ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. When your scholar is absent, a parent or guardian must fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/9X5351eb268gP6mT8 A parent written or doctor’s note MUST be UPLOADED directly into the form. Parents or guardians who call or email to notify the school of an absence will still be asked to complete the form. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with uploading the note, please contact Mrs. Fermin at the front desk via phone contact 240-767-4080 or cfermin@cmitacademy.org immediately to ensure timely submission of all notes and to avoid absence being considered UNEXCUSED. Absence from school, including absence for any portion of the day, shall be considered lawful only (excused) for the following reasons: *Death in the immediate family (i.e., parent, guardian, brother, sister, grandparent) of extended family and close non-relative. *Illness of the student. The principal requires a physician’s certificate from the parent/guardian after three school days. *Court Summons *Observance of a religious holiday *Mental Health Day - Students may receive as an excused absence one (1) day of absence in each semester of each school year for a student’s mental health needs. A note from a physician to excuse a student’s absence for mental health needs is not required. Family vacations and/or visiting relatives out of state/country are NOT lawful reasons for absence. Attendance at non-CMIT educational activities MAY be excused upon pre-approval by the principal. Families should contact the front desk to obtain an excused absence request form. This form must be returned to the front office at least one week prior to the planned absence. Make Up Work: Late or make-up work will not be accepted unless the absence is an EXCUSED absence and a form has been completed within 3 DAYS upon your student’s return to instruction. Once the note is submitted online, it is the STUDENT’s RESPONSIBILITY to request makeup work from their teacher(s). The front desk will NOT notify teachers regarding make up work. Please take note that every day the School Communication System (SCS) calls all households to inform parents regarding your child’s tardiness and attendance issues. For questions or concerns related to your student absences or tardiness, please check SchoolMAX to see what attendance or tardiness has been entered by the teacher. If there is a question or concern about a specific class, please contact that specific teacher. For all other concerns, please email cfermin@cmitacademy.org. Tardiness Policy Students will be officially tardy to school if they are not in their prospective classrooms at 8:05 am. If your student arrives at school between 8:05 - 8:15 am, they will be accepted through the cafeteria doors. At that time they will be issued an E-Hall tardy pass to their first period class. The time and code of T will be reflected in SchoolMax. Students who are tardy after 8:15 am should enter through the main doors to sign in and receive a tardy pass to class. Sometimes there are highway closures, weather conditions and traffic delays that may cause many students to be tardy. At that time, it will be to the discretion of the school principal to excuse ALL tardiness within a reasonable time frame for that specific day. Please keep in mind that it is of great importance to us that your student arrives safely to school and we are aware of these incidents that do occur from time to time. As defined in PGCPS AP 5113, a student is chronically absent if the student has been enrolled in a school for at least 10 days and is absent 10% or more of the school days while enrolled at that school. A student is habitually truant if the student has been enrolled in a school for 91 or more days in a school year and is unlawfully absent from school for a number of days or portion of days equal to or in excess of 20% of the school days within any marking period, semester, or year. There may be legal consequences when a student is habitually truant.

Christine Fermin (she/her) cfermin@cmitacademy.org Secretary I Attendance Secretary 240.767.4080

We have had a wonderful four weeks of celebrating Hispanic culture at CMIT from learning idioms each day, learning about traditional food and dance, and enjoying hall decorations and slide presentations about the Spanish-speaking countries and their flags. This week a number of our 11th and 12th grades students attended a Hispanic College Fair at Prince George’s Community College, and we ended the week with a movie night and discussion about life and culture in Colombia. We could not have had these experiences without you. Thank you to everyone who donated money, food, or time to make this celebration come alive. We will hold what we learned in our hearts all year. A huge shout out to Mr. Conde for all the work he did behind the scenes!

Ms. Colandrea 9th + 10th Grade Assistant Principal English, MAPS, SPED, + Social Studies Departments

Purchase your yearbook early for the best price and package. Starting at $55 until November 30. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2613093/Chesapeake-Math-and-It-Academy/2023-Yearbook/20220910041702563115/CATALOG_SHOP/ Or stop by Ms. Houston’s room (140) for an order form.

