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3. Cd EE th di i 6 4 a 1 L m 4 t d td 2 LHS Cheer Raffle Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Saturday September 28 2013 4 Box Seats and a Parking Pass Drawing Date Friday September 20 2013 Tickets 1 00 For Tickets Email Ihscheer21784 yahoo com AW Bag Bingo Featuring Coach amp Vera Bradley Bags Saturday September 7th Sykesville American Legion Hall All proceeds to benefit LHS Cheer Doors open at 5 30 pm Games begin at 7 00 pm Tickets are 20 00 Ticket price includes a 20 game packet All bags are filled Lots of specials raffles and door prizes too For tickets or more info contact Linda Burke at lhscheer21784 yahoo com ue If you want a paper copy of the newsletter please call the office at 410 751 3560 with your address or email mdfreem carrollk12 org Newsletters are mailed by request only NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMATION The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry or national origin religion sex disability or age in its programs and activities The CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools including but not limited to the Boy Scouts The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination
4. August 20 Core Stateme Strive for Exceller 5 Pillars of Excellenc Academics Arts Athletics Service Community ADMINISTRATION Principal Mr Thomas H Clowes thclowe carrollk12 org Assistant Principal Mrs Shannon Zepp s zepp carrollk12 org Assistant Principal Mr Jared Wastler Jowast carrollk12 org Academic Facilitator Mr Brian Tombs b tombs carrollki2 org Athletic Director Mr Edward Devincent erdevin carrollki2 org Liberty High School 855 Bartholow Road dersburg MD 21784 410 751 3560 410 795 8102 410 751 3564 Office 410 751 3566 carrollk12 org Ihs LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL Dear Liberty High Community The heat and humidity continue Just another normal summer here in Eldersburg As we prepare for the August 26 start of school would like to welcome the following new faces to Liberty Heather Yunkin in Foods Brad Schwartz in Math Sabrina Winterling in Math Jessica Lewis in English Jeanne Mayo in Media Brian Tombs as Academic Facilitator Shannon Zepp as Assistant Principal and Jon Putt in Counseling Please take a moment to welcome these new members of the pride Mark your calendars for our annual Back to School Night on August 22 We will be doing things a bit differently this year We will begin the evening with a series of informative sessions entitled Parent Camp Included in these session are topics such as Common Core 101 W
5. 25 26 28 B A B A B San Mon Fri Sat 1 2 le 7 B B A IET m B 11 35 Dismissal 16 EU 48 720 21 2 B B A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 B A B A B 30 IET 11 35 Dismissal Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 B A B A 6 7 8 9 10 12 B A B A B 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Closed A B A B 2 28 29 30 A B A Sun Men Tue Wed The Pri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 B A B A B 112 43 Im Tis 46 B A 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Closed Memorial Day Sun Mon Te Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 i 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 B A B A LAST DAY 41 35 Dismissal 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 23 24 25 5 2 28 2 3 T Carroll County Public Schools 2013 2014 School Calendar August 9 16 New Teacher Pre service Professional Days 19 23 Pre service Professional Days for Teachers and Instructional Assistants 26 Schools Open First Day for Students September 2 Schools Offices Closed Labor Day 5 Schools Offices Closed Rosh Hashanah 7 Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal System wide Professional Development Time available for Instructional Staff Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 18 Schools Closed for Students and 10 Month Staff
6. For official use only Name of Athlete School Sport season yy Date Received p PRE PARTICIPATION HEAD INJURY CONCUSSION REPORTING FORM FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES This form should be completed by the student s parent s or legal guardian s It must be submitted to the Athletic Director or official designated by the school prior to the start of each season a student plans to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity Student Information Name Grade Sport s Home Address Has student ever experienced a traumatic head injury a blow to the head Yes 291 If yes when Dates month year Has student ever received medical attention for a head injury Yes No If yes when Dates month year If yes please describe the circumstances Was student diagnosed with a concussion Yes No If yes when Dates month year Duration of symptoms such as headaches difficulty concentrating fatigue for most recent concussion Parent Guardian Name Please print Signature Date Student Athlete Name Please print Signature Date LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL BUS ROUTES ALL CCPS BUS ROUTES will be published in the Carroll County Times on AUGUST 13 2A LIBERTY HIGH 6 57 AM 2 41 PM STOPS Along Ridge Road at Brentwood Drive Pine Hill Court Along Macbeth Way at Orchid Lane Along Saddle Drive at Roan Court Along Macbeth Way at Slacks Road Along Bonnie Brae Road at St Andrews Way 1
