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Attendance
Half the battle in life is showing up!
Attend all classes!
Or
Watch the video within 72 hours and have your parent fill out the attendance form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Poolesville+HS
Falcon Advisory Period Tuesdays! Show up!
Falcon Independent Time Fridays! Attendance is to take a 1 question quiz in your Advisory period asking what you will be doing for FIT?
Join a Club/Start a Club!!
Many studies show students who are involved in a school activity do better academically and are happier. To start a club, go to the PHS website and click on Activity. All the instructions are right there!

Career Center
Provides college and career information,
financial aid information, college visits and summer workshops. Email Ms. Deoto at
Rosalie_A_Deoto@mcpsmd.org for more
information.
Counseling Services
Provides academic and non-academic
counseling to all students. Email your Counselor
to schedule an appointment:
Aa - Diz Mr. Hand
Dj - Kil Ms. Nagy
Kim — Md Ms. Martin
Me — Shez Mr. Snow
Shi - Zz Ms. Boishin
Counselors email addresses:
Greg_Hand@mcpsmd.org
Melissa _M_ Nagy@mcpsmd.org
Barbara_J_Martin@mcpsmd.org
Ramon_N_Snow@mcpsmd.org
Nelly_Boishin@mcpsmd.org
Registrar — Ms. Hornburg
Susan_A_Hornburg@mcpsmd.org

Poolesville High School
17501 W. Willard Road
Poolesville, Maryland 20837

Where to Get Help
at PHS
A Student’s Guide

Poolesville High School
A Whole School Magnet Program

Learning is a Lifelong Process.
Make Your Education a Priority!

Main Office: 240-740-2400 Counseling Services: 240-740-2420

PARCC/HSA Support
In need of additional support for the HSAs? Please contact the following resource teachers:
Algebra Mr. Kramek Kenneth_M_Kramek@mcpsmd.org
Biology Ms. Seksaria Anupama_M_Sekhsaria@mcpsmd.org
English 10 Mr. McKenna Daniel_J_McKenna@mcpsmd.org
NSL Ms. Brennan Jennifer_L_Brennan@mcpsmd.org
SSL Hours
Students need 75 SSL hours in order to graduate from the State of Maryland. Visit the MCPS SSL Website for more information at ww.mcpsssl.org. Our SSL Coordinator is Ms. Martin and her email address Barbara_J_Martin@mcpsmd.org
How Do I Improve My Grades?
Use the myMCPS Student Portal to check your progress.
Contact/email your teacher to discuss your grades.
Turn in all assignments, including homework!
Consider a tutor! The National Honor Society provides free tutoring in all academic subjects. Contact Ms. Diaz at Angela_P_Diaz@mcpsmd.org to schedule a tutor.
Math tutors through Mu Alpha Theta! Contact Ms. Ackerman Laura_E_Ackerman@mcpsmd.org
Heads of House
Humanities:
Ms. Marks
Jennifer_V_Marks@mcpsmd.org
Global Ecology:
Ms. Binns
Erin_M_Binns@mcpsmd.org
Science, Math, Computer Science: Mr. Lee Kevin_P_Lee@mcpsmd.org
Independent Studies Program: Mr. Young
Terry_W_Young@mcpsmd.org