) will be cancelled for this school year. This is difficult for so many students and staff. We will look forward to the opportunity to celebrate our seniors in meaningful way in the next few weeks, and rekindling these traditions within our school for the students returning next year. We all hope for better days ahead!
Advance Placement (AP) Exams begin this week, virtually from the comfort of your home. Like so much these days, this is not what you expected, But it is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your learning during this challenging time. Below in the news section are some terrific resources for you to ensure that you are ready. All AP students should (if they have not already) check these out. Good luck on these exams, and give your very best effort.
Many teachers will begin sending email information this week with a Google Form link for parents who wish to have their students opt-in for a traditional letter grade for 4th Term. Please remember that Pass/ Incomplete COL will be the default grading system, unless a parent requests to opt for a traditional letter grade for the term. Each individual teacher will be sending a separate request, so parents wishing to opt-in for all classes will need to complete four requests. Teacher will provide the details.
Enjoy the week ahead... seniors, we're on the ten day count down!
Christopher Berry
Principal
Looking Ahead - The Weekly Calendar
DATE
EVENT
TIME
Monday, May 11
Continuity of Learning
Tuesday, May 12
Wednesday, May 13
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed - School News
AP Exams Begin This Week - Important Link for All Tuscarora Students Taking AP Exams
If you have any AP Testing related questions, please contact Helen Golibart at helen.golibart@fcps.org
The Online Yearbook is at Your Fingertips!
Want to see your 2020 Remember the Titans Yearbook? Well, the bad news is we still don’t have our physical copies due to the coronavirus. But, if you purchased a yearbook, we have great news for you: the 2020 Remember the Titans yearbook is now available as an app for your phone and/or tablet! Simply go to your app store and search: Plus One Digital Yearbook Herff Jones and download the app.
Instructions for logging in:
The app will allow you to download the online yearbook preview on up to five devices, so technically you could share the book with a friend who has yet to purchase a book! As soon as we have information concerning distribution of the printed books we will communicate that information to you. We anticipate a mid-June delivery of the physical books. Until then, take a look at your 2020 Remember the Titans yearbook!
If you have questions or if the app is not working please contact Mr. Hartman at richard.hartman@fcps.org. Happy Yearbooking, Titans!
Senior Families - We Want to Get Your Name Correct!
Details of the 2020 Tuscarora Graduation Ceremony will be coming soon, but we want to be certain to be able to pronounce each seniors name correctly as we recognize each graduate. Please go to the link below, and complete fill out this form by Wednesday, May 13th. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/V81bZDNiXdWcz35k7
Virtual Tutoring Lab is Here!
Starting next week, THS will open a Virtual Tutoring Lab for Math, English, and Social Studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Go to meet.google.com during these days and times use the meeting code listed for the subject area needed. See the flyer below for more information. If you have any questions, please contact sarah.welker@fcps.org (Math), katherine.miller@fcps.org (English), or christine.banovic@fcps.org (Social Studies).
Math Room Code: mathLAB
English Room Code: englishLAB
Social Studies Room Code: ssLAB
Titan Scholar Info and Application
Seniors, have you taken 3 or more AP classes, FCC classes or Microsoft Certification Exams? If so, please apply for the Titan Scholar Award. Level 1 is for 3 or more, Level 2 is for 6 or more. Submit your application using the google form. If you have college transcripts please send them to Mubeen.Pampori@fcps.org. The THS guidance office will pull your THS transcripts!
Complete this google form to submit an application for the Titan Scholar Award 2020. The deadline is May 18th. A committee will review the application and the award will be given at a later date.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMPpRlwNn9XEaxp_Z61LwhHNoCJCC7QzR46M6PIkelaqjkdQ/viewform
Tuscarora Titan Athletics Update
From Mr. Putterman, Athletic Director:
I wanted to touch base with everyone and provide some information that may answer some of your questions. As with every bit of news these days, although some questions are answered, it may create more questions, however please bear with us as we seek to find the answers.
Once again, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. I look forward to seeing you all on our fields and in uniform again
Check out the May 8th Edition of The Titan Times!
We may not be in school but it's still Friday and that means new articles on the Titan Times!!!This week we have a nice variety of articles, there is a really heartfelt letter to the class of 2020 by Cassidy Farmer (yearbook editor), there's a piece about UFOs (in case you are tired of worrying about the virus and want to worry about space invaders instead), and a lovely recipe for Puerto Rican Arepas.
https://titantime.org/9676/features/culinary-corner-puerto-rican-arepas/
Check out this and other recent articles at:
https://titantime.org/
PLTW Biomedical Sciences
The application window for 2020-2021 is now reopened.
