Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

We are so excited to see CSD students and families for Open House on Thursday, August 29th from 2pm-4pm! Students will receive schedules, meet their teachers, find their classrooms, and get to know support staff and Admin. The first 50 families to arrive will receive a box of fresh produce provided by our Community School Liaison. Join us for an opportunity to meet your teachers, play video games, and engage in other activities with your families!

Our 24-25 CSD Administration Team is ready for all staff to report on Friday! We have been working hard with our summer time staff to make sure everything is ready to go. Pictured here is Proud Principal Mr. Stover in the front, AP Ms. Horton (10th Grade), AP Mr. Young (11th Grade) and AP Mrs. Robinson (9th and 12th Grade). We are looking forward to a successful school year with our CSD Family.

This is the last week to sign up for the back to school hair drive. Sign ups will close on 8/26/24 at 12pm. Please click the link or scan the QR code to complete the sign-up form. If you have any questions or concerns about the flyer or sign-up form, please contact Ms. Dennis at dennism@dcpsmd.org or 240-339-4939. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Tomorrow is the first day of fall athletics at CSD, and we are excited to be back with our student-athletes! There have been a few changes to the schedule for Week 1, so please check over the calendar. Girls' Soccer - Aug. 14-16, 7am-8:30am, Bob Foxwell Field (Egypt Road) Boys' Soccer - Aug. 14 / 4pm-6pm, Aug. 15-16 / 5pm-7pm, Bob Foxwell Field (Egypt Road) Football - Aug. 14-16, 4pm-6:15pm, Field House (Stadium) Cross Country - Aug. 14-16, 6pm-7:30pm, Track (Stadium) Cheer - Aug. 19-21, 3:30pm-5pm, CSD Gymnasium Golf - Email shorter8@yahoo.com for practice schedule and location Unified Tennis - More information forthcoming

Don't Miss out! Only 20 yearbooks left! $85 + Tax! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1067008/Cambridge-South-Dorchester-High-School/

C-SDHS staff and students participated in Orange Out Day in honor of Sandy Hill Elementary School teacher, Ms. Lizzi Cockey!

Sharing Mrs. Shaw’s summer office hours with students & families because she works over the summer and wants to be accessible to CSD & South Dorchester students in grades 6-8. Career Coaches can help students by using Naviance and other tools to match their talents & interests with successful pathways, jobs & careers. They also help students create goals that lead to success, learn essential skills, organizational skills, create resumes, find internships, apprenticeships, gain self-confidence, offer career counseling, and find part-time employment & real-world opportunities, that help them find success. Mrs. Shaw’s hours during the summer will be 6 a.m. until 4 p.m.. She will be out in the community quite often to be accessible to students. She has collaborated with the Dorchester County Public Library and will be holding open office hours there from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., so students may meet with her there (in the Young Adult section). She can be reached over the summer at: shaws@dcpsmd.org and by phone: 410-228-9224 Ext. 1778.

Don't forget tomorrow, June 6th to wear Orange in memory of Ms. Cockey - teacher from Sandy Hill Elementary.

CSD SUMMERTIME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS How can you connect with the Community School Liaison during the summer? MONDAY: Office at CSD 6:00 am to 4:00 pm TUESDAY: Summer School at MLMS 8:00 am until 12:00 pm Office at CSD 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm WEDNESDAY: Office at CSD Open office 6:00 am to 10:30 am Dorchester County Public Library from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm THURSDAY: Office at CSD 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Call or visit during hours if in need of help with connecting to community resources. Ms. Tina Morris, MSW 410-228-9334 morrist@dcpsmd.org

Underclassmen Device Collection will begin on Monday, 6/10 and continue Tuesday, 6/11.

Congratulations to Wil Reinbold and Darnell Matthews! Last Thursday, these three students were awarded the Rotary Club’s Weygand Scholarship. Wil and Darnell were each selected for a 4-year scholarship with Mia Jackson receiving the 1 year technical award. Congratulations, seniors. We are proud of you!

