Welcome to Raider Nation 2020/2021!

For the most up to date information from BCPS visit:   https://www.bcps.org/updates

Semester 1 Final Exams start Thursday, January 21st!
Check in with your teachers for more information. Semester 1 ends on Friday, January 29th. Get all your makeup work in!

DEVICE UPDATE INFORMATION

All students need to have their school device reimaged continue from January 5^th through January 19, 2021 by appointment only. High school students are assigned different dates according to grade levels.  Please see the chart below for grade specific dates.  If families have students in various grade levels at Loch Raven HS, all students may come on the same day.   Each student, however, will need to sign up for their own device reimaging slot on the sign-up form.  Middle and elementary school students are NOT included in this round of device updates.  More information will be sent out after the break for these students.  Every student who has a working BCPS-issued device (not Chromebook) must schedule a reimaging appointment. 

Reimaging will occur at Loch Raven HS to ensure student accessibility. Please report to Loch Raven HS following the directions below for your confirmed reimaging appointment. Students are reminded to bring their chargers.

For working devices, students will have the option to:

1. Drop off the device, leave a phone number and receive a text message to come back to pick up a reimaged device.
2. Drop off the device and wait for a reimaged device (approximately 45 minutes – 2 hours)

Students with broken devices should enter a service ticket and should not sign up for a slot.  Broken devices will not be replaced onsite.

Students who were not issued a device should enter a service ticket.  Devices will not be provided to students without a device.

Please be prepared to stay in your vehicle and wear a face covering as you interact with staff members onsite. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.  All health and safety mitigation strategies including social distancing and the wearing of face coverings will be implemented during all appointments.

Thank You!

Mrs. Holmes

Loch Raven Principal

Schedule

If you student's re-imaged device is having sound issues, follow these steps: Probook_Screeching_Sound_Issue.pdf

If problem persists or they have a red X next to the speaker icon in the speaker tray then the driver is not installed and they will need to bring their device back to school to fix. This will take up to 20 mins.

Attention Juniors:Class of 2022-PSAT is happening!

This is an optional offering that will happen in the building and strict COVID guidelines will be in place.

Registration for the January 26th PSAT is closed!

For anyone that already registered for the January 26th PSAT test, please read the following information: PSAT Info 2021.docx

Email Ms. Webb at jwebb2@bcps.org  if you have questions

 Learn more about the coffee house and how to submit here: Coffee_House_Directions (1).docx

Make sure that you are logged into your browser with your @bcps.org account and using the direct access sites below (NOT BCPS ONE):

Click here for our latest newsletter! Full of information about PTSA Events, Raiders of the Month, Computer support, Virtual Calming room, Cap & Gowns and SO MUCH MORE! Read it today!

If you missed Academic Planning Night, Check out the powerpoints below!

It is time to learn more about all LRHS has to offer and start planning for what courses to take in the 2021/22 school year! Registration will look a little different this year, so it is important to attend this session to learn more about what is ahead. Visit the Counseling tab for more Course Registration Information.



Click the links below to learn more about LRHS 21/22 course offerings and Graduation Requirements:

Current 8th Graders

Current 9th, 10th, 11th graders

LRHS Virtual Open House and Academic Planning Night Information Letter

Congratulations to our Raiders of the Month!

The Raider of the Month program recognizes the many ways our students strive to uphold Raider Nation's expectations.Each month, teachers are asked to nominate a student they feel exemplified one or more of the following areas:

Stay Positive: respect, appropriate language, pride in LR community

Work Hard: punctual and ready to work, professional conduct

Make it Happen: strive for success, believe it is possible, work bell to bell

Based on the nominations received, a committee of teachers votes on the winners. Each grade level will have one student recognized as Raider of the Month. We will have four winners each month, one per grade. Each student nominated should be proud to be recognized as a Raider of the Month nominee! Thank you for all you do to make LRHS a better place!

Important Information Regarding Student Service Learning Hours Graduation  Requirement due to COVID 19:

At this time MSDE is not authorizing a waiver for the SSL Graduation Requirement.  Based on this information we have worked with content area supervisors and have learned that all infused hours will be offered in a remote setting.  Additionally, after meeting with panel of stakeholders to include BCPS Parents, Students, Staff the recommendation moving forward for INDEPENDENT HOURS IS - Safe At Home Independent Projects ONLY be completed until safety measures surrounding the Pandemic change.

Ideas for some Safe at Home Activities have been listed below.  Please reach out to your school coordinator for other project ideas.

Some suggested activities:

Cards/Care packages for Troops - https://www.operationgratitude.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwoOd-Yuo7AIVS-DICh2UsAnkEAAYASAAEgJ86vD_BwE

Safe at Home educational videos – Have a hidden talent and want to inspire others?  Work with your school coordinator to create a plan

Mask Making- https://www.100millionmasks.org/

Organizing and Implementing a Food Drive - https://mdfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/food-drives/

Partnering with a local school for tutoring

More ideas can be found by visiting - https://ysa.org/

Environmental Projects- https://www.earthday.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjo-q8Iyo7AIVx-DICh1AmgYlEAAYASAAEgIBlvD_BwE

Have other ideas?  Feel free to email your school coordinator for approval.  Ms. Mitchell: jbryantmitchell@bcps.org

As a reminder all Independent Projects need pre-approval from your school based Service Coordinator.  jbryantmitchell@bcps.org

The 20/21 Student Handbook is now available!

Check out this Google Meet Helpful Hints Page  and Parent Resource for Remote Learning to help with the transition to virtual learning.

Key Hints:
-Make sure you are in Chrome
-Use your BCPS Google account
-Log in with you BCPSusername@bcps.org and your BCPS Password
-Message your teacher if you are having issues with their meet
-If you are experiencing technology issues, create a ticket from our BCPS help desk https://bcpsone.bcps.org/support  or call 443-809-4672 (wait times vary). Be as specific as possible when sharing your issue.

*Updated* Bell and Instruction Calendar for Fall 2020

In case you missed it, below is a message from Principal Holmes about the schedule for the 20/21 school year. First semester will be all virtual and you will have 4 classes a day. You will have the same 4 classes all semester meeting Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. A sample bell schedule is also below. Your student schedules should become visible this week (sometime Tuesday-Friday).

 LRHS Community Letter - Schedule.pdf

Congratulations, Mrs. Campbell!

Our College Counselor, Mrs. Stephanie Campbell, was named School Counselor of the Year by the Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development. Her constant dedication to our LHRS students (as well as Perry Hall High) is amazing. She provides support for all post secondary options and does so with great energy and heart.

We are so lucky to have her!

Class of 2020! Your Diploma Pictures are now available!
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