Educational Partnerships

Howard County Public School System EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ANNUAL REPORT 2007-08

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2 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Superintendent’s Message The Howard County Public School System is a reflection of its community, and we can all take pride in its success. As hom- eowners, employers, and community members, we know that school quality is essential to the health and prosperity of our local economy. We note with pride that, year after year, How- ard County schools are ranked among the very best anywhere. CONTENTS

We can all take satisfaction in our students’ achievements. We also have a vested interest in ensuring that our schools continue to excel. Each The 21st Century Learner ...... 4 year, the stakes grow higher. Technology continues to evolve at an accelerating pace. Our economy becomes more global, with increasing competition. More chil- Educational Partners by School ...... 9 dren come to school facing huge obstacles including poverty, homelessness and language barriers. At the same time, we must help our students master the knowl- At Large Partners ...... 15 edge and skills they will need for the world of tomorrow, even though that world will look very different than it does today. Work Study – Transition Program Partners ...... 16

We know that our educational partners face many of the same pressures that we Student, Family and Community Services face in our schools. Like us, each must manage with limited time and resources. Partners ...... 16 The fact that, despite these challenges, so many choose to devote time, talent, and capital to help our students is all the more admirable. It speaks to a deep commit- Career Research and Development and ment to our schools and a strong belief in the importance of a quality education to Passport to the Future Partners ...... 17 the future of our students, our community, and our nation. Gifted and Talented Program Partners ...... 18 We are thankful to every community partner for the generous and enthusiastic support which has been a key to the success of the Howard County Public School Employee Incentive Program Partners ...... 19 System. As we work together to make a good system even better, we will ensure that our schools, and our community, continue to rank among the best places any- Career and Technology Education Partners ...... 19 where to live, work and learn. Student Services Partners ...... 21 Sincerely, Superintendent’s Advisory Council for Business / Education Partnerships (SACBEP) ...... 22

Sydney L. Cousin

The Board of Education of Howard County 2007-08

Frank J. Ellen Lawrence H. Sandra H. Patricia S. Diane B. Janet N. Andrew Aquino Flynn Giles Cohen French Gordon Mikulis Siddiqui, M.D. Gavelek Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Student Member

The Educational Partnerships Annual Report reflects partnerships active between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our apologies and inform the Partnerships Office at (410)313-6655 or [email protected].

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 3 The 21st Century Learner 1 2 3 Students in the 21st century live in a technology-driven, media-rich environment, immersed in scientific breakthroughs, technological marvels, and communications alternatives that were considered inconceivable just a few years ago. The days and years ahead are certain to bring even further seismic advances, and students must be prepared to continually acquire new knowledge and skills. In addition, proficiency in critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration will be more important than ever for success in this complex environment.

FOCUS ON STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH)

Howard County is fortunate in its close proximity to a high density dents in study projects and on 1of science- and technology-based organizations, including many nature walks to explore insect which partner with schools, teachers and curricular offices to and animal habitats, stream enhance educational offerings in STEM subjects. By contributing ecology, ecosystems, and oth- er topics aligned with science staff expertise, equipment and other resources, these partners add curricula for each grade. a realistic, exciting dimension to the learning experience. The Elementary teachers often following highlights illustrate some of the many STEM-related take classes outside to school partnership activities currently underway in the Howard County grounds or nearby parks to experience science in a natural Public School System. setting. Environmental spe- cialists from the Howard County Department of Recreation and Elementary Environmental stream buffers in keeping wa- Parks Office of Environmental Science Partnerships terways clean. In the process, Education provide many re- they learn how the daily ac- Science comes alive for el- sources to make these encoun- tivities of people as far away ementary students, thanks to ters more instructive, such as as Howard County can have partnerships with local orga- tree identification guides, gar- a direct impact on the water Fifth graders plant native trees and shrubs in an effort to conserve the nizations dedicated to under- dening instructions for attract- Chesapeake Bay ecosystem under the supervision of Howard County quality and ecosystem of the standing and protecting the ing certain birds or butterflies, Master Gardeners from the University of Maryland Cooperative Chesapeake Bay. The Master Extension. natural environment. Under Gardeners Schools and Streams and tours of local parks. expert guidance, students gain Program is supported by a a greater understanding of the Thunder Hill Elementary fifth grant from the Chesapeake Bay graders learn how to make interdependence of earth’s life Trust. systems, and an appreciation compost with help from Greg My Organic Market for our collective responsibil- The Howard County Conservancy, Keyser of (MOM) ity for preserving our planet. a private non-profit organiza- . The store entered a The following partnership ac- tion, donates countless hours partnership with the school tivities are closely aligned to each year to promoting envi- early this year, in a joint ef- classroom curricula in the en- ronmental stewardship among fort to improve environmen- vironmental sciences, but also Howard County students and tal conservation in the school explore concepts involving all the entire community. Its Mt. and nearby community. MOM branches of science, including Pleasant nature preserve in helps students learn about re- biology, geology, and health. Woodstock, with 232 acres cycling, waste reduction, com- and a wide variety of habitats, posting, and vegetarianism; Each spring, Master Garden- makes an excellent site for donates fresh produce and Turning trash into treasure... students learn about composting with ers coordinate field experi- reinforcing science concepts reusable paper bags for school My Organic Market. ences where students learn learned in the classroom. Con- events; and hosts student tours the important role of plants as servancy volunteers lead stu- at the market.

4 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT MESA (Math, Engineering, Sci- Williams, a 30-plus-year vet- tains chocolate and candy? ence Achievement) is an extra- eran of medical and biochemi- Students at Stevens Forest El- curricular program currently cal research for government ementary School found this held at fourteen HCPSS el- laboratories who coordinates little known fact while taking ementary, middle, and high MESA for the HCPSS. MESA part in a multi-year study on schools. MESA club members is sponsored in Maryland by the impact of cigarette smoke visit local technology firms, the Johns Hopkins University on plants. The study is under- learn to program computers, Applied Physics Laboratory, way at the Stevens Forest Re- meet practicing scientists, en- with support from the Mary- search Center, where students gineers, and mathematicians, land State Government and carry out original research as and enjoy many other activi- many other organizations. a way to learn about science, ties. They develop their inter- technology, engineering and ests and skills in science, tech- Teams of talented computer mathematics. Students con- nology, engineering, and math “techies” from ten local high duct every step of a scientific under the guidance of teach- schools faced off in a competi- investigation, including back- Stevens Forest Elementary students and Research Center leader George Pittman study helium’s effect on plants. ers and STEM professionals tion for prizes and recognition ground research, project de- from the community. at the third annual PC Olym- sign and engineering, scien- pics in April. Several competi- tific measurement, and results MESA clubs meet after school tive events test students’ skills evaluation. Through hands-on to build projects – such as load in software applications, Java experience, they gain an un- bearing bridges, hovercraft, programming, hardware as- derstanding of the realities of trebuchets or other devices – sembly and troubleshooting, scientific investigations in a in preparation for spring com- and general knowledge of the laboratory where, unlike in a petitions, when the up-and- computer industry. classroom, the researchers do coming technologists from not know in advance what an- each school match skills in de- “The PC Olympics was devel- swers they will find and where signing, building and present- oped as a way to excite stu- every finding prompts new ing their projects. A trebuchet dents about technology,” not- questions. team from Cradlerock School ed Don Bard, president of the placed first in Maryland and Lazarus Foundation, the event The Center was established in received national honors at sponsor. “It’s a fun event 1990 and continues under the the MESA Engineering Chal- where kids have an opportu- leadership of retired scientist lenges this spring. “These stu- nity to demonstrate and show George Pittman, along with dents are very serious about Dr. Thomas Cargiulo, Director Contestants hasten to assemble computer hardware in one of four off their technology skills.” competitive events at the annual PC Olympics. winning at every level of com- The competition is co-hosted of Substance Abuse Services petition. It’s one of the best by the Lazarus Foundation and for the Howard County Health rewards for educators – get- the HCPSS. Department, and JoD Straub, ting to work with students Youth Services Coordinator who get excited about learn- Did you know that a ciga- for the Howard County De- ing,” according to Dr. Harold rette’s paper wrapping con- partment of Police.

STEMBEC Science and technology underpin The Howard County business and education- • STEM activities and resources to excite • Optemax much of the world’s economy, de- al community has joined forces to find and students’ interest for further study • PSI Pax velopment, prosperity, and prog- implement solutions to address the challenge • Broad community support and • Howard Community College ress. Though the United States has in STEM (science, technology, engineering, awareness • University of Maryland, long enjoyed a leadership position in and math) education in this region. The How- Baltimore County (UMBC) training new scientists, engineers, ard County STEM Business and Education The first STEMBEC symposium convened in • University of Maryland and mathematicians, fewer and few- Coalition (STEMBEC) was established to as- March to consider the challenges to STEM Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) er American students are choosing sist HCPSS in providing: education in Howard County and brainstorm • Howard County Library to enter these fields, and many op- • Information about the latest technologies solutions. The following sponsors and sup- • Howard County Economic portunities are being outsourced to and scientific advances that will porters made the symposium possible: Development Authority skilled workers overseas. To main- appeal to students • Northrop Grumman • Leadership Howard County tain our innovative capacity and • Professional development and business • The Johns Hopkins University • Howard County Chamber of Commerce competitive edge in these fields, this experiences for teachers in cutting Applied Physics Laboratory trend must be reversed. edge fields • The Horizon Foundation

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 5 2FOCUS ON GLOBAL & CIVIC AWARENESS

Young judicial advocates prepare to take the stand in a mock trial As citizens and leaders of tomorrow, students must prepare to adapt to an during Law Day at the Howard County Library. increasingly complex world. Diverse, multi-cultural communities, global- izing economies, rapidly evolving technologies, and other challenges re- quire students to develop a wide repertoire of skills. HCPSS partners offer essential support in helping to prepare students for conscientious, produc- tive citizenship. Many partnership activities broaden students’ perspec- tives on their community and world and help them gain experience and build skills in interacting effectively with others.

