Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

Environmental Concerns
Maryland law requires an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program to identify and control pest problems
inside and outside schools. MSD utilizes staff training, IPM inspection, and sanitation practices to minimize or
eliminate the need for pesticide use. The law requires schools to notify parents, guardians and staff 24 hours
before pesticides are to be applied. At the elementary level, parents/guardians of all students must be notified.
At the middle and high school levels, schools must notify only those parents, guardians or staff who have
requested notification. Individuals can obtain a notification form at Principal’s office. The form must be updated
each school year. The following materials are approved for IPM use: Advion (cockroach gel bait), Drione
(pyrethrins), Maxforce FC ant control, NibanFG (granular roach bait), PT515 Wasp Freeze (phenothrin), Roundup
(glyphosate), Talon-G (brodifacoum) rodenticide and Terro (ant gel bait). Safety data sheets and labels for
these materials are available at each school office. Other materials may be added as necessary. MSD
conducts regular inspections of school facilities to determine the location and condition of any asbestoscontaining
building material which may be present. The purpose of the inspections is to identify asbestoscontaining
building materials so that measures can be undertaken to ensure that the health of all students and
employees is protected. A comprehensive asbestos-management plan for each building was developed to
appropriately manage any identified asbestos hazards. Each building plan is available for review at the MSD
Maintenance and Operations Office.
Questions about the IPM program or other environmental concerns, such as indoor air quality, pest control,
hazardous materials, lead in water, radon or asbestos management plans, should be addressed to Mr. Thomas
LeQuire, Maintenance Supervisor at 301-360-2092.
Fees for Supplies and Activities
Specific courses may request that students provide specific school supplies and may charge fees for materials,
workbooks, newspapers and other materials that will become the student’s personal property once the course
or project is completed. In the event of financial or other restrictions, students and parents are encouraged to
work with the teacher, counselor or administrator to find alternative ways to obtain supplies. All fees are nonrefundable.
Field Trips
School-sponsored field trips to enhance the curriculum have been designated for students in each grade level.
Teachers may schedule additional field trips with the Assistant Principal’s approval. Parents will be given a form
to sign at the beginning of each academic year; parents will be notified a week in advance prior to each field
trip.
Final Exams/Projects
For middle school and high school, final exams will be given each semester. Final exams/projects will be
cumulative for a semester only. A schedule for exams and guided review will be developed and disseminated by
the Assistant Principal. An opportunity for make-up exams will be provided in the event of an excused absence
due to extenuating circumstances. Final exams will be given the last 2 weeks of the semester.
Maintenance of a Healthy Environment
The school will promote, model and reinforce healthy eating habits. Adequate space in a pleasant surrounding
will be provided to eat meals as well as appropriate time to eat, relax, and socialize. Teacher in-service training
will become part of the annual training to make teachers aware of the behavioral messages they give as role
models. Teachers will be trained not to use food as a reward. MSD will encourage students to take
responsibility for making the best choices for their individual lifestyles and activity levels.
MSD Athletic Team Selection Guidelines
All MSD students will have fair and equitable opportunities to be selected for athletic team membership. Each
candidate should be made aware of criteria and any specific expectations that are part of the sport they are
hoping to join. Prospective players must be afforded the time and attention necessary to evaluate his/her skills
and abilities as they relate to the sport under consideration. All prospective players will be given at least 2
“workouts” to be observed by the coach. Coaches will meet individually with students who are not selected for
team membership prior to the posting of the team roster. Coaches ultimately will be responsible to select the
team members based on the above criteria and how they relate to the best interest of the team as it represents
MSD and the school’s philosophy.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 49