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GUIDE TO EDUCATION IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

EDUCATION 2014-2015

The Gazette

SERVING NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

On Alert

EXPECT MORE SCHOOL SECURITY THIS YEAR. PAGE 16

SCHOOLS WORK TO KEEP UP WITH COMPUTER CODING. PAGE 5

WHAT TO EXPECT ON COMMON CORE TEST. PAGE 13

LIST OF ALL SCHOOLS, CONTACT INFORMATION AND MORE. INSIDE

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CONTENTS

The Gazette

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

Monday, November 10th and Tuesday November 11th 9:30am–1:30pm

Prince George’s County | August 2014

Charter schools

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Colleges/universities

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Common Core test

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Cracking the computer careers ‘code’ Early childhood

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Elementary schools

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High schools

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Important school numbers

ON THE COVER (Clockwise from top left) Lorie Thomas reads a story to her grandson Tyler Thomas as part of “Grandfriends Day” at Friends Community School in College Park.

Retired teacher Lois Pollock sings along with Samantha Rozario at the University Park Elementary School’s Dr. Seuss Breakfast.

Alycia Piper shows her excitement about the first day of school with her grandmother, Marilyn Williams, at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori School in Landover.

Tameka Gaskins and her daughter, Fancy Gaskins, try operating a robotic arm in a lab at the Howard B. Owens Science Center in Lanham.

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Middle schools

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Outdoor centers

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Private schools

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School board/CEO

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School calendar

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Security in schools

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Special education schools

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL NUMBERS Academics

301-952-6280

Infant/Toddler Program

301-265-8415

Adult Ed.

301-322-0891

Judy Hoyer Family Learning Center

301-408-6860

Appeals

301-952-6195

Maintenance

301-952-6500

Athletics

301-669-6000

Professional School Counseling

301-567-8669

Before & After Care

301-636-8412

Psychological Services

301-431-5630

Board of Education Office

301-952-6115

Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries

301-952-6300 301-499-7000

301-669-6000

Security Services

Charter Schools Office

301-618-7320

Building Alarms

301-499-7019

Child Find

301-618-8342

Special Education

301-618-8300

Choice/Option Schools (Title I)

301-925-2392

Student Affairs/Safe and Drug Free Schools

301-749-4379

Communications

301-952-6001

Student Services

301-952-6384

Council of Prince George’s County PTAs

301-408-5539

Student Records (Copies of diplomas, graduation verification) 301-952-6366

Career & Technical Education

Creative & Performing Arts

301-808-8317

Curriculum & Instruction

301-808-8240

Deputy Superintendent’s Office

301-952-6011

Early Childhood (Pre-K and K)

301-808-2707

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Prince George’s County Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell greets Japanese language teacher Kotoe Ito while touring Central High School in Capitol Heights.

English for Speakers of Other Languages Program

301-445-8450

GED & ESOL (Prince George’s Community College)

301-322-0891

International Student Office

301-445-8460

Head Start

301-408-7100

Office of Interpreting and Translating Even Start Program

301-408-5511 301-431-6220

Health Services

301-749-4722

Home & Hospital Teaching

301-567-8642

Evening HS

301-669-6000

Home Schooling

301-333-1001

Food & Nutrition Services

301-952-6580

Homeless Education

301-925-2482

French Immersion/World Languages

301-808-8265

Human Resources

301-780-2191

Student Transcripts

301-952-6024

Student Transfers

301-952-6366

Superintendent’s Office

301-952-6008

Supplemental Educational Services/Title I

301-925-2384

Talented & Gifted

301-808-3790

Teacher Leadership and Professional Development

301-749-4600

Testing Office

301-702-3860

Transportation

301-952-6570

Turn Around Schools

301-702-3910

TTD Services/Hearing and Speech Impaired

301-952-6068

SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2014-2015 CALENDAR Aug. 11-13

Monday-Wednesday

Professional duty days for new teachers

Dec. 22-23

Monday and Tuesday

Winter Break. Schools closed for students and teachers.

Aug. 18-21

Monday-Thursday

Professional duty days for all teachers

Dec. 24-26

Wednesday-Friday

Holidays, Christmas*

Aug. 20

Wednesday

Professional development

Dec. 29-31

Monday-Wednesday

Winter Break*

Aug. 25

Monday

Systemic orientation day for sixth- and ninth-graders

Jan. 1 and 2

Thursday and Friday

Holidays, New Year’s*

Aug. 26

Tuesday

First day of school for all students

Jan. 19

Monday

Holiday, Martin L. King Jr. Day*

Sept. 1

Monday

Holiday, Labor Day*

Jan. 23

Friday

End of second quarter (43 days)

Sept. 19

Friday

Professional development. Schools closed for students

Jan. 26

Monday

Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed for students.

Sept. 25

Thursday

Holiday, Rosh Hashanah.** Schools and offices closed.

Feb. 13

Friday

Professional development. Schools closed for students.

Sept. 26

Friday

Rosh Hashanah**

Feb. 16

Monday

Holiday, Presidents Day*

Oct. 4

Saturday

Eid al-Adha and Yom Kippur**

April 1

Wednesday

End of third quarter (45 days)

Oct. 17

Friday

MSEA Convention. Schools closed for students and teachers.

April 2

Thursday

Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed for students.

April 3 and 6

Friday and Monday

Holidays, Easter*

Oct. 31

Friday

End of first quarter (45 days)

April 7-10

Tuesday-Friday

Spring Break. Schools closed for students and teachers.

Oct. 31

Friday

Professional development. Two-hour early dismissal for students.

May 25

Monday

Holiday, Memorial Day*

Nov. 3

Monday

Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed for students.

June 16

Tuesday

Two-hour early dismissal for students.

Nov. 4

Tuesday

Election Day*

June 17

Wednesday

Nov. 11

Tuesday

Parent-teacher conferences. Schools closed for students.

Last day for students. Two-hour early dismissal. End of fourth quarter (47 days). Subject to change due to inclement weather.

June 18

Thursday

Nov. 26-28

Wednesday-Friday

Holidays, Thanksgiving*

Last day for teachers. Subject to change due to inclement weather.

Dec. 10

Wednesday

Professional development. Two-hour early dismissal for students.

June 18 and 19; 22 and 23

Thursday and Friday; Monday and Tuesday

Inclement weather makeup days.

* ALL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED

** HOLIDAY BEGINS AT SUNSET OF THE PRECEDING DAY. PGCPS PROHIBITS SCHEDULING OF ANY MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES DURING OR AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. (DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE OR REGIONAL EVENTS).

SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Schools crack ‘code’ to fast-growing computer careers IT jobs are expected to grow over next decade n

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

Computer programming is one of the fastestgrowing professions, and Prince George’s County officials say they are working to keep up with demand through three new information technology academies.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 343,700 computer programming jobs in the United States in 2012, paying a median income of more than $74,000 per year, and computer-related professions are expected to increase by 18 percent over the next 10 years — 50 percent higher than the national job growth average.

Roxanne Emadi, grassroots strategist for Seattlebased nonprofit Code.org, said most U.S. schools are not prepared for that growth.

“According to our estimates, nine out of 10 K-12 schools in the U.S. do not teach computer science at all,” Emadi said. “Even at schools that do offer it, only about 5 percent of students take the classes.”

Code.org, founded last year, lobbies for increased

access to computer science education, as well as partnering with school systems to help provide computer programming classes.

In Prince George’s County Public Schools, three high schools — Fairmont Heights in Capitol Heights, DuVal in Lanham and Gwynn Park in Brandywine — have IT academies founded within the past three years, with curriculums designed to prepare students for college and careers in computerrelated fields.

In addition, school system spokesperson ShaVon McConnell said High Point High School also offers computer science classes.

Three schools — Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Laurel High School — offer two-year Career Technology Education programs that include computer networking and computer repair courses, McConnell said.

McConnell said computer programming courses do not count toward a student’s math or science graduation requirement, but the CTE programs can be used for graduation credit in place of two years of a foreign language requirement.

Two additional IT academies are planned in the near future at Laurel High school in the 2015-16

school year and Friendly High School in Fort Washington in the 2016-17 school year.

In the academies, students learn programming languages, and how to create websites and software applications, or apps.

“We teach them multiple programming languages. We teach them HTML and JavaScript and CSS, which are used to design websites and web apps,” said Cullen White, an instructor in Fairmont Heights’ IT Academy.

White said the computer programming courses are currently only open to students in the IT Academy, but he hopes to secure funding to provide classes to the student body at-large.

Sophomore Natally Palma, 15, of Colmar Manor said she had never really considered herself much of a computer person before she decided to enroll in Fairmont Heights’ IT academy.

“At the beginning of the year, I was looking at the code, and it looked like gibberish,” Porta said. “I was so scared, I wondered, ‘Am I going to understand this?’ But we have teachers like Mr. White who constantly make sure you have the knowledge to keep going, and it wasn’t that hard afterwards.”

White said the knowledge his students are learning will be useful no matter what career path they take.

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Cullen White (left), program coordinator for the IT Academy at Fairmont Heights High School, works with student Natally Palma in a Web development class in February.

“You look at the way the world works now, and everything you do, no matter what you’re interested in, there’s an app for it,”

Eden Gregory (right) works out a computer coding problem as fellow students (clockwise, from bottom) Emmanuel Iyile, Maurice Rich and William Sanchez look on during Web development class in the IT Academy at Fairmont Heights High School in February.

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White said. “So even if they don’t use it on a regular basis, they’ll be able to take advantage of this knowledge and leverage it

for personal gain and for the betterment of society.” janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Guidance Counselor: Beth Frissell Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 360 Enrollment: 478 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Lighthouse Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9461 MSA Reading: 78.4% MSA Math: 73.4%

This information provided by Prince George’s County Public Schools is a partial list that includes schools from the coverage area of this edition of The Gazette. The complete list is available at www.gazette.net.

Enrollment is the number reported

by Prince George’s County Public Schools to the Maryland State Department of Education for the 2013-14 school year. School Progress Index (SPI) is reported in the MSDE 2013 Maryland Report Card (www.mdreportcard.org). SPI is based on achievement, growth and gap reduction. Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 or higher have met their performance target.

Adelphi ES 8820 Riggs Road Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301-431-6250 Fax: 301-445-8468 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/adelphi/ Principal: Vacant Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 451 Enrollment: 668 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes

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Leslie Lowe (left), principal of Beltsville Academy, visits with student Joselyn Castillo of Beltsville at the school.

Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.8825 MSA Reading: 86.6% MSA Math: 83.2% Beacon Heights ES

6929 Furman Parkway Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone: 301-918-8700 Fax: 301-918-8707 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ beaconheights/ Principal: Lynne Stuewe

Beltsville Academy 4300 Wicomico Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-0630 Fax: 301-572-0671 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/beltsville/ Principal: Leslie Lowe Guidance Counselors: Diane Bryant, Julia Canty-Warrick, Caren McCalla Number of Teachers: 55 Capacity: 848 Enrollment: 1,004 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Bulldog Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9245 MSA Reading: 84%

MSA Math: 69.5% Berwyn Heights ES 6200 Pontiac Street Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 Phone: 240-684-6210 Fax: 240-684-6216 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ berwynheights/ Principal: Karen Singer Guidance Counselor: Donna Behe Number of Teachers: 45 Capacity: 518 Enrollment: 459 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Husky Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.8480 MSA Reading: 79.8% MSA Math: 68.0% Bladensburg ES 4915 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-985-1450 Fax: 301-985-1457 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ bladensburges/

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Catherine T. Reed ES 9501 Greenbelt Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8716 Fax: 301-918-8559 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ catherinetreed/ Principal: Nicole Warner Guidance Counselor: Silvia Jones Number of Teachers: 24 Capacity: 457 Enrollment: 431 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Roadrunner Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0093 MSA Reading: 80.7% MSA Math: 68.5%

Continued from Page 6 Principal: Judith Haughton-Williams Guidance Counselor: Regina Stevenson Number of Teachers: 57 Capacity: 691 Enrollment: 711 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bulldog Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8364 MSA Reading: 63.8% MSA Math: 54.4% Bond Mill ES 16001 Sherwood Avenue Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-497-3600 Fax: 301-497-3606 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ bondmill/ Principal: Justin Fitzgerald Guidance Counselor: Rona Pemberton Number of Teachers: 31 Capacity: 500 Enrollment: 528 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Bulldog Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0114 MSA Reading: 90.6% MSA Math: 91.5% Bradbury Heights ES 1401 Glacier Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-817-0570 Fax: 301-817-0573 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ bradburyheights/ Principal: Denise Lynch Guidance Counselor: Jocelyn Austin-Forbes Number of Teachers: 26 Capacity: 714 Enrollment: 520 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0202 MSA Reading: 58.7% MSA Math: 32.8% Calverton ES 3400 Beltsville Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-0640 Fax: 301-572-0673 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ calverton/ Principal: Monique Sloan Guidance Counselor: Judith Pollock Number of Teachers: 75 Capacity: 590

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Hyattsville resident Alejandra Martinez (left), cafeteria manager at Cherokee Lane Elementary School, holds a a tree steady for planting as Adelphi residents Danny Umanzor (right) and his sister, Evelyn Umanzor, a student at Cherokee Lane, fill in the hole with dirt at the school in Adelphi.

Enrollment: 804 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8329 MSA Reading: 73.5% MSA Math: 58.7% Capitol Heights ES 601 Suffolk Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-817-0494 Fax: 301-817-0931 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ capitolheights/ Principal: Nina Lattimore Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 20 Capacity: 357 Enrollment: 227 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0957 MSA Reading: 90.1% MSA Math: 82.4% Carmody Hills ES 401 Jadeleaf Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-808-8180 Fax: 301-808-8188 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ carmodyhills/ Principal: Rolaetta Alford Guidance Counselor: Mable Cox Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 490 Enrollment: 450 Parent Organization: PTA

ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8343 MSA Reading: 65% MSA Math: 45.1% Carole Highlands ES 1610 Hannon Street Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone: 301-431-5660 Fax: 301-431-5670 Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ carolehighlands/ Principal: Shawna Holden Guidance Counselor: Cassandra Thomas Number of Teachers: 55 Capacity: 535 Enrollment: 746 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9390 MSA Reading: 67.1% MSA Math: 47.6% Carrollton ES 8300 Quintana Street New Carrollton, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8708 Fax: 301-918-8710 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ carrollton/ Principal: Nancy Schickner Guidance Counselor: Karen Mack Number of Teachers: 39 Capacity: 559 Enrollment: 605 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes

Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Frog Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.8679 MSA Reading: 79.4% MSA Math: 76.8%

ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Wildcat Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8983 MSA Reading: 70.4% MSA Math: 63.3% Cherokee Lane ES 9000 25th Avenue Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301-445-8415 Fax: 301-445-8442 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ cherokeelane/ Principal: Sheena Hardy Guidance Counselor: Michelle Thomas Number of Teachers: 40 Capacity: 406 Enrollment: 466 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Jaguar Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8188 MSA Reading: 84.9% MSA Math: 65.8%

Cesar Chavez ES 6609 Riggs Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-853-5694 Fax: 301-853-5692 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ cesarchavez/ Principal: José Taboada II Guidance Counselor: Lonzo Sasso Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 357 Enrollment: 262 Parent Organization: PTO

Chillum ES 1420 Chillum Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-853-0825 Fax: 301-853-0857

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ chillum/ Principal: Sheila Jefferson Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 27 Capacity: 335 Enrollment: 248 Parent Organization: None ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Champion’s Trophy Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9213 MSA Reading: 78.9% MSA Math: 74.4% Columbia Park ES 1901 Kent Village Drive Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-925-1322 Fax Number: 301-925-1327 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ columbiapark/ Principal: Michelle TylerSkinner Guidance Counselor: Bernard Grayson Number of Teachers: 33 Capacity: 517 Enrollment: 450 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8375 MSA Reading: 58.4% MSA Math: 45.1% Cool Spring ES 8910 Riggs Road Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301-431-6200 Fax: 301-445-8467 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ coolspring/ Principal: Frances Tolbert Guidance Counselor: Terriceda Calvin Number of Teachers: 32 Capacity: 632 Enrollment: 708 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Coyote Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.8975 MSA Reading: 63.6% MSA Math: 62.2% Cooper Lane ES 3817 Cooper Lane Landover Hills, MD 20784 Phone: 301-925-1350 Fax: 301-925-2360 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ cooperlane/ Principal: Sana Sims Guidance Counselor: Fred

Jones Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 495 Enrollment: 538 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.7692 MSA Reading: 69.4% MSA Math: 51.8% Cora L. Rice ES 950 Nalley Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-636-6340 Fax: 301-636-6344 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ coralrice/ Principal: Mattie Turman Guidance Counselor: Detra Thomas Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 827 Enrollment: 702 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Raptor Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0312 MSA Reading: 71.1% MSA Math: 50.1% Deerfield Run ES 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-497-3610 Fax: 301-497-3615 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ deerfieldrun/ Principal: Mary Wall Guidance Counselor: Diane Sperry Number of Teachers: 36 Capacity: 583 Enrollment: 607 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Deer Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0126 MSA Reading: 68.7% MSA Math: 56.9% Dodge Park ES 3401 Hubbard Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-883-4220 Fax: 301-883-4223 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ dodgepark/ Principal: Victoria Holmes Guidance Counselor: Deborah Murphy-McCree Number of Teachers: 40 Capacity: 560 Enrollment: 531 Parent Organization: No ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Ram Before/After Care: No

SPI: Not Met/0.9507 MSA Reading: 72.5% MSA Math: 56.7% Doswell E. Brooks ES 1301 Brooke Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-817-0480 Fax: 301-817-0954 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ doswellbrooks/ Principal: Anita Stoddard Guidance Counselor: Terrellyn West-Taylor Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 517 Enrollment: 205 Parent Organization: PTA Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Owl Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0095 MSA Reading: 81.3% MSA Math: 61.2% Edward M. Felegy ES Hyattsville, MD Information not available at press time Gaywood ES 6701 97th Avenue Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8730 Fax: 301-918-8560 Hours: 7:45 a.m. -1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ gaywood/ Principal: Damien Goins Guidance Counselor: Rebecca Roland Number of Teachers: 34 Capacity: 470 Enrollment: 496 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Mustang Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8046 MSA Reading: 71% MSA Math: 51.4% Gladys Noon Spellman ES 3324 64th Avenue Cheverly, MD 20785 Phone: 301-925-1944 Fax: 301-925-1951 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ gladysnoonspellman/ Principal: Susan Holiday Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 50 Capacity: 564 Enrollment: 505 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Teddy Bear Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9729 MSA Reading: 78.8% MSA Math: 79.8% Glenn Dale ES 6700 Glenn Dale Road

Glenn Dale, MD 20769 Phone: 301-805-2750 Fax: 301-805-2753 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ glenndale/ Principal: Jacqueline Marshall Hall Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 474 Enrollment: 541 Parent organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Gator Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9707 MSA Reading: 86.9% MSA Math: 86.5% Glenridge ES 7200 Gallatin Street Landover Hills, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8740 Fax: 301-918-8547 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ glenridge/ Principal: Gloria McCoy Guidance Counselor: Terry Gallion Number of Teachers: 53 Capacity: 828 Enrollment: 788 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Mustang Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9751 MSA Reading: 73.6% MSA Math: 75.2% Greenbelt ES 66 Ridge Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-513-5911 Fax: 301-513-5319 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ greenbeltes/ Principal: Monica Gaines Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 43 Capacity: 569 Enrollment: 580 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Greyhound Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1327 MSA Reading: 89% MSA Math: 87.6% Highland Park ES 6501 Lowland Drive Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-333-0980 Fax: 301-333-0992 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ highlandpark/ Principal: Wanda Robinson Guidance Counselor: George Thomas Number of Teachers: 17

Capacity: 551 Enrollment: 471 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1640 MSA Reading: 86.4% MSA Math: 73.7% Hollywood ES 9811 49th Avenue College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-513-5900 Fax: 301-513-5383 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ hollywood/ Principal: Barbara Caskey Guidance Counselor: Deidra O’Brien Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 339 Enrollment: 410 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Hollywood Star Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1459 MSA Reading: 89.3% MSA Math: 74.7% Hyattsville ES 5311 43rd Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 301-209-5800 Fax: 301-985-1499 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ hyattsvillees/ Principal: Julia Burton Guidance Counselor: Salathia Dawkins-Wilson Number of Teachers: 22 Capacity: 406 Enrollment: 538 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Lion Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.7961 MSA Reading: 67.6% MSA Math: 51.9% James H. Harrison ES 13200 Larchdale Road Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-497-3650 Fax: 301-497-7217 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ jameshharrison/ Principal: Dr. Wanda Williams Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 65 Capacity: 333 Enrollment: 317 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.7675 MSA Reading: 77.3% MSA Math: 69.5%

James McHenry ES 8909 McHenry Lane Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8760 Fax: 301-918-8638 Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ jamesmchenry/ Principal: Jane Handelsman Guidance Counselor: Shamika Jackson Number of Teachers: 30 Capacity: 584 Enrollment: 751 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0549 MSA Reading: 75.3% MSA Math: 54% John H. Bayne ES 7010 Walker Mill Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-499-7020 Fax: 301-808-4499 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ johnhbayne/ Principal: Joyce Phillips Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 29 Capacity: 518 Enrollment: 399 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bear Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0232 MSA Reading: 87.1% MSA Math: 55.4% Judith P. Hoyer Montessori 929 Hill Road Landover, MD 20786 Phone: 301-808-4421 Fax: 301-808-8869 Hours: 9:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ judithhoyermontessori/ Principal: Tracey Spivey White Guidance Counselor: Cindy Popol Number of Teachers: 21 Capacity: 451 Enrollment: 217 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Bear Paw Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0548 MSA Reading: 82.9% MSA Math: 80.8% Kenmoor ES 3211 82nd Avenue Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-925-1970 Fax: 301-925-2364 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

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Continued from Page 8 Website: www1.pgcps.org/ kenmoores/ Principal: Nicole CrumplerAbubaker Guidance Counselor: Ashanti Ravenell Number of Teachers: 16 Capacity: 406 Enrollment: 226 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bobcat Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0084 MSA Reading: 76.5% MSA Math: 67.9% Lamont ES 7101 Good Luck Road New Carrollton, MD 20784 Phone: 301-513-5205 Fax: 301-513-5271 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ lamont/ Principal: Massa Washington Guidance Counselor: Sheri Wright Number of Teachers: 45 Capacity: 509 Enrollment: 596 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Lion Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9728 MSA Reading: 74.5% MSA Math: 64.3% 1884824

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Fax: 301-445-8425 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ langleyparkmccormick/ Principal: Amy Stout Guidance Counselor: Grace Nwanko Number of Teachers: 47 Capacity: 541 Enrollment: 768 Parent Organization: None ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8740 MSA Reading: 79.6% MSA Math: 63.4% Laurel ES 516 Montgomery Street Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-497-3660 Fax: 301-497-3657 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ laureles/ Principal: Melinda Lee Guidance Counselor: Nicole Walker Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 493 Enrollment: 560 Parent Organization: PTA Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Leopard Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9909 MSA Reading: 75% MSA Math: 55% Lewisdale ES 2400 Banning Place Hyattsville, MD 20783 Phone: 301-445-8433 Fax: 301-431-5654 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ lewisdale/

