Biotech Kits
In case you missed it, https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/03/biotech-kits-enable-sophisticated-science-at-home/
ARL is now CTEC!
The Howard County Public School System Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) has been renamed and is now the Howard County Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC). Updates, including a new website, are forthcoming this summer.
Important News
Course Selection
Course selection is now open!
Register for Virtual Information Sessions
Online Thursday, January 7, 2021, 7-8 p.m. — Online Parents/guardians of, and students in grades 8-10 are invited to attend a virtual information session on the HCPSS Career and Technology Education Career Academies. https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2020/11/career-academies-virtual-information-sessions-december-8-2020-january-7-2021/
FFA Fundraiser
Check out the gift baskets and place your bid! All proceeds help to support our FFA students in the Agricultural Sciences academy. The bidding is on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Howard-County-FFA-351434728761303
Educational Partnerships
https://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/partnership/ar_partner201920.pdf
Student Internships
Parents and Students, As the ARL Internship/Community Liaison, I am committed to continually supporting student growth and development as well as their performance throughout our ARL Internship Program. It is equally important to collaborate with all stakeholders including ARL teachers, students', parents, administration, and mentors. Communication is the key to supporting academic and technical growth at the designated internship site…
Back to School Night Preparation
For additional details please click on the Back to School event on our homepage. Please check your students Canvas to gain access to the Back to School Night Google Meets - REMEMBER: Parents need to access the classes by using the student login credentials. The best way to ensure you are accessing using the student hcpss.inst email address is to…
Submit technology questions and issues
Parents and/or Students If you are experiencing technology issues or have questions, please utilize this form so we can promptly and accurately support you. https://forms.gle/YJfiENkefj3WU8bJ8
Mr. Artley Honored with New Technology Teacher of Excellence Award
Congratulations to our HVAC Teacher, Mr. Artley for being honored as the New Technology Teacher of Excellence! He was honored recently by his counterparts in the Technology and Engineering Educators of Maryland. https://www.teeammd.org/upcoming-events
CTE & Early College Graduation Cords
CTE cords are “Turquoise and White," and Early College cords are “Burgundy and Gold.” The cost of the cord is $8.50 and must be ordered on-line. Cords will be sent directly to students’ home schools from Balfour prior to graduation. Let me know if you have any questions. Karl The website (www.balfourmd.com) for cord ordering is now active.