Date: 2009-07-08

SUMMER BULLETIN

Franklin high school
12000 Reisterstown road
Reisterstown, md 21136
443-809-1119

AUGUST 2019

WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

VOLUME 10, issue 1

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
Opening Day
Dates
FHS is a cash or money order school
Counseling/Proof of residency
9th Grade orientation
User Agreements for Laptop Computers
School Lunch
Attendance
Cell phones
Student Parking
Student Progress
Dess/Behavior
Student drop off & pick up zones
Student Service Leaning
Testing
Yearbook/Senior banners
Message from the Nurse

FIND OUT MORE
franklinhs.bcps.org

Dear Franklin Families,
Our marquee continues to display the phrase “Nulli Secondus,” which is Latin for “Second to None.” We adopted that motto nearly nine years ago because it is our mission to be second to none with respect to preparing students for success after high school whether they are continuing their education, joining the military, or going immediately into the workforce.
Each year I emphasize two important factors that directly impact student success: attendance and extracurricular involvement.
Attendance: A few years ago, I saw a banner displayed in another school which read, “Attendance is a parent’s responsibility.” I hope that you agree with that message and that you work with us to have your student in school, on time, every day. The leading cause of failure is poor attendance. Some students believe that they will magically move from grade to grade and eventually graduate because they are getting older. That process may hold true in grades K – 8, but in high school students need to earn credits in order to promote and eventually graduate. Too many students are not graduating with their peers (23 last year) and the primary reason is that they just did not come to school regularly. Monitor your student’s attendance every day.
Extracurricular involvement: We offer innumerable ways for students to be involved in school beyond the classroom. Examples include student government, performing arts, mock trial, athletics, a variety of honor societies, chess club, Key Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, robotics club, and many, many more. Involvement in these groups helps students learn a variety of skills such as teamwork, integrity, and commitment. Those qualities are just as important as academics in terms of preparing students for success after high school.
Here are some important dates to put on your calendar as we begin the 2019-2020 school year:
August 22 (6:00pm) Freshmen orientation night in the auditorium—students will
receive their schedules and be able to walk the campus to find classrooms. Parents should attend.
August 30 (7:30 – 11:10am) BCPS Early Entry day for freshmen—lunch is provided.
September 3 (7:40am) School begins for all students.
September 5 (6:00pm) Back to School Night beginning in the auditorium.
Best wishes for a successful school year,
Patrick S. McCusker Principal

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All students in any Physical Education classes except Dance, will be expected to purchase a PE uniform if they do not have one already. The cost for the entire uniform is $20, or $8 for a tee shirt and $12 for the shorts. Uniforms can be purchased from the Physical Education Department starting with 9th grade orientation and continuing through the first week of school.
CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY
DANCE 1, 2, 3 & 4 STUDENTS
Dance students are required to have a black camisole leotard and black compression shorts. Since parents and students are responsible for purchasing the clothing on their own, it is encouraged that these items be purchased before the school year begins. There are some additional items the students may purchase as optional attire such as tights and shoes. Examples of both required and optional attire are listed below. If you have any questions about required or optional dance attire, please contact Mrs. Mathis at amathis@bcps.org.
Leotard (Required) – MUST be BLACK Classic Square Neck Camisole. Refer to online example listed below, or local stores such as “Dance Rags”, in Reisterstown.
http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_TH5112.html?pid=19030&Shop=Style&&skey=black+square+neck+camisole&search=true&SID=582802194
Dance Shorts/Compression Shorts (Required) – MUST be Black. Refer to online example listed below, or local stores such as “Dance Rags”, in Reisterstown.
https://www.dancewearsolutions.com/bottoms/shorts/cf10012-clearance.aspx#
Tights (Optional Wear) – If students choose to wear tights they MUST convertible tights/footless (Black is the preferred color)…Refer to online example listed below, or local stores such as “Dance Rags”.
http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_101.html?pid=486&Shop=Style&&skey=converitable&search=true&SID=697455399
Dance Shoes (Optional Wear Any or All)-
Pink Ballet Slipper: https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_2033C.html?&pid=6295&Shop=Style&?rfilter=Category%23Shoes%3ASubCategory%23Shoes%21Ballet+Shoes&SID=1180904162
Nude Modern Half Shoe: https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_H061.html?&pid=18278&Shop=Style&?rfilter=Category%23Shoes%3ASubCategory%23Shoes%21Lyrical+%26+Modern&SID=1180904469
Black Jazz Shoe: https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_EJ2.html?&pid=6439&Shop=Style&?rfilter=Category%23Shoes%3ASubCategory%23Shoes%21Jazz+Shoes%2C+Adult&SID=1180904919