Principal: Patricia Haith Guidance Counselor: Weldina Conde Number of Teachers: 55 Capacity: 471 Enrollment: 668 Parent Organization: PTA Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Lion Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.1115 MSA Reading: 79% MSA Math: 79.7% Magnolia ES 8400 Nightingale Drive Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8770 Fax: 301-918-8788 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ magnolia/ Principal: Phyllis Gillens Guidance Counselor: Joan Nachman Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 448 Enrollment: 481 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Mustang Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.7995 MSA Reading: 82.1% MSA Math: 64.1% Mary Harris “Mother” Jones ES 2405 Tecumseh Street Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301-408-7900 Fax: 301-408-7904 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ maryharrismotherjones/ Principal: Niki Brown

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ rogersheights/ Principal: Barbara Bottoms Guidance Counselor: Harriett Simmons Number of Teachers: 50 Capacity: 604 Enrollment: 684 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9150 MSA Reading: 66.6% MSA Math: 54.2%

Montpelier ES 9200 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-497-3670 Fax: 301-497-5431 Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ montpelier/ Principal: Carla Furlow Guidance Counselor: Debbie Conn Number of Teachers: 32 Capacity: 609 Enrollment: 595 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bulldog Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1438 MSA Reading: 85.2% MSA Math: 79.4%

Rosa L. Parks ES 6111 Ager Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-445-8090 Fax: 301-445-8099 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www.pgcps.org/ rosaparks/ Principal: Tara Minter Guidance Counselor: Victor Butler Number of Teachers: 58 Capacity: 750 Enrollment: 952 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Titan Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9568 MSA Reading: 75.2% MSA Math: 66.2%

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Mount Rainier ES 4011 32nd Street Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Phone: 301-985-1810 Fax: 301-985-1814 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ mountrainier/ Principal: Shawn Hintz Guidance Counselor: Nicole Abney Number of Teachers: 34 Capacity: 357 Enrollment: 404 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL School: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9122 MSA Reading: 73.1% MSA Math: 60.7% Oaklands ES 13710 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-497-3110 Fax: 301-497-3114 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ oaklands/ Principal: Audrey Briscoe Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 406 Enrollment: 408

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Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Falcon Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0337 MSA Reading: 75.4% MSA Math: 69.2% Paint Branch ES 5101 Pierce Avenue College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-513-5300 Fax: 301-513-5303 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ paintbranch/ Principal: Emmett Hendershot Guidance Counselor: Melissa Cunningham Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 426 Enrollment: 380 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bumblebee Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9671 MSA Reading: 81.1% MSA Math: 74.7% Port Towns ES 4351 58th Avenue Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-985-1480 Fax: 301-985-1470 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ porttowns/ Principal: Lisa Farabaugh Guidance Counselors: Patricia Johnson, Daisy Anderson Number of Teachers: 60 Capacity: 804 Enrollment: 954 Parent Organization: None ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther

Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.9163 MSA Reading: 67.4% MSA Math: 45.1% Ridgecrest ES 6120 Riggs Road Hyattsville, MD 20783 Phone: 301-853-0820 Fax: 301-853-0861 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ ridgecrest/ Principal: Denise Dunn Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 50 Capacity: 718 Enrollment: 735 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Rocket Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8008 MSA Reading: 65.5% MSA Math: 47.8% Riverdale ES 5006 Riverdale Road Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone: 301-985-1850 Fax: 301-927-1166 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ riverdale/ Principal: Cheryl Hughes Guidance Counselor: Jacqueline Jacobs Number of Teachers: 42 Capacity: 563 Enrollment: 777 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Roadrunner Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8447 MSA Reading: 71.8% MSA Math: 60.4%

Robert Frost ES 6419 85th Avenue New Carrollton, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8792 Fax: 301-918-8566 Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ robertfrost/ Principal: Renita Alexander Guidance Counselor: Adelaide Davids Number of Teachers: 25 Capacity: 309 Enrollment: 280 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.1138 MSA Reading: 89.3% MSA Math: 79.5%

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ robertgoddardmontessori/ Principal: Carol Dimmie Guidance Counselors: AndrĂŠ Cook Number of Teachers: 34 Capacity: 499 Enrollment: 502 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Rocket Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1,0478 MSA Reading: 88.1% MSA Math: 83.6%

Robert Goddard French Immersion School 8950 Edmonston Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-918-8660 Fax: 301-918-3520 Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/robertgod dardfren chimmersion/ Principal: Nasser Abi Guidance Counselors: Rachel Donahue Number of Teachers: 45 Capacity: 499 Enrollment: 575 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Rocket Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0834 MSA Reading: >=95% MSA Math: 91.5%

Robert R. Gray ES 4949 Addison Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-636-8400 Fax: 301-636-8409 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ robertrgray/ Principal: Cheryl Franklin Guidance Counselor: Diane Privette Number of Teachers: 35 Capacity: 577 Enrollment: 423 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9641 MSA Reading: 75.7% MSA Math: 56.1%

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Rogers Heights ES 4301 58th Avenue Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-985-1860

Scotchtown Hills ES 15950 Dorset Road Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-497-3994 Fax: 301-498-6421 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ scotchtownhills/ Principal: Tracie Prevost Guidance Counselor: Renee Cort Number of Teachers: 41 Capacity: 669 Enrollment: 699 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Scottish Terrier Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9767 MSA Reading: 85.1% MSA Math: 64.2% Seabrook ES 6001 Seabrook Road Seabrook, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8542 Fax: 301-918-8543 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ seabrook/ Principal: Clareta Spinks Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 17

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ seatpleasant/ Principal: Vacant Guidance Counselor: Noleen Moten Number of Teachers: 33 Capacity: 238 Enrollment: 345 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Hornets Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8693 MSA Reading: 74.4% MSA Math: 57% Springhill Lake ES 6060 Springhill Drive

Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-513-5996 Fax: 301-513-5314 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ springhilllake/ Principal: Natasha Jenkins Guidance Counselor: Linda Lucie Number of Teachers: 75 Capacity: 638 Enrollment: 847 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.8490 MSA Reading: 64.8% MSA Math: 47.1% Templeton ES 6001 Carters Lane Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone: 301-985-1880 Fax: 301-985-1876 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ templeton/ Principal: Ebony Harris Guidance Counselor: Lea Jones Number of Teachers: 45 Capacity: 609 Enrollment: 758 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8432 MSA Reading: 64.5%

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ thomaspullen/ Principal: Pamela Lucas-Adams Guidance Counselors: Felicia Meadows, Lawanda Bryant Number of Teachers: 60 Capacity: 976 Enrollment: 735 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Polar Bear Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0570 MSA Reading: 87.9% MSA Math: 73.9% Thomas S. Stone ES 4500 34th Street Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Phone: 301-985-1890 Fax: 301-927-1153 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ williampaca/ Principal: Dorothy Clowers Guidance Counselor: Kevin Avery Number of Teachers: 34 Capacity: 601 Enrollment: 410 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8725 MSA Reading: 68.1% MSA Math: 57.1% William W. Hall Academy 5200 Marlboro Pike Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-817-2933 Fax: 301-817-2946

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Website: www1.pgcps.org/ williamwhall/ Principal: MenSa Maa Guidance Counselors: Vonda Morris, Rachel Minar Number of Teachers: 38 Capacity: 709 Enrollment: 527 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bulldog Before/After Care: No SPI: Met/1.0781 MSA Reading: 59.2% MSA Math: 43.8% Woodridge ES 5001 Flintridge Drive Hyattsville, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8585 Fax: 301-918-4462 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ woodridge/ Principal: Viola Harris Guidance Counselor: Vacant Number of Teachers: 30 Capacity: 342 Enrollment: 340 Parent Organization: None ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Wildcat Before/After Care: No SPI: Not Met/0.8523 MSA Reading: 76.2% MSA Math: 54.1%

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BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

The days of filling in circles with No. 2 pencils are numbered in Maryland.

This year, all students will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers assessment, or PARCC, which is designed to test on Common Core standards and will provide a measure by which students across multiple states can be compared.

Last spring, approximately one million students nationwide took the PARCC Field Test, which was administered to randomly selected schools across the country.

“It seems pretty easy to use. The tools are all pretty straightforward and easy,” said Abiola Bakare of Upper Marlboro, 14, a ninth-grader at Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale.

To date, 40 states have agreed to adopt the Common Core standards, a national set of rigorous standards designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, according to the Common Core website, corestandards.org.

PARCC will replace the Maryland School Assessment, or MSA, and High School Assessment, or HSA, used in Maryland. The HSA Algebra and English portions will continue to be

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Adaeze Okere, a student at Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale, takes a practice version of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers assessment, or PARCC. administered until 2016 to meet graduation requirements.

Abiola was among those students selected to field test the PARCC last spring.

He and his classmates took an online tutorial in March.

“It’s kind of like the MSA, but it’s online, and that makes it much easier to use.”

As PARCC is designed to be an online test, requiring schools to have sufficient access to broadband technology, some schools may opt to take a paper version of the test, said Judy Jenkins, director of curriculum for the Maryland State Department of Education.

The paper version is only temporary, however, and is scheduled to be phased out in three years, with the

possibility of extending the deadline if school systems appear to be having difficulties, Jenkins said.

The PARCC assessment will go into widespread use across Common Core states this school year, in grades 3 and higher, according the PARCC website, parcconline.org.

Beverly Pish, acting director of Prince George’s County Public Schools department of testing, said PARCC will be administered in two parts: a writing section in March and a multiple choice section in May or June. A single score will be calculated from both sections.

PARCC was developed with computer-embedded features to eliminate any potential bias based on cultural

background and with accommodations for English language learners, according to the PARCC website.

“With the first operational administration of the test [this school] year, they

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“They’re really asking you to do a lot,” Adaeze said.

Earnest Moore of Landover, past president of the Prince George’s County PTA Council, said it is important for parents to become engaged in their children’s education and to raise any questions they may have about PARCC with school officials and parent organizations.

“Engaged families bring so much added value and resources to the table that make any educational change or transition a lot smoother for all parties,” Moore said.

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will use the summer to score the tests,” Pish said. “In the first year, parents may not see scores until the following fall.”

Jenkins described PARCC as a “beyond the bubble” test.

“You’re not just going to answer questions, you’re going to have to justify your responses,” Jenkins said.

Students will be asked to read real text, not text developed for the test, and select passages that reinforce their answers. They will also answer questions based on video and use a variety of online tools, including options that allow students to highlight, magnify or click and drag text and eliminate wrong answers.

“In many ways, I think the technology will help us show what we know better,” Jenkins said.

Adaeze Okere, 15, of Upper Marlboro, also a Flowers student, said the online aspect made it easier, but the

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chool security is changing the face of Prince George’s County Public Schools, with new systems being installed this summer at all schools.

“Schools are going to look a lot different compared to last year,” said Rex Barrett, director of security services for PGCPS. The school system is installing office “panic” buttons, closedcircuit security cameras, electronic access doors, fencing around all temporary buildings and visitor management systems at all county schools, with the bulk of the work being completed this summer, Barrett said.

All school visitors will be required to present a governmentissued identification card, which will be scanned and run through a

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Visitor identification scanners are expected to be in place at all schools in the county by the start of the upcoming school year. national database of registered sex offenders and wanted individuals.

“One thing we want folks to know is we’re looking for people

who could pose a serious danger to our students,” Barrett said. “We’re not going to be checking anyone’s immigration status or checking for

unpaid parking tickets.”

Offices also will be equipped with silent “panic” buttons, which will instantly alert authorities if pressed.

The security upgrades cost $10 million, which is being paid through funds set aside in the two previous years’ budgets, as well as state grants.

The school system, which employs 65 sworn police officers, also conducts active shooter drills during the summer and four lockdown drills during the school year, Barrett said.

School systems need to maintain an active level of alertness, even when there are no school shootings in the news, said Kenneth Trump, a nationally recognized school security expert and consultant based in Cleveland.

“We’re happy to see schools doing things again with security and preparedness efforts,” Trump said. “We just wish school boards and superintendents would sustain that level of interest and activities when there is not a crisis in the forefront of everyone’s minds.”

One of the biggest things school systems can do is to redesign their

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front entrances so visitors are funneled to the office rather than hallways, Trump said.