7. Professional Mecting Day 30 Marking Period Ends Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal System wide Teachers Work on End of Marking Period Items Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students November 27 Schools Offices Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal Last Day before Thanksgiving Holiday Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 28 29 Schools Offices Closed Thankspiving Holiday December 2 Schools Offices Reopen 6 Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal for Elementary Students Professional Time for Elementary Teachers Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 23 31 Schools Offices Closed Winter State Holiday Christmas Eve through New Year s Day January 2 Schools Offices Reopen 20 Schools Offices Closed Martin Luther King Jr Holiday 21 Schools Closed for Students Teachers Work on End of Marking Period Items 7 Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal for Elementary Students Professional Time for Elementary Teachers Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 17 Schools Offices Closed Presidents Day 18 Schools Closed for Students Professional Development Day for Teachers Non Work Day for Instructional Assistants March 10 Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal System wide Professional Development Time available for Instructional Staff Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 31 Marking Period Ends Two Hours and Fort
8. Along Oakland Mills Road at Lakeview Avenue 6004 Along Mineral Hill Road at Nicoles Drive Along Hanna Road at 5806 5920 Along Forest Court at Sunset Drive Along Sunset Drive at Westchester Hills Court Along Bennett Road at Monroe Avenue Along Monroe Avenue at Bandy Avenue Along Cohasset Court at Pawtucket Lane Along Bennett Road at 1700 NEW CAFETERIA LUNCH PURCHASE PROCEDURES Dear Parents Pin Pads will be replacing palm scanners on the computerized cash register system in our school cafeteria Students will be able to access his her account by entering their 5 digit student personal identification number that will be given to them on the first day of school If a student forgets his her number school staff will be able to look the number up and assist them at check out All students enter their PIN when purchasing a breakfast or lunch regardless of whether using cash money on account or receiving free or reduced priced meal benefits When your child goes through the cafeteria line they can still pay by cash daily or they can access the pre paid money in their account Beginning with the 2013 14 school year students will use this same 5 digit number as their user name to login to the computers at school and to login to their individual Home Access Center account Please have your child memorize their number All other features of the system remain the same Here are some highlights e Any money left in your child s computerized ca
9. www carrollk12 org lhs counselin Do You Need Financial Help or Assistance As the school year progresses please let us know if you need help purchasing your student s school supplies as we have some resources available There is also assistance with testing fees such as for the PSAT SAT ACT or AP exams some college application fees athletic fees and club dues We may also be able to help with other needs such as clothing and furniture so please ask us The Household Meal Benefit application for free or reduced meals is also available For assistance or more information please call the School Counseling Office directly at 410 751 3566 send us an e mail or stop by the office to make an appointment Your LHS School Counselors are Mrs A E kihamil carroliki2 org Mrs Taylor F K smtaylo carroliki2 org Mr Putt L R japutt carrollki2 org Mrs Quinn S Z jzquinn carroliki2 org Mrs Kathy Horneman Crisis Counselor klhorne carrollk12 orq LENDARS yak PSAT TESTING DATE 2013 2014 Wednesday October 16th at LHS Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test PSAT Each fall sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test PSAT This year it will be administered in each county high school on Wednesday October 16 2013 during regular school hours Students often ask Why should I take the PSAT For juniors the best reason for taking the PSAT 15 that
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11. addition this tool is another means of preparing students for coursework beyond high school Turnitin is frequently used by colleges and universities to prevent plagiarism To use this resource students must enroll under their teacher s direction to submit written work Each student receives a class ID number and a password in order to enter the Site A student enrolls using their own email address class ID number and password Students may have the teacher submit written work for them if a parent objects to their child having direct access to the program Such requests should be submitted in writing directly to the teacher Students may enroll independently in this program if they are eighteen 18 years of age or older Are you anxious about getting around the building Have map will travel Print the map out below and put it in your binder for quick reference Feel free to stop in the main office for directions or information Miao or Llais _ lal ARASIGO CI de TAI E 4301 WOON S NaW at cn 1392071 444 S NTIWOA E T _ ih WOO ls gj AOCIOHILXLL E UN Ve De dl an SI Cx LOC DNINIVYL L a d gz Luv NA COT VICI p nen 1 611 CHA TRES
