The CSP Elementary School is set to open during 2023-2024. If you wish to learn more about the enrollment process or learn more about the school, please visit https://new.mycspes.org/

Angie O'Brien

Parents, Please read the attached letter with important updates.

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9th-grade Parents: High school class dues are due every year your child attends high school in Anne Arundel County. At CSP, you have the option to pay your child's class dues in full or make the payment owed each year. 9th-grade payments of $15.00 were due to Ms. Knott in Room #111 by today. If you wish to pay your child's high school dues in full, the amount is $120.00. Payments accepted are cash or checks made out to CSP. Please see the attached form for turning in your child's class dues.

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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 26, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

Angie O'Brien

10th-grade Parents: High school class dues are due every year your child attends high school in Anne Arundel County. At CSP, you have the option to pay your child's class dues in full or make the payment owed each year. 10th-grade payments of $25.00 are due to Ms. Combs in Room #209 by October 3. If you wish to pay your child's high school dues in full, the amount is $120.00. Payments accepted are cash or checks made out to CSP. Please see the attached form for turning in your child's class dues.

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Parents, Students received order forms for Picture Day, taking place on October 12. All students must be dressed in the CSP oxford shirt and tie. If you have not done so, please make sure your child has these two items. The oxford shirt and tie are also required for field trips and special events at the school. Purchasing is done through Flynn O'Hara, and ordering information can be found on our website www.mycsp.org. Click on CSP Families, Students, and then Uniform Information.

Angie O'Brien

Parents of 11th-grade students, Please read the attached letter regarding the PSAT/NMSQT taking place at CSP on October 12.

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12th-grade Parents: High school class dues are due every year your child attends high school in Anne Arundel County. At CSP, you have the option to pay your child's class dues in full or make the payment owed each year. 12th-grade payments of $45.00 are due to Ms. Layton in Room #206 by October 17. Seniors must have the entire amount owed paid by October 17. Payments accepted are cash or checks made out to CSP. Please see the attached form for turning in your child's class dues.

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Angie O'Brien

11th-grade Parents: High school class dues are due every year your child attends high school in Anne Arundel County. At CSP, you have the option to pay your child's class dues in full or make the payment owed each year. 11th-grade payments of $35.00 are due to Ms. Pratt in Room #114 by October 17. If you wish to pay your child's high school dues in full, the amount is $120.00. Payments accepted are cash or checks made out to CSP. Please see the attached form for turning in your child's class dues.

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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

The 2023-2024 Lottery Application & Open House Events: Application Opens: October 10, 2022, at NOON Application Closes: November 21, 2022, at NOON Open House Events: In-Person October 18, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm November 9, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Angie O'Brien

Georgetown University Is Offering Two New Online Courses International Law: Protecting the World’s Interests The course is designed by the renowned and popular Dr. Anthony Clark Arend, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Government at Georgetown University and designer of the international law course. Students will dive into international treaties, the role international law plays in wars such as the one in Ukraine, and how laws are designed to protect the world from chaos. If your student is interested in college majors or career paths related to international law, such as attorney, corporate counselor, government official, or diplomat, then this course is a must. Becoming an Investor: An Inside Look at Finance This course allows students to learn how investors create wealth. They will explore the exciting world of fintech and cryptocurrencies, and discover what really happens once a stock is purchased. Students will also analyze a public company, determine its worth, and calculate the price at which the company would make a good investment. If your student is interested in college majors or career paths related to business, consulting, fintech, financial planning, or accounting, then this course is a must. EXPLORE OUR PROGRAM: https://georgetown.precollegeprograms.org/?utm_campaign=GU%3A%20Course%20Announcement%3A%20August%202022&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=221938588&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--cqSLr9RwKXr2oiDxw54uGti1HAPJcOHsqhLYlfxp5-aplWWaCD24AUX4UOECX2EKeeMG8SltQmPRmki-4FV3SphTfrw&utm_content=221938588&utm_source=hs_automation#section-courses Sincerely, Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program

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

Seniors and families, Plan to attend the State Scholarship Program & Financial Aid Virtual Workshop sponsored by AACPS Office of School Counseling and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This virtual event is on October 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. See the flyer for more information and the login details.

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

Seniors, See below for a unique opportunity for college application/acceptance through QuestBridge: QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that helps high-achieving, low-income students gain admission and scholarships to over 45 of the country’s top-ranked colleges. QuestBridge does this by partnering with these schools to identify and support students who otherwise may not apply to leading colleges. We administer a unique college application (the National College Match application) that focuses on the achievements and academic success of students who face economic challenges, and help to guide applicants through the college admissions process. Our college partners ultimately decide which students to admit, and they provide the scholarships, not QuestBridge. See link below for application criteria: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply

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

Greetings from Mount St. Mary's University! I wanted to introduce myself as the admissions counselor for Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School and share a few recent updates from our campus. I'm excited to be back on the road this fall visiting high schools and attending college fairs in your region. First, I wanted to make you aware of our new Experience the Mount Day on Nov. 8. This program is designed for high school counselors to come visit, meet with us and learn more about admissions at the Mount. Click here to register now. For more recent updates from the Mount, please see the section below: The Mount Celebrates Expanded Knott Academic Center On Sep. 9, we formally introduced the expanded and renovated Knott Academic Center to the community, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $9.1 million project, in the making since the summer of 2019, resulted in multiple collaborative learning spaces, new classrooms, technological upgrades, improved faculty offices, new flooring and lighting, the student-run Saxbys café and more. https://admission.msmary.edu/register/?id=91f89c3d-79e6-403b-ba7c-2641c208fd5f Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles Earns Bachelor's Degree from MSMU Thirty-seven years after he left college to pursue a professional football career, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles has earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary's University. Click here to read the full story. Merit Scholarships released Our merit scholarships for fall 2023 enrollment have been released. Awards have increased and now range from $22,000 to $31,000 per year, with every admitted student receiving at least $22,000 per year! https://msmary.edu/admissions/financial-aid/first-year-student.html#merit-scholarships Visit Grant We are excited to offer this scholarship opportunity to high school seniors once again. The $1,000 grant will be awarded to high school seniors that attend a qualifying admissions event and apply to the Mount as a residential student by Dec. 1. https://msmary.edu/admissions/financial-aid/first-year-student.html#university-scholarships Open Houses Coming Soon We encourage your students to register for one of our upcoming Open House Programs on Oct. 1 or Nov. 5. You can see all visit opportunities on our Campus Visit Calendar. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to help! Sincerely, Casey Smial, C'20 Casey Smial, C'20 Assistant Director of Admissions Mount St. Mary's University 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Call or Text: (301) 447-5146 c.o.smial@msmary.edu Schedule a Virtual Meeting with me Take a Virtual Tour

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

10 A.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 GUILFORD COLLEGE 5800 WEST FRIENDLY AVENUE GREENSBORO, N.C. Hello from Guilford College, I’m writing to let you know about Guilford’s upcoming Open House at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. While here, you'll take a tour of campus and learn more about academics and team advising. They'll also meet their Admission and Financial Aid counselors and have the opportunity to engage with Guilford's faculty. In addition, we're offering on-site admission to students ready to apply for fall 2023. Those interested should bring a copy of their high-school transcript; unofficial versions are acceptable. REGISTER HERE: https://apply.guilford.edu/register/?id=908f4cdc-13a8-4a67-b9de-1745c57039be If your students are unable to attend, we would still love to welcome them to Guilford. They can schedule a personalized visit any time. If you have any questions about the program or would like to visit with a group of your students on another day, please contact me in the Office of Admission at 336.316.2100. Sincerely, Kyle Wooden '11 Director of Admission

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

You are Invited to the 2022 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Fall Open House! PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR DETAILS.

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

We invite you to encourage your students to attend one of Rider's fall Open Houses. Students will explore our 280-acre Lawrenceville campus with a friendly and knowledgeable student tour guide. Our dedicated faculty will be available to discuss how your students will prepare for their future as a student in one of our 70+ undergraduate majors and minors. Current students and financial aid counselors will also be available to answer questions. Open House Dates and times: Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, November 11, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Students can expect to: Explore the Rider campus alongside a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide Discover Rider’s 150+ student clubs and organizations Connect with financial aid counselors to learn about their scholarship and aid opportunities Grab a bite to eat at a local food truck and more! All students who attend will receive an application fee waiver. Plus, this visit can help them earn $1,000 for textbooks! Register here: https://www.rider.edu/about/events/open-house?utm_campaign=2223admu-fall-oh-fy&utm_content=all-dates&utm_source=slate&utm_medium=email If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at 609-896-5042 or admissions@rider.edu.

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

Do you have ideas for innovative new businesses? Encourage them to share their business concepts with Rider for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship or cash prizes! The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition accepts new ideas from rising high school seniors, juniors and sophomores. The winner of the senior pitch competition will receive a full four-year tuition scholarship to Rider University. The competition is sponsored by Norm Brodsky ’64. Norm is a long-time entrepreneur and the namesake of Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business. He founded eight successful businesses including Citi Storage, the largest privately owned archive business in the country. View competition details: https://www.rider.edu/sites/default/files/2022-09/ADM_BusinessConceptCompetition.pdf?utm_campaign=2223admu-brodsky&utm_content=educator1&utm_source=slate&utm_medium=email Please register for our virtual information session on Monday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more. We look forward to your students' concept competition entries! Susan Makowski Executive Director of Undergraduate and Transfer Admission

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

Hi Juniors & Seniors! It’s no secret that most college applications require you to submit your SAT or ACT score, making taking the exam an absolute must. In addition to it being a requirement, colleges and universities receive thousands of applications every year. The scores on the SAT and ACT allow them to narrow down the playing field and make decisions on acceptance. In addition to your college applications, your SAT and ACT scores can be used to apply for scholarships. These are sometimes merit based scholarships, granted directly from your choice of college during the application process. Others may be from local, state, or regional programs where your grades, academic achievements, and score affect your eligibility. We wanted to stress the importance of taking the SAT and/or ACT more than once. Studies show that students typically receive a higher score the second time they sit for the test. It would be most beneficial to take the SAT and/or ACT your junior year, then again your senior year. If you receive free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver. The counselors have them available in their offices. Please see attachment for 2022-23 testing dates. You may register for the SAT on collegeboard.org. See your counselor with any additional questions.