Several newer schools, including Greenbelt Middle School, Fairmont Heights High School and Vansville Elementary School, have this feature and it will be included in the design of all future schools, Barrett said.

Earnest Moore, past president of the Prince George’s County PTA Council, welcomed the security improvements, saying they would help educate both the school system and parents on school policies and procedures.

“A lot of times, when you don’t remind people of the policies in place, things can get a little lackadaisical,” Moore said. “Sometimes, someone may come in through an unlocked side door, or they may sign in at the office without showing their ID.” Moore said that by having the new security systems in place in all schools, it should help standardize security practices across the system.

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COUNTY SCHOOLS,

BY THE NUMBERS n Proposed 2015 school security budget: $12.04 million n Number of school system (internal) commissioned officers: 65 n Number of school resource (outside) police officers: 30 n Total number of school incidents investigated, 2013-2014: 1,114 n Number of arrests, 20132014: 471 SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New fencing surrounds temporary buildings at University Park Elementary School.

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TIPS FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT SCHOOL VIOLENCE

From Newborn to the Elderly, We See Them All! Physician’s Family Practice has been successfully serving the residents of Greenbelt, Maryland since the late 1940’s. General family practice is a discipline composed of specialists trained to meet the health care needs of children and adults.

Parents and school officials need to speak with children about school safety without causing undue fear and anxiety, according to the National Mental Health Association, which offers the following guidelines:

David Granite, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., C.G.M.

Board certified family physician, and certified in Geriatrics Medicine.

Practiced in Greenbelt since 1975. He believes that caring for the entire family is the best way to practice medicine.

• Encourage children to talk about their concerns and express their feelings. Remember to keep conversations and language age-appropriate for children.

Millicent Edgar, MS, RN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner- MS Degree and honors from University of MD School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Millicent has 14 years of experience working collaboratively with Clinical Directors/ Physicians to provide a wide range of primary care services. She is currently an active member on the Pain, Diabetes and Fall Committees.

• Talk honestly about your own concerns regarding school violence. It is important for children to recognize they are not alone.

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• Validate their feelings. Do not minimize their concerns, but emphasize that serious acts of school violence are uncommon, which is why they attract so much media attention.

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• Empower children to take action regarding school safety.

Encourage them to report bullying and develop problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Daily Hours of operation: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Only Medicare and Medicare Supplemental insurances will be filed. No other insurances will be filed.

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• Discuss and review school safety procedures. Make sure children understand why these procedures, such as cameras, automatic locks on doors or visitor sign-ins are in place to ensure students’ safety.

Ph: 301-474-2141 • Fax: 301-345-3874

SOURCE: NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

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Police recruits play wounded students during a mock school shooting. The Prince George’s County Police Department hosted a joint active shooter drill at High Point High School in Beltsville in July 2013.

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• Create family safety plans. Ensure that your children know how to reach you in case of emergency.

• Keep a dialogue going. Make school safety a common topic in family discussions, not just when incidents are reported in the media.

Pre-K2 Though Grade 8 Enroll Your Child Today!

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Prince George’s heightens security measures with fences, technology

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

S

chool security is changing the face of Prince George’s County Public Schools, with new systems being installed this summer at all schools.

“Schools are going to look a lot different compared to last year,” said Rex Barrett, director of security services for PGCPS. The school system is installing office “panic” buttons, closedcircuit security cameras, electronic access doors, fencing around all temporary buildings and visitor management systems at all county schools, with the bulk of the work being completed this summer, Barrett said.

All school visitors will be required to present a governmentissued identification card, which will be scanned and run through a

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Visitor identification scanners are expected to be in place at all schools in the county by the start of the upcoming school year. national database of registered sex offenders and wanted individuals.

“One thing we want folks to know is we’re looking for people

who could pose a serious danger to our students,” Barrett said. “We’re not going to be checking anyone’s immigration status or checking for

unpaid parking tickets.”

Offices also will be equipped with silent “panic” buttons, which will instantly alert authorities if pressed.

The security upgrades cost $10 million, which is being paid through funds set aside in the two previous years’ budgets, as well as state grants.

The school system, which employs 65 sworn police officers, also conducts active shooter drills during the summer and four lockdown drills during the school year, Barrett said.

School systems need to maintain an active level of alertness, even when there are no school shootings in the news, said Kenneth Trump, a nationally recognized school security expert and consultant based in Cleveland.

“We’re happy to see schools doing things again with security and preparedness efforts,” Trump said. “We just wish school boards and superintendents would sustain that level of interest and activities when there is not a crisis in the forefront of everyone’s minds.”

One of the biggest things school systems can do is to redesign their

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front entrances so visitors are funneled to the office rather than hallways, Trump said.

Several newer schools, including Greenbelt Middle School, Fairmont Heights High School and Vansville Elementary School, have this feature and it will be included in the design of all future schools, Barrett said.

Earnest Moore, past president of the Prince George’s County PTA Council, welcomed the security improvements, saying they would help educate both the school system and parents on school policies and procedures.

“A lot of times, when you don’t remind people of the policies in place, things can get a little lackadaisical,” Moore said. “Sometimes, someone may come in through an unlocked side door, or they may sign in at the office without showing their ID.” Moore said that by having the new security systems in place in all schools, it should help standardize security practices across the system.

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COUNTY SCHOOLS,

BY THE NUMBERS n Proposed 2015 school security budget: $12.04 million n Number of school system (internal) commissioned officers: 65 n Number of school resource (outside) police officers: 30 n Total number of school incidents investigated, 2013-2014: 1,114 n Number of arrests, 20132014: 471 SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New fencing surrounds temporary buildings at University Park Elementary School.

ALICE POPOVIC/ THE GAZETTE

PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT.

janfenson-comeau@gazette.net

Physician’s

Family Practice, CHTRD

TIPS FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT SCHOOL VIOLENCE

From Newborn to the Elderly, We See Them All! Physician’s Family Practice has been successfully serving the residents of Greenbelt, Maryland since the late 1940’s. General family practice is a discipline composed of specialists trained to meet the health care needs of children and adults.

Parents and school officials need to speak with children about school safety without causing undue fear and anxiety, according to the National Mental Health Association, which offers the following guidelines:

David Granite, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., C.G.M.

Board certified family physician, and certified in Geriatrics Medicine.

Practiced in Greenbelt since 1975. He believes that caring for the entire family is the best way to practice medicine.

• Encourage children to talk about their concerns and express their feelings. Remember to keep conversations and language age-appropriate for children.

Millicent Edgar, MS, RN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner- MS Degree and honors from University of MD School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Millicent has 14 years of experience working collaboratively with Clinical Directors/ Physicians to provide a wide range of primary care services. She is currently an active member on the Pain, Diabetes and Fall Committees.

• Talk honestly about your own concerns regarding school violence. It is important for children to recognize they are not alone.

DR. DAVID S. GRANITE’S IMMUNIZATION VACCINE PROGRAM

• Validate their feelings. Do not minimize their concerns, but emphasize that serious acts of school violence are uncommon, which is why they attract so much media attention.

TRAVEL VACCINES AVAILABLE. CASH, CHECK AND CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED. NO INSURANCES FILED. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

TAX ID#:26-1284624

• Empower children to take action regarding school safety.

Encourage them to report bullying and develop problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Daily Hours of operation: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Only Medicare and Medicare Supplemental insurances will be filed. No other insurances will be filed.

Accepting New Patients! Come Join Our Family!

We have moved to a new location!

7500 Hanover Parkway, Suite 206, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (right behind Safeway)

• Discuss and review school safety procedures. Make sure children understand why these procedures, such as cameras, automatic locks on doors or visitor sign-ins are in place to ensure students’ safety.

Ph: 301-474-2141 • Fax: 301-345-3874

SOURCE: NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Police recruits play wounded students during a mock school shooting. The Prince George’s County Police Department hosted a joint active shooter drill at High Point High School in Beltsville in July 2013.

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• Create family safety plans. Ensure that your children know how to reach you in case of emergency.

• Keep a dialogue going. Make school safety a common topic in family discussions, not just when incidents are reported in the media.

Pre-K2 Though Grade 8 Enroll Your Child Today!

In addition to all major insurances, we are now taking Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Amerigroup and Riverside Health.

We are awaiting approval for Maryland Physicians Care, and all of United Healthcare insurance plans .

docsoffice115@gmail.com

HOURS

Mon-Tues 8-5pm Wed & Fri 8-7pm Thurs 8-12pm Sat & Sun Closed

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SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional 15542 Peach Walker Drive Mitchellville, MD 20716 Phone: 301-390-0200 Fax: 301-390-0205 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ celizabethrieg/ Principal: Patrice Watson Guidance Counselor: Patricia Leffson Number of Teachers: 20 School Capacity: 120 School Enrollment: 100 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Bear Before/After Care: No The C. Elizabeth Rieg school serves students with multiple disabilities from ages 5 to 21. The primary focus of the staff is to help students develop functional skills from home, school, and the community, with an emphasis on independence.

James E. Duckworth Regional 11201 Evans Trail Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-0620

School Enrollment: 257 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Dragon Before/After Care: No This special education school serves students ages 5 to 21 with multiple disabilities and helps them through various programs that offer them vocational and transitional programs and mentoring. Programs include Mobility Opportunities Via Education, an internationally used physical therapy program that, through gradual steps, increases pupil’s independence in sitting, standing and walking.

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Special Olympics coach Andrew Retz and his athlete, Clark Coburn, carry the opening ceremony torch at James E. Duckworth School in Beltsville in May. Fax: 301-572-0628 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ jameseduckworth/

Principal: Lisa Wenzel Guidance Counselor: Dorian Little Number of Teachers: 17 School Capacity: 120

OUTDOOR CENTERS Howard B. Owens Science Center 9601 Greenbelt Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8750 Fax: 301-918-8753 Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens Program Administrator: Treesa Elam-Respass The Howard B. Owens Science Center hosts educational enrichment opportunities for Prince George’s County public schools and the community at large.

Sheereen Brown of Bowie and her son, Matthew Brown, measure how much carbon dioxide he exhales while at the Howard B. Owens Science Center in Lanham.

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William S. Schmidt Center 18501 Aquasco Road Brandywine, MD 20613 Phone: 301-888-1185 Fax: 301-888-1236 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/williamschmidt/ Director: Sylvester Conyers The William S. Schmidt Center hosts outdoor education opportunities for Prince George’s County public school students, community organizations, and families.

Margaret Brent Regional 5816 Lamont Terrace New Carrollton, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8780 Fax: 301-918-8778 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ margaretbrent Principal: Loretta Cutright Guidance Counselor: Sue Griebner Number of Teachers: 18 School Capacity: 152

School Enrollment: 102 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Bear Before/After Care: No Special school for students with multiple disabilities ages 5 to 21.

Tanglewood Regional 8333 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD 20735 Phone: 301-599-2530 Fax: 301-599-2539 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ tanglewood/ Principal: Donna Istvan Guidance Counselor: Robin Long Number of Teachers: 8 School Capacity: 120 School Enrollment: 41 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Timberwolf Before/After Care: No Regional special-needs school for mentally, physically and medically challenged children.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center 12711 Milan Way Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-805-2740 Fax: 301-805-6672 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ chapelforge/ Principal: Elyse Hurley Guidance Counselor: Erin Zeit Number of Teachers: 26 School Capacity: 180 School Enrollment: 181 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Bear Before/After Care: No Chapel Forge offers early diagnosis and educational intervention for young children with disabilities and developmental delays. The school offers an environment that helps student grow in essential curriculum areas.

Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center 11011 Cherry Hill Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-0600 Fax: 301-572-0602 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ francesfuchs/

Principal: Diedra Tramel Guidance Counselor: Alletta Davidson Number of Teachers: 45 School Capacity: 128 School Enrollment: 386 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Mascot: Butterfly Before/After Care: No The special education center provides services for children from birth to age 4.