International Perspective ers visited Iksan; next year, Long The HCPSS welcomed 24 middle Reach and River Hill high schools school students and their teachers plan to host visitors from partner- Korean students share memories with new HCPSS friends at an end- from the Iksan School District in ship schools in China. of-visit ceremony last year. South Korea this summer, the third Closer to Home such visit in an ongoing exchange of experience, ideas, and resources Twenty-five HCPSS elementary schools hosted the second annual between the international part- “We the People Simulated Congres- ners. The Korean visitors spent sional Hearings” this spring. At each three weeks at Ellicott Mills Middle simulated hearing, students present School to study English and experi- prepared statements on issues relat- ence American education and cul- ing to the U.S. Constitution and Bill ture. of Rights, then respond to ques- Several HCPSS schools enjoy in- tions from a committee. Committee ternational partnerships, offering members include public officials Fifth grade panelists testify to a simulated “congressional committee” unique opportunities to expose representing the U.S. Congress, the at Gorman Crossing Elementary. students and teachers to other cul- Maryland General Assembly, the tures while building bridges with Maryland judiciary, the County representatives from other nations. Executive, the County Council and “We want to help our students be- the Board of Education, as well as come global citizens,” stresses Min lawyers, constitutional scholars, Kim, Coordinator of Equity Assur- and other community representa- ance for HCPSS, who spearheads tives. the international exchanges. “ESOL Howard County is building a fierce (English for Speakers of Other Lan- reputation in competitive debate, guages) teachers also love the expe- as high school teams bring home rience, and it gives them great ex- honors from tournaments through- posure,” which proves invaluable out the state and region. “Debate when the teachers return to their builds confidence and self esteem, regular ESOL classes in the fall. Last Freshmen at Centennial High School, prepare for their winning and can enhance academic and ca- debate in the novice category at the Pennsbury Falcon Invitational year, a group of ten HCPSS lead- debate tournament in February.

6 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT reer success,” according to Ron Education, to expand educational Bratt, founder and CEO of Capi- opportunities for each Howard tol Debate. The local non-profit County student. Through the organization works with How- partnership, the library provides ard County high schools to build access for students and teachers competitive debate teams, and to additional resources, enrich- helps sponsor student travel to ment classes, and expertise. A+ tournaments throughout the Partners in Education has become country. a model for public libraries and school districts throughout the Law Day Each May, events at the country who wish to replicate its Howard County Library give middle success in promoting academic school students a chance to achievement and a love of read- experience the legal system first ing. hand, practice debating skills, and find out how they can take Each year Rotary Club chapters an active role in a democratic throughout Howard County pro- society. The annual program vide copies of A Student’s Diction- culminates in an exciting mock ary & Gazetteer to HCPSS third trial with assistance from local graders. The project is in support lawyers, judges, and other county of the service organization’s on- dignitaries. going commitment to literacy.

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Hal Gurion of the Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent explores a dictionary with a spellbound audience at Guilford Elementary.

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 7 3 FOCUS ON HEALTH & WELLNESS Providing a safe and nurturing school environment for every student is central to the mission of the Howard County Public School System. Learning to adopt a healthy lifestyle and to make positive choices Tennis enthusiasts from Harper’s Choice Middle and Swansfield Elementary take racquets in hand for an after-school camp made are essential to students’ success in academics and every other arena possible by Howard County General Hospital. throughout life. Many local organizations share a commitment to pro- moting fitness and health among children, families, the community, and the environment. These partners offer invaluable support to the HCPSS health and physical education programs and to individual schools, as illustrated in the following examples.

Howard County General Hospital students and parents can find in- supported an after-school tennis formation about local employment, camp for Harper’s Choice Mid- volunteer, and internship oppor- dle and Swansfield Elementary tunities, as well as tips on topics schools – a fun opportunity for such as successful interviewing. Barbara Deming and Rose Halstead of Brunswick Columbia Lanes display students to be active while learn- This year’s fair was held at Long the portable bowling lanes that are loaned to schools for use in physical ing tennis skills, sportsmanship, Reach High School in April. education classes. and teamwork. The hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medi- Learning to bowl can improve bal- cine, has been a committed school ance, coordination, motor, and system partner for more than interpersonal skills, and reinforce twenty years, supporting many academic skills such as math, read- Bruns- educational activities that encour- ing, and problem solving. wick Columbia Lanes age health and fitness. This year, loans portable the hospital sponsored a Wellness bowling lanes to schools for use in Day at Reservoir High School, fea- physical education classes. The turing a variety of speakers and company also provides free bowl- activities designed to encourage ing incentive coupons to support healthy, active lifestyles among the school system’s positive behav- students and school staff. HCGH ioral interventions and supports also brings student interns to the (PBIS) program, a research-based Hundreds of Howard County teens and their parents considered opportunities at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair 2008 in April. hospital each year to gain hands- discipline system which uses in- on experience in health care. centives and rewards to motivate students to make healthy, positive HC DrugFree, a non-profit organi- choices. zation dedicated to preventing Harbor Hospital, a Medstar Health teenage substance abuse, offers facility educational programs throughout , invites Talbott Springs the year on topics designed to fos- Elementary fourth graders for a ter positive communications be- day at the hospital each January, tween teens and their parents and as part of its partnership with the promote healthy life choices. The school to promote healthy lifestyle organization sponsors an annual habits and introduce careers in the sciences and health care. Teen Job & Volunteer Fair, where Talbott Springs Elementary students enjoy an active lesson on the importance of exercise during a visit to Harbor Hospital.

8 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Educational Partnerships

Educational partnerships are col- Atholton Elementary • Eggspectation Bistro-Café Burleigh Manor Middle • oZ. Chophouse • Awesome Tae Kwon Do • McDonald’s, Snowden • SCORE! • PlayWiseKids laborative initiatives designed to River Parkway Educational Center • Trapeze Atholton High achieve mutually agreed upon goals • On Trak Transportation, LLC • Tersiguel’s French • Council of Elders of the • Red Robin Restaurant Country Restaurant Centennial High and objectives to strengthen and Black Community of • Tip Top Limousine, LLC • Boy Scouts of America, Howard County Bushy Park Elementary Baltimore Area Council enhance the quality of education in • Head Start, Bollman Bridge Elementary • Gallery 44 • Capitol Debate Tubman Center • FIRN, Inc. • Glenwood Lion’s Club • Council of Elders of the Howard County. Businesses and or- • Hickory Ridge Village • Girl Scouts of • Howard County Library, Black Community of ganizations that worked one-to-one Association Central Maryland Glenwood Branch Howard County • Howard Community • Howard Community • Legg Mason, Bethesda • Creig Northrop & The with a selected school during the College College • McDonald’s, Northrop Team • Howard County General • Howard County Library, Lisbon Center Drive 2007-08 school year included: Hospital, A Member of Savage Branch • Pizza Hut, Centennial Lane Elementary Johns Hopkins Medicine • Loyola College Lisbon Center Drive • Chevy Chase Bank • Howard County Library, • Mike’s New York Deli • Super Fresh, East Columbia Branch East Ridgeville Boulevard Clarksville Elementary • Lazarus Foundation Bonnie Branch Middle • Elternhaus • Schoolhouse Theatre • Sandy Spring Bank Cedar Lane School • Kendall Hardware Arts, Inc. • Chesapeake • River Hill Garden Center • Sunrise Assisted Living Bryant Woods Elementary Rehabilitation Equipment • Washington Suburban • V.W. Brown Insurance • Awesome Tae Kwon Do • Historic Oakland, Town Sanitary Commission • Verizon Communications • FIRN, Inc. Center Community (WSSC) Inc. • Howard County Library, Association Central Branch • Maple Lawn Clarksville Middle Bellows Spring Elementary • The Suzuki Music School Business Association • Howard County Library, • Domino’s Pizza, Snowden Touring Ensemble (TSMSTE) • Maple Lawn Central Branch River Parkway Homeowners Association

