We welcome our new guidance secretary, Ms. Laura Bullock. Should you need to
update home information, request a conference, etc., please call Ms. Bullock
at 301-497-3639.
Eight Grade Parents - MSDE has required that all students in transitional
grades (grades 6 and 8) provide an updated registration form and accompanying
proof of residence in order to maintain continuous registration in Prince
George's County Public Schools. If you provided the updated registration
with appropriate documents either at your child's elementary school last
spring or over the summer at DDEMS, you need take no further action. If you
have not provided us with an updated registration, appropriate documentation
must be completed by September 30, 2011, in order to remain enrolled in
school. Failure to do so by the September 30, deadline may result in your
child's withdrawal from school until appropriate documention is provided. For
more information, please contact Ms. Bullock in the guidance office at 301-
497-3640.
Homework Requests-If your child will be out of school for 3 or more days due
to illness or other excused absence, please call Ms. Bullock, Guidance
Secretary, to request make-up work. Please remember it is a 48 hour turn
around once the request is made for work to be ready for pick up. When
requesting work, please let Ms. Bullock know who will be pick up the
assignments.
Interested in volunteering with Career Day? We are looking for
parents and community members from all career fields to share their
experiences and educational backgrounds with our students on Friday, February
17, 2012. Please contact any Professional School Counselor in the Counseling
Office at 301-497-3639 for
more information.
Please call Ms. Bullock in the Guidance Office to schedule an
appointment with your child's teachers. The phone number is 301-497-
3640. Remember conferences are held once a week and are on a first
come first served basis.
High School Opportunities for Eighth Graders - Applications are available for
the following programs:
International Baccalaureate Program at Laurel High School
The Visual and Performing Arts Program at Suitland High School
Forestville Military Academny at Forestville High School
Each program has their own deadline for application and entrance
requirements. See your child's counselor for more information.
The Parent Portal - Parents, the Parent Portal is an important communication
tool between you and your child's teachers. No more will you have to wonder
if your child is turning in all of their work or wait for a parent/teacher
conference. The Portal allows you to see your child's grades, attendance and
discipline information (if any)live. If you have not activated your account,
please contact Ms. Bullock or any member of the guidance staff to receive
your activation code.
Service Learning Requirements - Students are required to complete 24
direct service hours by their senior year of high school. All students are
encouraged to begin this process in middle school. Service hours
must be completed at Prince George's County approved sites. You may find
approved Service Learning sites by visiting
http://www.princegeorgesvolunteer.org/. In addition, the Service Learning
Verification form has changed. Students and parents may come by the guidance
office to pick up the new form.
More information on Service Learning can be found at
http://www1.pgcps.org/studentservices/ssl.aspx?id=16550 or
http://www.princegeorgesvolunteer.org/ProgramsServices/VolunteerYouth.asp .
If your home address in incorrect, please make certain to come to the
Guidance Office so that we may update it. Correct information is
necessary so your child's bus will be correctly assigned for the
upcoming school year. Information may only be updated by completing
a blue registration form and providing a copy of proof of residence
(lease, deed, or settlement papers).