General Information

Welcome

Thank you for visiting the Frederick Douglass High School web site. Feel free to browse our pages to find out more about our school. For specific information about our school's schedule, history, location and demographics please visit our About Us page.

School Hours

8:30 AM - 3:10 PM

Art Competition

The Frederick Douglass High School Art Club earns an honorable mention in the county snow plow painting competition.

School Improvement Data and Information

Frederick Douglass High School has been successful in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements. You can review our School Improvement Plan and state testing results here.

School Improvement Plan-Executive Summary for Frederick Douglass High

SY2006-2007 School Climate Survey for Frederick Douglass High

2006 Maryland State Report Card for Frederick Douglass High
The Maryland School Performance Report/Maryland Report Card reports detailed information for each school in our county.

2006 Adequate Yearly Progress Report for Frederick Douglass High
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools, districts and states to show Adequate Yearly Progress in reading, math and another measure.

Uniforms

Parents please visit the Uniform Policy link to view the amended Mandatory Uniform Policy for 2007-2008 only. You can also view our Questions & Answers document.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Agyeman at 301-952-2400 ext 252 or email at serwa.agyeman@pgcps.org.

Supply List

Students will receive supply lists from their specific teachers the first and second day of school. High school students have very different schedules so it is difficult to provide complete supply lists ahead of time. Here are a few recommended supplies for the first day of school:

School Uniforms
Personal data drive ("thumb drive"), at least 1GB in size
ID Pouch to be worn around the neck (ID chains will be provided as needed.)
Single subject notebook with clean tear out pages or a small 3 ring binder with college ruled paper for notes and work the first week of school
Pens (black or blue and red) and mechanical pencils (or a good supply of sharpened #2 pencils)
Personal hole punch (one that inserts into a 3-ring binder)
Personal stapler
TI-82 or higher graphing calculator
See-through or mesh book bag (Solid color book bags are not permitted in class.)

Printable version of Supply List

Check the Staff Page to see if your child's teacher has posted an individual supply list.

Fundraisers!!

Easy ways to help raise funds for our school can be found on the Fundraiser page. Check the page periodically for any new fundraisers. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Interested in Technology?

Check out the Patriots Technology Training Center. Information about their organization can be found at http://www.patriots-ttc.org/. They have a summer camp, competitions, and more.

Personal Preparation Guide

For essential information regarding awareness and safety issues in times of crisis please consult the Personal Preparation Guide published by the Washington Post.

State Testing

High School Assessments will soon be here. Find out more information about High School Assessments at www.mdk12.org.

News

May Calendar

Please view our May Calendar to see the different activities held during the month.

Very Important Dates

HSA Week Schedule

Monday, May 19, Government
Tuesday, May 20, English 10
Wednesday, May 21, Biology
Thursday, May 22, Algebra

Attendance for any required tests is mandatory. Click here for more HSA information, including free online practice tests.

H.S.A. Resources
www.hsaexam.org
(Click on the Test Support folder for
mini-assessments & sample tests.)

MOD- H.S.A.
www.pearsonaccess.com
(Click on Maryland; Mod-H.S.A.; and
then EPAT folder—Electronic Practice
Assessment Tools.)

Other Important Dates

May 22: LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
May 23: Prom, Camelot of Upper Marlboro, 8:00 pm -12:00
May 24: Fish Fry (Class of 2009), Safeway Parking Lot, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
May 28: Graduation Rehearsal, 8:30 am, Main Gym; Picnic, FOP Lodge, 12:00 pm
May 30: FDHS Graduation, 2:30 pm, Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, FDHS Closed for Students.
12:30 pm Staff arrive at Show Place; 1:00 pm Students arrive at Show Place
May 31: Spring Bazaar (Class of 2009), 9:00am – 1:00 pm, Cafeteria
School Uniform Vendor Pre-Order, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Cafeteria
Parent Assisting Teachers Training and Certification.; Fingerprinting on Site, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon, Media Ctr.

Uniform Policy Changes

We have modified the Mandatory Uniform Policy for the 2008-2009 school year. Please review the policy so you are prepared.

School Year Extended

The last day for students is now Monday, June 9. The last day for seniors was moved to May 22.

New Policies Adopted by Board of Education

The Prince George’s County Board of Education http://www1.pgcps.org/board/ adopted three new policies during its work session on April 10. These policies were designed to govern high functioning public meetings, ensure responsiveness to constituent concerns, and improve the quality of services provided to the community it serves. Please click here, http://www1.pgcps.org/interior.aspx?id=46506, to view the new policies.

Sports Schedules

All sports schedules are posted on a Digital Sports now. We have posted the current schedules as of January 16, however if any changes have taken place since then please visit the Digital Sports site for the most current information.

Parent Resource Center

You can find updated information on our Parent Resource Center page and our PTSA page.

Sports Eligibility

Prince George's County has modified the eligibility requirements for participation in athletics. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA with no failing grades in order to participate in interscholastic athletics.

Students Visit Japan

The 2006-2007 Japanese Club visited our sister school Yamato Nishi High in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. View the Japan 2007 Page for pictures and details from the trip.

English and Language Arts Summer Assignments

The summer assignments for advanced placement and honors English and Language Arts are now posted on the English Page.

PTSA Newsletter

Please read our PTSA Newsletter to find out more information about what is going on at Frederick Douglass High School, the HSA graduation requirements, and with your PTSA.

Scholarship Opportunities

Current Scholar Dollars Spreadsheet

Student to Business Partnerships

A group of our students recently visited the Ingenium Corporation, one of our business partners. Click here to view pictures of the visit.

Seniors - Final Transcript Requests
Pick up a Transcript Request from guidance and return it with a stamped envelope addressed to your college or institution with your own address as the return address and we will mail your final transcript.

College Savings

There are different options to pay for your child's college education. Many states offer savings plans, including Maryland. Please view the College Savings Flyer to attend information sessions about your options.

Sports Programs

In order for your child to participate in extra curricular programs, including all sports, he or she must maintain a 2.0 GPA the quarter prior to the beginning of that sport's season. He/she must also have a current physical on file. Make sure you have made or make an appointment for sports physicals, as a student cannot participate in any sport without one. Coaches can be contacted directly regarding tryouts. Participation and Physical forms can be downloaded from the PGCPS web site.

Homework Help

The Maryland Public Libraries are offering online homework help. The website is www.tutor.com/maryland. Click here to see the flyer that includes the steps and times.

SAT Question of the Day

As students plan for their future one of the main focuses should be preparing for the SAT. Our web site has an SAT section and useful links to more SAT information. Visit our web site each day to practice with the SAT Question of the Day.