Applications will be accepted as long as spaces in the program are available.
Biomedical Science: Current 9th & 10th grade students are eligible to apply. Email Ms. Crowell (patricia.crowell@fcps.org) for more information. Check us out on twitter @THS_Biomed
Biomed Application: https://forms.gle/resPev6TRd6s42vD7
Biomed Teacher Recommendation Form: https://forms.gle/VN3eB5AoWsUrpgFa6
College Board SAT plans for the Remainder of 2020
As the College Board responds to the impact of coronavirus, their top priority is the health and safety of students and educators. Right now, public health officials have made clear it is not safe to gather students in one place. As such, College Board will not be able to administer the SAT and Subject Tests as planned on June 6, 2020. Students will have opportunities to take the SAT to make up for this spring’s lost administrations. If it’s safe from a public health standpoint, they will provide weekend SAT administrations every month through the end of the calendar year, beginning in August. Students will be able to register for these administrations beginning in May. Later, they will communicate when the exact date is available. Students who were registered for June and those in the high school class of 2021, who do not have SAT scores will have early access to registration for the August, September, and October administrations.
Technology Support During Distance Learning
Mrs. Bush is the user support specialist (tech person) for THS. She is available to help teachers and students who have any issues using their devices as we adjust to learning from home over the next month or so. She will also assist students who are still in need of a Chromebook, Hot Spot or replacement equipment such as a charger. Although it may take a few days to secure an item for you, she is here to provide the best service possible.
Students with issues with the technology, please send an email to marie.bush@fcps.org or call her at 240-236-6640 between 7:00 am -2:00 pm Monday - Friday. Please leave a message with the student name and the issue you're having. She will work to address all issues in the order they are received. Once she has received a request and has returned your call or email she will arrange times for pick-up or drop-off of equipment. At this time all pick-up and drop-offs will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at THS. Prior to pick-up or drop-off you will receive final confirmation from Mrs. Bush.
Parent Help with Schoology
Most of our teachers at Tuscarora are using Schoology as our primary means of delivering information and activities as well as checking on students progress during the next four weeks of distance learning. If you have not already, we encourage all parents to join Schoology and connect to their child's Schoology accounts.
Here is the PDF of the sign-up guide for parents:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Go7GoCc2iWUhtfQ45141LpVpbouxaclF/view
Here are five short Schoology training videos for parents made by FCPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DOSiPygdlg&list=PLukX28g2mPZhmDtZT4XrUz4pzLLHUAAXw
Your child's teachers are able to provide you with your student's unique Schoology access code. All students are already able to log in and use Schoology. This code will allow parents to connect to their student's accounts.
If you are having trouble or have questions regarding Schoology, please email Ms. Jorgensen at Judith.Jorgensen@fcps.org
Congratulations, Commendations and Kudos
Senior Shout Outs
Congratulations to the Members of the Tuscarora High School Senior Class of 2020 who have been accepted to the following colleges and universities, or are recipients of scholarships:
Ben Mercier will be attending Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana; and, plans to study political science and economics. He was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship, $9,000, and the Hutton Honors College Scholarship, $2,000.
Andrew Robinson was accepted to American International College, Bowie State University, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport University, Elizabethtown College, Frostburg State University, Hampton University, Lycoming College, McDaniel College, Misericordia University, New England College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Shepherd University, Stevenson University and West Virginia Wesleyan College. He has been awarded a total of $224,700 in academic and leadership scholarships. He has decided to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College to study Biology on a Pre-Med track and has committed to play Division II football for WVWC. Andrew’s family is very proud of his hard work and commitment!
Jason Forchetti has been accepted to Temple University’s Fox School of Business and will be studying Sports Management, with an intention to get his MBA. He has been accepted into the Fox School of Business Living Learning Community. Jason received an Academic Scholarship and a Temple Grant.
Katie Johnson has been accepted and will attend Randolph-Macon College. She intends to major in International Studies and Political Science.
Abigail Pease was accepted to UMD, UMBC, Towson, Shepherd, Stevenson, Shippensburg, Mount St. Mary’s, Frostburg and Hood College. Abbie has chosen Towson and will pursue a degree in Computer Science while continuing her participation in marching band and dance. Her parents are incredibly proud of her determination throughout high school and can’t wait for her to rock college!!
