VOLUME 7, ISSUE 12 MARCH 6, 2020
TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Towson Pride
STARS to our Staff, Parents and Students In our STARS section, indi- STARS to Mr. nee for Teacher of the
STARS- Weekly viduals will be recognized Palumbi for assum- Year! 1 Accolades for for their contributions to ing additional time Staff, Parents, the school. Staff members with ensuring the suc- STARS to Ms. and Students are encouraged to submit cess with an assem- Yelton, School Social accolades that are worthy bly. Worker. We appreciate Featured 2-16 Article of the General’s Star. her efforts every day. Our staff and students STARS to Ms. After School 25 strive for excellence on a Randi Jones for re- STARS to the Mu- Tutoring Info daily basis. The comments ceiving the Teacher to sic Department for listed below represent Teacher award from earning perfect scores Juniors 26- Middle States Council on their recent assess- 28 some of the recognition for our staff and students. of Social Studies. ments. Seniors 29- 33 STARS to Mr. STARS to Mr. Malloy, Dr. Michel- Collins and the son, Mr. Stevens, Mock Trial Team on their playoff win. and Svetlana Wright for their effi- They compete in the ciency with attending Finals Wednesday, to a student’s needs. March 11, 2020. Good luck! STARS to Ms. Bridges for her assis- STARS to Ms. tance with the Athlet- Valsing, Towson ic Awards Ceremony. High School’s Nomi-
P A G E 2 Social Studies Department Model United Nations
As Model United Nations entered a new school year, the team committed themselves to more conferences than ever before. The club, led by Melissa Grogin and Laura Reus (Seniors) and, Grace Parcover (Junior), worked endlessly to prepare the team. Their leadership and knowledge are what allowed the students to stand out among the other delegates at five (5) conferences this school year.
Before each conference begins, students select a country to represent in an organ of the United Nations and are given topics to write position papers. Here, they research as much as they can about a country and take on their perspectives about politics and other global issues. Public speaking, creativity, and global knowledge is what help delegates find success.
At each conference, students compete for awards within their committee. Verbal Commendation is 4th place, 3rd place is Honorable Mention, 2nd place is Outstanding Delegate, and 1st place is Best Delegate.
In October, students went to Wootton High School in Rockville for a two-day conference. Here, Laura Reus, Ben Raufman, and Josh Ha won verbal commendation for their creative solutions and active participation.
In November, the team attended the William and Mary High School Model United Nations Con- ference for the second time. Over a three-day conference in Williamsburg, Virginia 1,100 stu- dents from across the country competed. THS brought 40 students. Here, Grace Parcover, Helen Wang, and Jordan Van Doren won Verbal Commendation. While Laura Reus, Allan Zheng, and Caleb Chastain all won Honorable Mention.
In February, 38 members attended Johns Hopkins Model United Nations Conference, a four-day conference in downtown Baltimore. Towson MUN has been attending this conference for the past seventeen years. Last year the team won two (2) awards, which was the first time they had ever placed. This year the team dominated - winning a total of nine (9) awards! Best Delegate went to Jordan Van Doren and Evelynne Stins for their outstanding creativity in various commit- tees dealing with Brexit. Laura Reus and Allan Zheng won Outstanding Delegate in specialized committees for their advocation in solving industrial and economic global issues. While Honora- ble Mention went to Isabelle Zhang, Grace Parcover, Masah Farh, and Sean Christensen for their ability to gravitate delegates to their solutions.
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Model United Nations
The team also plans to attend Calvert Hall Model United Nations at the end of February and are ecstatic to attend UMBC’s GRITMUN for its inaugural year.
Are you interested in being a part of this amazing team? See Ms. Jones in Trailer 9 for more information. We will be registering for next year’s conference before this school year ends!
