CHESAPEAKE’S NEWS

“Greatness has no endpoint”

In this edition: Principal’s Corner

Welcome Class of 2021

Bell Schedules 2017-18

Fall Athletic Dates

AVID Information

Back to School Information

PBIS

Volunteers

Security Camera Notice

SAT testing information

From the PTSA

Blood Drive

County Calendar

From The Tech Ed Department

3rd Annual Color Blast

Class of 2020 Info

General information

Chesapeake High School News letter September—October

Dear Chesapeake Family,

I hope everyone enjoyed the long summer break and are now ready to start the new school year. Although students have

been back for less than a week, I have been pleased by the smooth opening and I am hopeful that you will join us for Back

to School Night on September 21, 2017.

Our instructional theme for the 2017-18 School Year is “On the Bus to Greatness.” My instructional leaders and the

schools leadership team spent the summer reading The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon. We have already begun applying the

principles of leadership found within during the opening week of school. During my time as the Principal of CHS, I have

held firm in my belief that Chesapeake is evolving from a good school into a great school. However, if we are content to

just reach new levels of achievement, our achievements will stagnate and we will cease to grow as a school. We can go

forward or backwards, but we cannot stand still.

As students entered the building they were greeted by some changes that took place over the summer. The old locker

banks near the cafeteria and auditorium have been removed, to make way for an enlarged lobby that will greet guest as

they enter the building. We are about half way through our “Open-Space Enclosure” remodeling project. The Social Stud-

ies area on the second floor will be completed by the end of October, allowing the contractor to move on to the first floor

areas of Art and Business. The project should be completed by this time next year, after the FACS area is completed next

summer. I believe these improvements have greatly reduced distractions and created rooms that are more conducive to

rigorous learning.

Last year’s big change, CHS Hour, will return on Monday, September 25, 2017. This is an academic hour built into the

middle of the day for students to eat lunch and seek academic support from their teachers. Each week during ROAR peri-

od, students will receive a grade sheet that reflects their current grades in all of their classes. A faculty advisor will assist

students in creating a CHS Hour schedule for the week that fits their individual needs. All classroom teachers will have

“office hours” 3 days a week and 2 days of academic support roles, such as club sponsorship, student leadership organi-

zations, and academic enrichment. A Matrix of where and when assistance will be available will be printed and hung

throughout the school for student reference. Students have the choice to eat lunch during A or B block depending on the

teacher’s schedule and your child’s needs. CHS Hour gives students an opportunity to seek assistance and support dur-

ing the school day and eliminates the obstacles that staying afterschool sometimes presents.

Please join us for two important events in the coming days and weeks. Back to School Night will be held Thursday, Sep-

tember 21, 2017 at 6:30pm. There will be a brief presentation beginning in the Dr. William Norman Auditorium and Thea-

ter at 6:30 pm. Parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers and hear about the curriculum they will be

studying throughout the school year. Representatives from the PTSA and various booster’s organizations will be on hand

to register members for the 2016-17 school year. Additionally, please mark your calendars now for Parent Teacher Con-

ference days, which will be held on October 19th, December 8th, and March 2, 2018.

Lastly, on Thursday September 21st, at 5:00pm, we will formally dedicate the CHS Wall of Honor by honoring four alumni who have demonstrated they have reached “Their ‘Peake” since graduating from CHS. A ceremony will be held in the new Cafeteria lobby for the inductees, their families, staff, current students, and community members. This year’s class consists of Martin Bentz ’87, Jeff Fraley ’97, Amy Myers ’91, and Christine Calvert ’90. They will be the first honorees on the wall, but I encourage you to nominate future members by following the link located on the school’s web page (www.chesapeakehighcougars.com).