James (Jaz) Pellegrino has been accepted at the following colleges for thier respective Geology programs, Penn State (main campus), Edinboro University, James Madison, George Mason, Radford University, SUNY Stony Brook, WVU, and Appalchian State. Edinboro, JMU, George Mason, Radford and App State were all interested in him for his hockey skills as well. Based on conversations with the colleges, he is looking to go to PSU main campus this fall and hopefully play hockey for their club team and continue his interest in Paleontology.
Eli Olsson has committed to Hood College where he received the Founders Scholarship and Honors Scholarship. He will be majoring in Computer Science.
Sami Olsson will complete the two year carpentry program at CTC and plans to apply to the Carpenters Union and work in residential construction.
Jarrett Watson committed to the John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University. He will also be a member of the marching band. Congratulations Jarrett!!!
Polina Kassir has been accepted and will be attending UMBC. She was accepted into their Sondheim Scholars Public Affairs Program, and will receive a full tuition scholarship. Congratulations, Polina!
Megan Lizambri has been accepted and will be attending UMBC in the fall. She is majoring in computer engineering.
Haley Livingston (President Senior Class) was accepted to Clemson University, Radford University, Elon University, McDaniel College, U of MD, UMBC, Penn State and Hofstra University. She has committed to play Lacrosse for McDaniel and received an Academic Scholarship, Green Terror Award and a Presidential Scholars award. She will major in Biology and be on a Pre-Med path. She hopes to one day study abroad. Way to go Haley!
Rhiannon Ingham Green was accepted into Louisiana State University to pursue a kinesiology degree. Way to go, Rhiannon!
Kelsey Krainaker was accepted to Mount St. Mary's, Salisbury, Shippensburg and Stevenson. She will attend Shippensburg University to study Graphic Design.
Dominic Bartolomeo, has committed to Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. In addition, he was awarded a 4 year SU Presidential Scholarship award. His family is very excited and proud of his achievements.
Chris Tinsley while maintaining a 4.0 during his high school career, he has been accepted into Penn State University, UMBC and University of Maryland. He’s committed to UMD and his family is beyond proud!
Send your college acceptance and scholarship news to Mr. Berry at christopher.berry@fcps.org
THS Performing Arts Students Chosen
THS Junior Kailyn Farmer (Theater, Choir and Show Choir student) was chosen to have the opportunity through "Phenomenology" a Frederick Based performance advocacy group, to talk to Broadway Performer Jawan Jackson. He surprised her on Thursday, April 30 about 2 PM, via phone call to give some praise and feedback on the video she submitted on Twitter. Kailyn had responded to a challenge that Pheomenology posted on Twitter stating "Any student who didn't get to sing in their musical due to Covid19, post your video for a chance to have Jawan Jackson review it and offer some of his professional advice." Kailyn was to perform as the character Rusty in Tuscarora High School's Production of Footloose, which would have opened this weekend May 7, 2020. In the musical Footloose, the character Rusty sings "Let's hear it for the Boy". Thought it was cool to have an FCPS student represent some of the good that is happening during this crazy complicated time. Kailyn singing below in her video submission.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vboG4Rpa-z_scKYFygTo3gjjaYSJA_De/view?usp=sharing
Kailyn Farmer Hear it for the Boy.mp4 - Google Drive
drive.google.com
It's Time to Vote For Staff Member of The Month of April
Have one or more staff members who you would like to show your appreciation to? You can tell them how much you appreciate them by filling out this link and nominating them for Staff Member of the Month of April. All staff will get to see the kind words and greatly appreciate the nominations! Open until Sunday.
https://tinyurl.com/April20SMOM
April SMOM Voting Page
docs.google.com
Vote for your favorite staff member for the month of April! Nominate staff from 5/4 to 5/10
Putterman Attains National Certification
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Howard Putterman, Athletic Director at Tuscarora High School, has been recognized by this association as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Mr. Putterman has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate's educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination. Mr. Putterman is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism.
The NIAAA is a national professional organization consisting of all 50 state athletic administrator associations and more than 12,000 individual members. It is dedicated to promoting the professional growth of high school athletic administrators and preserving the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place of these programs in the secondary school curriculum.