Atholton High School CRADLEROCK SCHOOL And the Judy Center Partnership salutes its Think the WORLD of Our Many Educational Partners Partners in Education and Community Support • Good Life Wellness • YMCA Child Care at Owen Brown • Continental Society, • Cradlerock Children's Center Columbia Chapter • East Columbia Preschool • Linda Tomlinson • Office of Children's Services • Weichert Realtors • Howard Community College • Owen Brown • Howard County Health Department Community Association • Department of Social Services • Howard County Head Start • Ready at Five Head Start – Harriet Tubman Lazarus Foundation • Cradlerock McDonalds • Kevin Frazier, • Helping Hands Foundation Entertainment Tonight Hickory Ridge Schoolhouse • FIRN, Inc Village Association Th eaterArts, Inc. • Howard County Library Ho ward County Community • Howard County General Hospital Sunrise Assisted Living College • Family & Children's Services • Mental Health Authority Ho ward County General Hospital Ve rizon • Digi-Block Company • Owen Brown Mobil Station

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 9 The Bellows Spring Elementary School Community Bollman Bridge Elementary Salutes our business partners: Students, Staff and PTA Domino’s Would like to thank our business partners Eggspectation FIRN, Inc. On Trak Howard County Library (Savage Branch) Transportation, LLC Girl Scouts of Central Maryland "Building Bridges to Success" Loyola College Red Robin Mike’s New York Deli McDonalds Thank you for making us “Bellows’ Best!” Looking forward to another great ye ar together! 229530000000 229020842000

Clemens Crossing Elementary • Howard County Department • Red Robin Restaurant • Subway, Fulton Elementary • Hickory Ridge Sunoco Gas of Social Services • Soccer Dome Washington Boulevard • Boarman’s Market • Howard Bank • Howard County General • Target, Greatland • Super Fresh, • Bra-La-La • Howard County Library, Hospital, A Member of Johns • Victory Martial Arts Montgomery Road • Howard County Central Branch Hopkins Medicine • Eggspectation Bistro-Café • University of Maryland, Fire Station 11: Scaggsville • The Suzuki Music School • Howard County Health • Ready At Five Baltimore County Athletics • Maple Lawn Business Touring Ensemble (TSMSTE) Department Association • Towson University • Howard County Library, Dunloggin Middle Ellicott Mills Middle • oZ. Chophouse East Columbia Branch • Dorsey Hall Garden Club • Exxon, Montgomery Road • The Pearl Modern Spa Cradlerock School • Howard County Mental • Eggspectation Bistro-Café • Subway, and Boutique ® • Columbia Mobil Car Health Authority • Einstein Bros Bagels Washington Boulevard • Sandy Spring Bank Care Center • Howard County Office of • Outback Steakhouse, • Trapeze • Continental Societies, Inc., Children’s Services Long Gate Folly Quarter Middle Columbia, Maryland Chapter • Lazarus Foundation • Uno Chicago Grill • Barnes & Noble Booksellers Glenelg High • Council of Elders of the • McDonald’s, • Y of Central Maryland, • Chick-fil-A, Columbia Mall • Capitol Debate Black Community of Cradlerock Way Howard County • Coho Grill • Columbia Center for Howard County • Owen Brown • Eoyang Middle School, Theatrical Arts/ • Cradlerock Community Association Elkridge Elementary Korea Toby’s Dinner Theatre Children’s Center • Ready At Five • Howard County Library, • Howard County General • Council of Elders of the • Digi-Block, Inc. • Smoothie King Elkridge Branch Hospital, A Member of Johns Black Community of • East Columbia Preschool • Subway, Cradlerock Way • Soccer Dome Hopkins Medicine Howard County • Entertainment Tonight • Weichert Realtors • The Body Factory • Howard County Library, • E.W. Beck’s • Family and Children’s • Y Child Care at Owen Brown Glenwood Branch • Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel Services of Central Maryland Elkridge Landing Middle • Joel Goodman, DDS • Glenwood Lion’s Club • FIRN, Inc. Dayton Oaks Elementary • Dunkin’ Donuts, • Howard County General • Good Life Wellness • National Security Agency Washington Boulevard Forest Ridge Elementary Hospital, A Member of • Head Start of • Sandy Spring Bank • Elkridge Furnace Inn • Brickman Group Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County • Howard County Library, • Chesapeake Physical and • Identity Promotions LLC • Helping Hands Enrichment Deep Run Elementary Elkridge Branch Aquatic Therapy • NASA Goddard Leadership Foundation • Big Brothers Big Sisters of • McDonald’s, • Howard County Library, Space Flight Center • Howard Community College Central Maryland Washington Boulevard Savage Branch • Walker Ventures / • Howard County Department • ezStorage • Pizza Hut, Montgomery Road • National Security Agency Steve Walker & Associates of Recreation & Parks • Grace Community Church

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Glenwood Middle Hammond High • Harper’s Choice Homewood Center Laurel Woods Elementary • Eggspectation Bistro-Café, • Arbitron Village Center • PTA Council of • Applied Physics Laboratory, Hinkle Albert Enterprises Inc. • Council of Elders of the • Howard Community College Howard County The Johns Hopkins University • Howard County Library, Black Community of • Howard County • Woodstock Job • Continental Societies, Inc. Glenwood Branch Howard County Department of Police Corps Center Southeastern Howard/ • Howard County General • Howard County Department Laurel Chapter Gorman Crossing Elementary Hospital, A Member of Johns of Recreation & Parks Howard High • Dollar Plus • National Security Agency Hopkins Medicine • Howard County General • All Financial Services • FIRN, Inc. • Wachovia Bank Hospital, A Member of • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Grace Community Church Hammond Middle Johns Hopkins Medicine • Capitol Debate • Howard Community College Guilford Elementary • Chesapeake Bay • Howard County Library, • Council of Elders of the • Howard County General • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Foundation Central Branch Black Community of Hospital, A Member of Johns Central Maryland • Computer Country • Howard County Local Howard County Hopkins Medicine • Conexiones, Inc. • National Security Agency Children’s Board • Dance Foundations • Howard County Library, • First Baptist Church • PNC Financial • Howard County Office • Howard County General Savage Branch of Guilford Services Group on Aging, Florence Hospital, A Member of • McDonald’s, All Saints Road • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, • RABA Technologies, LLC Bain Senior Center Johns Hopkins Medicine • North Laurel-Savage Tau Pi Chapter • Soccer Dome • McDonald’s, Multiservice Center • The Columbia Bank Harper’s Farm Road Ilchester Elementary • University of Maryland, Hammond Elementary • Walker Ventures/Steve • Metcalf & Eddy • DJ Doug Home and Garden • Border’s Books & Music Walker & Associates • Officiency LLC • On Trak Transportation, LLC Information Center • Maryland Association for • Rotary of Clarksville, • T-Bonz Grille & Pub • Wilhide’s Unique Environmental and Outdoor Harper’s Choice Middle Maryland • Tip Top Limousine, LLC Flowers & Gifts Education, Green School • Alliance Engineering • Safeway, Program (MAEOE) Jeffers Hill Elementary • Applied Physics Laboratory, Harper’s Farm Road Lime Kiln Middle • The Maryland Zoo in • Awesome Tae Kwon Do The Johns Hopkins University • Staples, Inc. • Aqualand Pets, Inc. Baltimore • Gailes’ Violin Shop, Inc. • Awesome Tae Kwon Do • Tcom, L.P. • Blacks of the Chesapeake • Trout Unlimited, • Bank of America, • Schoolhouse Theater • Capital Region Earth Force Trout in the Classroom Harper’s Farm Road Hollifield Station Elementary Arts, Inc. • Daily Grind • Washington Suburban • Columbia Association, • Eastern Savings Bank • Towson University • Earth Treks Climbing Center Sanitary Commission (WSSC), Columbia Athletic Club • FIRN, Inc. • Howard County Department Green School Program • Eggspectation Bistro-Café • Towson University of Recreation & Parks • Grace Community Church

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• Lazarus Foundation • Sunrise Rotary Club Mt. Hebron High • Race Pace Bicycles Patuxent Valley Middle • Maple Lawn of Ellicott City • Howard Community College, • Salazar Catering Services • Continental Societies, Inc., Business Association Division of Continuing Southeastern Howard/ • Maryland Sea Grant Longfellow Elementary Education and Workforce Oakland Mills High Laurel Chapter • MIT Sea Grant • MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Development • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Grace Community Church • National Aquarium • Sandy Spring Bank • Howard County • Conexiones, Inc. • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, in Baltimore • Towson University Conservancy • Council of Elders of the Tau Pi Chapter • Howard County General Black Community of Lisbon Elementary Manor Woods Elementary Hospital, A Member of Howard County Phelps Luck Elementary • Eggspectation Bistro-Café, • The Pink Cabbage Johns Hopkins Medicine • LinguaLISTek • Chick-fil-A, Hinkle Albert Enterprises Inc. • Howard County • Matt Fein & The Fein Executive Park Drive Marriotts Ridge High • Howard County Library, Summer Theatre Properties Team • FIRN, Inc. • Council of Elders of the Glenwood Branch • McDonald’s, Ellicott City • Great Harvest Bread Co. Black Community • McDonald’s, • Salazar Catering Services Oakland Mills Middle • Helping Hands Enrichment of Howard County Lisbon Center Drive • Wilhide’s Unique • Conexiones, Inc. Leadership Foundation • Howard County General • Pizza Hut, Corporate Office Flowers & Gifts • FIRN, Inc. • Howard County Department • Pizza Hut, Hospital, A Member of Johns • Howard County Library, of Recreation & Parks Lisbon Center Drive Hopkins Medicine Murray Hill Middle East Columbia Branch • Howard County Library, • Sandy Spring Bank • McAllister and Company • Continental Societies, Inc., • Kaiser Permanente East Columbia Branch Insurance, LLC Southeastern Howard/ • Oakland Mills Community • Our Shepherd Long Reach High • Sofiac Laurel Chapter Association Lutheran Church • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Five Below • Sandy Spring Bank Mayfield Woods Middle • Beijin #22 Middle School, • Howard County Library, Patapsco Middle • Howard County Department China Savage Branch • Barnes & Noble Booksellers Pointers Run Elementary of Recreation & Parks • Council of Elders of • Limo, Limo • Destination Organized • Chevy Chase Bank • Howard County Library, the Black Community • Silver Diner • Heartlands Senior • Giant Food, Daybreak Circle of Howard County Elkridge Branch Living Village • More Than Ice Cream/ • Honeywell Technology Northfield Elementary • Howard County General Ellicott City Fitness & Karate Mount View Middle Solutions Inc. (HTSI) • Baltimore County Hospital, A Member of Johns Academy • Johns Hopkins • Hunan Legend Savings Bank Hopkins Medicine Children’s Center • More Than Ice Cream/ • Howard County General • The Maryland Zoo Ellicott City Fitness & Hospital, A Member of in Baltimore Karate Academy Johns Hopkins Medicine