Stephen W Gorski

Principal, Chesapeake High School

2017‐18 Fall Events 9/7 J.V. Field Hockey/Arundel 4:30PM 10/5 J.V. Volleyball/North County 4:30 PM

9/7 V. Field Hockey/Arundel 6:00PM 10/5 V. Girls Soccer/ North County 4:00 PM

9/8 J.V. Football/Severna Park 4:00PM 10/5 V. Volleyball/ North County 5:30 PM

9/8 V. Football/Severna Park 6:30PM 10/5 V. Boys Soccer/North County 6:00pm

9/9 Cougar Invitatonal 5‐Aug 10/9 Choral Boosters 5:00PM

9/11 J.V. Girls Soccer/Liberty 4:00PM 10/9 Athle c Boosters 7:00PM

9/11 V. Girls Soccer/ Liberty 6:00PM 10/10 J.V. Field Hockey/Arundel 4:30 PM

9/11 Athle c Booster 7:00PM 10/10 V. Field Hockey/Arundel 6:00 PM

9/12 J.V. Field Hockey/Glenelg 4:00PM 10/10 JV Boys Soccer/Severna Park 3:45 PM

9/12 V. Field Hockey/Glenelg 5:30PM 10/10 Band Boosters 6:00PM

9/12 J.V. Volleyball/River Hill 4:30:00PM 10/12 PTSA 7:00PM

9/12 V. Volleyball/ River Hill 5:30 PM 10/12 V. Boys Soccer/Annapolis 6:00pm

9/12 PTSA 7:00PM 10/13 J.V. Homecoming Vs. Old Mill 4:00PM

9/12 Band Booster 6:00PM 10/13 V. Homecoming Vs. Old Mill 6:30PM

9/14 V. Boys Soccer/Old Mill 6:00pm 10/14 Homecoming Dance

9/14 J.V. Girls Soccer/Old Mill 4:00pm 10/17 JV Boys Soccer/ Broadneck 3:45 PM

9/16 J.V. Field Hockey/Delmar 4:00PM 10/18 JV Field Hockey/ Kent Island 4:30 PM

9/16 V. Field Hockey/Delmar 6:00PM 10/18 V Field Hockey/ Kent Island 6:00PM

9/19 V. Girls Soccer/Meade 6:00pm 10/19 J.V. Volleyball/Glen Burnie 4:30 PM

9/19 V. Boys Soccer/Meade 4:00pm 10/19 V. Volleyball/ Glen Burnie 5:30 PM

9/21 J.V. Volleyball/Northeast 4:30 PM 10/19 V. Girls Soccer/Glen Burnie 4:00pm

9/21 V. Volleyball/ Northeast 5:30 PM 10/19 V. Boys Soccer/Glen Burnie 6:00pm

9/21 JV Boys Soccer/ Northeast 5:30PM 10/20 J.V. Football/Arundel 4:00PM

9/21 Wall of Fame‐ Reach the Peak 7:00PM 10/20 V. Football/Arundel 6:30PM

9/21 Back to School Night 6:00 PM 10/21 Screen‐Agers 4:00PM

9/25 J.V. Field Hockey/Marriots Ridge 4:00PM 10/24 J.V. Volleyball/Meade 4:30 PM

9/25 V. Field Hockey/Marriots Ridge 5:30PM 10/24 V. Volleyball/ Meade 5:30 PM

9/25 JV Boys Soccer/ Arundel 4:00 PM 10/27 J.V. Football/Southern 4:00pm

9/26 J.V. Volleyball/Oakland Mills 4:30 PM 10/27 V. Football/Southern 6:30pm

9/26 V. Volleyball/ Oakland Mills 5:30 PM 11/3 Dena Bowl Vs. Northeast

9/27 J.V. Field Hockey/South Riv‐er 4:30 PM 11/9 PTSA 7:00PM

9/27 V. Field Hockey/South River 6:00 PM 11/13 Choral Booster 5:00 PM

9/27 JV Boys Soccer/ South River 5:30 PM 11/13 Athle c Boosters 7:00PM

10/3 `V. Girls Soccer/Southern 6:00pm 11/14 Band Boosters 6:00PM

10/3 `V. Boys Soccer/Southern 4:00pm 11/14 Fall Sports Awards 7:00PM

11/30 CHS Drama Musical 7:00pm

Application for the 2017-2018 school will be accepted until June 2017. If your

child is interested in joining the AVID program at CHS please follow the

google link below, print the application and return to Mrs. Beyer by bringing

the application to the main office before the end of the school year.