Tuscarora High School Virtual Student of the Week
For the week of 4/27/20-5/1/20
Erin Souder, 9th grade
Nominated by Ms. Pyle (SpanishTeacher)
"Erin has been showing up and submitting assignments on time. She has a positive attitude for learning and has been rocking distance learning."
Here is a list of all 75 Nominees. Congratulations to all of you!
Send Us Your Good News, Commendations and Info to Crow About!
Have you or your student received an award, a scholarship or received good news in these challenging times? Has your extra-curricular group received recognition or something worth sharing with the Tuscarora Community? Send it along to us at christopher.berry@fcps.org and we'll be sure to continue to share it with everybody while we're continuing instruction from a distance!
Senior Class of 2020 News
TITAN SENIOR NEWS
Listed below are important dates and information for seniors.
Visit the THS Senior Page for up-to-date Senior Information -
https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/thsseniors2020/home
Twitter Account: @tuscarorahs20
Date
Senior Merchandise
Order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
A Message from the Senior Class Officers
https://youtu.be/6kHVfBXhvcE
Postponed
Joe Corbi’s Delivery Date
At this time, Joe Corbi’s orders that were originally scheduled to be delivered on March 30th are still postponed. We will update everyone as soon as there is a new delivery date.
Cancelled
Senior Trip to HersheyPark
Anyone who paid for the trip will receive a refund on June 1st.
May 12, 2020
Name Pronunciation - VERY IMPORTANT
Please complete this form by Tuesday, May 12th. This will help us to correctly pronounce your name during graduation.
Deadline Extended:
May 15, 2020
Senior Video
Please submit no more than 3 photos for the senior video.
Submit photos to tuscarorahs2020@yahoo.com
Submit music requests to tinyurl.com/2020seniorvideomusic
Senior 2020 Bio
Make a copy of and edit the Google Slide with your senior’s information. Then download your completed slide and send it to tuscarorahs2020@yahoo.com.
Google Slide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TRO1992u88WlPVG4C31miYx_DQpaLdMJ79N9f44LfBE/edit?usp=sharing
Deadline:
May 18, 2020
Titan Scholar
Scholarships
Has your senior earned a scholarship or an award? Please send the info with your student’s name, the scholarship name, scholarship amount and the giving party to judith.jorgensen@fcps.org.
May 22, 2020
Last Day for The Class of 2020
Before the end of this day, you need to have completed: Senior Survey - Located in Naviance, and asks questions such as your Post-Secondary plans (college, military, work, etc.) It also asks a question about scholarship money. The question is asking what is the TOTAL scholarship amount you have been offered, regardless of whether you accepted the scholarship money or not. Please provide feedback to the counselors on how we can improve our program and what has gone well with it. Update Naviance - 1. Please indicate where you have been accepted, denied, and/or waitlisted. Why? Without others knowing your name, you will help your THS underclassmen in knowing statistics for being accepted into certain colleges. 2. Please indicate the college you are choosing to attend. Why? As counselors, we need to know where to send your final transcript. Without your final transcript, colleges can rescind their offer of acceptance or rescind their offer for a scholarship. Go into your Naviance account, click on "Colleges I'm Applying To" and you will find the places to do these 2 items.
June 1, 2020
Time TBD
Senior Item Pick-Up
Tentetively, this day has been scheduled for cap and gown pick up and return of all school materials. Stay tuned for further details.
June 4, 2020
10:00 AM
Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FCPS is carefully taking many details into account before finalizing details of the graduation ceremony. We should be able to share these details with you after Monday, May 11.
FCPS Senior Initiatives - Win Prizes!!
FCPS thanks seniors who participated in the survey about Class of 2020 recognition projects!
All seniors are invited to participate in 2 new initiatives for May:
1. Seniors, What Do You Meme? Contest What's next, Class of 2020? Describe your life-after-graduation plans in a meme.
2. Look at Me Now! Twitter Initiative
Internships, Scholarships, Service and Job Opportunities
Titan Senior Athletes!!! Athletic Boosters Scholarship
The THS Athletic Boosters Scholar Athlete Scholarship deadline has been extended...
Application is now due by Monday, May 11!
Despite our current situation, the Athletic Boosters still wants to recognize 2 deserving senior athletes!
Click Here for Application
CTC Now Accepting 2nd Round Applications (Online Only) For Open Programs
All other CTC programs have been filled with a waiting list for the 20-21SY.
