Hello Seniors, We will have a MANDATORY graduation practice from 9:00 to 11:30 on Wednesday, May 19, at Severna Park High School. This is mandatory because we have to go through the procedures that we will use on graduation day. Because of the new location for graduation, and because of social distancing, we need to have time to figure everything out, so please cooperate and help us make your graduation day special. Again: Severna Park High School. May 19. 9:00 to 11:00. NO EXCEPTIONS. Thanks!

Darryl Gonzalez

CLF is planning to open a brand new public charter school that offers CODING and ROBOTICS to ALL K-5 students who reside in Anne Arundel County. But we need your help to make it happen! Please join the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation in our efforts to bring a NEW charter school to Anne Arundel County by filling out this 1 minute survey to show your support! http://www.tinyurl.com/cspelementary CLF Community Partnerships

Angie O'Brien

Great News! We were just notified of the graduation ceremony for The Class of 2021. This is all the information we have now, but we wanted to share it with you. Date: Friday, June 11 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Severna Park High School Please see attached letter with information about tickets.

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Angie O'Brien

Any student who wishes to receive high school credit for any dual credit AACC class they have taken must present an official transcript from AACC to their counselor. The Registrar’s Office at AACC can assist you with obtaining an official transcript. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Parents/guardians, On behalf of Mr. Jefferson, please see the attached letter regarding summer programs being offered by AACPS.

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Angie O'Brien

Parents, Interim reports will be available today, Friday, May 7. Please be sure to look over this information with your children.

Angie O'Brien

The CSP E-Sports team would like to announce the start of the 2021-2022 E-Sports recruitment initiative! Join us in order to compete against other schools and test your mettle in games like Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, SMITE, Madden 2021 (PS4), FIFA 2021 (PS4) and more! We will be holding our 1st informational meeting on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 starting at 4:00 until 4:30, so make sure to stop by and ask some questions! If you can not make it do not worry, we will be holding an informational meeting every Tuesday until further notice. Please use the Google Meet code or reach out to Coach Hood for an invite: https://meet.google.com/uhp-rerj-mqn As for other news, this year’s teams made many accomplishments including: Rocket League (over 575 teams): Team Free 3-5 Ranked 300th in the Eastern Region The Edge 5-3 Ranked 105th in the Eastern Region Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (207 teams): Team Free 6-2 Ranked 25th in the Eastern Region The First Order 5-3 Ranked 54th in the Eastern Region Both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate teams advanced to the playoffs. We are also started our own E-Sports Swag store with custom designed jerseys and other E-Sports merchandise. Any Questions? Email: khood@mycsp.org Join our discord! https://discord.gg/TTSSJfWUGU

Coach Hood and the E-Sports Team

Classroom Guidance is a critical part of the AACPS curriculum for all students where Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Siwicki work with all grades on life skills. Please see the following schedule for your child's quarterly guidance lesson: Grade 7: Wednesday, May 12 -Life & Learning Plan Grade 8: Wednesday, May 12-High School Plan Grade 9: Wednesday, May 26 -Strengths Explorer Grade 10: Wednesday, May 26 -Coping Skills Grade 11: Wednesday, May 19 -College Essay Grade 12: Wednesday, May 19 -Senior Survey All classes, except seniors, are conducted from 10:25-11:00 a.m. (FLEX C on your child's schedule) when students will log into their grade specific Google Classroom link. Seniors will meet at 9:05 a.m. (FLEX A) when students will log into their Grade 12 Google Classroom link. We look forward to our time together with students engaging in rich discussion and learning.

CSP Counseling Team Mrs. Siwicki: A-L Grades 6-12 (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) Mrs. Shepherd: M-Z Grades 6-12 (mshepherd@mycsp.org)

Parents/guardians, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will host a virtual Service Academy Information Forum on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 5-6:30 p.m. EST. Please see the attached flyer for more information on how to RSVP.

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Angie O'Brien

School Meal Prices SY 2021-2022 All school meals (breakfast and lunch) are free to all students effective September 8, 2021, through the last day of school in June 2022. Meal Benefit Applications are still required by the State and will be made available beginning August 2021. Although meals are free, we are required to collect Meal Benefit Applications for programming and funding. To complete a Meal Benefit Application for SY 2021-2022, log onto https://aacpsschools.org/nutrition/apply-for-free-or-reduced-price-meals/ If you have any questions regarding the school meals program, please email jrisse@aacps.org or call 410-222-5900.

Angie O'Brien

Senior Parents – Seniors wishing to participate in the graduation ceremony are required to dress in full regalia. We have made every attempt to make sure that you have purchased your child's cap and gown or secured one from an older sibling. If you still need to purchase a cap and gown or just the tassel, you can do so at the link below: https://www.balfour.com/maryland/hanover/chesapeake-science-point All cap and gown orders will be delivered to CSP. Seniors that are participating in hybrid learning will sign and receive their order. Those attending virtually will need to have someone come to CSP, sign for, and pick up their order. Once the orders arrive, I will send an email to parents letting you when you can pick up your child's order. If you have questions, please reach to Ms. O'Brien.