LPP Senior Piper Jackson completed her first week- long rotation as a Page to the Maryland General As- sembly in Annapolis February 3-7, 2020. She will serve her second and final week March 16-20, 2020. The Page Program is a highly selective educational program supported by the Baltimore County Board of Education, and approved by the Maryland State De- partment of Education, that offers students first-hand experience in our legislative process. Congratulations Piper Jackson Piper, and enjoy your second rotation!
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Social Studies Department
In a time of growing political partisanship, teachers need proven instructional strategies to support student deliberative discussion about contested political issues. The hope is to implement classroom discussion strategies that help students move beyond partisan divi- siveness. Enter Street Law.
During February, several members of the Social Studies Department attended a profes- sional development seminar hosted by Street Law, a global, nonpartisan, non-profit or- ganization with more than 40 years of experience developing classroom and community programs that educate young people about law and government.
Street Law programs and materials help advance justice by empowering people with the legal and civic knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring about positive change for them- selves and others. To date, this deliberative discussion method has been implemented to provide students with a guide to find consensus on such topics as social welfare and tort reform.
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Students collaborate in groups to create murals that depict major political, economic, so- cial, and foreign policy developments of the Roaring 1920s in APUSH class.
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Social Studies Department
Mr. Jeff Carter Mr. Carter teaches GT and Honors American Government. He was born and raised in Baltimore City and is a product of the Baltimore City Public School System. After graduating from The Baltimore City College High School, he attended the Uni- versity of Maryland Eastern Shore. This is Mr. Carter's fourth year teaching, the first three years of his educational career were spent with the Baltimore City Public School System where he taught 7th and 8th graders at Pimlico Elementary Mid- dle. Mr. Carter is now a resident of the Towson area and is thrilled to be a teacher in his own community. Mr. Carter
Ms. Linda McShane Linda McShane is new to the Social Studies Department at Tow- son High. She earned her Masters in the Art of Teaching in 1994 from the University of Pittsburgh and taught High School Social Studies in Western Pennsylvania and Southeast Michigan from 1994-2001. In 2001, she moved to Baltimore with her husband and 16-month old son, Daniel. Upon moving to Baltimore, Linda decided to shift gears and focus on her family. After having two more sons, Matthew and Michael, she began working in 2005 as a fitness instructor. This launched a career in the Health and Fit- ness Industry that she still enjoys today. In 2014, Linda began working with the Towson High Cross Country and Track teams. Working with high school students reignited her passion for teaching and she decided to switch back to her roots as a high school social studies teacher. In addition to teaching and coach- ing, Linda enjoys skiing, running, cycling, teaching group fitness Ms. McShane classes, reading, spending time at the beach, and travelling. Last spring, Linda embarked on a Habitat for Humanity project in Jor- dan and also visited Qatar. This summer’s destinations are Betha- ny Beach, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and England!
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Randi Jones came to Towson at the start of this school year, 2019 – 2020, from Hereford High School to work with the Law and Public Policy Program. Her back- ground is in political science and she was looking for cur- riculum that aligns with her background on a deeper lev- el. It has been very rewarding and challenging to teach new content to such motivated and knowledgeable stu- dents. Ms. Jones teaches the Junior LPP elective, Inter- national Law, AP US Government and Politics, and Hon- ors Government. She is also the Model United Nations
Ms. Randi Jones advisor and has enjoyed every moment of helping the Towson MUN team grow and find success! In her spare time, Ms. Jones enjoys yoga and spending time with her family.
Congratulations to Ms. Randi Jones!
Ms. Jones been awarded the 2020 Teacher to Teacher Award by the Middle States Council for the Social Studies!!
The Teacher to Teacher Award was instituted by the Middle States Council for the Social Studies in 1986 as a part of its program to encourage teachers to make known and share with their colleagues their imaginative and crea- tive classroom projects. This grant is funded by MSCSS from the income generated at their Annual Conference.
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Social Studies Department Psychology in the Real World
This year the Psychology and Advanced Placement Psychology courses had the opportunity to explore class concepts on field trips to see principles from class ap- plied in the real world.