Katie Houston

Are you yearning to make the next breakthrough in your life? Advance in your field both in Information Technology and entrepreneurial venture with a credential from the best CMIT advisors. We offer certification programs and provide intellectual challenges that allow you to stand out. CMIT offers the following certification programs that will be awarded on afterschool club commencement. 1. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY: This certification sharpens the technical and innovative competencies of photographers in any levels, from novice or hobbyist photographers to professionals. Career opportunities include: Certificate in Photography, digital technology user support, audiovisual technologies management, graphic design, public relations, editorial services and content management, marketing management and strategy * CMIT Program Advisor for Photography: Adam Dartici * Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays 4PM -6Pm and Saturday 10 am to 1pm 2. SALESFORCE: Investing your time in Salesforce certification can help you build a serious expertise on sales and marketing strategy , The platform is very in demand worldwide and standard salaries reflect the following: - Salesforce Administrator: $122,000 - Business Analyst: $134,000 - Salesforce Consultant: $145,000 - Salesforce Developer: $144,000 - Project Manager: $141,000 = Technical Architect: $167,250 (source: https://www.salesforceben.com/salesforce-administrator-salary/) * CMIT Program Advisor for Salesforce: Vedat Ozcan * Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 3-5 PM Tuesday and Thursday 3-5 PM Saturday 8-10 AM Saturday 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 3. PHYTHON: Python is a programming language that lets you work more quickly and integrate your systems more effectively. It is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes code in a readable manner. As an entry-level Python Developer, the starting salary is $92,500 annually, while senior-level Python Developer salaries go as high as $130,000 per year. Top earners take home a salary of $150,000 yearly. (sources: https://bluelight.co/_ *CMIT Program Advisor for PHYTON: Nabil Siddiqui * Schedule: Mondays to Fridays 3-5PM 4. GRAPHIC DESIGNS: Do you think you have the passion, creativity, and eye for design needed for a career in graphic design? These designers work on many types of graphic design projects from concept to completion and are trained in the marketing and creative departments of agencies and companies. You may work with so many different types of graphic design specializations such as (1) Brand Identity and Logo Design (2) Packaging Design (3) Layout and Print Design (4) Web and Mobile Design (which will be offered as a separate class directly after). *CMIT Program Advisor for GRAPHIC DESIGNS: Dwayne Dyke * Schedule: Tues. and (every other) Weds., 3-4. Saturdays (TBA).

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

Get Ready! Science Olympiad advisors are here, excited and ready to enhance students who enjoy science, math, or engineering. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Science Olympiad coaches and coordinators attended a clinic to better facilitate participating students to gain more in-depth academic knowledge and other skills that will be useful in college. The Science Olympiad competition is a way to meet new people and showcase your knowledge and skills. For those who register for the CMIT Science Olympiad conference and parent orientation on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6 pm, the zoom link was sent to your email. For those who are still interested and missed the previous announcement, you can still register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWpUoa0eXrx01A4BzoiL1i3GwAcVkNnk5YiEVJHFhgVHj-tQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

CMIT Best Practices for Teaching and Learning integrate a wealth of institutional knowledge with current teaching research. This resource provides research-based strategies to help our students learn at all grade levels and content areas. One of the project of our school programs and activities is to features our staff best practices. On the attached video you will see one of our notable English teacher, Tammy O'Donnell demonstrating Detail Oriented writing. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Zr8KPuCyD3hRm002gIwsIaxv-zSR3OF/view?usp=sharing Ms. O'Donnell exemplifies how such writing can effect the perspectives of it's readers. Creatively, she uses herself as the receptor of her students instructions to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In this demonstration are quirks, spills and silly references resulting in an overall memorable experience that the students will lean on to produce a higher level of writing. CMIT takes pride in its staff for their dedication to student success. Developing young minds by providing a fun, creative and engaging learning environment where the student can take the lead in their learning.

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

Save the date! October 29th, Yearbook and Drama Club will be hosting a Halloween event beginning at 4pm. Trunk or Treat - 4pm-6pm Haunted Hallways - 6pm-8pm - Ready for a Fright? Experiments don't always turn as planned... Our "interns" will host guided tours of the facility. See what terrors have emerged... Stay for the costume contest and more. Costumes encouraged! Ticket information for the Haunted Hallway Tour will be available 10/18.

Katie Houston

Dates: 11/9, Retakes 12/8 Attire: CMIT Oxford and tie according to Student Handbook: Formal school uniforms will be worn during field trips and picture day. - White oxford shirt with CMIT Purple and Gold Logo - Solid purple tie - Solid navy blue or khaki pants (No cargo pants, jeans, yoga pants, leggings, sweatpants, rips, or embellishments) - Shoes of any color (No slippers, slides, flip flops, or Crocs)

Katie Houston

Dates: 11/17 & 11/18 and 11/29. Tuxes, wraps, and caps and gowns will be provided. The portrait company, Legacy Studios, will be providing a link to sign up for appointment times. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Houston: khouston@cmitacademy.org

Katie Houston

Senior Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Yearbook Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. Secure your ad pages early and get the best price option available all year! These prices change after 11/30/2022. Return Order Form to Ms. Houston - Room 140. A link with further instructions will be sent to upload pictures and messages. ALL PICTURES AND MESSAGES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1st!

