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transfer to high school and are credited toward the 75 hour high school meritorious service award . Each middle school has a Student Service Learning contact person who facilitates the meritorious service program . sTudenT supporT serVices Student support services are provided in all middle schools based on the needs of individual students . Student support services are provided by either a student support teacher or through the student’s school counselor . These services are provided to a relatively small number of students who need daily intervention to experience success in school . The school partners with the family and student to outline goals and develop a plan for achieving them . Technology insTrucTion Understanding the role of technology and how to use technology effectively are critical 21st-century skills . FCPS offers technology instruction and practice from kindergarten through 12th grade to help students meet Maryland’s Technology Literacy Standards . Study emphasizes acquiring keyboarding skills, using the Internet to gather relevant and appropriate research data, understanding cyber-ethics, and developing effective means to organize and present data . 20 2013–2014 FrederiCk County PubliC sChools middle sChool Course Guide TesTing programs The following testing programs — in combination with class work, quizzes, and homework performance — help teachers evaluate student progress: • criterion-referenced evaluation system (cres) FCPS uses CRES tests to determine how well students have mastered the essential curriculum through daily instruction . The assessments consist of selected-response (multiple-choice) and constructed-response (essay and short-answer) items . CRES results are used to ascertain students’ and schools’ progress toward meeting accepted standards for student performance and to establish the steps necessary to improve instruction and performance . • maryland school assessments (msa) The state’s testing program is designed to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act . The MSA includes multiple-choice and constructed-response items . Students receive individual test results . In March, students in grades 3 through 8 take the reading and math MSA . In late April, 5th through 8th graders take the science MSA . • high school assessments (hsa) These state-required, end-of-course exams are aimed at raising academic standards and preparing graduates to compete in the workplace and post-secondary education . Middle and high school students enrolled in Algebra/Data Analysis, English 10, and Biology must take the exams at the completion of each course and are required to pass the exams in order to graduate . (Note: Middle School students who take Algebra with Data Analysis take the HSA .)
Parent involvement is as important during the middle school years as it was in elementary school . The most important way to be involved is to emphasize the importance of education and take an active interest in what your child is doing in school . To succeed in school, your child needs your support . Tips for Success: • Encourage your child to challenge him or herself by working up to his or her ability in all classes . • Recognize study habits as an important part of academic achievement . Your child will need to learn to organize his/ her materials, and write down and complete homework assignments independently . click WWW.fcps.org Parents as Partners • Encourage your child to take advantage of opportunities to explore interests . Well-rounded students are the happiest students . • Continue to attend parent conferences and stay involved in your child’s academic success . Do not hesitate to contact your child’s teachers or school counselor if you have questions or concerns . • Help your child set short and long term goals . Praise your child for successes and provide support when needed . • Be patient . Adolescence is a time of great growth and change . 5 Ways to be inVolVed in your Child’s eduCation VisiT school Talk WiTh Teachers encourage learning VolunTeer 2013–2014 FrederiCk County PubliC sChools middle sChool Course Guide 21
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