Spotlight on Psychology
Students in the Psychology course went to Ripley’s Believe it or Not to explore factors that influence sen- sation and perception. Students and teachers had a great time deep- ening their understanding of these concepts and seeing them in action through a 4D theater and mirror maze!
AP Psychology in Action
Students in the AP Psychology course took a trip to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and the Charm City Clue room to see psychology principles in action. At the zoo, they learned how the zoo staff apply conditioning prin- ciples to train animals. At the clue room, they were able to apply prob- lem solving principles to try and break out of an escape room. Not all were successful, but everyone had a good time practicing the concepts they learned in class.
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On Friday, February 21st Towson High School was well represented by a strong delegation of American Government Students to participate in the BCPS Model Congress at Cockeysville Middle School. THS’s Finest 9th Grade Ameri- can Government Students worked with more than 120 gifted and talented American Govern- ment students from 10 schools to simulate the legislative process, led by upperclassmen trained at the Princeton Model Congress. Our students researched and constructed their own original bills based upon the committee they are as- signed. Students chose topics or issues that they have high personal interest in.
Our Delegation was made up of the following 9th Graders. Es- telle Gerber, Moira Liles, Lauryn Sekitoleko, Milica Brkic, Will Kennedy, Emilie Lane, Lucas Taylor, Tessa Snyder, Anna Miller, Lauren Simms, and Leo Mileto.
A Special Congratulations to our Gavel Winners of the day Es- telle Gerber, Leo Mileto, and Lauren Simms.
A huge thank you to our upper- classman leadership participat- ing as Committee Chairs. Eric Derr, Taylor Brumagin, Noah Rich, Grace Adebogun, Carl Fei- busch, and Sophie Mwaisela.
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Social Studies Department Model Congress Club
The Model Congress Club went to DC November 21-24 to compete at the Princeton Model Congress overnight conference. The team beat the club record for the most awards won. Half of the team were seniors and they will be missed next year. Congratulations to all of the award recipients.
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Another group traveled on December 7th to participate in the University of Maryland one day model congress conference. It was another award winning day.
Congratulations to all of our award winners.
The team is currently preparing to attend the UPENN model congress conference in Philadelphia on March 26-29. Sign-ups are currently taking place for anyone interested in attending the spring UMD conference on May 2nd. See Mrs. Kromsky in room 202 if you would like to participate.
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Social Studies Department LPP Program
Students in the LPP program had an opportunity to attend the Georgetown Diplomacy and Inter- national Security Conference in DC on Saturday, February 22. They heard talks from influential speakers and participated in a crisis situa- tion. Front Row: Kenya Branche, Julia Byers, Masah Farh, Yiyun Li. Back Row: Grace Parcover, Elliott Morton, Madison Felton, Nari- yah Hough, Ariana Abbaszadeh.
CIRCUIT COURT The sophomore LPP class had an opportunity to visit the Baltimore County Circuit Court in ear- ly December to experience proceedings in pub- lic tribunals. Students were met at the Circuit Court by the Court Administrator, Tim Sheri- dan, Es- quire, and the Baltimore County State's Attorney, Scott Schellenberger, who reviewed the day's docket to point out cases of inter- est, such as: a double homi- cide sentencing, request for payment of back child support result- ing in a jail sen- tence, robbery under solicitation of sex, and request for guardian of both persons and property. The Circuit Court Judge pictured with the students is the Honorable Justin King. Students completed an exhausting day culminating with sustenance at Red Robin.
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The Freshmen LPP classes have had two field trips so far this year. They visited the Civics & Law Academy that was held at CCBC in Owings Mills where they participated in current law related topics. Our program joined with the Art department and took 70 students to Annapo- lis to participate in the MD Arts Festival where they advocated for the Arts and were able to see Public Policy in action. Coming up this month, freshmen will be participating in a Job Shadow experience in the Towson Area and will be sharing Cultural/Heritage artifacts at their freshmen mentoring breakfast.