https://drive.google.com/a/aacps.org/file/

d/0B_FBvDdwesvscDZsaUE4U1RDSTA/view?usp=sharing

Kudos to the following AVID 12 students: Charlotte Bader, Eleanor Dobry and

Heather Banner

Charlotte Bader applied to 8 colleges and was accepted to 7.

Heather Banner applied to 13 colleges and was accepted to 10

Eleanor Dobry applied to 5 colleges and was accepted to all 5.

100% of AVID 12 students plan on attending college this school year either at

AACC or a 4 year university.

AVID club will start up again on Monday April 3rd. This is a wonderful oppor-

tunity for students to get a glimpse of the AVID program, college prep oppor-

tunity, team building and college field trips. If your child is interested, please

have them fill out the attached interest form by Friday March 31st and place it

in Mrs. Beyer’s mailbox.

https://drive.google.com/a/aacps.org/file/

d/0B_FBvDdwesvsdTBQcWZPSXJSMlk/view?usp=sharing

Thanks as always for your support of the AVID program at CHS

Mrs. Beyer tbeyer@aacps.org

Early College Access Program – ECAP (Sometimes called JumpStart)

With the approval of your high school principal or counselor, AACPS students age 16 and older can take courses at AACC

at half-price tuition while they’re still in high school. The college credits gained can be used to earn a Certificate or Degree at

AACC and may be transferable to a four-year college or university.

Save time. Save money. Be ahead of the game.

For more information, go to: http://www.aacc.edu/earn-college-credits-while-in-high-school/early-college-access-program/

The School of Business and Law at Anne Arundel Community College

The School of Business and Law at AACC offers classes in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneur-

ship, Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies.

We have helped thousands of students start their careers and earn promotions.

For more information, go to: http://www.aacc.edu/about/schools-of-study/business-and-law/

The Diamond Challenge for High School Students – Over $10,000 in prizes

Do you have an idea for a business, product, or service? Anne Arundel Community College is hosting a Regional Competi-

tion for the 2018 Diamond Challenge. Put together a team, get an advisor, and come up with an innovative idea.

The Diamond Challenge provides a unique opportunity for teens to learn about entrepreneurship while putting their ideas into

action. Students should be between the ages of 14-18 to participate. The Diamond Challenge focuses on unleashing creativ-

ity, encouraging a mindset of abundance and self-determination, and promoting purposeful entrepreneurial action.

The Regional Competition will be in March 2018, but you will want to get started now.

For more information go to: http://diamondchallenge.org/

For more information on how AACC supports and encourages entrepreneurship go to our website at: www.aacc.edu/esi

Attendance Matters!

Pay Attention to Attendance: Keep your child on track in middle and high school.

Did You Know?

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who

miss 2 – 4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.

Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing

some other potentially serious difficulty.

By 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.

Students can be chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks.

Attendance is an important life skill that will help you child graduate from college and keep a job.

Anne Arundel County Policy (AACPS Attendance Regulation 901.01)

The conditions that constitute a lawful absence are illness, death in the immediate family, religious holiday, court appear-

ance, suspension, state emergency, hazardous weather conditions and work approved or sponsored by the school.

A parent or guardian is required to provide a written note explaining the reasons for a student’s absence within three days

of the student’s return to school.

Absences due to illness in excess of 5 consecutive days requires verification from a physician.

The Principal may require physician’s verification from a parent/guardian when a student is continuously absent for illness.