*Listed below are the programs that are now accepting 2nd Round Applications:
Click here to apply: https://pubforms.fcps.org/view.php?id=58196
*Please note that program acceptance for 2nd Round Applications will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, the shadowing requirement for 2nd round applications has been waived.
Mount St. Mary's University Summer Offerings
During this unprecedented interruption to education during the Covid 19 pandemic, Mount St. Mary’s University is offering a variety of summer offerings perfect for rising and current high school seniors who wish to begin earning credits from an accredited four-year university. Our regional accreditation ensures that Mount courses will transfer to any university across the United States. The courses, offered remotely, include options in humanities, business and STEM. Last, and perhaps most important, students can take a three credit course for $550.00 during Summer, 2020. We are offering this special pricing to support high school students and their families who may be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
https://msmary.edu/admissions/summer-courses.html
Attention Seniors Looking for College Scholarships!
Go to this database: https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=GVRL&u=fcpsths and login with the password: fcpsths
Then you can search for "scholarships" or "paying for college" and many results of EBooks will come up.
Another option would be to go to FCPL for EBooks. They have even more than THS!
Website: https://www.fcpl.org/downloads/ebooks
Logging in information with your student success cards: https://fcps.libguides.com/c.php?g=1011237
FCC Scholarships
Frederick Community College (FCC) offers several scholarships to it's incoming Freshman class. FCC's Foundation Scholarship page shares the different opportunities, along with the directions for applying. The scholarships are going to be handled differently this year. Students will complete all applications using our online platform. Students can only apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. Students can upload transcripts (official or unofficial), letters of recommendation, and other required documents directly into the system. This is the location of all FCC Foundation scholarships:
www.frederick.edu/foundationscholarships
To apply
Students will need an FCC student ID number, FCC email address, and password.
Click “Sign In” in the upper right-hand corner of your screen to begin.
Complete and submit the General Application.
Click on and complete any Special Scholarship Applications not covered by the General Scholarship.
Once on that page, students will scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Fall Semester Scholarship Application. Applications are accepted April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020.
Youth WORKS! 2020 Summer Jobs Program
For youth between the ages of 14 and 21, looking for a part-time summer job. For six weeks, July 13 - August 21, this summer you can earn a paycheck, learn valuable new skills, and get that job experience for your resume! Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
ELIGIBILITY
Students eligible to apply for this program must be Frederick County residents between the ages of 14 and 21 with one (or more) of the following barriers to employment:
Low-income family status
Possessing one or more disabilities
Receiving assistance from Social Services
Enrolled in the Foster Care system
Connected with the juvenile justice system
Participating in Special Education
For more information please go to http://www.frederickworks.com/summer
United Way of Frederick County's Summer Serve
For youth ages 12-17 in volunteer service projects at various nonprofit agencies throughout Frederick County. The program provides participants a comprehensive understanding of areas of need in our community.
Summer Serve 2020 Dates
Session 1: June 22-26 and July 6-10 (week of June 29 - July 3 off for 4th of July holiday)
Session 2: July 13-17 and July 20-24
Session 3: July 27-31 and August 3-7
Leadership Week: August 10-14 (if you participate in any of the above Summer Serve sessions)
Scholarships Are Available!
To see if you qualify for scholarships or more information on Summer Serve and to register, visit http://www.unitedwayfrederick.org/summerserve.
Counseling Office Updates
Students Please Check your "my.fcps.org" Email Everyday
It is so important that every student check their “ my.fcps.org” email every day. Your School Counselors and other THS staff members are using this email address to give you important information, including schedules, Naviance information and career and college planning.
Juniors and Seniors! Common Black College Application
Check out the Common Black College Application at https://commonblackcollegeapp.com. This is a website where JUNIORS and Seniors can apply to all 55 HBCU colleges with 1 application, 1 test score and your transcript for $30. This is a temporary price cut to help students during this difficult time. Yes, Juniors, too (but be sure to enter the correct enrollment date of Fall 2021)!!
Virtual Counseling Meetings with All Students
Students who have yet to meet with their counselor this academic year will be receiving an email over the following few weeks. This email will come to your FCPS gmail account, so please check it regularly. The email will include a copy of the student's transcript, a Graduation Requirement Record and a link for a YouTube video explaining content of the packet that is typically handed out.
Seniors Attending Higher Education
With all of the things you now need to contend with, we need to ask you to please take a couple steps in your Naviance account.