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

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

Our first Open House of the school year is on October 2nd. This popular event brings prospective full-time undergraduates and their families to campus for a full overview of UT. Come see why The University of Tampa is the right choice for you. Book early to get the greatest deals on travel and hotels. Check out our featured hotels that offer special rates for UT visitors. What are you waiting for? RSVP Now for October 2nd. https://apply-undg.ut.edu/register/?id=9bd0927c-126c-445f-aeec-471f0da1104a If you can't make it on October 2nd, check out our online visit calendar for other opportunities. Get a sneak peek at what UT has to offer by checking out our Undergraduate Brochure. Check us out on social media using the hashtags #utampa and #UTOpenHouse

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

The Office of Admission would like to invite you to attend our Fall 2022 Open House! Our in-person Open House will allow prospective students to connect with us to learn more about the unique opportunities offered here at Howard University. The event will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10AM to 2PM EST. Fall Open House is geared towards all prospective undergraduate students (current high school sophomores & juniors, as well as current college students) who want to learn what it takes to become a part of the rich legacy and tradition of Howard University. At Open House, students and their families will have the opportunity to talk with current students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The program begins in Burr Gymnasium at 10AM followed by our “HU College Fair” where our undergraduate departments and special programs are invited to participate. Register Today: https://applyhu.howard.edu/register/?id=88b993bc-0ea6-4a1d-aa3b-a5a8d71cc18e&_eid=6092b98111a03e6c1277f1d9 Our admission staff will be on site to answer questions, guide students through the application process, and help #FutureBison discover all that Howard has to offer. Additionally, our Student Ambassadors will lead tours of our beautiful hilltop campus. Following the event on campus, guests are invited to attend the second annual “Truth and Service Classic” football game at the Audi Field, where our Howard University Bison take on the Harvard Crimson. Open House guests will be provided with tickets to the game. All students are encouraged to register today to learn what it takes to become a part of the rich legacy and tradition of Howard University. Howard University is the right match for students seeking an excellent education in a diverse, dynamic, and nurturing environment. Ranked #89 on the US News & World Report's Best National Universities list, the university has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. To learn more about Howard University, please visit our website at admission.howard.edu. For more information on Open House, please feel free to contact us via email at admission@howard.edu. Thank you! Sincerely, Office of Admission Howard University

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

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

Hi Juniors & Seniors! It’s no secret that most college applications require you to submit your SAT or ACT score, making taking the exam an absolute must. In addition to it being a requirement, colleges and universities receive thousands of applications every year. The scores on the SAT and ACT allow them to narrow down the playing field and make decisions on acceptance. In addition to your college applications, your SAT and ACT scores can be used to apply for scholarships. These are sometimes merit based scholarships, granted directly from your choice of college during the application process. Others may be from local, state, or regional programs where your grades, academic achievements, and score affect your eligibility. We wanted to stress the importance of taking the SAT and/or ACT more than once. Studies show that students typically receive a higher score the second time they sit for the test. It would be most beneficial to take the SAT and/or ACT your junior year, then again your senior year. If you receive free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver. The counselors have them available in their offices. Please see attachment for 2022-23 testing dates. You may register for the SAT on collegeboard.org. See your counselor with any additional questions.

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

Juniors, Thank you for your attention to Mr. Tom Dickinson, the AACPS Work Based Learning Facilitator, concerning the NSA internship opportunity for your senior year. The application is now open and the final deadline is October 25. As we mentioned at the internship meeting, Mr. Dickinson will be available each Monday during ROAR in the month of October to assist with application requirements. I have attached the application information. Please review it carefully and plan to meet with Mr. Dickinson for completion check-off. If you have any questions concerning the NSA internship or the application process, please reach out to Mr. Dickinson (tdickinson@aacps.org).

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

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Anne Arundel County Chapter is organizing a Girls' Mentorship Workshop Series. The Chapter is a nationally affiliated advocacy organization that seeks to empower Black women and girls, to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. They meet the diverse needs of our community through programs, effective networking with community, corporate and political sectors, mentoring and scholarships. For thirty years, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Anne Arundel County Chapter has mentored Black youth in grades 8th – 11th. They have provided over $85,000.00 in scholarships to Black female high school seniors in Anne Arundel County and celebrated youth in their annual Awards and Recognition Program. The workshops will be conducted each month, October through May, typically on two Wednesday evenings and one Saturday morning. Sessions will be virtual with a few in person activities. Please see the attached flyer, letter and application for more details.

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

We will be visiting the Phillips collection on October 27 from 9-2. Please be sure to turn in your permission slip to Mrs. Pratt ASAP. Only 40 seats available. https://www.phillipscollection.org/

Rachel Pratt

We will be visiting the Walters Art Museum on Friday, November 18 9-2. Please return your permission slip and $20 bus fee to Mrs. Pratt ASAP. https://thewalters.org/

Rachel Pratt