Student’s requiring physician’s verification for absences are considered unlawfully absent if documentation is not pro-

vided.

Students who are unlawfully absent from school may request and complete make-up work, but will receive a failing grade

for the work.

A student with lawful absences will be allowed a reasonable number of days to complete missed work. Work not complet-

ed within the specified time will receive a failing grade.

Please contact your child’s administrator if you have any questions in reference to attendance policy.

Making A Difference at Chesapeake High School

PBIS is short for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support which is implemented in elementary, middle and

high schools throughout the United States. It is based on principles of applied behavior analysis and preven-

tion approach and values of positive behavior support. This is our sixth year of implementation of the pro-

gram.

The mission of Chesapeake High School PBIS is to provide students with clearly stated school wide

expectations for a safe and positive learning environment. Through a partnership of students, teachers, par-

ents, administration and other resource staff, our students are engaged, involved, supported and successful

during their attendance at our school.

Our theme is What do Cougars do? R.O.A.R. The acronym ROAR stands for Ready Optimistic Accounta-

ble Respectful. These are our target behaviors for success. We expect our students and staff to exhibit

these in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and wherever they are on school grounds. An important part of

the program is to recognize students who demonstrate these targeted behaviors (ROAR) on a daily basis.

They will be eligible for incentives.

If you have any questions or you would like to assist the PBIS committee, please feel free to contact Mr. Wat-son (Assistant Principal).

“Nobody Can Do Everything, But Everyone Can Do Something”

Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers who were integral part of our educational team the

2017-18 school year. Chesapeake High School is so fortunate to have parents and guardians who are

willing to get involved.

Parent volunteers are an important component in the home-school connection. Your involvement helps us pro-

vide a nurturing learning involvement for all of our students and staff. We realize, however that each volunteer

is unique with their own priorities and time constraints so we try to provide different kinds of opportunities for

parent involvement. Some of our needs are:

Volunteer Coordinator

Assist in the media center

Copy parent (make copies of teacher assignments

Chaperone dances

Assist with ice cream social for honor roll students

Guest speaker

Campus beautification

Chaperone field trips

Volunteer forms are available on Back to School Night (9/21/16) or you or your child can pick one up in the main office. If you need additional information, please contact Mrs. Yeomans (Business Manager - ayeo-mans@aacps.org) or Mr. Watson (Assistant Principal – dwatson@aacps.org).

“Help tomorrow’s generation – be a CHS Volunteer”

Cameras at Chesapeake High School

Chesapeake High School is equipped with a video camera sys-tem. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building and grounds. It is NOT monitored constantly, but it is monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of students may be in question, au-thorized personnel from local, states or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have any questions about the sys-tem, you should call the Supervisor of School Security at 40-222-5083.

Teacher / Student Membership Application YES, I support the Chesapeake High School PTSA! By joining the CHSA PTSA you also become a member of the

Maryland PTA and the National PTA. You will receive many local and national member-only benefits.

Plus, you will be supporting your PTSA in our mission to support the students, staff and our teachers of Chesa-

peake High School.

PLEASE PRINT NEATLY*. The membership fee per teacher/student is $5.00:

Member Names:

Student? Y / N

Email Address:

*Contact will be made via email, so please print clearly.

Please make checks payable to CHS PTSA. You may also make payment via PayPal on our website.

Your application and payment can either be dropped off at the high school or be mailed to:

CHS PTSA, 4798 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122.

 

    I want to pay by credit card. Please visit our website at h p://chesapeakehighcougars.org/?page_id=7107 to pay via

our PayPal link.

I want to go above and beyond to support Chesapeake High School PTSA’s efforts to make Chesapeake the

best school for our students. Please accept my additional tax-deductible gift:

We appreciate any donation

$25 per child Thank you for your support

$50 per child Throw away fundraising info guilt-free!

$75 per child Bragging rights! That’s what I’m talking about!