H. Winship Wheatley Early Childhood Center 8801 Ritchie Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-808-8100 Fax: 301-808-4490 Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ hwinshipwheatley/ Principal: Julie Orgettas Guidance Counselor: Francinia Maddox Number of Teachers: 45 School Capacity: 160 School Enrollment: 305 Parent Organization: No ESOL Program: No Mascot: Bear Before/After Care: No This center serves children from birth to age 4.

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS This information provided by Prince George’s County Public Schools is a partial list that includes schools from the coverage area of this edition of The Gazette. The complete list is available at www.gazette.net.

Enrollment is the number reported by Prince George’s County Public Schools to the Maryland State Department of Education for the 2013-14 school year. School Progress Index (SPI) is as reported in the MSDE 2013 Maryland Report Card (www. mdreportcard.org). SPI is based on achievement, growth and gap reduction. Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 or higher have met their performance target.

Buck Lodge Middle School 2611 Buck Lodge Road Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301-431-6290 Fax: 301-431-6294 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ bucklodge/ Principal: James Richardson Guidance Counselors: Janita Harrell, Amanda Higgins, Eunice Humphrey Number of Teachers: 95 School Capacity: 933 School Enrollment: 867 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Viking SPI: Not Met/0.8522 MSA Reading: 69.7% MSA Math: 51.4% Charles Carroll Middle School 6130 Lamont Drive New Carrollton, MD 20784 Phone: 301-918-8640 Fax: 301-918-8646 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ charlescarroll/ Principal: David Curry Jr. Guidance Counselors: Yelva Washington, William Clay, Sussana Blanco, Malekia Mitchell Number of Teachers: 60 School Capacity: 893 School Enrollment: 1,017 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar SPI: Not Met/0.8543 MSA Reading: 67.9% MSA Math: 42.3% Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School 13725 Briarwood Drive Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-497-3620 Fax: 301-497-3637

Mascot: Falcon SPI: Not Met/0.8508 MSA Reading: 64.3% MSA Math: 33.8%

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Laura Shelton (center), a science teacher at Benjamin D. Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy in Suitland, was named Teacher of the Year for Prince George’s County.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ dwightdeisenhower/ Principal: Dwight Jesferson Guidance Counselors: Delia Cowling, Linda Rupp, Renee Lewis Number of Teachers: 80 School Capacity: 1,051 School Enrollment: 918 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle SPI: Not Met/0.8947 MSA Reading: 70.4% MSA Math: 46.5% G. James Gholson Middle School 900 Nalley Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-883-8390 Fax: 301-883-8394 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ gjamesgholson/ Principal: vacant Guidance Counselor: Roger Jones Number of Teachers: 65 School Capacity: 990 School Enrollment: 706 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Knight SPI: Not Met/0.9156 MSA Reading: 59.5% MSA Math: 30.8% Greenbelt Middle School 6301 Breezewood Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-513-5040 Fax: 301-513-5097 Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ greenbeltms/ Principal: Warren Tweedy Guidance Counselors: Wayne

Davis, Lakeisha Ramsey, DaVon Johnson Number of Teachers: 95 School Capacity: 1,154 School Enrollment: 988 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bear SPI: 0.8735 MSA Reading: 77.6% MSA Math: 58% Hyattsville Middle School 6001 42nd Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 301-209-5830 Fax: 301-209-5849 Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ hyattsvillems/ Principal: Kimberly Washington Guidance Counselors: Shanda Potoki, Roger Jones, Felecia Meadows, Anthony Wayne Number of Teachers: 55 School Capacity: 829 School Enrollment: 792 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Hawk SPI: Not Met/0.9041 MSA Reading: 67.2% MSA Math: 41.5% Kenmoor Middle School 2500 Kenmoor Drive Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-925-2300 Fax: 301-925-2317 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ kenmoorms/ Principal: Maha Fadli Guidance Counselors: Elisha Janifer, John Shaw, Johanna Moore Number of Teachers: 70 School Capacity: 773 School Enrollment: 661

Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Kavalier SPI: Not Met/0.9753 MSA Reading: 75.9% MSA Math: 59.8% Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School 4545 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-0650 Fax: 301-572-0668 Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ martinlutherkingjr/ Principal: Robin Wiltison Guidance Counselors: Tracey Hall, Verline Richardson Number of Teachers: 50 School Capacity: 765 + 5 temps School Enrollment: 625 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: King Cobra SPI: Not Met/0.9697 MSA Reading: 86.4% MSA Math: 67.9% Nicholas Orem Middle School 6100 Editors Park Drive Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-853-0840 Fax: 301-853-0839 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ nicholasorem/ Principal: Theresa Merrifield, Acting Guidance Counselors: Terrence Blakeney and Bette Simmons Number of Teachers: 60 School Capacity: 829 School Enrollment: 720 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes

Robert Goddard French Immersion School 9850 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8660 Fax: 301-918-3520 Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ robertgoddardfr enchimmersion/ Principal: Nasser Abi Guidance Counselor: Rachel Donahue Number of Teachers: 45 Capacity: 499 Enrollment: 575 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Rocket SPI: Met/1.0834 MSA Reading: >=95% MSA Math: 91.5% Robert Goddard Montessori School 9850 Good Luck Road Seabrook, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-3515 Fax: 301-918-8670 Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ robertgoddardmontessori/ Principal: Carol Dimmie Guidance Counselor: André Cook Number of Teachers: 34 School Capacity: 499 School Enrollment: 502 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Rocket SPI: Met/1.0478 MSA Reading: 88.1% MSA Math: 83.6% Thomas G. Pullen Creative & Performing Arts School 700 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-808-8160 Fax: 301-808-8166 Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ thomaspullen/ Principal: Pamela Lucas-Adams Guidance Counselors: Felicia Meadows, LaWanda Bryant Number of Teachers: 76 School Capacity: 976 School Enrollment: 735 Parent Organization: PTA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Polar Bear SPI: Met/1.0570 MSA Reading: 87.9% MSA Math: 73.9%

Thomas Johnson Middle School 5401 Barker Place Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8680 Fax: 301-918-8688 Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ thomasjohnson Principal: Rodney McBride Guidance Counselors: JoAnne Ward-Small, Damalia Ruffin, Veronica Martin-Frederick Number of Teachers: 70 School Capacity: 1,030 School Enrollment: 984 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Jaguar SPI: Not Met/0.9370 MSA Reading: 76.4% MSA Math: 48.3% Walker Mill Middle School 800 Karen Boulevard Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-808-4055 Fax: 301-808-4039 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ walkermill/ Principal: Dr. Nicole Clifton Guidance Counselors: Jeannie Felton and Mabili Akinyele Number of Teachers: 55 School Capacity: 850 School Enrollment: 749 MSA Math: 63.6 percent MSA Reading: 79.9 percent Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther SPI: Not Met/0.8543 MSA Reading: 70% MSA Math: 46.3% William Wirt Middle School 62nd Place and Tuckerman Street Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone: 301-985-1720 Fax: 301-985-2135 Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ williamwirt/ Principal: Roger Prince Guidance Counselors: Ulrick Jean and Cornelius Quarles Number of Teachers: 73 School Capacity: 850 School Enrollment: 953 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Jaguar SPI: 0.8340 MSA Reading: 59.9% MSA Math: 29.9%

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PRINCE GEORGE’S BOARD OF EDUCATION/CEO Adminstrative Offices Sasscer Administration Building 14201 School Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-6000; www1.pgcps. org • The school board meets at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month and 7:05 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month in the Board Meeting Room of the Sasscer Administration Building in Upper Marlboro.

• All school board members can be contacted at 301-9526115.

• Comments about board agenda items can be emailed to board.comments@pgcps. org.

• School board Constituents Services email: constituent. concerns@pgcps.org.

• Student member Jeffrey Taylor (email address not available by press time) Source: Prince George’s County Public Schools

Kevin M. Maxwell

Segun C. Eubanks

Carolyn M. Boston

Zabrina Epps

Peggy Higgins

Amber Waller

Patricia Eubanks

Schools CEO 301-952-6008 kevin.maxwell@ pgcps.org

Chairman Appointed by county executive segun.eubanks@ pgcps.org

Vice chair District 6 carolyn.boston@ pgcps.org

District 1 zabrina.epps@ pgcps.org

District 2 peggy.higgins@ pgcps.org

District 3 amber.waller@ pgcps.org

District 4 patricia.eubanks@ pgcps.org

Verjeana M. Jacobs

Lyn J. Mundey

E. Burroughs III

Sonya Williams

Curtis Valentine

Daniel Kaufman

Beverly Anderson

District 5 verjeana.jacobs@ pgcps.org

District 7 lyn.mundey@ pgcps.org

District 8 edward2. burroughs@ pgcps.org

District 9 sonya3.williams@ pgcps.org

Appointed by County Council curtis.valentine@ pgcps.org

Appointed by county executive daniel.kaufman@ pgcps.org

Appointed by county executive beverly.anderson@ pgcps.org

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HIGH SCHOOLS Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Raider SPI: Not Met/0.9616 Graduation Rate: 90.31%

This information provided by Prince George’s County Public Schools is a partial list that includes schools from the coverage area of this edition of The Gazette. The complete list is available at www. gazette.net.

Fairmont Heights High School 1401 Nye Street Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-925-1360 Fax: 301-925-1371 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ fairmontheights/ Principal: Torrie Walker Guidance Counselors: O’Neil Marshall, Maurizio Machi Number of Teachers: 60 Capacity: 1,139 Enrollment: 837 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Hornet SPI: Not Met/0.9373 Graduation Rate: 77.23%

Enrollment is the number reported by Prince George’s County Public Schools to the Maryland State Department of Education for the 201314 school year. Graduation Rate (five-year cohort) and School Progress Index (SPI) are as reported in the MSDE 2013 Maryland Report Card (www.mdreportcard.org). SPI is based on achievement, growth and gap reduction.

High school SPI also includes indicators of college and career-readiness. Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 or higher have met their performance target.

Annapolis Road Academy (Alternative High School) 5150 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-209-3580 Fax: 301-209-3579 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ annapolisroad/ Principal: Agnes Brown-Jones Guidance Counselor: Lonice Priester Number of Teachers: 20 Capacity: 100 Enrollment: 103 Parent Organization: Yes ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Diamond SPI: N/A Graduation Rate: N/A Bladensburg High School 4200 57th Avenue Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-887-6700 Fax: 301-887-6710 Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ bladensburghs/ Principal: B. Aisha Mahoney Guidance Counselors: Cheyonne Christian, Gillian Caruth-Hunt, Tracy Mandina, Mary Rocque, Vondea Morris, Consuelo Wilson-Pettigrew Number of Teachers: 103 Capacity: 1,923 Enrollment: 1,816 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Mustangs SPI: Not Met/0.9256 Graduation Rate: 77.02%

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Lael Ngangmeni (front, right), Sheyenne Bonnick (front, left) and fellow members of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School chorus rehearse at the school in Greenbelt in March.

Central High School 200 Cabin Branch Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-499-7080 Fax: 301-499-7087 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ central Principal: Vacant Guidance Chair: Doreen Hogans Number of Teachers: 75 School Capacity: 1,118 School Enrollment: 817 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Falcon SPI: Not Met/0.8918 Graduation Rate: 69.92% Community-Based Classroom 5150 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-985-5149 Fax: 301-985-1794 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ communitybasedclassroom/ Principal: Tammy Williams Guidance Counselor: Reginald Russell Number of Teachers: 18 Enrollment: 121 Parent Organization: No ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Tassel

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ duval/ Principal: Alice Swift-Howard Guidance Counselors: Neal Fenner, Francenia BeechMartin, Lind Deadwyler, Dr. Andrea Johnson, Dameon Powell, Troy Siblia Number of Teachers: 100 School Capacity: 2,254 School Enrollment: 1,629 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger SPI: Not Met/0.9285 Graduation Rate: 87.27%

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Northwestern High School Navy ROTC Guide-On William Umanzor (right) stands at attention with his comrades as he holds the flag of his school during the Navy ROTC Regional Meet held at Bowie High School.