12. policies Mr Greg Bricca Director of Research and Accountability 125 North Court Street Westminster MD 21157 Phone 410 751 3068 LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL 5855 Bartholow Road Eldersburg MD 21784
13. that don t have to chase down anyone for their Junior and Senior requirements As always if you have any questions or concerns please don t hesitate to contact me Kim Costolo 410 751 3566 or klcosto carrollk12 org CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEGAL NOTICES IN PUBLICATIONS The Board of Education of Carroll County in its operation of the Carroll County Public Schools CCPS 1s required to include one or more legal notices in many of their publications and handbooks A Notice of Non discrimination is required on most publications for external distribution In addition the ADA Accessibility Statement 1 required on all publications pertaining to events to which the general public 1s invited If your publication relates to recruitment or employment or if it announces a system wide program or activity you must include the statement below NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons with regard to its employment practices and in the provision of services programs and activities The CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of age color genetic information marital status mental or physical disability ancestry or national origin race religion sex or sexual orientation The CCPS provides non discriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of sc
14. 12 org to RSVP look forward to another wonderful year at Liberty As enter 11 year at LHS will continue to STRIVE for Excellence by increasing communication with the community developing and enhancing the business school relationship and help guiding LHS through the common core rollout Sincerely Thomas H Clawes Mr Thomas H Clowes Principal RSS August September August 5 Senior Portraits September 2 School Closed Labor Day August 6 Senior Portraits September 4 Athletic Boosters Meeting 7 PM August 14 Sports Try outs begin September 5 School Closed Rosh Hashanah August 20 Sports Information Night 6 30 PM September 9 Band Boosters Meeting 7 PM August 22 Back to School Orientation September 19 PTSO Meeting 7 PM August 26 First Day of School September 21 LHS Extravaganza August 28 Underclass Pictures September 26 of first interim August 29 October 2 October 5 October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 14 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 October 20 26 October 25 October 26 October 30 Underclass Pictures Looking Ahead October Report Cards Publish to HAC Athletic Boosters Meeting 7 PM SAT HSA Biology 11 35 AM Dismissal HSA Algebra HSA English HSA Make ups Underclass make up pictures Senior photos HSA Make ups Parent Conferences 4 PM 7 PM Ban
15. 5 hours As the Service Learning coordinator try to get the many opportunities that come along out to you They are on the announcements which in turn come home via email if requested and now any new opportunities will be updated on the LHS website which contains all your service learning needs Click on the highlighted link or type into your browser to get to the Service Learning page n JANWW Car roliki 2 org Ihs counseling service default asp There you will find everything you need Service Learning Reflection Forms Carroll County Public Schools Service Learning Guidelines Current Volunteer Opportunities Updated regularly with all currently available opportunities What You Can Do Best Practices Dos and Don ts Lend a Hand High School Guide to Service Learning Ways to Earn Service Hours Places to Volunteer Ongoing Opportunities A good resource for local places that are continuously looking for volunteers What Counts and Does Not Count Towards Service Hours MSDE guidelines Maryland s Seven Best Practices of Service Learning Vacation Bible School Camp and Religious Ed Guidelines CCPS Information on Service Learning fakes you to CCPS website Remember that you can view your service hours in the Home Access Center HAC under the Test Scores tab located on the sidebar So bring me those forms ready and hoping
16. 5A LIBERTY HIGH 6 54 AM 2 31 PM STOPS Along Monroe Avenue at Sherryl Avenue 6623 Along Marvin Avenue at 6515 Along Carroll Highlands Road at 6501 Liberty Lake Drive Harvest Farms Road Country Fair Lane Along Ridge Road at Marvin Avenue Kali Drive S 46A LIBERTY HIGH 7 00 AM 2 36 PM STOPS Along Oklahoma Road at 6337 Brightwood Court Annie Court Along Monroe Avenue at Advisory Court Agrippas Court Along Stillwater Road at Washita Road Frontier Road Along Oklahoma Road at 6003 5912 55A LIBERTY HIGH 6 45 AM 2 38 PM STOPS Along Bollinger Mill Road at 2445 Hunting Horn Drive 2106 Along Route 32 Bollinger Mill Road to Pine Knob Road at Lakeview Trailer Park Benard Drive Too Steep Drive 5393 Along Pine Knob Road at 1639 Livesay Drive 1926 Along Mineral Hill Road at 5430 Along Wendy Road at 5356 5334 Along Mineral Hill Road at Erin Drive Along Oklahoma Road at Carroll Dale Road 5814 5832 Along Bennett Road at 1800 71A LIBERTY HIGH 6 55 AM 2 32 PM STOPS Along Ridge Road at Cable Drive Along Brangles Road Ridge Road to Macbeth Way at Melstone Valley Way Along Prothero Road at Shub Farm Road Victory Hills Way Along W Hemlock Drive at 6501 76A LIBERTY HIGH 6 50 AM 2 40 PM STOPS Along Brangles Road Arrington Road to Macbeth Way at Armistice Way Along Henryton Road at 7901 Along Brangles Road at 7325 Along Macbeth Way at Gardenia Street Saddle Drive S Saddle Drive N 102A L