Lend the PTSA additional support through store loyalty cards – Remember AmazonSmile too!

Giant Club card:

Safeway Club card:

Target RED Card:

Office Depot:

Lauer’s: Pick up a Lauer’s Rewards card today and have Chesapeake High School listed as your designated school.

Chesapeake High School

PTSA

All Day Blood Drive October 5, 2017

What do all of these

organizations have in

common?

These organizations represent only a

few of the opportunities that the IM-

Chesapeake Signature Program provided

for students to get outside the class-room and have authentic content ex-

periences. Are you interested in find-

From the Tech-Ed Department

Chesapeake High School Technology Education Course selection

Introduction to Robotics Engineering This course will provide the student with an introduction to the area of Robotics Engineering. I is highly recommended for all the Chesapeake Ro-

botics team members. Students that are interest in this course of study should have a strong math background. The students will learn about

robotics in our world, and how the different aspects of STEM are all used in the field of robotics. This unit will also provide an introduction to the

VEX Robotics Design System, students will get an overview of the different subsystems within the VEX system and how they interact together.

Students will then put this knowledge into practice as they follow step-by-step directions to build their first robot.

Engineering Drawing CAD I

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the area of Drafting, Design Engineering and CAD. This is accomplished by using

the basic techniques of drafting tools, Sketch up and Inventor to produce sketches, drawing and design briefs. This course is highly recommend-

ed for all students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, design, graphics, Architecture or other fields of study related to various trades.

This course can be taken as an advanced technology course and may be applied toward a Technology Education career completer program.

Engineering Drawing CAD II This course is intended to continue the development of the student’s competencies in the “language of engineering.” Topics that will be investigat-

ed include: auxiliary representation, intersections & development, threads & fasteners, assembly drawing, charts, graphs & diagrams. Although

instrument drawing will continue, increased understanding of CAD operations & 3-D printing will be developed. This is an advanced level

course for those students that are interested in a technology-based career path such as engineering, architecture, construction supervision, and

technical design. Engineering Drawing CAD I is the prerequisite for this course

Manufacturing and Construction Technology This course provides the student with an introduction to Manufacturing and Construction systems. Students will use a wide variety of materials to produce products. Students will manufacture individual products and mass-produce products as a part of a team. A variety of tools, machines and processes will be employed during the manufacturing process. Students will also participate in line production activities during which students will learn about financing, organizing and managing a production enterprise. This class meets the one credit requirement for an Advanced Technology credit or elective.

Marine Technology This is a course designed to provide the students with an overview of the many aspects of Marine Technology. The students will explore the Marine aspects of Weather, Navigation, Piloting, Boater Safety, Propulsion Systems, Hull Design, Materials and Structures. The students will work using direct hands on approach to Modeling and Experimentation. This course can be taken as an advanced technology credit or as an elective credit

Technology of Flight Technology of Flight provides a course designed to introduce Aviation technology. Emphasis will be placed on Math and

Science as they relate to aviation technology. Students will learn the Physics and Math of Flight and Propulsion Systems. To achieve these goals the students will experiment by Researching, Designing, Developing, Constructing, Flying and Testing Model Aircraft, Hot Air Balloons to get the hands on experience. The course can be taken as an advanced Technology credit or an elec-tive.

Architecture I and II

All students that have a desire to learn the aspects of Construction, Engineering, Residential, and Architecture should take this challenging class. Whether you plan to become an Engineer, Interior designer, Industrial designer or Construction Worker this class is for you. It is highly recommended

Power, Energy and Transportation This course provides the students with a broad experience in the areas of Power, Energy and Transportation Systems. The

students will explore these systems through hands on approach of instruction, design, modeling, troubleshooting and testing. The major units of study include Electricity, Mechanical Power, Fluid Power, Jet Propulsion, and Alternative Energy systems. This course can be taken as an Advanced Technology credit or elective credit.

3rd Annual CHS Boosters

COUGAR COLOR BLAST 5K!