#1 Please indicate where you have been accepted, denied, and/or waitlisted. Why? Without others knowing your name, you will help your THS underclassmen in knowing statistics for being accepted into certain colleges. It helps them to determine if they should make the effort to apply to a certain school.
#2 Please indicate the college you are choosing to attend. Why? As counselors, we need to know where to send your final transcript. Without your final transcript, colleges can rescind their offer of acceptance or rescind their offer for a scholarship.
Go into your Naviance account, click on "Colleges I'm Applying To" and you will find the places to do these 2 items.
Please take care and let your counselor know if you have any questions!
Senior Counseling Updates
SCHOLARSHIPS: Continue to monitor scholarships on Naviance. Updated deadlines are being added as they are received.
NEED A TRANSCRIPT? Please request via Naviance or contact your counselor directly. If you are applying for a scholarship that is requesting an official transcript, you should let your counselor know. The counselor can email your transcript directly to the scholarship committee. If you need an unofficial transcript, let your counselor know. The counselor will email a copy of your transcript to you, directly.
NEED A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION? Please contact your counselor and/or teacher directly. Please note, most students have "waived" their rights to seeing the counselor and teacher letters. Because of this, counselors and teachers are obligated to send the letters directly to the scholarship committee, instead of the student. Students should share the scholarship committee's email address with the counselor and teacher, and the counselor and teacher will send the letter(s) directly.
A Message From the THS Counseling Department
We hope this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. The THS Counselors recognize that students may need assistance during this time. If you need assistance from your counselor, please contact us! Counselors will be available to respond to email messages Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM.
Students Last Name A-C Danielle Moore, Counselor Danielle.moore@fcps.org
Students Last Name D-Hd Diane Cooper, Counselor LTS Diane.cooper@fcps.org
Students Last Name He-Mi Carla Goto, Counselor Carla.goto@fcps.org
Students Last Name Mj-Sc Kay Wilson, Counselor Kay.wilson@fcps.org
Students Last Name Sd-Z Joshua Harrison, Counselor Joshua.harrison@fcps.org
Complete List of Support Services During COVID-19
COVID-19 Information
Frederick County Health Department https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=271
Maryland Department of Health https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Frederick County Health Department
Program Guide: https://md-frederickcountyhealth.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1310/FCHD-Brochure-May-2017?bidld
Community Health Services: 301-600-1733
Healthcare Connection and Preparedness: 301-600-8888
School Health Services: 301-600-3312
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): 301-600-2507
Frederick Health Hospital: 240-566-3300
Community Agencies
Frederick Community Action Agency www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/183/Frederick-Community-Action-Agency
301-600-1506 or 301-600-3955
Frederick County Department of Social Services: 301-600-4555
Heartly House: support for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. Crisis Hotline 301-662-8800 https://www.heartlyhouse.org
Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs: 301-631-2670
Salvation Army: 301-662-2311
Student Homelessness Initiative: Phone- 240-415-8971 Email- info@shipfrederick.com
American Red Cross: 301-739-0717 1131 Conrad Ct, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Mental Health/SEL Resources:
Our world has shifted dramatically over the past few weeks. Students and and family members who are experiencing difficulty may wish to contact the Frederick County Mental Health Association. (MHA)
The MHA's Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From intervention, a caring and supporting voice at a moment of crisis, to connecting you to resources and information, dial 211.
Guide to Mental Health and Community Support Services (a comprehensive online guide to local resources) https://fcmha.org/mhaguide
Virtual Walk-in Behavioral Health Services (crisis support).
Click on the link to schedule a virtual appointment during COVID-19 related closures: https://fcmha.org/coronavirus or reach us by phone 211 or 301-663-0011.
Frederick County Health Department Elderly Mental Health Outreach (grant funded counseling program ages 60 and older) https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/541/Ederly-Mental-Health-Outreach
Office phone: 301-600-11029
Substance use concerns, all ages https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
Office phone: 301-600-1755
FCPS Coordinator of Mental Health Services: 301-600-5306
Anxiety - https://adaa.org/
Depression - https://www.samhsa.gov/
Cyberbullying - www.fcps.org/academics/stop-bullying
Academic Resources
Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/
College Board / SAT / AP - https://www.collegeboard.org/
ACT - https://www.act.org/
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As of today, we are happy to share we are now at 134 members- THANK YOU for all your support! Check out the PTSA's website for a list of meeting dates, names of PTSA Board and Committee Chairs and more!Not a member of the PTSA yet? Find out how to Join the PTSA
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