Prom and graduation are important events in the lives of graduating high school seniors.  Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health encourage youth to participate in senior events that are safe and alcohol free.  Parents are encouraged to speak to their graduating seniors concerning the dangers of underage drinking, including the health, family and legal consequences of use. 

Seniors will recieve a brochure explaining the Play It Safe Project, a nationally recognized drug and alcohol abuse prevention program developed for graduates who celebrate the end of high school in Ocean City, MD.  This project includes public awareness, education and alternative activities.  Some of the alcohol-free events being held in Ocean City during senior week include laser tag, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, midnight bowling, volleyball tournaments, miniature golf and kaaoke.

For more information on the Play It Safe Project, visit www.playitsafeoceancity.com

To learn how to speak to your teenager about alcohol, visit the Partnership at www.drugfree.org

Contact Skip Lee, Coordinator of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, at 410-222-5460 or Heather Eshleman, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Services, Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-6724 or email hdesh100@aacounty.org

Developing Strings Masterclass & Workshop

Friday, August 2, 2013

9am – 3pm

$50

Lunch will be Provided

Sponsored by the SRHS Music Boosters

Open to Strings Students in Grades 7 – 12

Work with Orchestral Musicians from:

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Anne Arundel Community College 

The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra

Registration Deadline July 18, 2013

“Its a Strings Thing” Application Form

For more information, visit www.southrivermusic.com or contact the SRHS Music Boosters at southrivermusic@gmail.com

The School Health Room requires that all student medications be collected by a parent at the end of the school year.

Deadline for pick up is:

Noon

Friday, June 14

Health Room Office hours are 7am – 2pm on regular school days and 7am – 12 noon on days when students are dismissed 2 hours early.

Any medication that is left after the close of school on Friday, June 14, will be disposed of in accordance with Anne Arundel County Health Department Guidelines.

Please contact the SRHS Nurse at 410-956-1757 for more information.

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Students who require medication to be administered must have a doctor’s order on file in the school health room at the beginning of each school year.  See the Health Room page for guidelines and forms.

     In order to ensure that all students in the Class of 2014 and their parents understand what is required by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education to earn a high school diploma, the South River High School Counseling Office will hold 2 meetings over the summer to discuss the Graduation Notification Agreement.

The Graduation Notification Agreement (also known as the Senior Contract) outlines the number of credits a student has earned by the end of their Junior year and lists the credit requirements that still must be met in order to graduate at the end of May.  It also shows the High School Completer Path, earned Service Learning Hours, and the High School Assessments. 

During the meetings Counselors will discuss the college application process, how to request transcripts and find scholarship money as well as other post-high school planning issues.  Questions are welcome.

Parent signature is required on the Graduation Notification Agreement.  For that reason, parents are highly encouraged to attend ONE of these events.

Sessions will be held on

Wednesday, July 17

and

Wednesday, August 7

8:30am to 10:00am

School Auditorium

Jodie Hogan, a Spanish teacher at South River High School in Edgewater, has been named as the 2012-2013 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The surprise announcement Monday night culminated an evening of celebration at the 27th annual Excellence in Education Awards, presented by AACPS and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Comcast.

Read the Full AACPS 4/30 Announcement HERE 

See the Full Edgewater/Davidsonville Patch article Here

 Read the AACPS Press Release Here

Baruch Talbott, SRHS Senior and Author of “In the Middle of the Line,” will be visiting the Annapolis Branch Library on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7pm.

Readers will be inspired by the story of Baruch Talbott, a young orphan who grew up in the crosshairs of the Second Liberian Civil War near the turn of the 21st century. With story and insight provided by Talbott, this fast-paced book is arranged in short chapters that capture pivotal moments in Talbott’s life, including unspeakable terror that tested his courage and resolve. Talbott’s life lessons continued when he was adopted by an American family at the age of nine.

Reminiscent of his African heritage, Talbott recited his memories aloud and Debby Coughlan brought them to life with her written interpretation. Talbott’s original words are captured in four interludes throughout the book, including the prologue and epilogue. The heartwarming, sincere account will resonate with older youth and adults.

Books are available for sale at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Books A Million.

2013 Secondary Summer School

July 9 – August 8, 2013

Two sessions each day, Monday through Thursday

Session 1…..7:30am – 10:15am

Session 2…..10:25am – 1:10pm

$300 per course / class period

$150 non-credit Algebra I & II Prep Class

Registration July 1 – 3, 2013…..8:00am to 3:00pm…..SRHS Cafeteria

All high school courses may be taken for REMEDIAL CREDIT.  Courses that may be taken for original credit are limited.

A completed Secondary Summer School Registration Form and tuition payment must be provided at the time of registration. These forms are only available from the student’s home school guidance counselor.  Checks (made out to SREHS) and credit cards may be used for payment.  No Cash please.

Students MUST be in attendance for ALL registered summer school sessions in order to qualify to take the final summer school exam.  Students WILL NOT be excused for appointments, summer camp, vacations, etc.  A student who is absent 1 or more days, regardless of cause, will receive a failing grade for the class.

All courses require a 2-hour final exam.  Students MUST BE PRESENT on August 8, 2013, and take the final exam, in order to receive credit.

Tuition Reduction: Eligible students must provide documentation at the time of registration. To be eligible for tuition reduction and student/parent must receive one of the following: Medical Assistance, Food stamps, government housing, FARMS, Emergency assistance. The cost of each class will be reduced to $100.

2013 Summer School Information Brochure

Fall Semester Parking Application is Now Available

Senior students who wish to park on the campus of SRHS must apply for a permit at the beginning of each semester.  Parking spaces are assigned on a priority basis as determined by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education.  Applications for students who do not meet the requirements for priority will be placed in a lottery with parking spaces assigned by random drawing. Any student wishing to park on campus for the Fall Semester MUST APPLY for a permit.

Applications for Fall Parking may be accessed at the link below and are available in the school office.

All applications and supporting documents must be HAND CARRIED by the APPLICANT ONLY to Ms Jentilet in the Main Office by June 14, 2013. Late applications can still be turned in, but will go to the bottom of the pile.

Applications MUST include copies of the following documents:

• Proof of Insurance
• Vehicle Registration
• Driver’s License

Students may apply for parking with a valid Maryland Learner’s Permit.  A copy of the applicant’s new Maryland Driver’s license will be required before a parking pass may be issued for anyone who applied with a Learner’s Permit.

Applicants requesting parking in order to participate in the AACC JumpStart program will be required to provide proof of enrollment in classes at the community college.  Proof includes a receipt for tuition payment and a copy of the student schedule.  Parking is NOT guaranteed for students whose JumpStart classes begin after 3pm.

ALL Parking applicants must attend an orientation program.  See the Parking Information Packet (link below) for dates and times of Parking Orientations.

For more information, contact Mr Ryan Sackett, Assistant Principal,  rsackett@aacps.org

PARKING Information and Application for FALL 2013

High School Assesments (HSA) will be administered May 20 - May 23. 

Testing begins promptly at 7:17am. 

Bus transportation will be adjusted for the HSA test days as follows:

• Students taking an HSA on a designated day will be transported at the regular time by their usual bus.
• Those students who are not taking an exam will wait for the second bus to arrive, aproximately 3 hours and 15 minutes later than the regular morning bus pick up time, to coincide with a 10:15am starting bell.
• CAT-South classes will start at 11:00am
• There will be NO late morning bus transportation available for students who live outside the school district boundaries.  These students may take their regular bus at the usual time and wait in the designated study hall area until classes begin OR be transported to school for the 10:30am start by a parent

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Class schedules will be changed as follows: