Baltimore County Public Schools celebrates academic success at 76 schools
Schools recognized during afternoon ceremony today
TOWSON, MD. (March 19, 2008) - Baltimore County Public Schools honored 76 schools today for their performance in the 2007 Maryland School Assessment program, which includes the Maryland School Assessments and Maryland High School Assessments.
The schools' principals were the stars of an afternoon ceremony in Timonium that recognized each school for its achievements in the 2007 assessments. The schools were identified in January by the Maryland State Department of Education.
In addition to overall performance, schools also were honored if they improved the performance of special populations of students from 2006 to 2007. Special populations categories include race/ethnicity, special education, limited English proficiency, and students who receive free or reduced-price meals.
The Maryland School Assessment is a test of reading and math achievement that meets the testing requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The test is given each year in reading and math at grades 3 through 8. The test includes multiple-choice questions and questions requiring written responses. It measures basic as well as higher level skills.
Passing the Maryland High School Assessments is a graduation requirement beginning with the graduating class of 2009. The High School Assessments cover four core subjects - English (English 2), mathematics (algebra/data analysis), science (biology), and social studies (government).
The list of honored schools is included below:
Southwest
Arbutus Elementary School
Baltimore Highlands Elemen tary School
Catonsville Elementary School
Chadwick Elementary School
Halethorpe Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lansdowne Elementary School
Westchester Elementary School
Westowne Elementary School
Woodbridge Elementary School
Catonsville Middle School
Western School of Technology and Environmental Science
Northwest
Church Lane Elementary Technology School
Fort Garrison Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Glyndon Elementary School
Hernwood Elementary School
New Town Elementary School
Owings Mills Elementary School
Randallstown Elementary School
Reisterstown Elementary School
Summit Park Elementary School
Wellwood International Elementary School
Winand Elementary School
Woodholme Elementary School
Central
Carroll Manor Elementary School
Cromwell Valley Elementary Technology School
Fifth District Elementary School
Halstead Academy
Hampton Elementary School
Jacksonville Elementary School
Lutherville Laboratory
Padonia International Elementary School
Pinewood Elementary School
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
Pot Spring Elementary School
Prettyboy Elementary School
Riderwood Elementary School
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Seventh District Elementary School
Sparks Elementary School
Stoneleigh Elementary School
Timonium Elementary School
Warren Elementary School
Dumbarton Middle School
Hereford Middle School
Ridgely Middle School
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Dulaney High School
Towson High School
Northeast
Carney Elementary School
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School
Fullerton Elementary School
Glenmar Elementary School
Gunpowder Elementary School
Joppa View Elementary School
Kingsville Elementary School
Pine Grove Elementary School
Seven Oaks Elementary School
Victory Villa Elementary School
Eastern Technical High School
Parkville High School
Southeast
Berkshire Elementary School
Charlesmont Elementary School
Chase Elementary School
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School
Colgate Elementary School
Deep Creek Elementary School
Dundalk Elementary School
Eastwood Center
Grange Elementary School
Middleborough Elementary School
Norwood Elementary School
Oliver Beach Elementary School
Sparrows Point High School
As one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, Baltimore County Public Schools educates nearly 105,000 students each year. Over the past several years, BCPS has increased academic rigor - creating a culture of higher expectation and broader opportunity for all. As a result, BCPS has consistently raised student achievement. Supporting this success is the Blueprint for Progress, a foundational document created by Superintendent Dr. Joe A. Hairston that unites staff and stakeholders with common beliefs, priorities, and goals. In addition, BCPS continues to garner national and international recognition for its use of technology to support and enhance teaching and learning and for the excellence of its high schools and fine arts instruction.
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