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Katie Houston

Based on our data as of 1:45 pm on October 13, 2022, Four hundred ninety of our parents out of Five hundred seventy six submitted their child's Publicity Report Release Form, which is a very important document needed to furnish our school events and activities for the district and community. This is very essential announcement that the Publicity Report Release is also an acknowledgment of the student's rights and responsibilities stated in our handbook to release communication and documentation as required. All students in our social media and newsletter have parents granted release of publicity report. The office of the Program Coordinator urges everyone to please submit the PR and we greatly appreciate those who support and understanding the importance of the PR.

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

The String Club will meet on Mondays from 3pm - 4pm in room 320. The next meeting is Monday October 17.

Russell Carter

• It is not a secret that the Salesforce ecosystem is booming. International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that Salesforce Economy will create 9.3 million jobs by 2026. • Now is the perfect time to explore your Salesforce future at the Program • CMIT provides extensive Salesforce Admin, classes with its career-focused curriculum. • Learn high-demand technical skills. • Have real-world assignments & projects that provide actual work experience. • Access unlimited 1:1 support sessions (Einstein Hours) and personal coaching services to tackle your career goals. • Are you looking to step into IT and seek the easiest path to get in? • Or else you're an IT professional searching for a specialized field to advance your career. • CMIT Salesforce Administrator Program is the best choice since more and more companies use Salesforce for customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing strategies. • This Program will take you deep inside Salesforce, which you may have just heard about, and will allow you to get hands-on with this market-leading cloud service and get your dream job in the IT Industry as a Salesforce Developer with an average 140k salary.

Vedat Ozcan Salesforce Administrator Program Teacher

Hello all, Tiger Gaming will have its next session on Monday 10/17 from 3-4 PM in Room 222. If you are interested in being a leader to help facilitate an in club tournament with the club let me know which game and what its tournament ruleset are and we can discuss planning a tournament. Also, if you are able to bring any additional consoles for play please contact Mr. Dorris at ldorris@cmitacademy.org. Anime Club will meet again this Tuesday 10/18 from 3-4 PM in Room 222. In the past two weeks we have watched Death Note, Mob Psycho 100, Moriarty the Patriot, and Case Closed (a surprisingly and unintentionally hilarious anime). If you have any recommendations for an anime to be added to future voting lists please contact Mr. Dorris at ldorris@cmitacademy.org. Look forward to seeing you this week!

Mr. Dorris (Anime and Gaming Enthusiast)

Geometry tutoring started on Friday, Oct 14th, and will continue happening on the following days and times. Mondays 3-4 PM Tuesdays 3-4 PM Fridays 3-4 PM Saturdays Session 1: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Saturdays Session 2: 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM All tutoring sessions will take place in person at CMIT N HS in Mr.Bayram`s class. (324) Registration is required for each and every tutoring session by Midnight latest on the previous day. Students who join tutoring should have a dedicated Geometry tutoring notebook (squared) and a folder. Please fill out the google form, if you would like to join Geometry tutoring. https://forms.gle/cBwx4wfbRjhF7yYX7 The tutoring is offered to students who are having E, D, and C grades currently. On the other hand, students who are currently having B and A in my geometry class may also join to improve their skills and to help their peers. One of the best ways of learning is to teach peers, according to Feynman. Let me know if you have any questions!

Mr. Bayram Math Teacher CMIT Academy North High School nbayram@cmitacademy.org

CMIT All Stars TABLE TENNIS CLUB, is dedicated to changing the sport of table tennis by helping everyone improve their skills and increase their chances of success. CMIT students benefit greatly from joining a table tennis club as joining provides many physical and mental health benefits. CMIT students participate in excellent table tennis competitions. Table tennis club is a great resume builder. Schedule: Thursdays, 3-4pm Club Sponsor: Kem Djer CHESS CLUB, PLAYING SMART: Do you want to improve your visual memory, attention span, and spatial-reasoning ability? Join CMIT Chess Club because, just like chess concentration and memory go hand in hand in school as well. Schedule: Every other Wednesdays, 3-4 pm (Club next meeting date: October 19) Club Sponsor: Kem Djer. Co-Club Sponsor: Mr. Nuri Bayram Both clubs are opting for Competitions this school Year. Please see Mr. Djer in Room 201 if you are interested in joining the club.

