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The Calendar handbook for 2011–2012 This guide to the Frederick County Public Schools answers the questions most often asked about school programs, policies and procedures. It features calendar information and helpful tips about snow days, school meals and a directories section at the back. Please keep this handbook for easy reference as you and your child plan for a successful year! The handbook summarizes selected policies, regulations and procedures as they existed at the time of publication. These are subject to change without notice, and the Board of Education and school system reserve the right to enforce changes immediately. In any dispute, the official policy in effect at the time of the incident will govern and will supersede the language in this handbook. Complete policies are available from the FCPS Legal Services Office, 301-696-6851, and via www.fcps.org. Mission Our mission is to: ★ Reach our students with exceptional teaching and caring support, ★ Challenge them to achieve their potential, and ★ Prepare them for success in a global society. Vision Welcome to FcPS! ducation is the foundation of our community. The Frederick County Public Schools system educates its students to become E caring, respectful and responsible citizens and family members. Students look forward to school each day. They take full advantage of the rigorous academic curricula and strive to develop their talents. They utilize the power of technology to explore a world of new ideas and information. They acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve and the confidence to succeed, and are rewarded with a wide choice of offers from higher education and employers. FCPS graduates are exceptional 21st century citizens. Outstanding applicants compete to join our system. Employees enjoy the respect of students and the community, opportunities for professional growth, and recognition for their contributions to our system. They value each student and create a learning climate where students can reach for their dreams. Parents, public officials, businesses and citizens actively support our commitment to challenge all students to achieve their potential. The Board of Education and school system staff embrace the community’s contributions and are responsible stewards of its resources. Parents choose to send their children to our schools. Businesses and families move to Frederick County because of our schools. Goals 1. Every student learns in an intellectually challenging environment, prepared as a lifelong learner to excel in college, further study and the workplace. 2. Every student learns in a safe, caring and engaging environment, prepared to participate as a productive citizen and contributing member of our global society. 3. All employees are highly qualified for their jobs, motivated and effective at work, and valued and respected by students and the community. 4. Every family has access to the programs and services needed for their children to enter school ready to learn. 5. All sectors of the community are engaged in the education of our children. 6. Every division and school has sufficient resources and manages those resources in a publicly accountable and cost- effective manner.
★ FCPS is the proud employer of America’s 2011 National Teacher of the Year: Urbana High School chemistry teacher Michelle Shearer! ★ The 2011 Challenge Index ranked all Frederick County public high schools serving traditional grades 9-12 in the nation’s top 7% in encouraging students to take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate tests. ★ On SAT college-entrance exams, FCPS students consistently outperform their peers state- and nationwide. ★ At 1.19%, the FCPS dropout rate is among Maryland’s lowest. ★ Our schools average 1 computer for every 2.4 students. All teachers have e-mail and voice mail. ★ 99% of more than 1,100 employers surveyed said FCPS students met or exceeded job requirements for workplace readiness skills. ★ Serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12, FCPS has 59 traditional and 5 specialized schools. ★ This year, the state and county committed about $5.8 million for new schools, renovations and additions, technology and land. ★ 68% of our students are white, 11% black or African American, 11% Hispanic of any race, 5% Asian, 5% two or more races and
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