“I saw that there’s a humanity to politics. It’s important to see that in those buildings.” – Kayla Tin- gley Grade 12.
Jennifer Lee with her artwork that was on showcase in Annapolis for the MD Arts Festival.
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Social Studies Department Mock Trial
Mock Trial is in the midst of another highly successful season. After a 2-0 regular season they are continuing a deep run into the playoffs, currently preparing for a semi-final match on March 4th against Carver. Pictured: (Lawyer Coach) Bambi Glenn, (Seniors) Bill Zhao, Ligia Mardari, Piper Jack- son, Taylor Brumagin, and Grace Adebogun, (Juniors) Isabelle Zhang, Helen Wang, Kristina Nie, and El- liott Morton, (Sophomores) Nic Oke and Emma Lohr, (Freshman) Anna Miller. Not Pictured: (Senior) Noshin Tapanoon,
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Science
Earth Systems
Students in Mrs. Karsos's Earth Systems class modeled shoreline stabilization tech- niques in order to determine which would work best on Maryland Shorelines.
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Science
Living Systems
Cup Stacking Challenge Ms. Goldberg’s Living Systems classes did some mid-year re-norming to think about aspects of effective collaboration by doing a cooperative Cup Stacking Challenge.
Students did an academic task after the cup stacking challenge and reflected on how the behaviors highlighted in the cup stacking chal- lenge showed up when they interpreted data representing different types of selection with their groups.
Planaria Lab Students in Zoology observed the behavior of Pla- naria, a simple flatworm, under microscopes and de- signed experiments to track their growth over time.
Bird Beak Modeling of Natural Selection Students played a game to model how benefi- cial traits rapidly become common in a popu- lation by competing with one another as “birds” with different shaped “beaks.”
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Science
Environmental Club
On Thursday, February 20th, students in 4B AP Environmental Science and the Environ- mental Club were visited by Pam Ward, moth- er of Meghan, and her animal friends from the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Students were given the opportunity to meet a Diamondback Terrapin, an American Toad, a Hognose Snake, and a Barred Owl. Thank you to Meghan and her Mom for sharing their knowledge and ani- mals with us. Go Terps!!
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Science
Physics
Recently, our Physics and Chemistry teams attend- ed Superhero Science at Dulaney High School! Congratulations to Mr. Geckle and Mr. Jochmans for coaching their Physics and Chemistry teams. Our Chemistry team came in first place overall!!
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Science
AP Biology
Students are mesmerized by Kojo Badoo’s photographs during his Ornithology presentation in AP Biology— and students could clearly see them in brilliant color, thanks to the newly installed projector, courtesy of the Science Department.
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The Science Department Welcomes….
Ms. Catherine McCusker
Ms. McCusker is new to our THS Science Department and is teaching Integrated Physics and Chemistry and Earth Systems. She is a University of Maryland graduate and is from Baltimore. She enjoys working out and spending time at home with her family.
Ms. McCusker has enjoyed her time so far here at Towson as she says the staff and stu- dents have been very welcoming and kind. Stop by Room 109 and say hi!
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Sam Kamdin, a sophomore at THS, was recently presented the 2019 Maryland State Long Course Outstanding Swimmer award for 14 year old males. The Long Course is a 50 meter Olympic size pool. At the Long Course championships last August, Sam took first place in eight events to win the award.
Sam trains daily at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC) under coach Paul Yetter. The club has a storied history of training and nurturing swimmers including a former General, Michael Phelps.
Sam says, “It’s always a balancing act managing studies, homework, swimming and land training.” He is very thankful of all the encouragement from his teachers to achieve both academic and sports goals.
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The following students have advanced to FINALIST in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program! Congratulations to: David Heffren, Irene Sung, David Heffren and Aaron Tan!!
Irene Sung
Aaron Tan
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On March 25, 2020, all juniors (class of 2021 students) at Towson High School will be administered the SAT (at no cost) during the regular school day. All juniors throughout Baltimore County will be taking the SAT on March 25, 2020 to support the goal of increased access and equity in preparation for college and career readiness.