Wishes to thank our educational partners: Gales Violin Shop • Towson University Schoolhouse Theatre Arts, Inc. Aw esome Tae-Kwon-Do Institute

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Reservoir High River Hill High • Svec Conway Printing • Howard County • Howard County General • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Ascend One Corporation • Terry Westerlund & Department of Police Hospital, A Member of • Applied Defense • Bagel Bin, River Hill Associates • Magellan Health Services, Johns Hopkins Medicine Solutions, Inc. • Bank of America, • The Cleaning Authority Inc. • McDonald’s, • Bellisimo Flowers Ten Oaks Road • The Gathering Place Harper’s Farm Road • Bra-La-La • Capital Women’s Care • The Horizon Foundation/ St. John’s Lane Elementary • Winter Growth, Inc. • Calico Corners Howard County Search Institute • Brunswick Zone - Normandy • Columbia Center for • Council of Elders of the • Three Brothers Italian • Chick-fil-A, Talbott Springs Elementary Theatrical Arts/Toby’s Black Community Restaurant Executive Park Drive • Kaiser Permanente Dinner Theatre of Howard County • W. R. Grace & Co. • Howard County Library, • MedStar Health • Conexiones, Inc. • Creig Northrop & Miller Branch • Parents as Teachers • Corridor Mortgage Group The Northrop Team Rockburn Elementary • The Columbia Bank • Daily Grind • Everett Jewelers • Howard County Department • Vocelli Pizza Thunder Hill Elementary • Gloto Corp. • GEICO of Recreation & Parks • Edible Arrangements, • Greenebaum & • Heart of Maryland Chorus, • Howard County Department Stevens Forest Elementary Catonsville Rose Associates Patuxent Valley Chapter of Recreation & Parks, • All Financial Services • Howard County • Howard County General • Hostetler Church LLC Rockburn Park • FIRN, Inc. Health Department Hospital, A Member of • Howard County General • Howard County Library, • Fuddruckers • Howard County Library, Johns Hopkins Medicine Hospital, A Member of Elkridge Branch • Good Life Wellness East Columbia Branch • i.m.Wine Johns Hopkins Medicine • McDonald’s, • Howard County Department • Mimi’s Café Columbia • MaggieMoo’s • Howard County Library Washington Boulevard of Recreation & Parks • My Organic Market • Maple Lawn Business • Ledo Pizza • More Than Ice Cream/ • McDonald’s, • The Columbia Bank Association • Linden-Linthicum United Ellicott City Fitness & Cradlerock Way • Unique Creations • Offit Kurman, Methodist Church Karate Academy • More Than Ice Cream/ Triadelphia Ridge Elementary Attorneys at Law • McDonald’s, • National Security Agency Ellicott City Fitness & Karate • Howard County Library, • oZ. Chophouse Daybreak Circle • Office Depot Academy Glenwood Branch • The Pearl Modern • National Financial Swansfield Elementary Spa and Boutique Legacy Group Running Brook Elementary • Awesome Tae Kwon Do Veterans Elementary • PNC Financial • Plaxen & Adler • Awesome Tae Kwon Do • Gailes’ Violin Shop, Inc. • Howard County Library, Services Group • Princeton Sports • Howard County General • Grace Community Church Miller Branch • RANAZUL • River Hill Garden Center Hospital, A Member of • Helping Hands Enrichment • Raytheon Solipsys • River Hill Sports Grille Johns Hopkins Medicine Leadership Foundation • Trapeze • Subway, Daybreak Circle • Howard County Library, Central Branch

Stevens Forest Elementary School Talbott Springs Elementary School is proud to recognize our educational partners for the 2008-2009 school year: Community • Good Li fe We llness wishes to express publicly • Foreign-Born its most sincere thanks to our business partners Information Referral Network MedSTAR • Fuddrucker’s Kaiser Permanente • H ershey’s Ice Cream for their generous fi nancial support, their tutoring assistance, and other • H oward County Parks & Recreation creative education support initiatives • McDonald’s (Cradlerock Way)

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Waterloo Elementary • Howard County Library, • Chick-fil-A, Dobbin Road East Columbia Branch • Eggspectation Bistro-Café • McDonald’s, Harper’s Farm Road • Howard Bank • Safeway Store, Harper’s Farm Road • Victory Martial Arts • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Zeta Sigma Chapter Waverly Elementary • St. John’s Baptist Church • Wilhide’s Unique Flowers & Gifts • Vantage House would like to extend our warmest thanks and appreciation to our Business Partners West Friendship Elementary Wilde Lake Middle • Howard County Library, • All Financial Services Wilhide’s Flowers, Eastern Savings Bank Glenwood Branch • Artificial Reefs, Inc. 229490000000 • Serafino’s Italian Restaurant • Blacks of the Chesapeake • Earth Treks Climbing Center Wilde Lake High • Howard County Library, • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Central Branch Waterloo Elementary School • Bagel Bin, Wilde Lake • Maryland Sea Grant • Boy Scouts of America, • National Aquarium in Baltimore Staff and Students Baltimore Area Council • Capitol Debate Worthington Elementary Thank our outstanding • Council of Elders of the Black • Glenelg Country School business partners: Community of Howard County • Howard County General Hospital, A • Joe and Judy Brown of • Daniels Photography Studio Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine • Howard Community College • Howard County Library, Miller Branch Rapid Sign Center • Howard County General Hospital, A • McDonald’s, Montgomery Road • Howard Bank Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine • The Columbia Bank • Eggspectations • Chic-Fil-A of Dobbin and Executive Park For their generosity and support.