Angie O'Brien

Hi CSP Parents, Please see below regarding details on Chesapeake Science Point's NO REPEAT policy. If you have questions and/or concerns regarding this matter, please reach out to your child's school counselor. CSP continues to provide a rigorous and quality education to all students. It has always been our goal to improve upon past practices, find new ways to engage students and make learning something students enjoy. We also believe that high school students need to put forth that same effort in order to become successful adults; therefore, CSP is Repeat Free. If a student receives an E in a required high school course, the class will have to be repeated in an alternate program such as summer school, evening school and twilight school. These programs are available for students to make up credits in courses that they were not successful in the first time; classes at CSP are for students taking them for original credit. If a student does not make up the failed class in one of these alternative programs, there is a chance that we will not be able to schedule the student for the classes required for graduation and the student will have to take classes at CSP for more than four years.

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Come check out the CSP E-Sports Swag Store! There are many great items available for purchase. Thank you for supporting the E-Sports Team! https://esportsgear.com/collections/csp-high-school

Coach Hood and the E-Sports Team

Parents, Please see the attached flyers for both middle and high school uniforms. There is helpful information including how to purchase uniforms and direct links to our school's landing page.

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Angie O'Brien

In the event that you are transferring your child to another school, please send me an email letting me know. I will need a few days to prepare a transfer packet for you to take to the new school. In your email to me, please include the new school and phone number. My email address is jcalvert@mycsp.org

June Clavert

Interims are out on Friday. Students have on record at least 3 graded assignments. Please encourage your student to visit Flex Time to make up missing assignments. I stream out my flex link to everyone, Wednesday mornings.

Janette Morandin

Interims are out on Friday. Students have on record at least 3 graded assignments. Please encourage your student to visit Flex Time to make up missing assignments. I stream out my flex link to everyone, Wednesday mornings.

Janette Morandin

Whether it's a 2- or 4-year college, career training, or something else altogether—it can be difficult to know where to start. During this webinar we’ll demystify the admissions process for students and families, and help them feel more prepared for the college application process. You can register for a free webinar to learn more. Register now for a free webinar: College Admission Tips Wednesday, May 12 | 7pm ET Register Now: https://salliemaebank.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=salliemaebank&service=6&rnd=0.22136269453259916&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsalliemaebank.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000004ffb1599a20ccd4b2e590e22578feeefae25df0bd38550e497117521f10d8eb93%26siteurl%3Dsalliemaebank%26confViewID%3D188337677545770817%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAASe08mUH2OtpjNBVBd_JAUuDCfr4v5lO3fKt4YZzN1coA2%26 Panelists Include: Fabrizio D’Aloisio, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Collin Palmer, The University of Toledo; and Joseph Posillico, New York Institute of Technology Thursday, May 13 | 8pm ET Register Now: https://salliemaebank.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=salliemaebank&service=6&rnd=0.23584096546870514&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsalliemaebank.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000004981b17c7da379425e1293216ce729dacc1a3e63a59278bd3d9d022a76be9008e%26siteurl%3Dsalliemaebank%26confViewID%3D188337984096964089%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAATCLXWa97Y6kcp68Io2yFO2lcyIKBXpBheF7YQSVCFD4A2%26 Panelists Include: Brian Armstrong, Texas Southern University; Jean Cox, Saint Louis University; and Derek DuBose, University of Denver During this webinar we’ll demystify the admissions process and you’ll gain valuable insights directly from admission professionals. Topics will include: • Importance of high school academic choices • To take the ACT/SAT, or not • Applying to colleges • Essays and letters of recommendation • Campus visits: in-person and virtual • Your online presence Space is limited, so please register early!

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Inspirit AI, the interdisciplinary tech program for middle and high school students taught by MIT and Stanford grad students. As artificial intelligence continues to transform our daily lives, space exploration in particular has become more innovative than ever before! The Inspirit team is excited to launch our new track, AI +Astronomy: Planet Hunters - Searching for Exoplanets with AI. In this project, students will use data collected from NASA’s Kepler space telescope to train AI models and detect exoplanets, which could help discover alien life! Our instructors come from a multitude of relevant backgrounds, with experience in disciplines like Astrophysics and Electrical Engineering. You can check out some of their work and passion projects here. As applications for our summer program close on May 20th, I invite your students of all disciplines to apply at this link. Whether they’re interested in AI+Astronomy or our other project domains, students will gain an invaluable learning experience that combines technology education with social impact (no programming experience required). https://inspiritai.typeform.com/to/GAjLDQPj If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at ben@inspiritai.com, or set up a call to chat.

