2020-2021 Tech Center Phase-In Return Logistics

All students should follow their Home Schools' Policies for the Phase In Return to School.  Their home schools will be providing information for students' schedules, group allocations, transportation, and other logistical information.  

Students who choose virtual instruction for the home school and hybrid instruction at the Forrest Center must report to FCTC for their two assigned days.  For that group of students, the Tech Center will also be operating under the hybrid Group A (Last Name A-K) Monday & Wednesday/Group B (Last Name L - Z) Tuesday & Thursdays.  Information about the FCTC logistics for student's return can be found below.   If you have any furthur questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's instructor or the front office at 301-475-0242.  

 

*Students are reminded to always follow social distancing, wear appropriate masks and wash hands frequently.*

 

STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP

Those students choosing Tech Center Hybrid Only will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Forrest Center. Students being dropped off/picked up will follow the Leonardtown High School drop off lane (main entrance) and drop/pick up students off in the turn between Leonardtown High School and the Tech Center.  Students will enter and exit the building using the following doorways (side of building facing bus loop):

Door 1 – Dental, IT Networking, Health Professions, TAM, Culinary, Hospitality, TV Video, IPS (AM)

Door 2 – CADD, Graphics, Electrical Wire, Aviation, Natural Resources, CASE, CCMA

Door 3 – Diesel, Auto Tech, Auto Ref, Welding, CRD, Carpentry

Class Exterior Doors - Criminal Justice, Production Engineering, Engineering

Students may not use the front or main office entrance to enter or exit building.

 

DISMISSAL SCHEDULE

Zone 1 - Diesel, Engineering, Production Eng, CADD, CCMA, CJ, IT Networking, Hospitality, Howell AOHP, Electrical wiring, CRD, Auto Tech, CASE.  

AM Departure: 9:15

MID Departure: 12:10

PM Departure: CHS/GMHS 2:17 LHS 2:40

Zone 2 - Welding, Auto Ref, Carpentry, Aviation, Graphics, TV Video, Culinary, Natural Resources, Skinner AOHP, Dental, TAM.

AM Departure: 9:18

MID Departure: 12:13

PM Departure: CHS/GMHS 2:20    LHS 2:43  

(All start times wills remain the same.  Please refer to your student's schedule for class start times.)

 

LOGISTICS:  When entering the building, students MUST report directly to their classroom and receive instruction from their teacher before visiting the restrooms, front office, or any other area other than the classroom.   Restrooms will be closed while students are entering and exiting the building. There should never be more than 2 students at a time in the restroom.  Students should always walk on the far-right side of the hall and always keep appropriate social distance. 

LHS TECH HOLD STUDENTS:  Please enter the appropriate assigned door and move to the closest tech hold area and remain seated. 

Staff members will be available at all doorways and hallways to assist all students.

 

TECHNOLOGY

Students should bring their SMCPS assigned laptops to class every day.  Please be sure they are charged the night before.  No additional laptops will be available for students to use at this time.  If students are having issues with their SMCPS assigned laptops, their student log ins, passwords, Schoology, or any additional technology issues, please visit the Technology Support Page on the main SMCPS Website.  

 

MEAL SERVICES

The Tech Center does not provide any food or meal services.  Please make arrangements before/after you attend class as eating will not be permitted.  All students with a hybrid schedule with their home school will receive meal services at their home school only.  (Students requiring food for medical conditions must contact Nurse Duncanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to student's arrival.)

Any other logistics for student's return can be found on the SMCPS website under the Recovery Plan.  The FCTC staff and building will be following all of the same guidelines for students safey, sanitation, and logistics laid out in the Recovery Plan.  

*Students are reminded to always follow social distancing, wear appropriate masks and wash hands frequently.*