CHS Updates

Driver's Ed classes after school at CHS

Session #5  begins NEXT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

CHS BAND BACKERS, in coordination with  Greg's Driving School , offers a two-week, MVA-certified driver's education class Monday - Friday, 2:45- 6 PM in Room 911. Student must be at least 15 years of age, no Learner's Permit necessary. For more information, to register, visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html)

*   No class WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - 17.

EYRIE NEWS

CLASS OF 2012 -- CLICK HERE to find the latest information about the Senior Ad deadline.

2012 Safe Driving Presentations

TO OBTAIN A CHS STUDENT PARKING PERMIT, students must attend a Safe Driving Presentation accompanied by a parent or guardian. To date, presentations are scheduled for:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 6 PM -- Oakland Mills High School, Columbia

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 7 PM -- Reservoir High School, Fulton

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6:30 PM -- Mt. Hebron High School, Ellicott City

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 6 PM -- Glenelg High School, Glenelg
                                                                                (No one admitted after 6:10 PM)

Students receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending a Presentation; the Certificate is one of the documents required in order to apply for a student parking permit. CLICK HERE to see the entire list of documents required to apply for a CHS Student Parking Permit.

HCPSS to move forward with artificial turf fields, other school projects

The Howard County Times (January 26, 2012) reports about this HERE.

SAT practice test

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10:30 AM - 4 PM -- Vantage House, Columbia. FEE: $15. Warm up for the SAT with this practice test conducted by The Princeton Review; you’ll receive a personalized score report pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses at a "Scores Back" session at Vantage House on SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2 - 4 PM. REGISTER with The Princeton Review ONLINE (www.PrincetonReview.com/events) or call 800-2Review. Mail check payable to "AAUW Howard County" to: Jennifer Ingram, 5570 Vantage Point Road, Unit 1, Columbia, MD 21044, or bring check day of test. "Scores Back" session limited to student and one parent. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Howard County Chapter.

Opportunites for students at HC DRUGFREE

HC DrugFree's  TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
         is looking for new members

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 5:30 - 7 PM -- The Other Barn, The Other Barn Oakland Mills Village Center, Columbia.  Come to this information meeting to find out more about opportunities to:

• PROVIDE an important youth persepctive
  to HC DrugFree's mission of making Howard County
  a place where teens are drug-free by choice;
• CONNECT with like-minded peers from other schools;
• SERVE THE COMMUNITY (also Service Learning Hours);
• and FEEL EMPOWERED to make a positive difference in your community.

CLICK HERE to R.S.V.P. to attend next Monday's information meeting. More information about the Teen Advisory Council -- and other HC DrugFree teen volunteer opportunities --  are HERE.

Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) SPRING 2012 Saturday Math Academy registration

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 9 - 11 AM -- Oakland Mills High School, Columbia. All information in THIS FLIER, Saturday Math Academy website is HERE.

High School Information Sessions and more at Howard Community College (HCC)

CLICK HERE for information about:

• Evening (7 PM) Information Meetings for High School Students, Parents (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9* & 16)

• HCC Open House for High School Students, Parents (MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1 - 3 PM  Presidents' Day holiday -- no school)

• Silas Craft Collegians Scholarship Program Information Session (WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 , 7 PM)

           * FEBRUARY 9 information session includes Pay for College information.

Also at HCC:   FREE "You CAN Afford College"
                                       FAFSA Workshop for High School Seniors

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9 AM - Noon -- Duncan Hall, HCC, Columbia. HCC 's Financial Aid Services will guide you through completing the online 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid  form (FAFSA). Bring to this Workshop:

• Your FAFSA PIN number (apply for it at www.pin.ed.gov)
• Social Security Number
• 2011 Federal Income Tax returns
• 2011 W-2 Statement(s)
• 2011 Asset Information and Untaxed Income Record
• Driver's License

Attention Juniors: Fall 2012 Paramedic Pathways orientation sessions

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 OR THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 7 - 8: 30 PM -- Room B37, HCPSS Applications & Research Lab, (ARL), Ellicott City. Two (2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy orientation programs for current juniors will provide a detailed overview of the Fall 2012 Paramedic Pathways Programs: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic during Grade 12 and the EMT-Paramedic Program offered at Howard Community College upon successful State Certification testing at the EMT-B Level. Parents and guardians strongly encouraged to attend; R.S.V.P. requested. Information flier is HERE.

Nominations sought for county's "Celebrating Successes for Children" annual recognition awards

INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES that have made a positive difference in the lives of Howard County youth can be nominated to receive a recognition award from the Office of Children's Services at its 13th annual recognition ceremony in late April. Among the award categories is an OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD for individuals under the age of 18 years who have made a positive difference in the lives of Howard County youth. Details, nomination forms available on THIS Howard County Government webpage. NOMINATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 16.