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14 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT At Large At Large partnerships support either system-wide initiatives or multiple schools rather than a single, one-to-one school/business relationship. Many At Large partners also have individual partnerships with schools of their choice. At Large partners for the 2007-08 school year were:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Ellicott City Rotary Club • Howard County, • Rotary Club of Elkridge • American Heart Association • Ellicott City Sunrise Rotary Club Department of Citizen Services • Rotary of Clarksville, Maryland • Applied Information • FIRN, Inc. • Howard County, • Safeway Stores Technologies, Inc. (AIT) • Frederick Keys Office of Children’s Services • Sandy Spring Bank • Applied Physics Laboratory, The • Giant Food Stores • Howard County, • Sheraton Columbia Hotel Johns Hopkins University • Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Office of the State’s Attorney • Shimadzu Scientific Instruments • Arc of Howard County • Grace Community Church • Huaxing Language and • Smart Innovative Solutions • Ascend One Corporation • Harbor Hospital Culture Center • Smithsonian American • Association of Community Services • HC DrugFree • International Reading Association, Art Museum of Howard County • Head Start of Howard County Howard County Council • Smithsonian National • Awesome Tae Kwon Do • Helping Hands Enrichment • Johns Hopkins University Portrait Gallery • Baltimore/Washington Corridor Leadership Foundation • Judy Center at Cradlerock School • Staples, Inc. Chamber of Commerce • Honeywell Technology • Korea - The Iksan Regional • Terri l. Hill, M.D., P.A. • Barnes & Noble Booksellers Solutions Inc. (HTSI) Office of Education, • The Business Monthly • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Howard Bank North Province of Jeolla • The Columbia Bank of Central Maryland • Howard Community College • Lazarus Foundation • The Horizon Foundation • Boy Scouts of America, • Howard Community College, Music • Leadership Howard County • The Horizon Foundation, Baltimore Area Council Department • League of Women Voters of Howard Howard County Connections • Brunswick Columbia Lanes • Howard County Arts Council/ County • The Iron Bridge Wine Company • Capitol Debate Howard County Center • Liberia -The Monrovia Consolidated • The Kings Contrivance • Champps Restaurant for the Arts School System • The Ryland Group • Chesapeake Bay Trust • Howard County Board of Elections • Loyola College in Maryland • The Tomato Palace • Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic • Howard County Chamber • Magnum Limo • Towson University Therapy of Commerce • Maryland Council on • UMBC Center for History Education • Chick-fil-A • Howard County Chinese School Economic Education • UMBC Martha Ross Center • China - Education Bureau of Tianjin • Howard County Circuit Court, • Maryland General Assembly for Oral History He Xi District 5th Judicial Circuit • Maryland Historical Society • University of Maryland, • China - Education Committee • Howard County Conservancy • Maryland Humanities Council Baltimore County of Beijing Chao Yang District • Howard County Council • Maryland Piano Service • University of Maryland, College of • Chinese Language School • Howard County Department • McDaniel College Agriculture & Natural Resources of Columbia of Fire & Rescue • McDonald’s of Howard County • University of Maryland, • Clyde’s of Columbia • Howard County Department • Music & Arts Center College Park • Columbia Association of Police • NAACP, Howard County Branch • University of Maryland, Cooperative • Columbia Association, • Howard County Department • National Archives and Extension, Howard County Columbia Archives of Recreation & Parks Records Administration • University of Maryland, Cooperative • Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts/ • Howard County Department of • National Security Agency Extension, Howard County Master Toby’s Dinner Theatre Recreation and Parks, Office of • Nicodemus Communications Group Gardeners • Columbia Foundation Environmental Education • North Laurel-Savage • Volunteer Center Serving • Columbia Housing Corporation • Howard County Economic Multiservice Center Howard County • Conexiones, Inc. Development Authority • Northrop Grumman Corporation • W. R. Grace & Co. • Council of Elders of the Black • Howard County General Hospital, A • Olney Theatre Center • Western Howard County Community of Howard County Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine • oZ. Chophouse Youth Baseball • Courtesy on the Road • Howard County Government • Patuxent Publishing Company • Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP • Digi-Block, Inc. • Howard County Health Department • Princeton Sports • Wilhelm Commercial Builders, Inc. • District Court of Maryland, • Howard County Historical Society • PTA Council of Howard County • Woodstock Job Corps Center District 10, Howard County • Howard County Library • Ready At Five • Y of Central Maryland, • Eggspectation Bistro-Café, • Howard County Local • Road Runner Sports Retail Inc. Howard County Hinkle Albert Enterprises Inc. Children’s Board • Rotary Club of Columbia • Elkridge Furnace Inn • Howard County Summer Theatre • Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Work Study - Transition Program Student, Family, and Community Work Study provides students with structured, hands-on work experience (paid or unpaid) in a community- based setting that is directly related to students’ needs as reflected in their Individualized Education Plans. Services The purpose is to provide an opportunity for special education students to engage in activities that transi- Dedicated community organizations, tion to areas of employment. Partners for the 2007-08 school year included: governmental agencies, and faith-based groups work with the Howard County • 20/20 Companies Ltd. • Giant, Centre Park Drive • Maple Lawn • Abercrombie & Fitch • Giant, Daybreak Circle Homeowners Association Public School System’s Office of Student, • Advance Auto Parts • Giant, Freetown Road • Mars Super Market • AIRmania Fun Zone • Great American Cookies • McDonald’s, Dobbin Road Family, and Community Services to sup- • Antwerpen Nissan • Hair Cuttery, Daybreak Circle • Mimi’s Café Columbia port student achievement. Services pro- • Arby’s • Happy Dog Care, Inc. • Nightmare Graphics • Athelas Institute, Inc. • Harley-Davidson of Maryland • Owen Brown Place vided include tutoring, mentoring, career • Athelas Work Program • Harvest Graphics Senior Center Plus • Bagel Bin, Kings Contrivance • Head Start, Ellicott City • oZ. Chophouse exploration, and social and cultural ex- • Bet Yeladim Preschool • Head Start, Tubman Center • Petco periences. Organizations that partnered and Kindergarten • Herb Gordon Nissan • Picture Perfect • Bloom • Herrara Custom Painting • Pizza Hut, Maier Road with the Office of Student, Family, and • Bridgeway Community Church • Hilltop Child Care Center • Pottery Stop • Brightstars Learning Academy • Home Depot • Raytheon-Solipsys Community Services during the 2007-08 • Brookfield Christian Day School • Houlihan’s • Red Robin included: • Brunswick Recreation Centers • Howard County Conservancy • Regal Entertainment Group, • Brunswick Zone - Normandy • Howard County General Snowden Square Stadium 14 • Burger King, Hospital, A Member of Johns • Rite Aid, Baltimore National Pike • African American Coalition Baltimore National Pike Hopkins Medicine • Rose Manor of Howard County • Burger King, Centre Park Drive • Howard County Library, • Ruby Tuesday’s, • Alianza para la Comunidad • Byron Bonebreak, DDS Central Branch Snowden River Parkway • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. • Celebree Learning Center • Howard County Library, • Safeway, Harper’s Farm Road • A-OK Mentoring • Cheeburger Cheeburger Central Shipping & Receiving • Safeway, Marie Curie Drive • Black Student, Family, and • Chesapeake Construction • Howard County Library, • Sand Hill Antiques & Refinishing Community Network • Child Development Center/ East Columbia Branch • Setting it Straight • Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts/ River Hill High School • Howard County Library, • Signs by Tomorrow Toby’s Dinner Theatre • Childtime Learning Center Miller Branch • Staples, Inc., Columbia Crossing • Columbia Housing Corporation • Chuck E. Cheese’s • Howard County Library, • Stevens Forest Exxon • Conexiones, Inc. • Clark’s Elioak Farm Savage Branch • Sunrise of Columbia • Council of Elders of the Black • Columbia Association, • Indoor Furniture • Super Fresh, North Ridge Road Community of Howard County Columbia Athletic Club • Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do • Supreme Cuts • Education and Career • Columbia Association, • Jiffy Lube, • Target, Dobbin Road Empowerment Center Columbia Gym Baltimore National Pike • Tasty Shirt Factory • FIRN, Inc. • Columbia Gymnastics • Jiffy Lube, • Today’s Pet • Guilford Gardens, Howard County • Così Clarksville Square Drive • Vantage House Department of Housing and • Costco • Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store • VCA Lewis Animal Hospital Community Development • Cradlerock Children’s Center • Johns Hopkins University, • Wee Care Learning Center • Howard Community College • Darcars Toyota Financial Aid Office • Weis Market, All Saints Road • Howard County • Dollar Tree • K.D. Medical • Weis Market, Birmingham Way Department of Police • Downtown Locker Room • Kendall Hardware • Wilhide’s Unique Flowers & Gifts • Howard County Library, • Ed-U-Care Learning Center • Kids Time Out • Winter Growth, Inc. East Columbia Branch • Electronic Manufacturing • Kinetics Dance Theater • Y of Central Maryland, EduCare • Model Citizens Models, LLC Corporation (EMC) • La Prima Donna • Y of Central Maryland, • NAACP, Howard County Branch • Ellicott City Health & • LaPalapa Too Howard County • National Network of Partnership Rehabilitation Center • Laurel Thrift Store Center • Zimmerman’s Home Center Schools, Johns Hopkins University • Ellicott City Motorsports • Lazarus Foundation • zpizza • Parents as Teachers • Ellicott City Senior Center • Ledo’s Pizza, Route 216 • Stevens Forest Apartments, Howard • Engine Parts Warehouse • Let’s Dish! County Department of Housing and • Farm and Home Service Inc. • Liaison Records, Inc. Community Development • Food Lion, Waterloo Road • Love of Learning • Footlocker Montessori School • Giant Food Warehouse • Lowe’s of Laurel, MD

16 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Career Research and Development and Passport to the Future

