va ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PURLIC SCHOOLS North County High School 10 Ist Awnue €, | Glen Suni, MD 21061-2018 | 410-222-6970 November 16, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians: ‘As many of you know, the acts of litle less than a dozen students caused quite a disruption during Knight Time yesterday, In an effort to maintain open communication, f want to make sure that you have accurate information so that you can address this matter with your child ina manner you deem most appropriate, and (o solicit your help as fa partner in your child's safety. Bight students were involved in a series of altercations during Knight Time; however, the incidents were isolated and unrelated to each other No weapons of any sor! were used or found, In addition to possible criminal charges, appropriate actions have been taken in accordance with the AACPS Code of Student Conduct. 1 goes without saying that T am disappointed by the choices that were made, but I refise to allow the aetions of a ew define who we truly are. Here at North County High School, we have very high standarels of conduct that is expected of all students. As North County Knights we S.1-A.N.D. tall in a manner that is Studious, Thoughttul, Accountable, Noble, and Determined. This expectation applies to the hallways, classrooms, buses and extracurricular activities as well. urge you to talk to your child and discuss this matter, Please reiterate (o your child the need to help our school remain a place that is focused on instruction and where issues that may begin outside the building are left there, Please also help them to understand that whatever disagreements exist, there are far better ways to resolve them than fighting. Please encourage your child to report any behavior that could in any way compromise their safety or the safely of ‘others in the school. Working together, we can maintain a safe educational experience for your child, Join me in stressing to your children the importance of respecting themselves and each other. If you should have any questions or concems, please do itot hesitate (0 call me, cerely, Bric Serlf J ; Principal EVJinsm ELEVATING AUL STUDENTS... ELIMINATING ALL GAPS Sete tet esi & Hts) | ean ae, igen (1) Soa Rega)