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Charles County Public Schools 2017-18 Parent Handbook/Calendar Charles County Public Schools Contact Us... Superintendent’s Welcome Address: Dear Parents/Guardians: 5980 Radio Station Road (Physical address) P.O. Box 2770 (Mailing address) As we begin another year of teaching and learning, Charles County Public Schools teachers and staff La Plata, MD 20646 remain committed to providing the nearly 26,400 students enrolled in our schools with an outstanding educational experience. Our goal is to prepare Charles County’s children for the future. From teach- Phone: 301-932-6610, 301-870-3814 ing students the skills for success in the workplace, college, vocational training or military careers, Fax: 301-932-6651 to focusing on personal learning and responsibility, we strive to partner with parents and families to support the leaders of tomorrow. Website: www.ccboe.com TV Stations: Comcast Channel 96/Verizon FiOS Channel 12 As partners in the success of children, we need to share the responsibility of education and set high Follow us on Twitter @CCPS expectations for students. The home-to-school connection is vital as teachers push students to achieve Like us on Facebook at Charles County Board of Education success. Working together, we can help children reach these goals and more. You will be amazed what children can do when they are motivated to succeed and feel supported in the learning process. 24-hour information line: Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D. 301-934-7410, 301-932-6656 We continue to support the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards to provide an emphasis For other contacts, see pages 32-33. Superintendent of Schools on learning and understanding. In the classroom, students are entrenched in lesson plans, hands-on On Twitter @ccpssupt activities and technology-based experiences that focus on critical thinking, problem solving and ef- The 2017-18 Parent Handbook/Calendar is produced by the fective communication skills. These experiences provide the skills and levels of understanding our Charles County Public Schools communications department. students need to be successful in college and careers. To reach the communications department, call 301-934-7220. Effective teaching and learning takes place when students and staff feel safe and secure. Our partner- Writer/Designer: ship with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the School Resource Officer program helps us to Shelley Mackey, Communications Specialist take reasonable measures to address and reduce safety risks in our building and facilities. We also rely on our students and parents to help us keep our schools safe for teaching and learning. Editors: Katie O’Malley-Simpson, This year, as with every school year, we remain committed to providing outstanding service to our Director, Communications & Media Relations students and the community. The Parent Handbook/Calendar is one way we communicate our ex- pectations and school policies. Throughout the school year, we will update you on school system Sara K. Taylor, Communications Specialist news through community e-newsletters, phone and email messages, our website - www.ccboe.com - and through school and community meetings. Follow us Twitter @CCPS or find us on Facebook at Information included in the Parent Handbook/Calendar is Charles County Board of Education. subject to change throughout the school year. Visit the CCPS website, www.ccboe.com, for the most up-to-date calendar. Thank you for your support of teaching and learning in Charles County Public Schools. Sincerely, Pictured on the front cover, top to bottom, are Kacie Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D. Errington, La Plata High School; Kritchanin Yampai Superintendent of Schools and Graciella Ndjampa, John Hanson Middle School; and Anastasia Hay and Laylah Lane, William A. Diggs Elementary School. Our mission Pictured on the back cover, top to bottom, are Mya The mission of Charles County Public Schools is to provide an opportunity for all school-aged children to receive an academically Dalton, Henry E. Lackey High School; and Amari challenging, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership, and prepares for life, in an environment that is safe and Mason, Indian Head Elementary School. conducive to learning. Staff honored for excellence Index Accident insurance for students ......................................................... 28 Job Shadow Day ................................................................................. 26 Administrative office information ...................................................... 32 Col. Donald M. Wade Joint Services Military Ball ............................ 18 Admission and immunizations ........................................................... 2 Kindergarten ....................................................................................... 8 Adult education programs .................................................................. 14 Library media program .......................................................................12 Alcohol-CDS ...................................................................................... 22 Maryland Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement ...... 18 Animals on school property ............................................................... 28 Middle school ..................................................................................... 8 Anti-teasing/bullying/harassment programs ...................................... 28 Minority Achievement Committee .................................................... 26 Asbestos ............................................................................................. 28 Minority achievement requirements .................................................. 30 Attendance ......................................................................................... 6 Mission ...................................................................... Inside front cover Background checks ............................................................................ 28 Parent visitation/observation ............................................................. 2 Before- and after-school care ............................................................. 2 Photographs/videos ............................................................................ 16 Kelly Lundeen, a third-grade teacher at Dr. Board of Education ............................................................................. 4 Prekindergarten ............................................................................... 8/12 James Craik Elementary School, was a finalist Budget ................................................................................................ 28 Proof of domicile ............................................................................... 22 in the Washington Post’s 2017 Teacher of the College and Career Centers ................................................................ 20 PAC/PTOs/PTSOs ............................................................................. 26 Year awards program. Career programs ................................................................................. 28 Pupil personnel workers ..................................................................... 24 Cell phone rule .................................................................................. 28 Reading partners ................................................................................ 26 CCASC ............................................................................................... 18 Reading program ................................................................................ 12 Channel 96/Verizon Channel 12 ......................................................... 26 Reading review committee ................................................................ 26 Child abuse ......................................................................................... 29 Robert D. Stethem Educational Center .............................................. 20 Collection of bad checks .................................................................... 29 School/center phone numbers and addresses ....... 32/Inside back cover Communications ................................................................................ 26 School health program ....................................................................... 24 Community centers ............................................................................ 29 School Locator ................................................................................... 6 Conduct .............................................................................................. 22 School psychological services ........................................................... 24 Copies of student records ................................................................... 31 School resource officers ..................................................................... 22 DARE program .................................................................................. 22 School system committees ................................................................. 26 Dress code .......................................................................................... 29 Searches of students .......................................................................... 30 Drug-free zones .................................................................................. 22 Secondary Academy of International Languages (SAIL)