Welcome Letter

Important Dates

• Important Dates will be shared soon. Thank you.

School Information and Other Requirements

• SCHOOL HOURS are from 7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. Students who are not in class at 7:45 am are considered tardy. Arriving after 7:30 will cause your child to miss valuable instructional time due to processing. There are no early dismissals after 1:30 p.m.
• STUDENT IDENTIFICATION: Students are required to wear their IDs around their necks (visible) while on school property. ID pictures will be taken during the first week of school. Students may receive ONLY two temporary IDs (wrist bands) when needed per quarter. Replacement cost for lost or defaced IDs is $5.00, payable via cash, money order, or the My School Bucks platform. A Student Financial Obligation form will be issued to students for each replaced identification card. Students should receive their IDs by the end of September. A student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony if he or she has not fulfilled their financial obligations.
• FALL ATHLETICS - All students should have their community service hours (24) submitted to FHS before participating on an athletic team or extracurricular activities. All students must have earned a 2.0 during the 4th quarter of the previous school year (except incoming Freshmen). Students must submit evidence of a current physical and a signed permission slip. For more information, contact the Athletic Director, Ms. Staves, at makia.staves@pgcps.org or 301-449-4900.
• BUS SCHEDULES will be mailed to you by the Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Department of Transportation. Bus information is available by visiting www.pgcps.org. Please review the AM and PM bus numbers and times for your child(ren). If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding your child(ren) transportation, please contact the Transportation Department directly at (301) 952-6570 or transpor@pgcps.org.
• Students are not allowed to remain after school (2:25 p.m.) without their adult tutor/club/team sponsor. Students without an adult sponsor must leave the building at 2:25 p.m.

Significant Policy Changes

1. All book bags, backpacks, briefcases, cross-body bags, etc., must be clear, with NO EXCEPTIONS. Personal items may be kept in a small pouch within the clear book bag.
2. CELL PHONES ARE ONLY PERMITTED IN CLASS WITH THE TEACHER'S PERMISSION.
3. No Outside/Fast Food Deliveries (i.e., UberEats, Door-Dash, Grub-Hub, Carryout, or any other sources of delivery including parents).
4. Once students arrive at school, they are not permitted to leave school grounds without parental consent (Under no circumstances). Parents/Guardian must report to the main office to sign out students, and must present appropriate photo ID.

Dress Code

Appropriate Dress Code

• Shirts– Polo or Oxford - solid red, solid navy/royal blue (long or short sleeve) shirts with a collar. T-shirts are not permitted. Tank tops and undershirts should not be visible.
• Pants- Plain tan khaki-colored pants. Shorts (fingertip length), Capri, and cargo pants are permissible. All must be worn on or above the hips.
• Skirts- Plain tan khaki skirts and/or skorts are permissible. Skirts may not be spandex/shape-fitting material. All skirts/skorts must have a minimum length that extends below a student’s extended fingertips.
• Shoes- Must be in styles that have a closed toe and heel. Crocs are allowed, with a secure strap around the ankle.
• Sweaters/Vests- Plain, only solid red, solid navy blue, or solid royal blue sweaters and vests may be worn as pullovers or cardigans. Only solid red, solid navy blue, or solid royal blue sweatshirts (without hoods), quarter zips, and thermals. Any item worn over the uniform for warmth must be solid red or solid blue. Other colors are not permitted.
• Friendly HS Team/Organizations and Club uniforms and/or specialty grade-level shirts with khaki pants may only be worn on specified school-approved days. Hats, Scarves, Ski Hats, Du Rags, Bonnets, or head coverings may not be worn in the building except for religious or health-related reasons only. (An administrative pass is required for any head coverings)

Inappropriate Dress Code

• Midriffs or Making Shirts into Crop Tops.
• See Through Clothing.
• Leggings/Tights/Yoga Pants
• Sweatpants, Jeans, or Ripped Pants
• Head Wraps/Scarfs/Bonnets/Ski Mask or Head Coverings that are not for religious purposes.
• Sandals/Slides/Flip-Flops/Slippers
• Earphones/Headphones
• Jackets/Coats- ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN THE BUILDING.
• Hoodies
• Blankets/Throw Covers