17. IBERTY HIGH 7 00 AM 2 31 PM STOPS Along Irving Ruby Road at Woodridge Lane Along Woodridge Lane at 1300 1335 Leafy Court Along Hodges Road at Bridgeport Court Guilford Road 104A LIBERTY HIGH 6 58 AM 2 36 PM STOPS Along Sherlock Holmes Street at Conan Doyle Way Baskerville Drive Along Conan Doyle Way at 1989 Mycroft Court Watson Court Along Mineral Hill Road Conan Doyle Way to Oklahoma Road at Jim Kohler Road 5672 115A LIBERTY HIGH 6 55 AM 2 31 PM STOPS Along Cherry Tree Lane at Sherry Drive 4809 Poole Road Shelly Drive Along Bartholow Road at Bedford Drive Collins Avenue 5731 Along Hodges Road at Tony Drive Brockton Drive 132A LIBERTY HIGH 6 55 AM 2 28 PM STOPS Along Ridge Road at 7601 Beveridge Drive 7312 Stafford Court Kali Drive North and Along Bennett Road at Springmount Court 1530 Kingsman Courage Court 135A LIBERTY HIGH 7 00 AM 2 37 PM STOPS Along Ridge Road at Slacks Road Along Macbeth Way at Brimfield Circle Gemini Drive Bonnie Brae Road 169A LIBERTY HIGH 6 55 AM 2 35 PM STOPS Along Oakland Mills Road at Cutsail Avenue 6418 Along Liberty Road Oakland Mills Road to Locust Lane at 2340 2318 Along Locust Lane at Oak Hill Drive Along Oak Hill Drive at Todd Lane 6207 6121 6201 Along Locust Lane at 6414 Along Long Meadow Drive at Rolling View Drive Along Blue Spruce Drive at Rolling View Drive W Hemlock Drive 171A LIBERTY HIGH 6 50 AM 2 34 PM STOPS Along Oa
18. and EMERGENCY CARDS Forms are now available on line To print them visit All Physical Education uniforms will be sold the first www carrollk12 org Ihs Click the link directly above the and second day of your child s class The uniform Liberty Athletic logo or visit www libertyathletics com and is 20 Cash or checks made out to LHS will be look on the right hand bottom side of the page for links accepted Uniforms are adult sizes and are the Forms will be collected 9 10 AM on August 13 in the standard S M L XL and XXL students have PE August ic second semester they will purchase their uniforms at the end of January Please verify that your child has PE starting in August before you send ina payment LIST 1 Participation fees 100 for single 140 for families per sport 2 Tryout dates posted at www libertyathletics com 3 Physical and emergency forms can be picked up in the main office or printed at www libertyathletics com 4 Schedules are posted on www carrollcountymval org Please note there is no school supply list or the high school Please send your child with a pen and notebook the first day They will receive a list from their teacher if any specific items are required for that class HAC ACCESS YOUR CHILD S SCHEDULE INFORMATION ON LINE Available after August 1 2013 Home Access Center is now available for parents and legal guardians to login and view information perta
19. btain your permit Permits are good for the 2013 2014 school year NOTICE The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act H R A management plans for all buildings owned or leased by the Board of Education of Carroll County are available for review at the individual Carroll County School locations and at the Office of Plant Operations located at 191 Schaeffer Avenue Westminster MD 21157 Management plans are required by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and depict the location amount condition and response action projected for any asbestos containing materials if any are located in the school building Moving over the summer Please remember to provide updated proof of residency to Donna Shimoda Registrar in the main office If you have a question concerning acceptable documents please refer to the following list ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF RESIDENCY SIGNED Lease Rental Agreement on home apartment in which the parent legal guardian is currently residing expired lease is not acceptable Current Rent Receipt Recent Bill for a service delivered to the residence e g BGE land line phone cable oil water Mortgage Statement Bill SIGNED Settlement Document Property Tax Bill from the current fiscal year indicating Primary Residence Deed must show house number street name and name of parent legal guardian X amp SA S Residence Verification Statement accompanied by an ac
20. ceptable proof of residency for the owner lessee of the property 2013 FALL SPORTS TRYOUT DATES AND TIMES CHEER August 14 5 00 8 00 pm in the gyms August 15 6 00 8 00 pm in the gyms August 16 5 00 8 00 pm in the gyms August 14 16 8 00 10 00 am Meet at top of the track FIELD HOCKEY Check out our website for updates and August 14 16 7 30 10 30 am information August 14 16 Varsity and JV 9 00 10 00 am walk through 1 00 4 00 pm CARWASH FUNDRAISER Freshman 1 00 4 00 pm GOLF 9 00 am at River Downs Golf Course BOYS SOCCER August 14 9 00 am 12 00 pm Varsity and JV at the Water Tower field August 15 Varsity 9 00 am 12 00 pm JV 3 00 6 00 pm at u the Water Tower field August 16 Varsity 9 00 am 12 00 pm JV 3 00 6 00 pm at the u Water Tower Field Hey LHS come on out and support the Instrumental Music Department for our GIRLS SOCCER August 10 car wash from 10 00 am until x August 14 16 8 00 am 11 00 am 3 00 pm at Arby s in Eldersburg Grob lunch VOLLEYBALL while we wash your car Service hours and August 14 15 9 00 11 00 am All 9th and 10th graders Tri M points will be given to students who 12 00 2 00 pm for 11th and 12th graders help Contact Ms Jason at August 16 9 00 am to 12 00 pm bdjasonGcarrollk12 org All tryouts will be held in both gyms GYM UNIFORMS PHYSICAL FORMS