SPI: N/A Graduation Rate: 78.70% Community-Based Classroom is for students ages 16 to 21 who have withdrawn from day school.

CBC offers programs, classes and support services to help students

complete their high school education and provide job skills.

DuVal High School 9880 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-918-8600 Fax: 301-918-8606 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7601 Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-513-5400 Fax: 301-614-3446 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ eleanorroosevelt/ Principal: Reginald McNeill Guidance Counselors: Lolithia Lomax-Frazier, David Heintzelman, Judy Moien, Marisha Wright, Gregory Smith, Richard McCree, Pamela Roberts Number of Teachers: 175 Capacity: 2,164 Enrollment: 2,445 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes

High Point High School 3601 Powder Mill Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-572-6400 Fax: 301-572-6481 Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ highpoint/ Principal: Sandra Jimenez Guidance Counselors: Islamiyat Adebohum, Alisa Briggs, Curtis Edwards, Andrea Hepburn, Lydia Kohn, Karen Scales-Waller Number of Teachers: 200 Capacity: 2,253 Enrollment: 2,162 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle SPI: Not Met/0.8625 Graduation Rate: 62.18% Laurel High School 8000 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-497-2050 Fax: 301-497-2068 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ laurelhs/ Principal: Dwayne Jones Guidance Chair: Teri CollinsSwain Number of Teachers: 90 Capacity: 1,870 Enrollment: 1,764 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Spartan SPI: Not Met/0.9560 Graduation Rate: 76.60%

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Continued from Page 21 Northwestern High School 7000 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-985-1820 Fax: 301-985-1833 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ northwestern/ Principal: Edgar Batenga Guidance Counselors: Yvette Wright, Chantelle Matthews, Linda Dalton, Terrance Burke, Ralph Peters, Alicia Pushenberry, Meg Evans-Headley Number of Teachers: 193 Capacity: 2,053 Enrollment: 2,217 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Wildcat SPI: Not Met/0.9115 Graduation Rate: 72.95% Northwestern Evening/ Saturday High School 7000 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-985-1460 Fax: 301-985-5749 Hours: 5:50 - 10 p.m. Monday

through Thursday; 8 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Saturday Website: www1.pgcps.org/ eveninghighschool/ Principal: William Kitchings Guidance Counselor: Maureen Toller Number of Teachers: 30 Enrollment: 84 Parent Organization: No ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Wildcat SPI: N/A Graduation Rate: 28.32% Parkdale High School 6001 Good Luck Road Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone: 301-513-5700 Fax: 301- 513-5209 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ parkdale/ Principal: Tonya Washington Guidance Chair: Vacant Number of Teachers: 130 Capacity: 1,896 Enrollment: 2,046d Parent Organization: PTSO ESOL Program: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther SPI: Not Met/0.8687 Graduation Rate: 71.54%

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Clinton Smith leads his Parkdale High School IB Literature class in a discussion of apartheid centered around the book “Kaffir Boy” by Mark Mathabane.

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PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS NOTE: Enrollment is the number reported by PGCPS to MSDE for the 2013-14 school year. School Progress Index (SPI) is reported in the MSDE 2013 Maryland Report Card (www.mdreportcard.org). SPI is based on achievement, growth and gap reduction.

Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 or higher have met their performance target.

Chesapeake Math & IT Elementary (Grades K-5) 6151 Chevy Chase Drive Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: n/a Fax: n/a Hours: n/a Website: www.cmitacademy. org Principal: Treesa ElamRespass Guidance Counselor: n/a Number of Teachers: n/a School Capacity: n/a School Enrollment: 300 Parent Organization: Parent Task Force ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: No Before/After Care: Extended Day Activities SPI: n/a Chesapeake Math & IT North (Grades 6-10) 6100 Frost Place Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-350-6051 Fax: 301-350-6029 Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Website: www.cmitacademy. org Principal: Guidance Counselor: Steffanie Cadogan Number of Teachers: 24 School Capacity: 360 School Enrollment: 476 Parent Organization: Parent Task Force ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: No Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.2714 Chesapeake Math & IT South (Grades 6-7) 6201 Surrey Square Lane District Heights, MD 20747 Phone: n/a Fax: n/a Hours: n/a Website: www.cmitacademy. org

Principal: Ali Gurbuz Guidance Counselor: n/a Number of Teachers: n/a School Capacity: n/a School Enrollment: 300 Parent Organization: Parent Task Force ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: No Before/After Care: Extended Day Activities SPI: n/a College Park Academy (Grades 6-8) 7501 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20783 Phone: 240-696-3206 Fax: 301-422-0510 Hours: 8:25 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.

Website: http:// collegeparkacademy.com/ Principal: Bernadette OrtizBrewster Guidance Counselor: vacant Number of Teachers: 14 School Capacity: n/a School Enrollment: 302 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: No Before/After Care: Yes SPI: n/a EXCEL Academy (Grades K-8) 7910 Scott Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-925-2320 Fax: 301-277-5357 Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Website: www. excelacademypcs.org Principal: Diane Kanu Guidance Counselor: Burnetta Scott-Caldwell Number of Teachers: 20 School Capacity: 443 School Enrollment: 417 Parent Organization: PTSA ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9595 Imagine Andrews (Grades K-7) 4798 San Antonio Boulevard AAFB, MD 20762 Phone: 301-350-6002 Fax: 301-599-5620 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Website: http:// imagineandrews.org Principal: Sharon Porter Guidance Counselor:

Carmen Berces Number of Teachers: 14 School Capacity: 317 School Enrollment: 369 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1095 Imagine Foundations at Leeland (Grades K-8) 14111 Oak Grove Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Phone: 301-808-4003 Fax: 301-218-1454 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Website: http:// imaginefoundations.org Principal: Lynnette Walker Guidance Counselor: PhiXavier Holmes Number of Teachers: 26 School Capacity: 450 School Enrollment: 475 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0739 Imagine Foundations at Morningside (Grades K-5) 6900 Ames Street SE Morningside, MD 20746 Phone: 301-817-0544 Fax: 301-817-0956 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Website: http:// imaginefoundations2.org Principal: Peter Thompson Guidance Counselor: Michelle Zitofsky Number of Teachers: 15 School Capacity: 500 School Enrollment: 365 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Not Met/0.9293 Imagine Lincoln (Grades K-8) 4207 Norcross Street Temple Hills, MD 20748 Phone: 301-808-5600 Fax: 301-808-5611 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Website: http:// imaginelincoln.org Principal: Danielle Goddard Guidance Counselor: Kevin Smith

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Hybrid school board settles into second year Chairman: ‘The transition has not been without its challenges’ n

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

For just over a year, Prince George’s County Public Schools have been under a new system of leadership, with appointed and elected members, intended to forge closer ties between county government and the school system.

“The transition has not been without its challenges, but I think we’ve made tremendous progress,” said board chairman Segun Eubanks.

In 2013, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) signed House Bill 1107 to give Prince George’s county executive more control over the school system. The bill expanded the county board to nine elected members and four appointed — three by the county executive and one by

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The law also gave the county executive the power to appoint the board’s chair and vice chair, and to fill any vacancies on the board.

Appointed members were chosen based on areas of expertise, but those areas don’t define their representation, said appointed board member Beverly Anderson, a retired university professor and administrator.

“Although I do bring a higher education perspective, as a board member, I am concerned with all the issues that affect teaching and learning in Prince George’s County,” Anderson said.

In Maryland, only two other school systems have hybrid boards: Harford and Caroline.

Seventeen school boards are elected, and four are entirely appointed, although legislation passed this year will create a hybrid board with a majority of elected members in Baltimore

County at the end of 2018.

Eubanks said the distinction between elected and appointed members has lessened over time.

“Given that they were in opposition to the governing structure, they have accepted the appointed members,” Eubanks said. “People disagree more now based on their opinions rather than elected vs. appointed.”

T. Carter Ross, parent of two students at Hyattsville Elementary, said he felt adding appointed members created more accountability.

“You have more people to whom a parent can make an appeal, both on the board and by bringing the county executive and County Council into the fold via their appointees,” Ross said.

With 14 members, Prince George’s hybrid board is the largest school board in the state. Baltimore County is the second largest with 11 appointed board members and

one student member.

David Cahn, co-chair of the education advocacy group Citizens for an Elected Board, said the addition of appointed members dilutes the influence of each elected board member, and elected member Edward Burroughs III (Dist. 8) said the board has gotten too big to adequately discuss matters.

“Our board is way too big,” Burroughs said. “It’s difficult to have quality conversation and debate about the issues that affect our children’s education.”

Eubanks said he doesn’t feel the board has gotten too big, despite having to occasionally encourage discussion to come to a close, even though meetings now tend to run more than three hours.

“It hasn’t curtailed us in the completion of important business,” Eubanks said. “More importantly, the size hasn’t led to any more important division.” janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net

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Continued from Page 23 Number of Teachers: 23 School Capacity: 480 School Enrollment: 471 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Links Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.1827 Turning Point Academy (Grades K-8) 7800 Good Luck Road (inside Trinity Assembly of God Church) Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-552-0164 Fax: 301-552-7307 Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/ turningpoint/ Principal: Rhonda Clomax Guidance Counselor: Karen Thompson Number of Teachers: 35 School Capacity: 750 School Enrollment: 557 Parent Organization: PTO ESOL Program: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Before/After Care: Yes SPI: Met/1.0686

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The following is a list of some scholarships specific to Prince George’s County residents.

• Alliance of Southern Prince George’s County Communities Inc. annual scholarship. Available for

a District 8 resident, currently attending a four-year college or university. Requires an application and official transcript. Call 301-686-1136.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Upsilon Tau Omega Chapter High School Scholarship. Given to

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Members of the University of Maryland Drumline perform during the 16th annual Maryland Day at the campus in College Park in April. The festival offered a chance for prospective students and members of the public to learn about programs at the university.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD 20715-9465 301-860-4000 Capitol College 11301 Springfield Road Laurel, MD 20708 301-369-2800 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 301-735-6340 or 301-981-4098 Prince George’s Community College Main Campus 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 301-336-6000 Prince George’s Community College at Andrews Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 301-322-0778 or 301-981-5949 Prince George’s Community College at University Town Center 6505 Belcrest Road, Suite 200 Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-277-5934 Laurel College Center 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 205 Laurel, MD 20707 866-228-6110 or 443-518-4162 Sojourner-Douglass College 8200 Professional Place, Suite 111

Lanham, MD 20785 301-459-8686 or 888-444-4118 Strayer University Prince George’s Campus 4710 Auth Place, Suite 100 Suitland, MD 20746 301-423-3600 Tai Sophia Institute 7750 Montpelier Road Laurel, MD 20723 301-725-1674 or 410-888-9048 TESST College of Technology 4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 500 Beltsville, MD 20705 301-937-8448 or 800-48-TESST University of Maryland, College Park 7950 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20742 301-405-1000 University of Maryland University College 3501 University Blvd. E. Adelphi, MD 20783 301-985-7000 University of Phoenix 7852 Walker Drive, Suite 100 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-345-6710 Washington Bible College/ Capital Bible Seminary 6511 Princess Garden Parkway Lanham, MD 20706 301-552-1400

a southern Prince George’s County high school senior attending a two- or four-year college or university in the fall. Requires an application, essay, official transcript, two letters of recommendation and head shot photo. Contact scholarship@ akaupsilontauomega.org or visit www.akaupsilontauomega.org.

• Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington Scholarship. This award

from AOBA is given to graduates of Prince George’s County high schools and pays for two years of tuition at Prince George’s Community College, totaling about $6,000. Eligible candidates must be county residents currently attending high school or have graduated within the last three years, accepted to PGCC, have a minimum of a 2.5 gradepoint average and a household income of no more than $60,000 per year. Call 301-322-0822 or visit www.aoba-metro.org.

• Board of Trustees’ Legacy Scholarship.

Awards given to Prince George’s County high school graduates who commit to attending Prince George’s Community College and have demonstrated academic ability and strong leadership.

Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 gradepoint average. For information, visit www.pgcc. edu/go/botscholarship.

• County Council members’ scholarships. Every year, district offices for Prince George’s County Council members give scholarships for residents in their districts. For information, call your local office: County Council District 1, 301-952-4801; County Council District 2, 301-952-4436; County Council District 3, 301-952-3060; County Council District 4, 301-952-3094; County Council District 5, 301-952-3864; County Council District 6, 301-9523426; County Council District 7, 301-952-3690; and County Council District 8, 301-952-3820.

• Emily J.T. Perez Foundation Scholarship.

Available for an Oxon Hill High School graduating senior enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. four-

year college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with at least a 2.5 GPA. Must also have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Requires application, essay, official transcript and two letters of recommendation.

Contact contact@emilysway.org.

• The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program Scholarship. Four-year scholarships for students starting

at Prince George’s Community College and finishing their higher education at the University of Maryland, College Park. There is no grade-point average requirement, but the competitive award is meant for students who plan to stay in the county and contribute to the community. Visit http://academic.pgcc.edu/hillman/.

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Hyattsville/ Landover Alumni Chapter scholarship. Awards given

to minority Prince George’s County high school students or minority county residents enrolled in college. The scholarship is geared toward minority male students, but all minorities are eligible. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average.

Call 301-325-1290 or visit www.hlkapsi.org.

• Prince George’s County Association of Realtors David Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund. An-

nual $2,500 awards given to five Prince George’s County public school seniors as a way of acknowledging their community service efforts. Eligible candidates must be graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.0 grade-point average and must write an essay on how they have made impacts in their communities. Call 301-306-7900 for information.

• Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation Inc. scholarships. A range of awards given to

Prince George’s County residents. Some scholarships include those meant for improved students, students with financial need or high grades, students who want to become teachers, students who are single mothers, and technical or trade students.

Some scholarships are gender specific. Call 240620-7923 or visit www.pgcacdst.org.

• The Prince George’s County Municipal Association scholarship program. A $1,000 award given

annually to prospective or current undergraduate students majoring in a field geared toward government or public service careers. Eligible applicants must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average and be a resident of a Prince George’s County municipality. Visit www.mdmunicipal.org.

SAT/ACT TEST PREP The Prince George’s County Public Schools website suggests the following websites that students can visit while preparing for the SAT and ACT tests.

• https://quickstart.collegeboard. com/posweb/login.jsp: Students who have taken the PSAT register here. Using the code on their PSAT score report, which their counselor has a copy of, they can access an electronic report that allows them to review their incorrect answers and view answer

explanations.

• Ineedapencil.com: Free SAT prep site has students take a full practice SAT and makes suggestions from their results.

• sat.collegeboard.org/practice: Free access to more than a dozen SAT practice tools.

• www.ePrep.com: Free videos with test-taking tips.

• www.gocollege.com: Free, full length SAT and ACT practice tests.

• www.number2.com: The better students do on the SAT questions

on the site, the harder they become.

• www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ newsat/: Free SAT test practice tests, tips, flashcards and videos.

• www.studyhall.com: Free SAT improvement program, using simulated SAT questions paired with explanations.

• www.testu.com: Free test prep for SAT, PSAT and ACT. Program begins with a diagnostic exam and then a 60-hour SAT tutorial tailored to individual needs.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS This information is a partial list that includes private schools from the coverage area of this edition of The Gazette. The complete list is available at www.gazette.net.

A Step Above Early Learning Center Inc. 5711 Old Silver Hill Road District Heights, MD 20747 Phone: 301-735-1407 Website: None yet Description: Coed, Christian Grade: Pre-K-3 to -5 Director: Dewitt King Tuition: $145/week Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: None Belair Baptist Christian Academy 2801 Belair Drive Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-262-0578 Website: bbcacademy.org Description: Coed, Baptist Grades: K-12 Administrator: Gary D. Kohl Tuition: Pre-K-4 to 6: $5,355; 7 to 8: $6.399; 9 to 12: $7,560 Uniform Policy: Yes

Mascot: None Berwyn Christian School 4720 Cherokee St. College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-474-1561 Website: berwynchristianschool.org Description: Coed, Christian Grades: Pre-K-3 to 8 Director: Roger White Tuition: Pre-K-3: $1,872; PreK-4: $2,807; Pre-K $4,600; K: $5,624; 1 to 8: $6,360 (per child); Sibling discount available Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: No Mascot: Bobcat Bishop McNamara High School 6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 Phone: 301-735-8401 Fax: 301-735-0934 Website: www.bmhs.org

President: Marco Clark Principal: Robert Van der Waag Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: $13,250 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Mustang

Head of School: Evelyn Anderson Tuition: $8,500 (first child), $8,000 (second child), $7,445 (third child) Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Warriors

Bowie Montessori Children’s House 5004 Randonstone Lane Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-262-3566 Fax: 301-262-9802 Website: www.bmch.net Grades: Primary (from ages 2½ to 11) Director: Suzanne Byron Byrne Tuition: Half day: $8,900; full day: $10,200 Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: No Mascot: None

Chelsea School 2970 Belcrest Center Drive, Suite 300 Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 240-467-2100 Website: www.chelseaschool. edu Grades: 5 to 12 Tuition: $36,965 for middle and upper division students Head of School: Katherine Fedalen Guidance Counselor: Pam McRae Number of Teachers: 14 Capacity: 90 Enrollment: 70 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Knights Before/After care: No

Capitol Christian Academy 8601 Jericho City Drive Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 240-223-2467 Fax: 240-554-4426 Website: capitolchristian.org Description: Coed Grades: 9 to 12

Children’s Guild Inc. 5702 Sargent Road Chillum, MD 20782

Phone: 301-853-7370 Fax: 301-853-7376 Website: www.childrensguild. org Description: Students with special needs Principal: Tyrone Frazier Grades: K to 11 Tuition: Paid through the county school system Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: No Mascot: Skippy Clinton Christian School 6707 Woodyard Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: 301-599-9600 Website: www. clintonchristian.org/pages/ Clinton_Christian_School Principal: Carlos Williams Grades: K-3 to 12 Tuition: K-3: $10,500; K-4 to 12: $8,745 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Eagle College Park Nursery School and Kindergarten 4512 College Ave. College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-864-5355

Website: cpnsk.com Description: Coed Director: Claire Beth Grades: Pre-K-2 to K Tuition: Call for rates Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Busy Bees, Bubbly Bears, Terrific Turtles, Friendly Frogs Corkran United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten 5200 Temple Hill Road Temple Hills, MD 20748 Phone: 301-894-6886 Website: corkranschool.org Description: Coed, United Methodist Director: Debbie Heying Grades: Pre-K to K Tuition: K: $490; Age 4: $465; Age 3: $425 for 5 days; Age 2: $265 for 2 days a week, $315 for 3 days, $425 for 5 days Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: No Cornerstone Christian

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Continued from Page 27 Academy 16010 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-262-7683 Fax: 301-262-5200 Website: ccabowie.org Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Stephanie Iszard Grades: Pre-K-4 to 8 Tuition: Pre-K to 5: $6,350; 6 to 8: $6,550 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Crusaders DeMatha Catholic High School 4313 Madison St. Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 240-764-2200 Website: www.dematha.org Principal: Daniel McMahon Guidance Chairwoman: Maureen Ritz Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: $15,600 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Stags Divine Peace Lutheran School 1500 Brown Station Road Largo, MD 20774

Phone: 301-350-4522 Website: www.divinepeace. org Principal: Ryan Finkbeiner Grades: K to 8 Tuition: $7,500 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: None Early Years Child Enrichment Center 9400 Old Palmer Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Phone: 301-248-0379 Website: earlyyearsabc.com Description: Coed Principal: Claudia Youngs Grades: Ages 2 to K Tuition: $155 a week Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: No Elizabeth Seton High School 5715 Emerson St. Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: 301-864-4532 Website: www.setonhs.org Principal: Sister Ellen Marie Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: $12,300 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Roadrunners

Evangel Daycare 5900 Old Branch Ave. Temple Hills, MD 20748 Phone: 301-899-5942 Fax: 301-899-0694 Website: eagcs.org Description: Coed, Christian Director: Sandy Robinson Grades: Pre-K-3 to -5 Tuition: Infants/Toddlers: $250 per child/week; 2-yearolds: $215 per child/week; 3- to 5-year-olds: $190 per child/week Uniform Policy: For ages 4 to 5 Parent Organization: No Mascot: None Excellence Christian School 9010 Frank Tippett Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: 301-868-1873 Website: www. excellencechristianschool.org Principal: Erika Lee Grades: K-3 to 12 Tuition: $8,394 Book Fees: Vary by grade level. Discounts available for families with two or more children enrolled.

Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes After Care: Yes Mascot: Eagle Fairhaven School

17900 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Phone: 301-249-8060 Website: www. fairhavenschool.com Admissions chair: Mark McCaig Grades: K to 12 Tuition: $9,482 for the first student in a family, $8,059 for the second, and $5,689 for each additional student.

Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: Mastodon First Baptist School of Laurel 15002 First Baptist Lane Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-490-1076 Website: www.fbslaurel.com Principal: Tom Hudson Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: Half-day pre-K: $4,440; Full-day pre-K: $5,520; K to 8: $6,600 Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: Yes (K-3 to 8 only) Mascot: Saints Friends Community School 5901 Westchester Park Drive College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-441-2100 Fax: 301-441-2105 Website: www.

friendscommunityschool.org Head of school: Larry Clements Grades: K to 8 Tuition: K to 4: $17,050; 5 to 6: $17,580; 7 to 8: $1 9,340 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: None Genesis Christian Day School 6717 Glenn Dale Road Glenn Dale, MD 20769 Phone: 301-464-3981 Fax: 301-262-2631 Website: genesischristianschools.com Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Lisa Weathers Grades: Age 2 to K Tuition: Call for rates Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: No Mascot: None George E. Peters Adventist School 6303 Riggs Road Hyattsville, MD 20783 Phone: 301-559-6710 Fax: 301-559-6444 Website: gepeters.org Description: Coed, Seventhday Adventist Principal: John Alberty Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: $5,600 (K, constituent

or nonconstituent), $5,100 (1 to 8, constituent), $6,400 (1 to 8, nonconstituent), $7,400 (K to 8, non-Seventh-day Adventist) Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Yes Glenn Dale Montessori School 7500 Hillmeade Road Glenn Dale, MD Phone: 301-805-2845 Website: www. glenndalemontessori.org Principal: Gloria M. PantonHarvey Grades: Nursery school, Pre-K through Elementary Tuition: Call for nursery school and child care fees; $8,200 (Half-day pre-K), $9,400 (Full-day pre-K), $10,000 (K), $10,500 (Elementary) Uniform Policy: Yes, ages 3 to 12 Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: No Goddard Child Development Center NASA/GSFC Code 200.9 Building 90 Greenbelt, MD 20771 Phone: 301-286-8588

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Continued from Page 28 Fax: 301-286-0230 Website: nasagcdc.com Description: Enrollment limited to children of Goddard and other federal employees Director: Syretha Storey Grades: Pre-K-2 to K Tuition: Pre K-2: $244 per week; all other: $208 per week.

Uniform Policy: None Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: None Grace Brethren Christian School 6501 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735 Phone: 301-868-1600 Fax: 301-868-9475 Website: www.gbcseagles. org Director: George Hornickel Grades: K-3 to 12 Tuition: Grades K-3 to 5: $8,095; 6 to 8: $8,295; 9 to 12: $8,595 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: No Mascot: Eagles Grace Christian School 7210 Race Track Road Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-262-0158 Fax: 301-262-4516 Website: gcsbowie.org Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Judie Bianco Grades: K to 8 Tuition: $6,800 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Yes Greenwood School 6525 Belcrest Road, G-90 Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-458-4860 Fax: 301-458-4863 Website: greenwoodschoolmd. org Description: Coed Principal: Laurie Meltzer Klinovsky Grades: Infants to K Tuition: Ages 3 to 4: $885; Age 2: $916; Infants: $1,389; Toddlers: $1,257 Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: No Heritage Christian Academy 5120 Whitfield Chapel Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-577-8874 Fax: 301-577-7907 Website: www. heritagechristianacademymd. org/ Principal: Glennis P. Gill Tuition: First student:

29 $8,400; Second student: $8,018; Third student: $5,443; Maximum tuition per family: $26,000 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Eagle High Road School of Prince George’s County 1220 Caraway Court, Suite 1070 Largo, MD 20774 Phone: 301-636-6614 Fax: 301-636-6619 Website: highroadschool.com Description: Coed, Special Needs Director: Christine Hoelscher Grades: 2 to 12 Tuition: Call for rates Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: No Mascot: Yes Highland Park Christian Academy 6801 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-773-4079 Fax: 301-773-2626 Website: hpcalandover.org Description: Coed, Christian Grades: Pre-K to 8 Principal: E. Louise White Tuition: Pre-K-4: $6,790; K to 5: $6,685; 6 to 8: $8,200 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Yes Holy Family Catholic School 2200 Callaway St. Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 Phone: 301-894-2323 Fax: 301-894-7100 Principal: Mary Hawkins Website: holyfamilymd.org Description: Coed Grades: Pre-K-3 to 8 Tuition: $5,300 if Catholic, $5,400 if non-Catholic; families can call for prices if more than one child attends Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Knight

Glenn Dale, MD 20769 Phone: 301-464-3215 Fax: 301-464-9725 Website: www.htrinity.org Description: Coed, Episcopal Head of School: Michael Mullin Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: Ages 3 to 4: $8,295; K to 4: $9,820, 5 to 8: $11,550 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Hawks Horizon Learning Academy 3111 Forestville Road Forestville, MD 20747 Phone: 301-420-0980 Description: Coed Principal: Bobara Liles Grades: K to 3 Tuition: Call for rates Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Yes Independent Baptist Academy 9255 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735 Phone: 301-856-1616 Fax: 301- 856-8234 Website: ibcministries.org/ academy.html Description: Coed, Baptist Administrator: Rick Dove Grades: Pre-K-4 to 12 Tuition: $5,500 (first child), $9,200 (two children), $12,850 (three children) Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Kings Jabez Christian Academy 5904 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 Phone: 240-351-1012 Fax: None Website: None Description: Coed, Christian Dean of Education: Delphine Kelly Grades: K-4 to 8 Tuition: $700 (per month) Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Jaguar

Holy Redeemer School 4902 Berwyn Road College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-474-3993 Fax: 301-441-8137 Website: www.holy-redeemer. org Principal: Maria Bovich Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: Catholic: $5,925 (one child); Non-Catholic: $8,887 (one child) Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Hawks

Jericho Christian Academy 8500 Jericho City Drive Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-333-9400 Fax: 301-333-0521 Website: www. jerichochristianacademy.org Principal: Karyn Scott Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: K to 8: $6,800; PreK-2 and -3: $9,204; Pre-K-4 and -5: $8,784 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: K and up Mascot: Lion

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School 11902 Daisy Lane

Kiddie Academy of Oxon Hill 6031 Oxon Hill Road

Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Phone: 301-839-7808 Fax: 301-839-2551 Website: educationaldaycare. kiddieacademy.com/oxonhill Description: Coed Owner: Margaret Harper Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Tuition: Call for rates Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: No Mascot: None Lanham Christian School 8400 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-552-9102 Fax: 301-552-2021 Website: lanhamchristian. wordpress.com/ Executive director: Randall Burr Assistant principal: Therese Russell Grades: K-4 and 5, $8,150; 1 to 5, $7,450; 6 to 8, $8,150; 9 to 12, $8,550. Maximum tuition per family is $21,000 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Lions Maryland Gospel Assembly School 12406 Brandywine Road Brandywine, MD 20613 Phone: 301-372-6345 Fax: 301-372-6345 Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Banita Young Grades: K to 12 Tuition: Call for rates Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Eagle Mount Calvary Catholic School 6704 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 Phone: 301-735-5262 Fax: 301-736-5044 Website: www. mountcalvarycatholicschool. org Principal: Darcy A. Tomko Grades: Pre-K-4 to 8 Tuition: Catholic Rate: $6,175, Other Faith Rate: $7,975 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cougar National Christian Academy 6700 Bock Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Phone: 301-567-9507 Fax: 301-567-7332 Website: ncaeagles.org Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Andrew Stewart Grades: K-3 to 12th grade Tuition: $6,854 (first child, K-6), $6,169 (second child, K-6), $7,420 (first child, 7-12), $6,678 (second child, 7-12) Parent Organization: Yes

Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Yes New Chapel Christian Academy 5601 Old Branch Ave. Camp Springs, MD 20748 Phone: 301-899-0877 Fax: 301-899-0906 Website: ncbcthechapel.org/ Grades: Pre-K to K, 1 to 5 Principal: Kuiana Fair Tuition: $700 per month all grades Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: No New Hope Academy and Preschool 7009 Varnum St. Hyattsville, MD 20784 Phone: 301-459-7311 Fax: 301-459-2813 Website: www. newhopeacademy.org Principal: Joy Morrow Grades: Pre-K-3 to 12 Tuition: Pre-K-3: $9,250 for first child, $7,300 for second child; K to 6: $9,700 for first child, $7,790 for second child; 7 to 8: $9,950 for first child, $8,040 for second child; 9 to 12: $10,500 for first child, $8,050 for second child. Third child free tuition program. Ten percent discount available for military families. School accepts international students.

Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Tiger Pathways School Northwood 4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100 Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-649-0778 Fax: 301-595-3483 Website: www.pathwayschools. org Description: Coed, Special Education, Emotional Disabilities Principal: Laurie Mical Grades: 6 to 12 Tuition: Funded by state and county Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panthers Pathways School Duval Re-Entry 9880 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-850-6441 Fax: 301-794-7845 Website: www. pathwayschools.org Description: Coed, Special Education, Emotional Disabilities Principal: Kay Greany Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: Funded by the state and county Parent Organization: No (Parents may join Duval High

School’s PTSA) Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tigers Pathways School Crossland Re-Entry 6901 Temple Hill Road Temple Hills, MD 20748 Phone: 301-449-3173 Fax: 301-449-3047 Website: www. pathwayschools.org Description: Coed, Special Education, Emotional Disabilities Principal: Newton Lennon Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: Funded by state and county Parent Organization: No (Parents may join Crossland High School’s PTSA) Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cavaliers Patuxent Montessori School 14210 Old Stage Road Bowie, MD 20720 Phone: 301-464-4506 Fax: 301-464-8792 Website: www.patuxentmontessori.org Ages: 16 months to 12 years Administrator: Suzanne Damadio Tuition: Full-day rate $10,100 Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: No Mascot: None Reid Temple Christian Academy 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd.

Glenn Dale, MD 20769 Phone: 301-860-6570 Fax: 301-352-7086 Website: www. reidtempleacademy.com Grades: Pre-K-2 to 8 Head of School: Donnette Dais Tuition: Pre-K-2 and -3: $10,965; Pre-K-4: $9,595; K to 5: $8,740; 6 to 8: $9,595 Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Conqueror Riverdale Baptist School 1133 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Phone: 301-249-7000 Fax: 301-249-3425 Website: www.rbschool.org Principals: Twyla Harbel, elementary; Karyn Baines, middle; Eric Harrison, high Grades: Pre-K-3 to 12 Tuition: See website or call for rates Uniform Policy: Yes Parent Organization: Yes Mascot: Crusader SHABACH! Christian

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Continued from Page 29 Academy 3600 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-772-8590 or 301-583-5330 Fax: 301-773-6282 Website: shabachca.org/ Principal: Nicole McNeil Grades: Pre-K-2 to -7, K to 6 Tuition: Call for tuition rates.

Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle St. Ambrose Catholic School 6310 Jason St. Cheverly, MD 20785 Phone: 301-773-0223 Fax: 301-773-9647 Website: www.sacheverly.org Principal: Dian Carter Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: Catholic: $6,200 (one child); Non-Catholic: $7,500 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bumblebee St. Jerome Academy 5207 42nd Place Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 301-277-4568

St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School 11011 Montgomery Road Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: 301-937-7154 Fax: 301-937-1467 Website: www.stjos.org Principal: Anne-Marie Miller Grades: Pre-K-4 to 8 Tuition: Catholic: Pre-K: $5,880; K to 8: $5,640 (one child) $9,900 (two children) $13,500 (three children) $16,938 (four or more); NonCatholic: $8,280 (per student) Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Tiger St. Mary of the Mills School 106 St. Mary’s Place

Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-498-1433 Fax: 301-498-1170 Website: www. stmaryofthemills.org Principal: James A. Pavlacka Grades: K to 8 Tuition: Catholic, $6,222 (per child); Non-Catholic, $8,517 (per child) Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Stallion St. Mary’s Catholic School 7207 Annapolis Road Landover Hills, MD 20784 Phone: 301-577-0031 Fax: 301-577-5485 Website: school.stmaryslh. org/ Principal: Chris Buchleitner Grades: Pre-K-3 and -4, K to 8 Tuition rates: Pre-K-3: $4,400; Pre-K-4 to 8; Catholic: $5,100; NonCatholic: $6,250 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Wildcat St. Matthew’s Parish Day School 5901 36th Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20782

Phone: 301-935-5026 Website: stmatthewsdayschool.com Description: Coed, Episcopal Director: Lynn Adams Ages: 2 to 5 Tuition: Call for rates Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: No Mascot: None

Tuition: Call for rates Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Mustang

St. Vincent Pallotti High School 113 St. Mary’s Place Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-725-3228 Fax: 301-776-4343 Website: pallottihs.org Description: Coed, Catholic Principal: Jeff Palumbo Grades: 9 to 12 Tuition: $13,995 Parent Organization: PTA Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Panther

The Beddow Montessori School (Fort Washington Montessori School) 8600 Loughran Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Phone: 301-567-0330 Fax: 301-567-0330 Website: www. thebeddowschool.org Ages: 2½ to 12 years old Head of School: Trudy Beddow Tuition: Half-day primary: $7,660; Full-day primary: $10,000; Elementary class: $10,040 Uniform Policy: No Parent Organization: No Mascot: None

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle 9473 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-577-9412 Fax: 301-577-2060 Website: school.stmatthias. org/ Principal: Abigail Greer Grades: Pre-K to 8

Tabernacle Learning Center 11601 South Laurel Drive Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301-536-2769 Fax: 301-490-8014 Website: tabernaclela.net Description: Coed, Christian Director: Gayle Allbritton Grades: K Tuition: $5,000 for the year

Parent Organization: No Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Eagle Washington United Christian Academy 3501 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Phone: 301-807-9397 Fax: 301-277-0308 Website: go2wuca.org Description: Coed, Christian Principal: Abraham Moses Grades: Pre-K to 8 Tuition: 1 to 8: $5,250 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Cross Woodstream Christian Academy 9800 Lottsford Road Mitchellville, MD 20721 Phone: 301-955-1160 Fax: 301-955-1150 Website: www. woodstreamacademy.com Chancellor: Robert Wingfield Grades: Pre-K-2 to 12 Tuition: K: $9,700; 1 to 5: $9,350; 6 to 7: $9,525; 8: $9,600; 9 to 11: $9,990; 12: $10,540 Parent Organization: Yes Uniform Policy: Yes Mascot: Bucks

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