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Contact the counseling department to schedule an appointment with the appropriate school counselor. Parents may pick up registration packets at any time during the school day.
Withdrawals: Contact us at 301-934-7470 to obtain and complete a withdrawal form.
Homework/Classwork Request: All homework/classwork requests for students absent longer than 3 days will be handled by Mrs. Keeler and Mrs. Straughn. Counselors must give teachers a minimum of 2 days notice to prepare and provide work for parent pick up. Parents and/or students should request work directly from all teachers in advance when an absence (s) is planned (i.e. doctor appointment).
Effective communication between parents and teachers:
1. Daily via students Agenda Book
2. Contact the teacher by phone
3. Contact the teacher by e-mail
4. Parent/Teacher conference
See the Charles County Public Schools Calendars for general information about:
* Attendance
* Interims
* Report Cards
* Graduation Requirements
* Testing
* Early Dismissals/Holidays
* Other Important Dates
For more specific information about the above-mentioned topics, please contact the appropriate school counselor.
Student Appointments to See Counselors: Students should see Ms. Keeler or Mrs. Straughn before school from 7:40 until 8:00 AM to schedule an appointment to see their counselor. NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE BETWEEN CLASSES (Exception: Emergencies). Students may see their counselor on a walk-in basis during their lunch shift only. ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE COUNSELING OFFICE FOR SERVICES MUST CHECK IN WITH THE COUNSELING SECRETARY.
Students who want to contact their counselor, the college and career advisor, or the pupil personnel worker
1. Students may Email questions/concerns to the counselor/CCA/PPW
2. Students may call the main office to speak directly with a staff member during NEST time
3. Students may email/call the counselor to Request an in-person or Synergy-ZOOM meeting.
Parent Scheduled Teacher Conferences:
Most times parent concerns can be resolved through direct communication between teachers and parents. Sometimes, however, a parent will want to request a meeting even after direct communication. When a parent requests a conference, the parent should call Student Services and speak with the assigned counselor. Conferences will be scheduled on Tuesday - Thursday at 7:40 am or 2:50 pm. Conferences will be held in person or via WebEx. Teachers will be given a minimum of 2-day notice of a scheduled conference.
Teachers are asked to report on time, bring a current grade report and any relevant classwork or test to show the parent. Teachers will be prepared to discuss progress, behavior, and academic struggles in the class, and offer recommendations for parents and students to employ in the home environment that support student improvement.
If a teacher is unable to attend, he/she will inform the counselor and personally contact the parent prior to the scheduled conference. If absent the day of the conference, he/she will personally contact the parent as soon as possible thereafter.
Homework Requests:
Assignments can be found on ParentVUE and StudentVUE. All homework requests for students absent longer than 3 days will be handled by school counselors. School counselors must give teachers a minimum of 2 days' notice to prepare and provide work for parent pick up. Parents and/or students should request work directly from teachers via email in advance when an absence(s), i.e., a doctor's appointment or a field trip, is planned. Parents can email teachers directly.
Transcript Policy:
Students requesting a copy of their high school transcript must complete a transcript request form available in the counseling office or download a form here. The form must be completely filled out including the parent's signature.