21. d Boosters Meeting 7 PM PSAT Testing CAPP Day Senior Portrait Make ups PTSO Meeting 7 School Closed Class 2014 Bingo at ORMS Spirit Week Pep Rally Homecoming Parade 5 PM Homecoming Game 7 00 PM Homecoming Dance 8 00 PM Marking period ends November 5 November 6 November 9 November 11 November 14 November 15 November 16 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 27 November 28 November 29 November Report Cards Publish to HAC Athletic Boosters Meeting 7 Shrek Production 2 PM amp 7 PM Band Boosters Meeting 7 PM Shrek Production 7 PM Shrek Production 7 PM Shrek Production 2 PM amp 7 PM Shrek Production 7 PM PTSO Meeting 7 Shrek Production 7 PM Fall Craft Fair 9 AM 3 PM Shrek Production 7 PM Closing 11 35 AM Dismissal Thanksgiving School Closed School Closed Winter Break December 23 January 1 Advisory PAWS Bell Schedule Period 1 7 30 8 55 Schedule of Meetings PTSO Meetings 7 00 PM in the Media Center Scheduled the 3 Thursday of each month September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 January 16 May 15 February 20 March TBA April TBA Advisory PA WS Period 2 Period 3 9 00 9 28 9 33 10 55 11 00 12 52 11 00 11 25 Lunch A 11 29 11 54 Lunch B 11 58 12 23 Lunch C 12 27 12 52 Lunch D Period 4 12 57 2 20 Two Hour Forty Fiv
22. e Minute Early Dismissal Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 7 30 8 10 9 15 8 54 9 59 9 38 9 43 11 35 9 43 10 08 Lunch A 10 12 10 37 Lunch B 10 41 11 06 Lunch C 11 10 11 35 Lunch D Two Hour Delay Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 9 30 10 25 10 30 11 24 11 29 2 11 29 11 54 Lunch A 11 58 12 23 Lunch B 12 27 12 52 Lunch C 12 56 1 21 Lunch D Period 4 1 26 2 20 Dates time subject to change Instrumental Music Boosters Meetings 7 00 PM Scheduled the 2 Monday of each month September 9 October 14 November 11 December 16 January 13 Dates subject to change February 10 March 10 April 7 May 12 June 9 Athletic Boosters Meetings 7 00 PM Media Scheduled the 1 Wednesday of each month September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4 January 8 Dates subject to change PICTURES Make up Senior Portraits February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 If you missed your appointment a card will be automatically be mailed to you with a new time Pictures are scheduled for October 17 Underclass Pictures August 28 29 with make ups on October 10 October 10 will also be senior id photos Parking Permits Available in the Main Office beginning August 1 Applications can be picked Treasure the Chesapeake up in the main office Return your completed and signed application along with 20 and a copy of your driver s license to o
23. feteria account at the end of the school year will roll over to the next school year Your child s account will also follow them to any other Carroll County School if they transfer or promote to middle or high school e Parents can put money in any value on account for meals and snack items by sending in cash or checks to the cafeteria or using an online credit card payment system www schoolpaymentsolutions com e Cash and check payments have no service fee and online credit card payments have a small provider fee e Online payments require 24 hour processing time before money can be accessed by the students e Parents can monitor their child s meal activity online at no charge at www schoolpaymentsolutions com and sign up for e mail alerts when balances are low e Parents will need their child s PIN number or student ID to set up the online account Consider putting money on account It is a convenient way to insure money is not lost or forgotten in the morning rush and it helps the lines move quickly so there s plenty of time to eat oincerely H Clauses Thomas H Clowes Principal ADA 3op WHO NOILVOICHAN S IOOHOS AINNOD O S AT UONS98 TY ON VIA HL TY 6005 800 C90 5UISV esocq AA Sutuedo eje T T essrumsiCq H moys ON O H p so O 002 O SUON N dur 4 juesqy v
24. hat is it and how does it affect me Addressing the Unseen Cyber Bullying and Digital Citizenship Counseling 101 Drug Awareness for Parents and CCPS Volunteer training These sessions will begin at 5 00 and last 1 2 hour in length and will be repeated at 5 35 Incoming freshmen are invited to attend our Freshman Fair which will begin at 5 00 with a building tour for our new students followed by a Club and Activities Fair a student panel time with their advisors and locker practice All parents are invited to join me in the auditorium at 6 30 to kick off Back to School Night Following my short remarks in the auditorium all parents and students will move to their advisory rooms From there you will follow your child s daily schedule Your child s schedule should be available August 1 in the Home Access Center H A C If you are new to HAC or are having trouble logging in to the system please do not hesitate to call school between 8 00 AM and 3 30 PM for some assistance with HAC encourage all parents to join the PTSO or another booster organization These organizations are excellent ways to stay involved know what goes on at Liberty High ochool as well as supporting our students Please join me on Wednesday August 14 the day fall sports practice start at 9 00 AM for Coffee with Clowes At that time we will have a lively information and Q amp A session Please call Mrs Karen Belt at 410 751 3560 or email ksbelt carrollk