Mr. Kem Djer Club Sponsor, Table tennis, Chess Spanish Teacher

Have you ever wondered why students in Room 304 and 305 seem so serious? Team Illusion Robotics is a made up of four Clubs that competes locally and nationally. SeaPerch, construct a simple, remotely operated underwater vehicle, or Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and other readily made materials. The SeaPerch program is a curriculum designed program that teaches students basic skills in ship and submarine design and encourages students to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean engineering concepts. All students are natural scientists and engineers. They love to question, tinker, experiment and play. VEX competitions encourage these skills and use the motivational effects of competition and robotics to help every student create her identity as a STEM learner. The VEX Robotics competition prepares students to become future innovators with 95% of his participants reporting their increased interest in STEM subjects and pursuing a STEM-related career. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels, culminating in the VEX Robotics World Championship every April! VEX Robotics https://www.vexrobotics.com/competition FIRST® Robotics Competition teams design, program, and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and common set of rules to play in a themed head-to-head challenge. Teams also build a brand, develop community partnerships for support, and work to promote STEM. Solar Car Challenge: The Solar Car Challenge Initiative helps motivate students in Engineering, and Alternative Energy. It provides hands-on workshops with the end product of each two-year education cycle. The Solar Car Challenge is a closed-track event at the world-famous Texas Motor Speedway, or a cross-country race designed to give students an opportunity to display and drive their solar cars. For those who are still interested, please hesitate to join the Quad Teem Illusion Club: Club Schedules: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Team Advisors: Mr. Lavalle: Mr. Ozdem

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

The AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION met for their Introductory meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022. This is a students advisor club lead by Velma Funebe and Chelsea AyiteyAdjin. The staff sponsoring the club is Ms. Bond. Its aim is to promote the academic success and cultural development of its members. This organization exists to empower African American students through the development of effective leadership skills. The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022

Velma Funebe and Chelsea AyiteyAdjin. Grade 12

The string Club formerly known as The Ukulele Orchestra will be moving their meeting schedule to Mondays, 3-4pm in Room 320 The Strings Club performs alternative styles of music, including traditional fiddle, rock and pop. It is open to all students, beginners and experienced alike. String instrument users including violin, viola, cello, electric and acoustic bass, electric and acoustic guitar, drums, mandolin, (etc) are invited to be a part of this exciting and developing club. We look forward to seeing you there! The String are preparing to execute different series of project to uplift our Music department and talent, lets take this year by storm!

Jescie Tinio Jasmyne Wilson Grade 11, Students Sponsored Club STRING CLUB

Hack Club is a global nonprofit network of high school computer hackers, makers and coders. The club supports high school coders through learning resources and mentorship. Why join? Hack Club gives you a worldwide community of thousands of other young makers to talk to. Their artists, writers, engineers, tinkerers, campers, filmmakers, volunteers, just like you! Hack club provides a tightknit community of makers and who help one another. You can be sure that the friendships you cultivate here will be lifelong connections. Real world relevance ethical hackers are known to assist investigators in recovering missing persons. Our first meeting is Monday at 3-4 pm, temporarily in Room 147. We need a TEACHER SPONSOR! Terry Bazemore III Ousman Sise Student Sponsor Club With more than fifty two clubs being run in the campus and an increase in afterschool tutoring programs, our participating teachers all have full afterschool schedules. In light of this, we are asking for a parent volunteer to take on this exciting endeavor. At CMIT we are dedicated to offering extensive opportunities to our students. Dr. Clarke, Program Coordinator

Terry Bazemore III Ousman Sise

We are excited to share that this year, our 9th grade students have a special opportunity to gain some knowledge and skills regarding the science of learning! What is the science of learning? The science of learning is the practical application of cognitive research about how we learn. It will help students understand and retain strategies that promote deeper learning and longer retention of information. Students will begin getting set up to participate in this program on October 17th. They will gain access to six modules that will inform them about how the brain works and how to use this to their advantage when learning new content and studying. For more information about these modules, follow this link: https://cogx.info/sol-becoming-sophisticated-learner/ This is an invaluable opportunity for students and one you can support by encouraging their participation and asking how they are using what they learn. Please look for more information about this program this week! Kind regards.

Ms. Colandrea 9th + 10th Grade Assistant Principal English, MAPS, SPED, + Social Studies Departments

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