When: Sat, September 23rd @ 12:00pm

(Rain date: Sun, September 24th @ 12:00pm)

Where: CHS (Main Parking Lot)

Cost: $30 registration/$40 day of event

How to register:

http://chscougarcolorblast2017.eventbrite.com

*NEW THIS YEAR*

$$ Prizes will be awarded to:

· $500 to CHS team with most participants

· $500 to other High School with most participants

(min of 20 participants required to qualify - donation will

be made to the Athletic Boosters of that school)

Come join us…it’s gonna be a BLAST!!

Panthers Athletic Club

2017 Football & Cheerleading Registration

Will Open March 15th online, for ages 4 &up!

Please visit: http://pac.siplay.com/site/

to register your player today!!

~Questions regarding cheerleading please contact: coachlisa06@yahoo.com

Class of 2020

Advisors: Ms. Jenn Figueroa: jfigueroa@aacps.org 410-255-9600 ext. 261

Mrs. Beth Bogard: bbogard@aacps.org 410-255-9600 ext. 237

Class Administrator: JCDennis@aacps.org

Election information for class officers will be distributed to students at our first class meeting.

Officer positions will be: President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer

*elections will be held yearly

CLASS DUES: $20 per year = $80 total

*All dues paid no later than June 2017 will receive a discount on their senior prom tick-

et.

DUES are to be paid to ONLY Ms. Fig or Mrs. Bogard. Cash or Check (payable to CHS).

Receipts available for proof of payment.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

JOIN our FACEBOOK PAGE ASAP! CHS Class of 2020 this will keep you updated on

class news and important school related information! “like” our page and get updates.

Register your email address with guidance (Mrs. Wilson) to receive class emails &

school news. Mrs. Wilson is the guidance secretary: LRWILSON@aacps.org

PARENT LEADERSHIP GROUP NEEDED!

Parent involvement is KEY to having a successful class! WE will need a group of 10-15 par-

ents that are willing to be involved in class activities, fundraisers, ticket sales, after prom party,

and collection of dues throughout the course of the next four years. Please email Ms. Fig or

Mrs. Bogard if you can join this team!

We have openings in the AVID program at Chesapeake Senior High for the 2nd semester as well as the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested in having your child apply, please click on the applica-tion link below. Once the application is complete it should be turned into the office and placed in Mrs. Beyer's mailbox by Friday Decem-ber 9th. Interviews will be conducted beginning on 12/16 and ending on 12/20. Letters regarding acceptance or denial for the program will be mailed on 12/21/16. If you should have any questions re-garding the AVID program please feel free to contact Tami Beyer via email @ tbeyer@aacps.org

Thank you,

Tami Beyer

AVID Teacher/Coordinator

*Please read through our AVID Application Checklist prior to submission of application.

Visit the AACPS AVID page or you can also fill out an application and place it in Mrs. Beyer’s mailbox

in the main office. M.S. ED. Curriculum and Instruction

SADD’s mission is to empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures

that challenge them throughout their daily lives.

We accomplish this by creating, equipping, and sustaining a network of student-run chapters in

schools and communities focused on peer-to-peer education. SADD fosters a sense of belong-

ing and promotes resiliency, leadership, and advocacy skills so that young people make posi-

tive life decisions that will carry them throughout life.

Interested in being part of the SADD club during CHS HOUR?

See Ms. Fig in FACS room 103 or email: jfigueroa@aaps.org

Phone Calls Parents are asked to refrain from requesting school staff to deliver personal messages to students.

Only EXTREME EMERGENCY calls will be handled by administrators.

We appreciate your cooperation.

ELECTRONIC AND AUDIO DEVICES

One ear bud may be worn in the hallways and cafeteria. Music should not be loud enough for another to hear. CHS assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen

electronics in our building.