25. hools including but not limited to the Boy Scouts The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies Gregory J Bricca Director of Research and Accountability 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 410 751 3068 If your publication does not relate to recruitment or employment or if it announces a program that 1 not system wide you should include the statement below NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry or national origin religion sex disability or age in its programs and activities The CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools including but not limited to the Boy Scouts The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies Gregory J Bricca Director of Research and Accountability 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 410 751 3068 1 of 2 The following statement about program accessibility should be used on advertisements brochures and flyers publicizing events to which the general public is invited ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services programs or activit
26. ies Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410 751 3020 or publicinfo carrollk12 org or write to Carroll County Public Schools 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 Persons who are deaf hard of hearing or have a speech disability may use Relay or 7 1 1 Please contact the school system at least one 1 week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations Raymond Prokop Carey Gaddis Director of Facilities Supervisor of Community amp Media Relations 125 North Court Street 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 Westminster Maryland 21157 410 751 3177 410 751 3020 CONSENT AND RELEASE Permission to Photograph Videotape or Audiotape Throughout the school year the Carroll County Public School System frequently covers school activities and may use your child s photograph video image or voice for educational informational or public relations purposes with or without identification by name If you do not wish to have your child s voice reproduced on tape or to have his her image appear in such things as a video a photograph or the school website please notify the school principal in writing It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their ch
27. ildren being audiotaped photographed videotaped or having their image placed on a school website by the school system unless such notification is received There are also occasions when the media cover certain school events Such as when a government leader visits a school If you do not wish to have your child s name or likeness published by the media you should address your concerns directly to the school involved so that the media is so advised Please be advised that the school system has no control over the media when they are covering activities such as sporting events and musical programs that are open to the public Use of Student Work on Websites or in Publications There may be times throughout the year when the Carroll County Public School System wishes to display student work on school websites or in publications If you do not wish to have your child s art poetry writing etc appear on school websites or in publications please notify the school principal in writing It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their child s work being displayed on school websites or in publications unless such notification is received In an effort to maintain a tasteful academic atmosphere bare feet bare midriffs bare backs bare shoulders ragged shredded clothing exposed underwear Underwear worn as outer wear pajama lounge pants shirts or hats caps with literal figurative references to or depictions of illegal acti
28. ining to their child ren Please follow these directions to login to your account 1 Go to the Carroll County Public Schools website at www carrollk12 org 2 Click on the Home Access Center link 3 new page will open click the Request Password link 4 Enter the email address you provided on your child s emergency card it will be the email account where you received this AlertNow message You will receive an email to that account with a link to a web page If the email message does not appear within several minutes check your junk mail folder and make sure it wasn t delivered there It will come from donotreply carrollk12 org 5 Click the link from the email message and follow the instructions on screen You will be prompted to answer three questions about your child ren Once you have answered the questions correctly your password will appear on screen Click the link on that page to be taken to the Home Access Center login screen 6 Login using your email address and the password that was displayed on screen After logging in be sure to click Profile in the top right hand corner and identify a new password for your account Please make sure you review the User Manual located here http www carrollk12 org homeaccessmanual pdf It contains important information and FAQs regarding getting connected and navigating Home Access Center SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE SAT TEST DATES 2013 214 October 5 LHS Regis
