Friendly High School

10000 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Ofc. (301) 449-4900 Raynah Adams IV
Principal Testing & Instructional Coordinator Adrienne Johnson Guidance Department (301) 449-4925

Fax (301) 449-4911

Assistant Principals Frances Cowan La Tanya Feazell Bernard Hogans Monique Jeffery

Dear Friendly High School Family, Welcome back to the Friendly High School 2011-2012 school year. An extended welcome goes out to our new students. We look forward to you being a part of Friendlys academic family. I am excited to welcome you to a new school year. It is with great pleasure that I accept the honor to serve as your Principal. As your Principal, I would like to ensure you that my knowledge and skills will assist in continuing the journey of improving student achievement. Our goal of maximizing the achievement of all of our students will be met by utilizing our resources in a manner which is efficient and effective. Our increased emphasize on collaborative planning, effective use of student data and rigor will help to ensure that our students are College and Career Ready as identified by the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards. I recognize that our schools reputation and success rest on the collaboration between our parents, students, staff members and parent organizations. Therefore, I am asking that you take an active roll in the success of our children and our school. In addition, I recommend that you reach out to our PTA in an effort to be a part of the many great things that will take place this year. In addition to preparing our students for College and Career Readiness, our focus will be on celebrating student achievement. Please know that instruction and the measurement of its effectiveness will be the most important task that occurs in our building. As professionals, we will always think and act in the best interest of children. This will be attained as we support the beliefs of our Superintendent, Dr. Williams Hite: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High Student Achievement Highly Effective Teaching Safe and Supportive Schools Strong Parent and Community Partnerships Effective and Efficient Operations

In preparing for the school year, there are a few important dates to remember. Please take note of the following: *FRESHMAN ORIENTATION will be held on August 18, 2011 from 7:30-11:25 Buses will pick up students who are scheduled to be provided transportation. *FRESHMAN PARENT ORIENTATION will be held on August 18, 2011 from 6:00-7:30. The meet and greet will take place in the courtyard. This activity will give parents an opportunity to meet the PTOs executive staff, the principal, the 9th grade administrator and counselor. Refreshments will be provided by our PTO.
Prince Georges County Public Schools Friendly High School
Designed by: Mrs. L. Brooks 09/05

Friendly High School

10000 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Ofc. (301) 449-4900 Raynah Adams IV
Principal Testing & Instructional Coordinator Adrienne Johnson Guidance Department (301) 449-4925

Fax (301) 449-4911

Assistant Principals Frances Cowan La Tanya Feazell Bernard Hogans Monique Jeffery

*SCHOOL BEGINS August 22, 2011. All students will report to the designated areas upon arrival to school. We will have staff members stationed throughout the building to make for an appropriate opening. *SCHOOL HOURS are from 7:30 a.m. until 2:25 p.m. *SENIOR PICTURES will be taken on the following dates: August 24, 25 and 26 from 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. *BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT will be held on September 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. *BUS SCHEDULES will be mailed to you by the Prince Georges 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. *STUDENT UNIFORM will consist of a solid red or royal blue polo shirt, khaki pants or bermuda shorts and black shoes. It is expected that all students are in compliance. If you are interested in purchasing the solid red or royal blue polo shirt with the Friendly High School insignia, you may contact Flynn and OHara at 240-764-4545 or visit the store located in the Lanham Crossing Shopping Center, 8807 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706. Although we are a mandatory uniform school, it is optional to purchase school apparel with the school logo. *FALL ATHLETICS will begin on August 8, 2011. All students must have earned a 2.0 during the 4th quarter of the previous school year without any grades of an E. Students must submit evidence of a current physical and a signed permission slip. For more information, contact Ms. Miller-Bevins at t.millerbevins@pgcps.org, or 301-449-4900. The entire staff and I look forward to working with you to ensure the educational success of all of OUR children. Raynah Adams, IV Principal Friendly High School
Prince Georges County Public Schools Friendly High School
Designed by: Mrs. L. Brooks 09/05