C-SD POP-UP EVENTS MAY 2024! FOR GRADUATING SENIORS ONLY! Thursday, May 23rd all seniors report to the Media Center IMMEDIATELY after your elementary school walk-thru! FREE DONUTS! Take the opportunity to visit with Chesapeake College reds. to discuss your future! Friday, May 24th @ Viking Stadium during Senior Cook Out, take the opportunity to visit Chesapeake College's table and speak with reps. Still not sure about your future? Come visit Chesapeake College's table to get information about classes in the fall. It's not too late for a successful future! Email Mrs. Shaw if you have any questions: shaws@dcpsmd.org

This is a reminder that all students enrolled in Algebra I or who are enrolled in other math courses but haven’t met CCR status will take the Math MCAP on May 20th and 21st. This test will begin at 8 AM. Those students who are not testing will report to the Auditorium or the Gymnasium until testing is finished. If your student has questions about their testing status, they can check the rosters that will be posted in the main office.

This is a reminder that students enrolled in Government will be taking the Government MCAP tomorrow. This is a graduation requirement. Additionally, it counts as 20% of your student’s final grade in the Government course. This test will be taken in their assigned Government classes.

Families, We are halfway finished with spring testing. This message is to let you know the following upcoming test dates. May 15 and May 16 - Students enrolled in Government will be taking the Government MCAP. This is a graduation requirement. Additionally, it counts as 20% of your student’s final grade in the Government course. This test will be taken in their assigned Government classes. May 20 and May 21-All students enrolled in Algebra I or who are enrolled in other math courses but haven’t met CCR status, will take the Math MCAP. This test will begin at 8 AM. Those students who are not testing will report to the Auditorium or the Gymnasium until testing is finished. If your student has questions about their testing status, they can check the rosters that will be posted in the main office windows on May 13th. They can also check with the math teacher or school counselor.

This is a reminder that students who are currently enrolled in Biology will take the MISA Assessment on Monday, 5/6 and Tuesday, 5/7 in their Biology classes. This is a state assessment that is required for graduation. Additionally, it serves as the final exam that counts for 20% of the final course grade. Makeup assessments for those students who passed the course but did not take the exam will take place at this time.

Introducing Rooms, the new DCPS Parent-Teacher communication tool! Rooms is fully integrated into our district app so you have one app for everything. Parents/Guardians can use the DCPS app for district and school news, events, dining, and now Rooms. Please check your email for more information and to get connected to your child's teacher(s).

The National Honor Society is having a Beach Clean Up Day! We are holding a clean up beach event to preserve the beach environment. We are also inviting senior volunteers to help us clean the beach in Ocean City! • May 11th, 2024 (Rain date: May 18th, 2024) • Must provide your own transportation • Park in Municipal Parking on Dorchester St. • Meet at the Whale Statue on the sand • Seniors joining us must meet with Ms. Steeves to gain approval to attend

Students who are currently enrolled in Biology will take the MISA Assessment on Monday, 5/6 and Tuesday, 5/7 in their Biology classes. This is a state assessment that is required for graduation. Additionally, it serves as the final exam that counts for 20% of the final course grade. Makeup assessments for those students who passed the course in the fall but did not take the exam will take place at this time.

Congratulations to Cambridge South Dorchester junior, Tyler Sears, who was recognized for his leadership to his school and community at The Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center in Salisbury Thursday evening. Eighteen students from all over the Eastern Shore received the Under 18 Award, and enjoyed mixing and mingling with lots of visitors while they perused the recipients’ personally decorated tables, displaying items that helped portray who they are and their accolades throughout their high school career. Mr. Phil Reed, representing The Cambridge Rotary Club nominated Tyler for his self-less service to the Interact Club and C-SD. Attending to support Tyler was his grandmother Michelle Sears, and family friend, Teresa Smith, along C-SD staff members: Sydney Steeves, Jessica Lang, Sandy Shaw-Career Coach, & Tina Morris-School-Community Liaison.