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Tuesday, November 4 - 1st marking period report card grades available on HAC

snap (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) & School Meal Programs - What you need to know:

At this time, there is no disruption in school meal status for students receiving SNAP.  Students currently approved for free school meals will continue to receive benefits for the remainder of the school year.

Students who attend a school participating in the Community Eligibility Program will continue to receive free meals.

Parents/guardians affected by the Federal Shutdown may use their current household income to complete a meal benefit application with their local school district.

Reserve Your Yearbook Now!

Yearbook sales are now open.  Yearbook orders may be placed now - Explore ordering options.  Questions - contact Mrs. Hooven at rlhooven@smcps.org.

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For Assistance with HAC, report cards, transcripts and registration, contact:

Dorothy VanRyswick, ext. 38120, email dmvanryswick@smcps.org
Kristen Buckmaster, ext. 38104, email kebuckmaster@smcps.org

New Student Registrations

New student registrations are accepted by appointment only.  Please contact the Counseling Office at 301-475-0215 and select option 3 or you may call and enter one of these direct extensions - Mrs. VanRyswick - 38120 or Mrs. Buckmaster - 38104 to schedule an appointment.  For your appointment, you will need to bring the following documents:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization record
  • Proof of residence (any utility bill, mortgage statement, property tax bill or a signed lease agreement)
  • Photo ID

Personal Electronic Use

Students are not permitted to use cellphones and personal electronics, except during the following times: before 8:00 a.m., during the one-hour lunch period (12:06-1:11 p.m.), and after 2:45 p.m. They are expected to be turned off and out of sight. If you violate this policy, your personal electronics will be confiscated and you will receive a referral. After the first offense, parents and guardians will be required to come to school to pick up the personal electronics, and additional consequences will be given. Refusal to turn in your personal electronics will also result in further consequences.

 
Poster explaining: Phones are only allowed before 8am, after 2:45 pm, and during lunch.

 

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At Chopticon we teach for academic achievement, personal responsibility, and independent thinking so that students will have the skills and habits necessary to be college and/or career ready. 

We highly value personal responsibility, respect, and work ethic.

We know that students stepping out of their comfort zone and engaging with school, both academically and socially, is the key to success.

We encourage students to get as involved as possible in our many academic programs, athletics, arts, and clubs.

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