Career Research & Development em- Advisory Council • Burger King, • Houlihan’s • Performance Engines • Applied Physics Baltimore National Pike • Howard Community • Pizza Hut powers students to create a vision for Laboratory, The Johns • Burger King, College • Professional SportsCare Hopkins University East Ridgeville Boulevard • Howard County & Rehab their future through quality academic • Ascend One Corporation • Capital Women’s Care Department of • Quiznos Classic Subs, coursework, progressive career devel- • British American Auto Howard County Recreation & Parks Centre Park Drive Care, Inc. • Celebree Learning • Howard County General • Rack Room Shoes opment, and appropriate work oppor- • Carrollton Bank Center Hospital, A Member of • Radio Shack/Sprint Kiosk • Eleve Group, Inc. • CGC Builders Johns Hopkins Medicine • Red Lobster tunities. After a series of interest, ap- • Grace Community • Cheesecake Factory • Howard County Library • Rick Harrison Salon titude, and personality assessments, Church • Chick-fil-A • Jiffy Lube • Rite Aid, • Honeywell Technology • Christian Services of • Jo-Ann Fabric and Baltimore National Pike students identify their assets and Solutions Inc. (HTSI) Howard County Craft Store • Safeway, • Howard Community • CinnaBon • John D. Miller Builders, Inc. Baltimore National Pike strengths and apply that knowledge College • Clark’s ACE Hardware • Kelsey’s Restaurant • Safeway, East Ridgeville as they investigate careers and col- • Howard County • Clark’s Elioak Oak Farm • KFC Boulevard Chamber of Commerce • Cloud 9 Salon • Kicks USA Martial Arts • SCD Computers lege options. Passport to the Future is • Howard County General • Columbia Academy • Kiddie Kandids • Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hospital, A Member of • Columbia Association • Kids’ Dental Center, LLC • Serafino’s Italian a joint initiative between the Howard Johns Hopkins Medicine • Columbia Housing • Knowledge Beginnings Restaurant County Chamber of Commerce and • Lazarus Foundation Corporation • Larriland Farms • Settareh Nails • Lincoln Technical Institute • Country Kettle • Ledo Pizza, Route 216 • Shannon’s Saloon & the Howard County Public School • Maryland Department • CVS • Lifetime Fitness Restaurant of Labor, Licensing and • Daily Grind • Lisbon Children’s Center • Starbucks System. A Passport business employs Regulation, Columbia • Dans Supply • LJT & Associates, Inc. • Stella’s Bridal Shop students who have earned a Passport Workforce Center • Dick’s Farm and • Lone Star Steakhouse • Studio Plus Hotel • PNC Financial Garden Center • Lord & Taylor • Sweet Bakery certificate by demonstrating a mastery Services Group • Dockside Bill’s Inc. • Lowe’s of Laurel, MD • Taco Bell • Spectrum HR Solutions • Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. • Macy’s • Target of workplace skills. Career Research & • State Farm Insurance • DSW Shoe Warehouse • MaggieMoos, LLC • The Columbia Bank Development and Passport to the Fu- • Volunteer, Jane • E.S. Wiring Works • Mangia Italian Grill & • The Goddard School Schuchardt • Ellicott Mills Sports Café • The Young School, ture partners for 2007-08 included: • Wilhelm Commercial Brewing Company • Mason and Friends Kendall Ridge Builders, Inc. • Farm and Home Salon & Spa • Toys “R” Us, Inc. • Woodstock Job Corps Service Inc. • Mayra Underground • Tractor Supply Company Center • Five Below, Inc. Construction • Trapeze • Yolanda Voss Studio, • Food Lion • McDonald’s, Liberty Road • Triadelphia International • Foot Locker • McDonald’s, Veterinary Clinic • For Your Lisbon Center Drive • U.S. Marine Corps Partners Entertainment (FYE) • Michael’s Arts & Crafts • United American • AMC Theatres • Friendship Pride • MileOne Automotive Insurance Company • American Deli • Fultz Contracting & • Mullinix’s Auto Body • University of Maryland • Apple Ford Consulting, Inc. Frame • Verizon Communications • Arabesque Dance • Giant Food, • Nora’s Café • Victoria and Albert Studio Studio, LLC Daybreak Circle • Office Depot • Walmart, • Arby’s • Giant Food, • Offit Kurman, North Ridge Road • Ayer Corporation Marshalee Drive Attorneys at Law • Weis Market, • Ben and Esther • GNC • Old Fashioned Ice Birmingham Way Rosenbloom Jewish • Gray Pony Saddlery Cream Shoppe • West Falls Christian Community Center • Häagen-Dazs Shop • Olive Garden Italian Community Church • BJ’s Wholesale Club • Hallmark Creations Restaurant • Wilhelm Commercial • Bloom • Harmony Hall • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Builders, Inc. • Blue Marine • Head Start, • Once Upon a Child • You Salon • Boarman’s Market Tubman Center • Orthosport Physical • Bob Evans • HealthStream Research Therapy • Boston Market • Home Depot • Party City • Bowling Green Farm • Homewood Suites • Pei Wei

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 17 Gifted & Talented Program

The Gifted and Talented Program provides acceler- • Accelerate Your Game • Howard County Circuit Court, • Pimlico Race Track ated and enriched learning opportunities to students • Advanced Technology & 5th Judicial Circuit • Pixel Workshop, Inc. Research, Inc. • Howard County Council • Potomac Valley showing exceptional ability or interest in advanced- • American Film Institute • Howard County General Orthopedic Associates level studies. Gifted and Talented Resource Teachers • Applied Physics Laboratory, Hospital, A Member of Johns • Sears Pediatrics The Johns Hopkins University Hopkins Medicine • Sheppard Pratt Hospital at the elementary and middle school level enhance • Aquatic Rehabilitation Center • Howard County Health • Sheraton Columbia Hotel • Arbitron Department • Sinai Hospital the standard curriculum and provide specialized ser- • Axis Sport Performance • Howard County Office on • Special Olympics of Maryland vices to develop students’ unique talents and apti- Training Aging, Florence Bain Senior • Spurlock Equine Associates • B. Funk Dance Company Center • St. Agnes Hospital tudes. At the high school level, intern/mentor op- • Baltimore Jewish Times • Howard County Office of the • Stevenson University • Baltimore Orioles State’s Attorney • Stewart/McCready portunities provide a formal, site-based, academic • Banta-Campbell Architects • Image Perfect Architects, PA relationship between a high school student and a • Barnes & Noble Booksellers • Integrated Recruiting • Symmetry First Architects, LLC • Baywood Design/Build Consultants (IRC) • Tai Sophia Institute professional. In this structured relationship, men- Group, Inc. • Johns Hopkins Hospital and • Target • Bear Creek Dental Health System • Ted Annenberg, L.Ac. P.C. tors guide students in the pursuit of knowledge and • Brookville Animal Hospital • Johns Hopkins School of • The Baltimore Sun scholarly research. Program partners for the 2007-08 • Capitol Debate Medicine • The Business Monthly • Cat & Dog Hospital of • Johns Hopkins University • The Horizon Foundation school year included: Columbia • Kennedy Krieger Institute • The Redhead Companies • CENTERSTAGE • Lady Di Interiors • The Silver Heron • Central Maryland • Law Office of Michael • The Walters Art Museum Oncology Center Silverman • United States Congress • Chesapeake Physical and • Legg Mason • United States Department Aquatic Therapy • Lloyd, Kane, Wieder, & Willis, PA of Agriculture • Columbia Animal Hospital • Martek Biosciences • United Therapeutics • Columbia Center for Theatrical Corporation Corporation Arts/Toby’s Dinner Theatre • Maryland State Board of • University of Maryland • Comcast Cablevision Education Medical Center of Howard County • Maryland Transit Authority • University of Maryland, • Comfort Suites • MBC Precision Imaging Baltimore • Coover & Barr LLC • McFarland and Associates, Inc. • University of Maryland, • Crafton Dental Suite • MGA Pension Consultants Baltimore County • D.R. Brasher Architects Inc. • Montgomery County • University of Maryland, • Days End Farm Horse Rescue General Hospital College Park • Dermatology & Advanced • Mount Washington • Victor Rossi Skin Care Pediatric Hospital • W. R. Grace & Co. • Dr. Fred Lewis • Mt. Airy Gazette • Walker Ventures/ • Dunloggin Veterinary Hospital • NASA Goddard Space Steve Walker & Associates • Earth Treks Climbing Center Flight Center • Waredaca Farm • E-City Corporation • National Institutes of Health • Zip Publishing, Inc. • Ellicott City Eye Care • Norris Acura West • Enterprise Foundation • North Western Mutual • Feldman’s Pharmacies • Orthosport Physical Therapy • Ft. Meade Flying Club • Parkinson’s & Movement • Grace Community Church Disorders Center of • Habitat for Humanity of Maryland LLC Howard County • Parnes, May, and • Harbor Hospital Associates, MD • Head Start of Howard County • Patuxent Publishing Company • Heart to Heart, LLC • Paul Duncan & • Hospitality Healthcare LLC The Duncan Group • Howard Community College • Peabody Conservatory

18 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Career and Technology Education