Students do not need to register to take the SAT on March 25, 2020. BCPS will register all students in grade 11. For testing accommodations questions, please contact Mr. Malloy at [email protected].
In preparation for the SAT test, students should access the Khan Academy at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat. It is important that students do their best on the test as their results may impact the senior schedule.
Students must bring a calculator and number 2 pencils on test day. We have a very limited supply of calculators that must be checked out in ad- vance if needed; it is thus imperative that each student bring his/her own calculator.
As we work with the class of 2021 to begin the college search process, the school counselors will be visiting junior classrooms during the month of April. Students should be accessing Naviance for college searches, career infor- mation and much more. To access Naviance, go to BCPS One and click on “Naviance.”
If you have any questions about SAT day, please call Ms. Greenberg at 443- 809-4390. If you would like to talk with your student’s counselor, please call the School Counseling Office at 443-809-3613.
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Ticket Sales: Before School After School Monday, March 23rd Tuesday, March 24th Wednesday, March 25th Thursday, March 26th Friday, March 27th Monday, March 30th Tuesday, March 31st Wednesday, April 1st Thursday, April 2nd Friday, April 3rd
Tickets are $25 dollars each. Exact cash or check (made payable to THS) are accepted.
Outside Guests: Students from other schools are invited to attend. Guests must have a completed signed permission form and be accompanied by a Towson High School Junior class member. Forms are available outside of the front office and should be turned in to Ms. Bridges upon completion. No guest tickets will be allowed to be purchased until this form is received by Ms. Bridges and on file.
If you have any questions, please contact the class of 2021 class advisor, Catherine Da- mon ([email protected]).
Fundraising with the KONA Ice truck The junior class invites you to attend the Boys JV and Varsity lacrosse games on Wednes- day, April 29Th. JV plays at 3:45, followed by the Varsity SENIOR GAME at 5:15. There will be a Kona Ice Truck on site for you to enjoy during the games. Part of the proceeds will go to the Junior Class of 2021.
GO GENERALS!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Towson High School Class of 2020 PTSA Sponsored Senior (After Prom) Celebration Friday, May 15th 11 PM – 2 AM Orokawa, YMCA, Towson
Every year, it has been a tradition for the PTSA to hold an after- prom event, called the Senior Celebration. This FREE event provides students and their guests a SAFE alternative to “high risk” activities that can sometimes follow a prom. Our goal is to offer a MEMORABLE night filled with FUN ACTIVITIES and PRIZES.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!
Please consider LEADING (or co-leading) A SUB-COMMITTEE: Prizes Donations Communications Activities Registration Decorations
Contact Jackie Burkhardt, Sr. Celebration Chair, [email protected] for details. ATTENTION: Parents/Guardians of 9th, 10th and 11th graders, please consider volunteering for a committee. When it is your senior’s turn, you will then be supported by the other classes for this FUN evening! ***************************************************** ***************
DONATIONS CASH and PRIZE DONATIONS (such as gift cards) are also critical to make this event happen!
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The Senior Talent Show will be held on Thursday, March 26th, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, where tickets will be $5.00 at the door. Auditions will be held on Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th, 2020, after school at 2:30 pm in room 158. Senior Talent Show Audition sign ups will be posted the week of February 24-28 outside the School Counseling Office.
Prom Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday, April 14, 2020, through Tuesday, April 28, 2020, before and after school in the cafeteria area.
Graduation will be held on May 28, 2020 at 7 pm at the SECU Arena of Towson University.
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Do You Have Questions About College Applications?
Mr. Briggs and Ms. Wright are here to help!!
Every Wednesday, from 2:15 pm-3:15 pm, Mr. Briggs, School Counsel- ing Department Chair, and Ms. Wright, LPP & College Counselor, will be in the library to assist students and parents with any questions about college applications. Please stop by if you need any assistance.