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STUDENT ID BADGES

Always carry your BCPS One ID card

Students are required to have their ID badges with them at all times. All students will be issued new ID cards on the first day of school. Students should secure their cards; there is a fee for a replacement card. See BCPS Policy and Rule 3710 for details.

The school counselors are assigned to students based upon the student’s grade level:
Ms. Tonya Scott, School Counseling Chairman………12
Mrs. Helene Weisman….……………………………...11
Mr. David Gibbs…….…..…………………….……….10
Ms. Tonya Linton……………………………………….9
Mrs. Monica Jones……………………………………...College Counselor

SCHOOL COUNSELING 443-809-1121

All students must have current proof of residence on file. If the domicile of the student changes at any time, the parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the school immediately. Failure to notify the school of this change within ten (10) school days may result in the student being withdrawn. All incoming 9th graders are required to renew their proof of residence per BCPS policy. Proof of residence consists of a current rental lease or deed, three (3) pieces of recent (dated within the past 60 days) first class mail, and photo identification. For questions, call the School Counseling office at (443) 809-1121.

SUMMER MOVES: PROOF OF RESIDENCE

Incoming freshmen and their parents/guardians are invited to the 9th Grade Orientation on Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Students will receive their schedules and have an opportunity to find their first period classes. This orientation will enable us to review school procedures and present an overview of the academic program. A counselor will be on duty to address any scheduling concerns. Students who are unable to attend the orientation must make arrangements to pick up their schedules from the school counseling office any weekday after August 23rd through August 30th. Physical Education uniforms are $20.00 and may be purchased during this Orientation or during the first week of school. Remember, we accept cash or money order only at this time. Please view all of our FHS athletic attire by visiting our website http://fhsathletics.digitalsports.com/.

9TH GRADE ORIENTATION NIGHT

USER AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT LAPTOP COMPUTERS

Students and Parents must sign off on the two– ply user agreement form before
students can be issued their device to take home. Please sign the form and return
it to school as soon as possible.
T H A N K Y O U !

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SCHOOL LUNCH

Below are the current meal prices for students for 2019- 2020
Breakfast: Paid $1.55 Lunch: Paid $3.00
All meal price items are subject to change at any time. A NEW FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION must be completed at the beginning of each school year. Students will be able to pick up forms for FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH during homeroom.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily in the cafeteria. A form of ID is necessary when using your pin number.
A T T E N T I O N
“NO FAST-FOOD PRODUCTS” FROM SURROUNDING RESTURANTS CAN BE BROUGHT INTO THE BUILDING
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE SCHOOL TO PURCHASE OR EAT LUNCH ELSEWHERE.

ATTENDANCE

Students are to be in their first period classes by 7:40. At 7:40, students must have a pink late pass in order to be admitted into first period. Teachers should address repeated tardiness with the student, parent and administrator as warranted. There are late tables stationed in both the North and South Buildings as well as in the Main Office for students sign in and obtain their late passes to avoid being marked absent for the day. Parents must sent in a note explaining a student’s absence within five days of his or her return to school.

BCPS PROHIBITIONS ON CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are only allowed to use cell phones, or any other electronic communication device during instructional time if approved by the teacher. Any communication device confiscated during regular school hours may be returned only to a parent/guardian. A second offense may result in additional
consequences.