The Office of Career and Technology Education (CTE) is responsible for the development of courses and curriculum in the areas of Business Education, Employee Career Academies, Career Research & Development, Computer Science, Family and Consumer Science, and Technology Education. CTE programs integrate the Incentive Program strengths of an academic education with the practical benefits of career and technology education. With the guidance of advisors and industry mentors, Through the Employee Incentive Program, Howard County business- students have the unique opportunity to explore a career interest in-depth es contribute free or discounted products and services to teachers and during high school. CTE partners for the 2007-08 school year included: staff. This program helps the Howard County Public Schools Human Resources office attract and retain the best educational staff available. Partners • Expert Trading Limited Businesses that participated in 2007-08 included: • Active Day Adult Daycare • Federal Communications • Advanced BioNutrition Corp. Commission • Advanced Technology • Gibbs College • Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. • Jazzercise Fitness Center & Research, Inc. • Hamel Builders, Inc. • ADT Security Services • Junior Walls • Aida Bistro • Health South • All in 1 Team • Keller Williams Realty • Allan Homes, Inc. • Herb Gordon Nissan • AMW Enterprises • KG Title, Inc. • Allcare MD • Heritage Auto Group • An Xtreme Limo Scene • Krav Maga Maryland • Allen & Shariff Corporation • Hillis-Carnes Engineering • Apple Insurance Services, Inc. • Landscaping by Alfredo • Antwerpen Nissan Associates, Inc. • Arbonne International • Let’s Dish! • Apple Ford • Hillmuth Certified Automotive • Avalon Nail Care & Spa • Lia Sophia Jewelry • Applied Information • Hilltop Electric • AXA Advisors, LLC • Liberty Mutual Group Technologies, Inc. (AIT) • Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club • Benchmark Mortgage • Lútfi’s International Salon & Spa • Applied Physics Laboratory, • Honeywell Technology • C&F Mortgage, a Subsidiary • M Point Mortgage Services The Johns Hopkins University Solutions Inc. (HTSI) of Citizens & Farmers Bank • Mamma Lucia - Columbia • Arc of Howard County • Howard Community College • California Tortilla • Milestone Capital • Associated General Contractors • Howard County Department • Champps Restaurant Investments, LLC • ATR Corp. of Fire & Rescue • Classic Photography & Imaging • New York Life • Baltimore Carpenters • Howard County General Hospital, A • Clean Air Solutions, LLC • Over the Rainbow • Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine • Clyde’s of Columbia Salon and Spa • Baltimore Metro Chapter of • Howard County Office on Aging • Coldwell Banker • Presidential Bank Associated Builders & Contractors • Howard County Office on Aging, Residential Brokerage • Quest Fitness • Baywood Design/Build Group, Inc. Florence Bain Senior Center • Columbia Association • RE/MAX Advantage Realty • BITHGROUP Technologies • Independent Electrical Contractors • Cookie Lee Jewelry • RE/MAX Pros Realty • Blue River Construction • J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc. • Curves, Howard County • Resident Home Care, Inc. • British American Auto Care, Inc. • Jim Coleman Honda • Dream Mountain Travel • Sandy Spring Bank • Capital Women’s Care • Joel Goodman, D.D.S. • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Savings 1st Mortgage Howard County • John D. Miller Building, Inc. • Fidelity & Trust Mortgage • Shenna Body Art • Center of Marine Biotechnology • Johns Hopkins Hospital • First Horizon Home Loans • Silpada Designs • Central Maryland • Johns Hopkins, Children’s Center • Focused Fitness • SMARTMOVE Rehabilitation Center • Kennedy Krieger Institute • Freedmont Mortgage, Inc. • T-Bonz Grille & Pub • Cherry Hill Construction, Inc. • Lazarus Foundation • Game Sports Bar & Grill • The Classic Cup • Chesapeake Physical and • Longwood Senior Center • Hize Entertainment • The Inn at Peralynna Manor Aquatic Therapy • Maritime Applied • Home Feet Etc. • The Pink Cabbage • Community College Physics Corporation • Home Spring Financial, LLC • The Tomato Palace of Baltimore County • Martek Biosciences Corp. • Howard Bank • Twins Silver Dream • Disorders Center of Maryland • Maryland Automobile • Howard Crossing • Two Eagles Lodge • dw taylor associates, inc. Dealers Association Apartment Homes • Wellington Interiors • Eastern Stair Builders • Maryland Hospitality • Integrated Financial Solutions • Wellness Evolution Studio • ECS Mid Atlantic LLC Education Foundation • Java Grande • Ed-U-Care Learning Center • Maryland Orthodontic Specialists • Elkridge Furnace Inn • Maryland State Department • Encore Homes, Inc. of Education • Essential Family Chiropractic • Mays and Associates

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 19 • Meridian Anesthesia • Maryland Council on Construction Academy • Sheraton Columbia Hotel • Miller Brothers Chevrolet Economic Education Advisory Council • Turf Valley Resort & • MTH Electric Trains • Maryland Insurance Administration • Allen & Shariff Corporation Conference Center • Nantucket Center • Morgan Stanley • Baywood Design/Build Group, Inc. • NeighborCare Pharmacy • National Academy Foundation • D.R. Brasher Architects Inc. Project Lead the Way Advisory Council • Norris Nissan West • National Institutes of Health • dw taylor associates, inc. • Allen & Shariff Corporation • Orthosport Physical Therapy • Sandy Spring Bank • Eastern Stair Builders • American Institute of Aeronautics • Owen Brown Senior Center Plus • Star Hotels • Encore Homes, Inc. and Astronautics, Inc. • Patuxent Publishing Company • The Columbia Bank • Hancock & Albanese, Inc. • Applied Physics Laboratory, • Reedy Electric • Wagener-Lee, LLC Wealth Advisors • Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club The Johns Hopkins University • Saini Orthodontics • J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc. • ARCADIS • Saturn of Ellicott City Academy of Information Technology • John S. Wilson Lumber • Facility Dynamics Engineering • Science & Technology Corp. Advisory Council • Ken Griffin Plumbing & Heating • Hillis-Carnes Engineering • Sheraton Columbia Hotel • Applied Physics Laboratory, • Reedy Electric Associates, Inc. • Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center The Johns Hopkins University • The Troutman Co. • Howard Community College • Sourcefire • Cisco Systems, Inc., • Wilhelm Commercial Builders, Inc. • Maryland MESA • St. Agnes Hospital Cisco Networking Academy Program • Maryland State Department • Technology Assessment • Data Networks Energy Power & Transportation of Education & Transfer Inc. • Howard Community College Advisory Council • Maryland State Highway • The Columbia Bank • Lazarus Foundation • Applied Physics Laboratory, The Administration • The Knowledge Network, • National Academy Foundation Johns Hopkins University • Schoen Engineering HCPSS Cable TV • University of Maryland, Department • ATR Corp. • Society of American Military • The Troutman Co. of Computer Science • Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Engineers, DC Post • The Ulman Cancer Fund • Technology Assessment • University of Maryland • The Women’s Ob-Gyn Group/ Automotive Technology & Transfer Inc. College of Engineering Capital Women’s Care Advisory Council • United States Department • British American Auto Care, Inc. Health & Emergency Technicians Visual Communications & Animation of Agriculture • Community College of Advisory Council Advisory Council • University of Maryland Baltimore County • Essential Family Chiropractic • Applied Physics Laboratory, Medical Center • Ed’s Columbia Automotive • Howard Community College The Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, Department & Transmissions • Howard County General Hospital, A • Canton Group of Medical & Research Technology • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine • Classic Photography & Imaging • University of Maryland • Hillmuth Certified Automotive • Howard County Office on Aging, • Corridor Printing School of Medicine • Howard County Office Florence Bain Senior Center • Dingle Pringle • University of Maryland School of of Central Services • NeighborCare Pharmacy • Frank Strategic Marketing Medicine, Department of Neurology • Lisbon Citgo Auto Center • Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. Hotel & Restaurant Management • Warehouse Concepts • Maryland Automobile (HTSI) Advisory Council • Watermont Pharmacy Dealers Association • Howard Community College • Aida Bistro • Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. • Maryland State Department • Howard County Department • Anne Arundel Community College • Wilhelm Commercial Builders, Inc. of Education of Fire & Rescue • Belmont Conference Center • Win Kelly Chevrolet • Sears Auto Center • Howard County Office on Aging • Siemens - US Filter • Café de Paris • Illume Communications Academy of Finance Advisory Council • Snap-on Industrial • Elkridge Furnace Inn • Mays and Associates • Aaron Altscher Consulting • Hospitality, Culinary Arts • New Village Media • Applied Physics Laboratory, Biotechnology Advisory Council and Tourism Institute • Printing & Graphics Association, The Johns Hopkins University • United States Department • Howard Community College, MidAtlantic (PGAMA) • Ascend One Corporation of Agriculture Hospitality & Culinary Management • Super Book Deals • Citigroup-SmithBarney • University of Maryland Baltimore • Maryland Hospitality • The Athletic Group • Digital Sports County, Allied Health Education Foundation • The Columbia Bank • Foundation for Human • University of Maryland School of • Maryland Hotel & Lodging • The Knowledge Network, Development, Inc. Medicine, Department of Neurology Association HCPSS Cable TV • Howard Bank • Maryland Office of Tourism • United States Department Child Development/Teacher Academy • Howard Community College Development of Agriculture Advisory Council • Howard County Chamber • Maryland State Department • Howard Community College of Commerce of Education • Towson University • M&T Bank • Phillips Foods, Inc. & Seafood Restaurants

20 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Oakland Mills High School Phelps Luck Would Like To Recognize and Thank... Elementary Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity would like to express CONEXIONES “Sincere Thanks” Council of Elders of Howa rd County LinguaLISTek to our partners in education: Matt Fein and The Fein Properties Team The Howard County Library, Helping Hands, Great Harvest, Oakland Mills Village Association Howard County Recreation and Parks, Chic-fi l-A, Creating Capacity fo r Communities to Connect Sandy Spring Bank and Our Sheppard Lutheran Church for their dedication to our students and staff! 229460842000 260230842000