Our Local and Community Scholarship applica- tion is now open. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete it by going to the website listed below. By completing this one application you will be eligible for more than 10 scholarships! ALL seniors who are planning on attending a 4 year, 2 year, or trade school in the Fall are eligible and should apply! The application will close on March 16th.
https://tinyurl.com/thsscholarship
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT
Bryn Mawr College
Admissions Rep: Tosin Akintola ([email protected])
Fact 1: Accepts the Common Application or the Coalition. Deadlines: Early Decision I Nov. 15; Early Decision II Jan. 1; Regular Decision: Jan. 15
Fact 2: BMC offered the first degree program in Law and Social Policy in the U.S. The program was established in 1976.
Fact 3: Candace Beebe Pert, class of 1970, is a psychoneuroimmunologist at NIMH and developer of non‐toxic AIDS therapy.
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Towson High School Student Health Fair Sponsored by Towson University Health Education Students When: Thursday, March 12th in the Gymnasium Specific classes have signed up to bring students during mods 3 & 4 For students who do not have the opportunity to attend dur- ing the school day, we invite you to join us immediately after school until 3:00 pm
Topics to include:
Stress management Healthy eating Fitness
Sexting Opiates, marijuana & drug laws
Teen pregnancy Seeking help for mental health issues
Self-esteem Alcohol, drinking and driving
Smoking & vaping Healthy sleep habits
Heart disease, CPR, injury prevention
Building healthy relationships
and more!!!
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The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy for High School Students
What is a Seal of Biliteracy? A Seal of Biliteracy is a state award that recognizes a student’s high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages other than English. It is awarded to eligible high school students by participating public school systems in Maryland. Begun in California in 2011, the Seal of Biliteracy is now offered in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Mary- land’s Seal of Biliteracy Bill was signed into law in 2016. Eligibility: To be eligible for a Seal of Biliteracy, a student must fulfill the following requirements: ¨ Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10. ¨ Score Intermediate High Proficiency or equivalent on an approved world language assess- ment. Below is a partial list of assessments and their qualifying scores. Assessment: Minimum Qualifying Score: Advanced Placement: 4 International Baccalaureate: 6 (Standard) ACTFL Assessments: (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages): Intermediate High For a complete list: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/World-Languages/Biliteracy/ index.aspx
Why is Maryland Awarding a Seal of Biliteracy? High school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to
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participate successfully in college, careers, and a diverse 21st century society. The pur- pose of the Seal of Biliteracy is to: ¨ Recognize the value of language learning in public schools. ¨ Encourage students to attain high proficiency levels in one or more languages in addition to English. ¨ Affirm native or heritage languages. ¨ Provide employers with a method of identifying individuals with language and biliteracy skills. ¨ Prepare stu- dents with the critical skills necessary to function in a global society. ¨ Strengthen cross -cultural communication, affirm the value of diversity and honor the multiple cultures and languages in our communities.
Heritage Languages in Maryland Nearly 17% of Maryland’s students speak a language other than English at home. Some of these students take weekend classes in their heritage language for many years. These students will also be eligible to be recognized for their language proficiency with a Seal of Biliteracy in their heritage language. They must meet the same eligibility re- quirements listed in this brochure.
Cost There is no cost to the student to apply for the voluntary Seal of Biliteracy. Howev- er, students are responsible for any assessment fees not covered by their school or school system.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March, 2020
8 Daylight Savings Time Begins 11 Senior Talent Show *SNOW DATE* 12 Junior Night, 6:30 pm, Auditorium 12 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm 13 LPP Freshman Mentoring, 7:45 am, Cafeteria 17 Meet the Spring Coaches Night, 6:30 pm, Auditorium 19-21 Spring Musical, 7:00 pm, Auditorium 25 SAT Day (At School) 25 Maryland Day
27 Sophomore Ring Dance, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
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Towson High School 69 Cedar Ave Towson, MD 21286 PHONE: 443-43-809-4271
Graduation Thursday May 28, 2020 7 pm
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