This Week Inside Frederick Douglass High School…
November 16, 2015
Important Dates This
Week :
American Education Week
Monday, November 16
Thank You Wall
Tuesday, November 17
Turnaround Day
Wednesday, November 18
Staff-College Apparel Day
Thursday, November 19
Reading to Elementary Students
Day
Friday, November 20
Students-College or Career
Intention Day
Our Mission
Our Vision
Frederick Douglass High
School will graduate world
class students prepared to compete
in the 21st century global
community.
By blending the rich traditions of the
past with the academic forces of
innovation and leadership, Frederick
Douglass High School will provide positive,
rigorous, and engaging programs for all
students, with appropriate interventions for
a diversified population that will empower
learners to become innovative leaders in the
21st century global community.
Instructional Focus :
Design Lessons to meet learners’ unique needs (P4)
Student Based Lesson Objectives (T1)
Student to Student Interaction (T6)
How does this instructional focus align with the vision?
Peer to peer interaction will empower and teach our students to communicate clearly and effectively
collaborate with others. In peer to peer interactions at Frederick Douglass High School, our students
will:

Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral and
written communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.
Listen effectively to decipher meaning, knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
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Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and respectfully with one another
Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish
a common goal
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New Student Entrance
2
Beginning Monday, October 19, 2015, all
yourself and officially sign
students will enter and exit Frederick Doug- in prior to going to your
child's School Counselor,
lass High School through the Rotunda
doors. This single point of entrance and exit
Administrator and/or
throughout the day allows us to efficiently
Teacher’s office/classroom.
and effectively monitor our students entering and exiting the building .
When possible, please send
Students entering the
building after 11:00
a.m. MUST bring a
note, excusing the
late entrance.
a note advising the Atten-
Parents accompanying students to the build- dance Office of an early
ing may enter the Main Office entrance with dismissal or an excused
students. You MUST enter the Main Office,
tardy to school.
identify
School Calendar for the Week
Without a struggle, there
can be no progress.
~Frederick Douglass
Wednesday, November 18– Senior’s will be visiting AT&T…8am—3pm.
Thursday: November 19-Junior Meeting, during 3rd period in Auditorium
Friday, November 20—Last day for Senior dues, see Ms. Miller
American Education Week-Nov. 16-20, 2015
Monday: November 16-Thank you wall! Students, Faculty, Staff are able to write
thank you to their teacher (s), colleague for his/her contributions.
Tuesday: November 17-Turaround Day, Staff becomes student and student
become staff.
Wednesday: November 18 –Faculty & staff show their college pride by wearing
their college colors or college apparel.
Thursday: November 19--Reading to Elementary students…..Juniors and Seniors
go to Robert Coleman and Gwynns Falls Elementary Schools.
Friday: November 20-Students show their College or Career intentions by wearing
College Apparel or Clothing that represents their career.
THIS
WEEK
INSIDE
FREDERICK
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Guidance
Naviance
Career Search
Post Secondary Awareness Survey
Common applications are being completed
by seniors
iReady / PARCC Testing
It’s that time of year again and testing is just around the corner.
iReady testing will run from December 1-10, 2015 and Algebra and
English PARCC testing for selected potential graduates will run December 15-17, 2015. Please see the attached calendar and testing
plans for both events.
Debate
Congratulations to the Douglass Debaters they came in 4th on Saturday, November 14, 2015: Carlton Graham,
Kirkche Sims, Cornell Jefferson, Matina Hunt, Shalize Johnson, and Iyonna Littles . A special shout out to Kirkche
Sims got one for being one of the top 5 speakers, Kirkche Sims and Matina Hunt for being a top 5 team,
and Shalize Johnson, and Iyonna Littles for being one of the top 10 teams!
Coach Class
Every teacher in the building offers afterschool help to students at least one
day per week. Students that are not in good academic standing, should attend
Coach Class for each class that they are in danger of failing or failing on a weekly
basis. If there are any inquiries about a specific teacher’s Coach Class schedule,
please contact the teacher directly.
Family and community engagement meeting and turkey give away
Please join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Family Services
has 200 turkeys to give away to Douglass families this Thanksgiving holiday season. You need only attend
the Family and School Council meeting on November 18th to receive one. Come on out and support the
Douglass family and receive a turkey to take home to your family this holiday season.
Food Drive
We are collecting non perishable items to prepare holiday baskets for Douglass families in need. The collection site is directly outside of the attendance office. If you are interested in helping us with this endeavor,
please see Mr. Troy Smith.
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Frederick Douglass
High School
2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, Maryland 21217
Phone: 410.396.7823
Fax: 410.523.7557
ONE TEAM, ONE SCHOOL, ONE VISION, ONE DOUGLASS: RELENTLESS
Administration and Counseling Team
Mr. Bridgers
Mr. Wilder
Principal
Mr. Orebamjo
Assistant Principal ( 11th Grade)
Ms. Vinson
School Counselor ( 11th Grade)
Assistant Principal (9th Grade)
Ms. Thomas
School Counselor (9th Grade)
Mr. Hippolyte
Assistant Principal (10th Grade)
Ms. Barker
School Counselor (10th Grade)
Ms. Edler
Assistant Principal (12th Grade)
Ms. Smith
School Counselor (12th Grade)