STUDENT PARKING

Starting on Thursday, September 5th, parking passes will be sold on a first come, first serve basis from 7:20 a.m. - 7:35 a.m. in the Room 111 by Mr. Sommer. Parking passes will be sold for one (1) week for a cost of $20. Student parking applications will be available on the school website. Parking rules and regulations are also available on the school website.
Parking spaces will be assigned on a yearly basis at the cost of $20 (cash or money order only). Seniors must have completed the 75 hours of pre-approved student service learning requirements to get a parking pass. See “Student Service Learning Requirements”.
No students may park in a spot with a red dot on it.

This year a new opportunity is available all seniors,
the Personalized Parking Privilege (PPP).
Seniors may purchase their own parking spots and personalize them during the painting day for an additional $15.
You must bring your own paint (water-based latex paint it recommended) and all other materials including chalk for tracing your design.
You must have your design approved before painting.
The painting day will take place on a weekend and the specific date will be announced during school (refreshments will be provided) M O R E D E T A I L S T O F O L L O W...

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STUDENT PROGRESS

Report cards and Interim reports are issued four times a year. Report cards are distributed on November 21, January 6, April 23, and the fourth quarter report cards will be mailed to homes after the last day of school. We encourage parents to communicate with the school and utilize BCPS One to stay up to date on student progress. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, counselor, or administrator for help at any time.

GRADING & REPORTING PROCEDURES MANUEL

In accordance with Rule 5120, teachers are not required to provide students absent for unlawful reasons with make-up work. You can access the entire manual from the Baltimore County Public Schools homepage at bcps.org.

APPROPRIATE DRESS

Appropriate dress is expected at all times. Revealing clothes and shirts with graphics or slogans highlighting drugs, alcohol, gangs, weapons, or sexual innuendo are clearly inappropriate. Students may not wear revealing and otherwise inappropriate apparel. Shorts and skirts should be at arms length (to the bottom of your fingers when your arm is held down to your side). Mid-drifts, spaghetti-straps, tank tops, muscle shirts, see-through and backless attire are not appropriate for school. If you wear this type of clothing, you will be expected to change into appropriate clothing.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Policy 5550 deals with behavior which interferes with the normal function of the school or disrupts the academic process. Students who are responsible for such behavior are subject to disciplinary action. Serious infractions may result in long term suspension or expulsion. These infractions may include, but are not limited to: destruction of school property; extortion; theft; assault on another student; possession or detonation of an incendiary or explosive device, pocket knife, or fireworks. Examples of disruptive behavior that may result in expulsion or long term suspension are physical assault on a staff member, possession or use of a deadly weapon, bomb threat, or other violent behavior. Because of the seriousness of physical altercations, any student who engages in fighting may be suspended to the Board of Education with the recommendation for further action.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

Our school is designed with two distinct student drop-off areas, one for buses and one for cars. The semi-circle in front of the main office is designed to accommodate bus traffic and a limited number of parking spaces for main office visitors. For safety purposes, student drop-off and pick-up will not be permitted in the front bus loop. The designated area for cars to drop off and pick up students can be accessed by entering our campus at the traffic light located at the intersection of Reisterstown Road and the Reisterstown Shopping Center.

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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENT

One of the graduation requirements for students is the completion of 75 hours of pre-approved service learning. Service learning, unlike community service, involves student participation in an educational process that includes preparation, action, and reflection components. By addressing a societal need (poverty, illiteracy, helping the disabled, aging, etc.) in non-profit settings, our students can “make a difference through actions of caring for others.” In addition, students continue to earn service learning hours in infused courses. The student insurance policy offered by United Health Care Student Resources will cover students during their time at their volunteer student service learning activity. This form will be available in the school counseling office with the student service learning individual project forms. Seniors who do not have this requirement (75 hours) completed by the start of the school year will not be eligible for a parking permit.
Most questions are addressed at the Franklin High School website or www.bcps.org/offices/service learning. For additional information/concerns, please contact Ms. Gilberto at FHS Guidance Office, 410-887-1121.