CELL PHONE AND PAGERS

Students may not have cell phones or pagers turned on or in sight during the regular school day to receive or communicate messages. If students violate this

policy, the device will be confiscated and turned over to an administrator and returned to a parent. If these items are stolen CHS assumes no responsibility.

OBLIGATIONS Students who failed to return textbooks, school equipment or clear debts have an obligation. Students will not be able to purchase parking permits, Home-

coming tickets, or prom tickets until the obligation is cleared. Also graduation guest tickets will not be given to seniors until obligations are cleared.

The school business office has information about student obligations and the financial secretary is available between 8:00-2:00 p.m.

SAFETY ISSUES As many of you know, we take the responsibility of your child’s safety very seriously. With this in mind, we would like to review the following school policies: After 7:17 a.m. all individuals arriving at school must enter via the Main Lobby doors. All other exterior doors to the building are locked. All visitors must enter through the Main Entrance and stop at the security booth before going to any area of the school building or grounds. Visitors will be required to wear an ID badge while in the building. If you are picking up your child early from school for medical or dental appointments, you must sign the student out in the Attendance Office. Our school per-sonnel will require a photo identification from anyone who comes to school to pick up your child. While this can be inconvenient, please remember it is ultimately done to protect your child. Please make sure that all persons who have permission to pick up your child are listed on your child’s Emergency Notification card.

Flyers

Flyers, as they become available from outside agencies, groups, etc. will be placed on the counter and/or spindle in the main office. Please have students

check for items of interest.

Delivery of flowers and balloons is not permitted.

Security Information As part of the safety and security procedures supporting your child’s safety, police dogs will be randomly utilized on school property to check the inside of the

building and the parking lot.

Video Camera System Chesapeake High School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the buildings and grounds. It is NOT monitored constantly, but it is monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of students may be in question, authorized personnel from local state, or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have any questions about the system, you should call the Supervisor of School Security at 410-222-5083.

Emergency Drills

During each school year, various drills are conducted at every school to ensure that staff and students are prepared in the event of an emergency. These drills

include monthly fire/evacuation drills.

In addition five drills with scenarios developed by the school system’s Office of School Security and based upon various possible emergency scenarios are

done each year. These include, but are not limited to: evacuation for natural gas emergencies; shelter for tornado and earthquake; shelter for outside hazard-

ous materials release; lockout for danger outside of the school building, reverse evacuation back into the school for students and staff outside; and lockdown

for a person with a weapon inside of the school.

These drills are discussed with staff prior to the drill, evaluated once the drill is complete. In some cases, the drills may be discussed with students before

they take place.

Visitors All visitors to Chesapeake High School must sign in at the Greeters Desk and show Photo ID to get a visitor’s pass before

going to any area of the school building or grounds.

The safety of all students and staff in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is of utmost importance to all of us. Our school will be utilizing a new system for

checking in all visitors. The system is called V Soft by RaptorWare.

When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID to a staff person in the school office. This card will be

scanned and the following information will be collected: your photo, your name, and your date of birth. This information will be utilized to check you in, create

an ID badge, and compare your information against sexual offender databases throughout the country. If your name appears on any of the lists or you refuse

to allow the use of your ID, you will not be allowed access to the school. On future visits to a school at which you have previously registered, you will only be

asked to show your ID as your name will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors. You will also be asked to check out with the office upon leaving

the school so that we know you are no longer in the building. You will be required to check into the system even if you are only coming to school to pick up your

child. The information collected will not be shared outside of the school and is kept on a secure server. Your assistance in

REGISTERED NURSE, SCHOOL HEALTH The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking registered nurses

to provide health services for students in Anne Arundel County Public

Schools for the second semester of this school year as well as for the 2016-

17 school year. A current Maryland or compact

state RN license is required.

Full-time positions No nights or weekends

Summers off Health insurance and leave

benefits

For more information or to obtain an application, please call 410-222-6838

or visit our website: www.aahealth.org. Smoke-Free Workplace. EOE.