Partner • Grassroots Crisis Intervention • Howard County Board of Student Services • Applied Information Center, Inc. Education Community Technologies, Inc. (AIT) • Howard County Department Advisory Council of Police, Youth Division • Howard County General Advisory Council • Howard County Department Hospital, A Member of The Office of Student Services coordinates preven- • Building Futures of Social Services Johns Hopkins Medicine tion and intervention programs and services to • Citizen Volunteer, Steward • Howard County • Howard County Health Frazier Health Department Department, Bureau of support students, parents, and schools by address- • Coalition of Adolescent • Howard County Community and Family Health Pregnancy Prevention Mental Health Authority • Howard County Health ing the cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional • Columbia Association • Howard County Office Department, Healthy Howard health and safety needs of all students to maximize • Domestic Violence Center of Children’s Services • Howard County Health of Howard County • Integrative Counseling Department, Nutrition Program student achievement. The range of programs offered • Howard Community College • Maryland Department • Howard County Health • Howard County Office of Juvenile Services Department, Southeastern includes School Counseling, Pupil Personnel, Psy- of Children’s Services • MSA-The Child & Health Center chological Services, Health Services, Home School- • National Family Adolescent Center • Howard County Health Resiliency Center, Inc. • National Alliance on Mental Department, Substance ing, and Home & Hospital Teaching. The Office of • Parents, Families & Friends of Illness (NAMI) Abuse Services Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) • Sheppard Pratt Health System • Planned Parenthood Student Services also coordinates the Connection • Stressless Tests • STTAR Center, Inc. of Maryland, Inc. Center, which links families with community agen- • Student Representative, • PTA Council of Howard County Lisa Silverman Health Advisory Council cies for needed support, and Prepare for Success, a • The Horizon Foundation, • American Academy of Prepare for Success Howard County Connections Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter, • Christ Church Link community-wide campaign to provide school sup- Committee on School Health • Community Action Council of The Connection Center plies for children in need. • American Cancer Society Howard County, MD, Inc. • Association of Community • Anne Rossier Markus, JD, PhD, • The Appletree Team Services of Howard County MHS, Volunteer • Volunteer Center Serving • Big Brothers Big Sisters of • Annmarie Habiger, Parent Howard County Central Maryland Representative • Family and Children’s Services • Diane Matuszak, MD, MPH, of Central Maryland Volunteer • HC DrugFree

River Hill High School Reservoir High School appreciates our supportive Proudly recognizes our educational Partners in Education! partners for the 2008-2009 school year Thank you... • Ascend One Corporation • The Cleaning Authority Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts • Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County • Creig Northrop and The Northrop Team • Princeton Sports Maple Lawn Business Partnership • GEICO, Ma tt Hauser & Assoc. • River Hill Garden Center • Hostetler, Church & Assoc., LLC • SVEC Conway Printing Toby’s Dinner Theatre • Howard County General Hospital • Tele-tector CONEXIONES • Horizon Foundation • Three Br os. Italian Restaurants • Liberty Mutual • W.R. Grace & Company

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Superintendent’s Advisory Council for Business/Education Partnerships

The Superintendent’s Advisory Council for Business/Education Partnerships (SACBEP) is a forum for dialogue between the Superintendent and key members of the Howard County business and service community. Members of the Council share current and emerging workplace and educational issues so that the Howard County Public School System can effectively prepare students to be productive members of the workplace and society.

Sydney L. Cousin Superintendent, Howard County Public School System

Jay Blackman David Bower Raymond Brown Shirley Collier Connie Dancel Anne Darr Executive Vice President President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer, CEO, Optemax Vice President, Director, Workforce & COO, Howard County Data Computer HCPSS Ascend One Corporation Initiatives & Business General Hospital, Corporation of America Recognition, Howard A Member of Johns County Chamber of Hopkins Medicine Commerce

Cathy Bell Chairperson, SACBEP Owner, McDonald’s

Dorothy Doub Joan Fox Michael Galeone Steve Girard Brian Hubbard Paul Klink Director, Marketing, Specialist, Partnerships Executive Vice President Community Impact Principal, Software Engineering Patuxent Publishing Office, HCPSS The Columbia Bank Ministry, Grace Booz Allen Hamilton Manager, Honeywell Company Community Church Technology Solutions

Connie Finney Vice Chairperson, SACBEP Public Relations Liaison, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics James LeMon Diane Martin Susan Mascaro C. Thomas Payne Mamie Perkins Pattie Phillips Susan Rosenbaum Laboratory Assistant Principal, Director, Student, Family Director, Staff Relations, Coordinator, Fine Arts Chief of Staff, Howard County Teacher of Director, Howard County Marriotts Ridge High and Community Services, HCPSS & Advanced Programs, HCPSS the Year 2007-08, Phelps Department of Citizen School, HCPSS HCPSS HCPSS Luck Elementary, HCPSS Services

Cole Schnorf Maurice Simpkins Paul Skalny Richard Story Anne Towne Coleen West Wayne Wilhelm Mary Schiller Senior Vice President, Vice President, Public Attorney, Davis, Agnor, CEO, Howard County Executive Director, Director, Howard County President, Manager, Partnerships Office, Manekin LLC Affairs, The Ryland Group Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Economic Development Association of Community Arts Council/Howard Wilhelm Commercial HCPSS Authority Services County Center for the Arts Builders, Inc.

22 HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Students & Staff wish to re cognize and thank our Educational Partners � MacMillan / McGraw-Hill � Towson State University Glenelg High School � Sandy Spring National Bank Thanks to: of Maryland at Clarksville

Beck’s Restaurant Identity Promotions, LLC. 229620842000 Best Buy Lisbon Machine Tool, Inc. Council of Elders Maryland Business Eyre Bus To ur and Travel Roundtable James G. Davis Maryland Sportscare Laurel Woods Construction Corp. & Rehab Elementary School Appreciates our supportive Partners in Education Glenwood Lions NASA Goddard Space Flight Center GRACE COMMUNITY HOWARD W.R. Grace CHURCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Foundation, Inc. National Security Agency Harkins Builders, Inc. Northrop Grumman MCDONALD’S, HOWARD COUNTY Howard County Dr. Paul Shoffeitt ALL SAINTS ROAD GENERAL HOSPITAL General Hospital Toby’s Dinner Theater WILHIDE’S FLOWERS MULTISERVICE CENTER And all our Partners in Education SAVAGE LIBRARY FIRN, INC. “To Work Together as a Community Dollar Plus Store to Achieve Excellence in All We Do” 229000842000 *Thank you for your support!

Centennial NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Would like to give a warm thank you High School to our Educational Partners • Baltimore County Savings Bank • Howard County General Hospital would like to extend a warm thank you to • Race Pace - Alex Obriecht – Creig Northrop and the Northrop Te am • Salazar Catering - Mr. Ed Salazar – Dorsey Hall Mobil 260920842000 – Boy Scouts of America – Baltimore Area Council Lisbon Elementary School Students, Staff, PTA for their commitment to and Community Educational Partnership extend a warm thank you to our business partners Eggspectations Glenwood Branch Library A special thank-you to the community and bu siness members that provide over 50 mentorships to our students. The success McDonalds of Woodbine of the program is due to yo ur dedication to education. Pizza Hut of Woodbine Sandy Spring National Bank 229470842000

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 23 HOUSING DREAMS COME TRUE IN HOWA RD COUNTY Enrollment is now open for rental and ownership housing opportunities, apply today!

Rent a Home Buy a Home

A family of 2 earning under $45,245 can A family of 4 earning under $75,408 a year can RENT A HOME BUY A HOME STARTING AT $1,060 FOR LESS THAN $225,000

What is MIHU? Maximum Permitted Income How do I apply? Thinking about buying a home? The Moderate Income Housing Unit (effective 7/1/08) An individual must fill out an application Be sure to attend the next (MIHU)Pr ogram is an inclusionary during one of four enrollment periods zoning program that requires developers Household Purchase Rent held throughout the year. In addition of new housing in targeted areas to size (80%) (60%) to meeting income qualifications, an sell or rent a portion of the dwelling applicant may qualify for one or more units to households of moderate 1 $52,786 $39,589 purchasing preferences, such as: a income. MIHUs are sold or rented 2 $60,326 $45,245 first-time homebuyer, living or working through Howard County Housing 3 $67,867 $50,900 in Howard County, or employed at affordable prices and rents. 4 $75,408 $56,556 by County government, the school 5 $81,441 $61,080 system, or a nonprofit organization. Who qualifies for an MIHU? 6 $87,473 $65,605 Any person or family can apply to buy 7 $93,506 $70,129 Once qualified; as for-sale MIHUs HOUSING FAIR or rent an MIHU, provided their 8+ $99,539 $74,654 become available eligible applicants are Saturday, April 18, 2009 household income does not exceed notified and invited to attend a lottery 10 am–2 pm the following maximums: drawing where an eligible purchaser How much is an MIHU? will be selected for each home. The LongRe ach High School Applications accepted Sale prices range from approximately purchaser must contract with the seller, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane from October 1–31, 2008 $110,000 for a condominium to obtain a mortgage commitment, and pay Columbia, MD 21045 (next open enrollment period $225,000 for a single-family home. all down-payment and settlement costs. is January 1, 2009) Pr ices vary depending on the size and When rental MIHUs become available, Attend education sessions and meet amenities of the unit. Rents range from eligible renters are chosen based with home buying experts at this $1,060 to $1,640, including utilities. on the date of application. FREE EVENT!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL (410) 313-6318 OR VISIT WWW.HOWARDCOUNTYMD.GOV/DH/CHTHC_MHIU_INFO

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