29. kland Mills Road at Arthur Avenue Along Mineral Hill road at 5969 Along Haight Avenue at Melville Road W Melville Road E Along Oakland Road at Greenville Road 5852 5879 5945 Along Mineral Hill Road at 5939 Constantine Drive 5863 Along Snowdens Run Road at 6006 Along Forest Lane at Snowdens Run Road Sooner Court Tulsa Court Along Monroe Avenue at Stillwater Road Habitat Road Along W B Route 26 at Walnut Avenue 172A LIBERTY HIGH 7 05 AM 2 32 PM STOPS Along Georgetown Boulevard at Macbeth Way Along Tydings Road at Lisbon Drive Becket Road 175A LIBERTY HIGH 6 40 AM 2 40 PM STOPS Along E B Route 26 same side service Carroll Highlands Road to Old Liberty Road as necessary Along Old Liberty Road at 2819 Along Sunset Drive at 2135 6512 Fawn Haven 6716 Edenbrooke Court Along Autumn View Drive at 6849 Harvest Farm Road Along Marriottsville Road at Snowden Creek 6900 7105 Along Forest Hill Road at 2412 Kitchens Drive Lazy Morning Way Along Marriottsville Road at 7205 7304 Along Arrington Road Marriottsville Road to Route 32 at 2901 Prince Andrew Court 1738 Gorsuch Switch Road 352A LIBERTY HIGH 6 58 AM 2 32 PM STOPS Along Georgetown Boulevard at Lee Lane Along Jay Road at Jacob Court Abraham Court Along Georgetown Boulevard at Luers Lane Along Route 26 W B at 1640 359A LIBERTY HIGH 7 09 AM 2 39 PM STOPS Along Ridge Road at Quail Meadow Lane 361A LIBERTY HIGH 7 00 AM 2 30 PM STOPS
30. ormation Night for parents on August 20 at 6 30 pm in the auditorium There is only 1 meeting this year Even if your child only plays a Winter or Spring sport this is the meeting to attend One parent must attend Impact Testing will be conducted on the following dates 8 7 and 8 12 There are 3 testing times 9 10 and 11 am The athlete will need to have the green consent form filled out to take the test You can get the form at Liberty High School Please e mail Ed De Vincent to reserve your spot at erdevin carrollk12 org summer Sports Programs There 1 still room left for our Girls Soccer camp Girls Soccer 8 5 thru 8 9 9 am 12 pm For more information and registration please go to the Liberty Booster website at www libertyathletics com Look under news for the registration form Athletic Support There are many projects that the athletic department and the booster organization would like to vet done this vear such as 1 Scoreboards for baseball and softball field hockey would be able to use this is in the Fall 2 New sod for the stadium field 3 Irrigation for our practice fields We need your help to do this Please sign up to be members of the booster organization You can get more information at www libertyathletics com You will be able to sign up at the August 20 Sports Information Night We also accept donations for our cause Let s have the best facilities the county We need your help Thanks for all that you do
31. pt out please write a letter to your child s school counselor ASAP This allows us for accurate program planning for PSAT administration Juniors Please watch for registration information coming in late August There will be a 15 fee If you are eligible for the Free or Reduced Meal program you may be eligible for a fee waiver please contact a member of the School Counseling Office When you register you will receive a PSAT practice book Upcoming Dates more information to follow H S A retakes Monday October 7 Thursday October 11 Continuing Ed Fair Monday October 14 at the Ag Center in Westminster Career amp Tech Open House Thursday October 17 at the Career amp Technology Center AUGUST LIBERTY ATHLETIC NEWSLETTER Announcements The following is a checklist for what your child needs to tryout Physical Form good for 13 months Emergency form need 1 every season Yellow concussion information form 1 per year Impact test good for 2 years Impact consent form green Pre Participation Head injury concussion reporting form NEW AS OF LAST WEEK need every season You can get the first 3 forms on line on our scheduling website The last 2 forms are available 1n the main office www carrollcountvmval org You can look up sports schedules here also E pex du The Fall Sports Tryout date is August 14 Please go to www libertvathletics com for times for the specific sports There will be a Sports Inf
32. ter by 9 6 November 2 Register by 10 3 December 7 Register by 11 8 January 25 LHS Register by 12 27 March 8 Register by 2 7 2014 May 3 Register by 4 4 2014 AUGUST 2013 ACT TEST DATES 2013 2014 September 21 Register by 8 23 October 26 Register by 9 27 December 14 Register by 11 8 February 8 Register by 1 10 2014 April 12 Register by 3 7 2014 June 14 Register by 5 9 2014 June 7 LHS Register by 5 9 Late Fee charge for registering after regular deadline Register online www actstudent org Late Fee charge for registering after regular deadline 2013 14 Student Schedules Schedules will be available on the Home Access Center on August 1 2013 If your student has Please See Counselor in his her schedule please call to make an appointment immediately with an available counselor and indicate that your student has a scheduling hole Please note that we are still working to balance class sizes and ensure all students have a complete schedule If you have a complete schedule already we may need to alter the order of the classes so schedules are not final until the start of school It will be very difficult to make schedule changes as the schedule has been built based on the initial course requests and staffing changes have been made accordingly If your student s request to change courses does not meet one of the listed criteria see below schedule changes will not be processed by a co