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING PSAT, SAT, AND ACT

This year, the PSAT School Day (Grades 9,10, 11) Wednesday, October 16, 2019(Free of Charge) This is a national test date with no provision for make-up testing. SAT School Day ( grade 11) Wednesday, March 25, 2020 (Free of charge) Make-up SAT School Day (Grade 11) Tuesday, April 14, 2020 (Free of charge) AP testing Window (Grades 9,10,11,12) Monday, May 4– Friday May 15, 2020.
The PSAT is designed to provide students with SAT practice. In addition to providing practice for the SAT, the PSAT is also the qualifying test for several scholarship programs including the National Merit Scholarship competition for students in grade eleven.

AP SUMMER NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, the AP® Program is introducing new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement. Here’s what you and your student need to know. Students will be asked to register for AP Exams in the fall. AP Exams will continue to be given in May. The exam fee isn’t changing. However, there will be a $40 fee for late registration and a $40 cancelation or unused exam fee. Franklin High plans to collect fees in October. Students can get personalized feedback through new digital tools that provide support for every AP classroom. Their teachers will be able to track their performance throughout the year using personal progress checks. To get ready for the coming school year, please encourage your student to sign up for a College Board account. All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if your student created one for the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, they’re all set. They’ll just need to have their username and password available. Learn more at parents.collegeboard.org. Direct questions to Abbie Stiffler, AP Coordinator, at mstiffler@bcps.org or 443-809-3405.

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*All SAT testing is held at FHS

*ACT test dates at FHS: 10/26, 12/14, 4/4

YEARBOOK

The Franklin High School yearbook will again be sold exclusively online. To purchase, please log onto www.jostensyearbooks.com. The Jostens website is full of information and should address any questions you may have. Credit cards are accepted on Jostens website.
Questions should be directed to the Yearbook advisor, Ms. Danielle Doll @ ddoll@bcps.org
For Parents/Guardians of our Senior class, please check the Yearbook/Senior Dedication tab to see information regarding purchase of dedication space in your Seniors yearbook.

IMPORTANT PAPERS - FORMS TO BE RETURNED

Parents are asked to sign and return the following items in the first week of the school year:
___ 1. Student Contact Information Form, only if changes need to be made.
___ 2. *Nurse Medication Consent form
___ 3. Parental Privacy Opt Out form needs to be completed on line.
___ 4. PTSA membership /Grocery-Bonus Card Form
___ 5. Franklin Athletic Boosters Club
___ 6. Yearbook/Senior Dedication Form (to be distributed later)
___ 7. Franklin Performing Arts Boosters Club
*Mandatory

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Enclosed in this mailing is the “Consent for Administration of Approved Discretionary Medications and Health Contact Information” form (BLUE). It is important that every student return this form to his or her homeroom teacher on the FIRST DAY of school as it provides the nurse with updated health information; also, discretionary medications (acetaminophen, cough drops, etc.) WILL NOT BE ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS WITHOUT IT.
If your child will need to take medications (other than those listed on the form noted above) in school, the “Parent’s Request to Administer Medication in School” form will need to be completed, signed by a physician and signed by a parent or guardian. This includes any prescribed or over-the-counter medications (Midol, Aleve, etc.). With the exception of inhalers and epi-pens, medication may not be carried by students. Any student who carries an inhaler or epi-pen must have one of the noted forms on file in the nurse’s office.
All forms can be found on the FHS website: https://franklinhs.bcps.org/ or the BCPS website: http://www.bcps.org/, by entering ‘medication order form’ in the search box.
Summer is a good time to get a physical/eye/dental exam. It is also a good time to make sure all immunizations are up to date, including a tetanus booster. ALL STUDENTS will be required to provide proof of immunizations including Tdap and Meningitis on or before the first day of school. If there have been any changes in your child’s health needs or concerns, please alert the school nurse.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email the nurse, Andrea Loes at: 443-809-1124
Andrea Loes, RN
Franklin High School
443-809-1124
443-809-3370 (fax)

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