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains June 27–July 9 Over two weeks in Castleton, Vermont, students will learn to drive engagement and affect change in response to our warming planet. This hands-on program combines seminars, activities and excursions taught by leading Columbia scientists like Arthur Lener-Lam, Ph.D., Director of the Sustainability Science master's program and Deputy Director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. LEARN MORE 2021 Online Summer Immersion Program Students can choose from over 100 course options in subjects from social science and law, to the environment and the arts, and: Interact with Columbia scholars and experts in their fields. Engage with an international community of students. Prepare for college and the admissions process through specially designed programs. Participate in extracurricular activities led by current students. Earn a Columbia University Certification of Participation and evaluation letter. Use the application code GC21 and we'll wave our application fee. Session 1: June 28–July 16 Applications are due May 19 Session 2: July 20–August 6 Applications are due June 16 Session 3: August 9–August 13 Applications are due July 15 LEARN MORE: https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool/columbia-climate-school?utm_campaign=PREC_SU21_GC-02&utm_content=Precollege&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Internal

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Georgetown University wants to help you find your calling Georgetown University recently created a new opportunity for your high school students to explore courses that might help them better prepare for college majors. This flexible online program is designed for high school students, ages 13 and older. It enables them to investigate subject areas of particular interest. Why Georgetown? Georgetown University’s approach to education is unique. We follow the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care for the whole person—and our goal with this new program is to provide a holistic experience. Students deserve the opportunity to develop their own talents and dreams, and this program will help them do that. Please share this link with your students. Current courses offered: Law: How to Think Like an Attorney High school students are given an inside look at the profession, practice creating evidence-based arguments, analyzing information, and discerning fact from opinion. The course teaches valuable critical thinking skills. Topics covered offer a good background for potential college majors and career paths related to law. Medical Research: Clinical Trials Resulting in Medical Discoveries High school students learn the processes researchers use to formulate and conduct studies, as well as evaluate the evidence gathered. Topics covered offer a good background for potential college majors and career paths related to STEM, medical research, pharmacology, and biostatistics. Personal mentoring for guidance—flexible learning format • Mentorship: High school students will participate in live, online group sessions with a Georgetown University mentor who assists with brainstorming on their final project and answering questions about assignments. Mentors are Georgetown students and alumni who are well-versed in the subject area of the course. They also share information on college majors and careers. • Flexible learning: Course lessons are delivered by renowned professors through dynamic videos, allowing students to study anytime that fits their schedule. • Certificate of Completion from Georgetown University: Students earn this recognition when they finish the course successfully. Please share this email with your students today. LEARN MORE: https://georgetown.precollegeprograms.org/?utm_campaign=GT%3A%20Guidance%20Counselor&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=123533951&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8vuwXXyhG_mEmEdW6m5_mVjQAV5eqWo71IvPYsaOIerP08SYsLJ7SuQUJoMcIN4uBInA1VD-EzBj47mpqPXax1JFnZzQ&utm_content=123533951&utm_source=hs_automation

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Check out our schedule for our Outdoor Spring Track Meets this month! You can watch the event online at nfhsnetwork.com! Wednesday May 12th @ Crofton HS- 1:30pm Wednesday May 19th @ Broadneck HS- 4:00pm Monday May 24th @ Annapolis HS- 4:00pm Wednesday June 2nd @Broadneck HS- 4:00pm

Mr. Smith

Parents/Guardians, Your child's interim grade report will be available this week. Please help your child use this grade report as an indicator of how he/she is doing academically. If your child is doing well, take a moment to celebrate his/her successful habits. If he/she needs to make improvements, now is the time to help your child refocus on time management and study skill strategies. When students need academic assistance, they also have the options of meeting with teachers during Wednesday morning FLEX sessions from 9:05-11:00. Your child can also see his/her counselor to go over academic strategies. You can help as well by assisting your child in setting a SMART goal for academic success. A SMART goal is: Specific: What do you want to accomplish? What are the requirements? What are the obstacles or constraints? Measurable: What will you measure? How will you know when you have met your goal? How will you know when the goal is accomplished? Achievable: Is your goal attainable? How can the goal be accomplished? What are the logical steps to take to achieve your goal? Realistic: Is the goal achievable within the limits of your knowledge and time? Do you have the necessary resources to accomplish this goal? Timely. How long will it take to accomplish this goal? When is the completion of this goal due? When am I going to work on this goal? A SMART goal is a great first step in achieving academic success. Have your child set small, achievable goals and be sure to celebrate successes along the way!

CSP Counseling Team Mrs. Siwicki: A-L Grades 6-12 (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) Mrs. Shepherd: M-Z Grades 6-12 (mshepherd@mycsp.org)