The Keys to Success

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential

Thursday, February 9

6:30pm

Central Middle School, 221 Central Avenue East, Edgewater

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools – South River Cluster presents a parent information night on ways to help children be successful.  Sessions will include:

8 Great Essential Guideposts for the Journey to Success

College Readiness & Career Pathways

Generalized Anxiety

“Late, Lost and Unprepared”

Cultivating 21st Century Learners

Keeping Kids Drug Free

How to Talk to Teens

with welcoming remarks from Dr Kevin Maxwell, Superintendent of Schools, AACPS

Displays presented by Anne Arundel Community College and the Network of Care

Participating Parents of Elementary School Students will take home a No Homework Pass.

When we work together, we can ensure the success of all our students! 

SRHS Signature Program presents

Global Communications and Public Affairs

Careers for the 21st Century

Monday, February 13, 2012

6:30pm  School Auditorium

Discover career opportunities in the fields of Global Communications and Public Affairs.  Representatives from local colleges, trade schools, businesses, government and non-profit organizations will be on hand to present information about training and employment programs.

For more information, visit SRHS Signature Program or e-mail Mrs Linda Lamon

Anne Arundel Community College will be offering placement testing and course enrollment for the Fall 2012 semester, for both graduating seniors and incoming JumpStart students, at SRHS. 

Pre-registration is required for all events and parents are welcome to attend for Personal Registration.  For more information, contact the Guidance Office at 410-956-5600, ext 210.

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March 14, 2012

Application Day

Small group sessions, starting at 8:00am.  Students will be introduced to some of the various programs available at AACC and will complete the paper application process.

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March 20, 2012

Accuplacer Prep Class

9:00 am.  Students will gain an overview of the Accuplacer and practice on sample test questions.

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March 30, 2012

Accuplacer Testing

12:30pm.  Placement testing for math and English will be offered to students who have not taken the SAT, or whose SAT scores do not meet minimum requirements.

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April 25, 2012

Personal Registration Day

Appointments start at 8:00am.  Admissions counselors from AACC will be helping students register for courses offered in the Fall 2012 semester.  Registrations include regular enrollment and JumpStart.  Parents are welcome to attend.

Valentine’s Nite Out is Friday, February 10, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.  A great opportunity for parents to take a night out to enjoy an early Valentine dinner date.

Sponsored by the SRHS Women’s Lacrosse Team, this event is open to children in kindergarten through grade 5.

The fee is $25 per child, with a charge of $5 for each additional sibling. Last minute drop-ins are welcome, at $30 for one child and $6 for each additional sibling.

Children can come in their pajamas or comfy clothes and can participate in activities that include karaoke, relay races, dancing, video games, crafts projects and more.  Each area is age appropriate and supervised.

Pick up is promptly at 9:30pm.  Late pick ups will be charged an additional fee.

For tickets, email Hannah Street, Grace Pettey, Ally VanSloun or Kim McNemar.

For more information, click HERE.

AACPS now offers parents a way to view their child’s assignments, grades and attendance in order to promote student success.  ParentConnect is accessible from any computer with Internet access – at any time.

Only Parents and Legal Guardians may activate an account on ParentConnect.  To apply, you must appear in person to fill out the application and to present your valid Maryland driver’s license for identity verification.  You are welcome to stop by the Guidance Office, between 7:30am and 3:00pm, to pick up navigation instructions and collect the User ID and starter passcode.

Already have an active account but are having trouble getting in?  Have questions about how to work the site?  Feel free to contact Theresa in the Guidance Office for help at tchaffer@aacps.org or call 410-956-5600 ext 210.