33. the participant automatically becomes eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program that can yield monetary reward Students may only qualify for the National Merit program in their junior year For sophomores the major advantages of taking the PSAT are to become acquainted with a test that is similar in length and structure to the Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT Also by testing against a national group sophomores can more accurately assess their educational strengths and weaknesses resulting in an increased awareness of academic areas in need of attention Developers of the SAT have indicated that one of the best ways to improve scores 1 to take the SAT or tests like the PSAT again and again providing practice and an opportunity to reduce test anxiety All sophomores will be scheduled to take the PSAT and the fees will be covered by CCPS Students may opt out of the PSAT if a written request is made by a parent Please be aware that the county will not pay for juniors to take the test even if they did not take it in their sophomore year All sophomores and juniors who are considering any form of post secondary education such as a four year college community college trade or technical school or the military are encouraged to take the PSAT Please watch for more information later this month or contact your school counselor if you have any questions Registration information Sophomores NO registration 1 required If you would like to o
34. unselor Any other requests must be made in writing to the appropriate assistant principal with the Schedule Change Request Form attached We thank you for your support as we try to schedule all students The form to request a change can be found on the website http www carrollk12 org lhs counseling scheduling default asp Criteria for meeting approval of a schedule change e To increase academic rigor student has not taken a course pre requisite e Ifa senior is missing a course needed as a graduation requirement e concurrent enrollment internship application has been approved and needs to be scheduled There also must be room in the class to accommodate you if you meet the requirements Interested in a Career Connection Please call and schedule an appointment with Ms Linfield Career Connections Coordinator over the summer Need a Transcript A Transcript Request form will need to be completed Students are provided three 3 free transcripts unofficial official and then there is a fee of 1 00 per transcript for each additional transcript Contact Mrs Seegren in the Counseling Office at 410 751 3566 Transcript Forms are available online at the LHS website http www carrollk12 org Ihs counseling college default as Resources For more information and resources about many topics including college and career planning test preparation and academic planning please visit the LHS website School Counseling http
35. vities sexual activities or performance of bodily functions are prohibited Beach and casual attire such as tube tops fishnet shirts tops with narrow straps backless tops excessively short shorts skirts dresses and sunglasses are also prohibited within the school setting Shoulders must be covered The hem of the shorts skirt must reach the end of your fingertips when arms are down to your sides when standing DRESS CODE PHONE censeat SEXUAL CONNOTAT IONS prias ALCOHOL waekMan Ames PALE SPIKED APPAREL UNDE ga ARMENTS RT Ae Ko i SHORT No TEARS HOLES IN hic TANTS SLIPPERS SA TURNITIN Carroll County Public Schools prepares students to understand the importance of plagiarism prevention by utilizing a web based tool Turnitin developed by iParadigms By using this tool to submit their written work students learn about plagiarism when material from another source is identified The tool evaluates the paper and the student is provided with an originality report This originality report matches the text in the student s paper to other written text from various sources Internet previous student submissions to Turnitin and databases of journal articles and periodicals In turn instructors assist students with crediting sources appropriately making Turnitin a valuable instructional tool In
36. y Five Minutes Early Dismissal System wide Teachers Work on End of Marking Period Items Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students April 14 21 Schools Offices Closed Spring Break includes Easter holiday 22 Schools Offices Reopen May 12 Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal for Elementary Students Professional Time for Elementary Teachers Schools Closed for Pre Kindergarten Students 26 Schools Offices Closed Memorial Day June 11 Last Day for Pre Kindergarten Students 12 Last Day for Students Two Hours and Forty Five Minutes Early Dismissal System wide Professional Time for Teachers 13 Professional Time for Teachers Last Duty Day Approved 11 14 12 FRESHMAN FAIR Starting at 5 00 PM Carroll County Career and Tech Meet in the Auditorium CCCTC OPEN HOUSE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Starting at 6 30 PM Mark your calendar for the open Meet in the Auditorium house at CCCTC Mark your calendar to join us on Thursday August 22 Thursday October 17 PARENT CAMP Session 5 00 5 30 6 00 PM to 8 00 PM Session 5 35 6 05 VOLUNTEER TRAINING 5 00 and 5 30 Sessions More information to follow through AlertNow SERVICE LEARNING Welcome back Let s get the year off to a great start and for many of you that means getting your Service Learning hours The MSDE requires that students earn 55 service hours by the end of their Junior year and in order to graduate you must earn 7
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