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SERVING SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
The Gazette22 AUGUST 2012
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Amira Abadir, 15, of Mitchellville discusses robots and other projects built by theTechnology Student Association she belongs to at Charles Herbert Flowers HighSchool during the school's 2012 Engineering Fair in Springdale. The event alsofeatured presentations by engineers from Raytheon and NASA.
A Back-to-School Guide
Prince George’s County nn August 2012
IndexCharter schools 23Colleges/universities 24Early childhood/special education schools 4Elementary schools 6
High schools 19K-8 academies pave wayfor academic success. 15Free tutoring, homework helpavailable in county. 26Scholarships for Prince George’sCounty students. 24Middle schools 12Private schools 28School board 25School calendar 14Schools plan to stay inthe flow of cursive writing. 18Teachers dial up cell phonesfor classroom use. 16Technology helps parentsaccess school information. 5
Vanessa Harrington, EditorDoug Hayes, Associate Publisher
The Gazette13501 Virginia Manor RoadLaurel, MD 20707Website: www.gazette.net
FFrroonntt ppaaggee aarrtt(On the cover, clockwise from top)
(From left) Asja Ford of Fairmount Heights, AshleyJuma of Hyattsville and Daja Tyree of Capitol Heights,all 18, share a light moment after receiving their diplo-mas during the Fairmont Heights High School gradua-tion ceremony at the Show Place Arena. (GregDohler/The Gazette)
Laurel Elementary School kindergartners (from left)Eudes Lawson, Danielle Washington and RocioLemus, all 6 and of Laurel, dance in traditionalNigerian clothing during the school's InternationalDay celebration. (Greg Dohler/The Gazette)
Adelina LaCarrubba, 2, is given ice cream by her motherPenny LaCarrubba, both of Laurel, during the ice creamsocial at the Laurel Library to celebrate the kickoff tosummer reading. (Raphael Talisman/For The Gazette)
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nn Superintendent’s Office:301-952-6008nn Adult/Education/EveningHS/GED: 301-322-0891nn Alternative EducationOffice: 301-618-7320nn Appeals Office 301-952-6195nn Athletics: 301-669-6000nn Before and After Care:301-408-5593nn Board of Education Office:301-952-6115nn Career and TechnicalEducation: 301-699-6012nn Charter and ContractSchools 301-808-8150nn Child Find: 301-808-2719nn Choice/Option Schools(Title I): 301-925-2392nn Communications: 301-952-6001nn Constituent Services 301-952-6378nn Creative and PerformingArts: 301-808-8317nn Curriculum and Instruction:301-808-8240nn Deputy Superintendent’sOffice 301-952-6011nn Early Childhood Programs(Head Start): 301-808-2707nn Early Childhood SupportOffice (Pre-K andnn Kindergarten): 301-808-2707nn Employee Wellness Office:301-952-6229/6314nn English for Speakers ofOther Languages (ESOL)Program: 301-445-8450
nn Even Start Program: 301-431-6220nn Facility Use 301-952-6551nn Fingerprinting/BackgroundChecks 301-952-6775nn Food and NutritionServices: 301-952-6580nn French Immersion: 301-808-8265nn GED (Prince George’sCommunity College): 301-322-0891nn Health Services: 301-749-4722nn Home and HospitalTeaching: 301-567-8642nn Home Schooling: 301-333-1001nn Homeless Education: 301-925-2482nn Human ResourcesCustomer Service Center301-780-2191nn Infant/Toddler Program:301-265-8415nn International StudentCounseling Office: 301-445-8460nn Judy Hoyer FamilyLearning Center: 301-408-6860nn Maintenance: 301-952-6500nn Montessori 301-445-8450nn New Schools and CharterSchools: 301-618-7320nn Office of Appeals: 301-952-6195nn Professional Development:301-749-4600nn Professional SchoolCounseling: 301-567-8669
nn Psychological Services:301-431-5630nn Pupil Accounting andSchool Boundaries: 301-952-6300nn Security Services: 301-499-7000nn Special Education: 301-618-8300nn Student Affairs/Safe andDrug Free Schools: 301-749-4379nn Student Services: 301-952-6384nn Student Records (copies ofdiplomas, graduationverification): 301-952-6366nn Student Transcripts: 301-952-6175nn Student Transfers: 301-952-6366nn Supplemental EducationalServices/Title I: 301-618-8390nn Talented and Gifted: 301-808-3790nn Test Administration: 301-430-5800nn Transportation: 301-952-6570nn TTD Services/Hearing andSpeech Impaired: 301-952-6068
AREA OFFICESnn Area 1 301-808-8150nn Area 2 301-669-6060nn High School Performance301-669-6000nn TurnAround Schools 301-702-3910
IMPORTANT SCHOOL NUMBERS
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Teacher Tess Curley helps third-grader Amabo Abongwa, 9, of Bowie prepare for theMaryland School Assessment test for reading and math at High Bridge Elementary Schoolin Bowie.
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Academic ExcellenceAcademic ExcellenceAcademic ExcellenceAcademic ExcellenceAcademic Excellenceand Character Educationand Character Educationand Character Educationand Character Educationand Character Education
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Early childhood and special educationC. ELIZABETH RIEGREGIONAL15542 Peach Walker DriveMitchellville, MD 20716Phone: 301-390-0200Fax: 301-390-0205Hours: 7:45 a.m.-1:55 p.m.Grades: 5-21 years of ageWebsite: www.pgcps.org/~ceriegE-mail: [email protected]: Patrice WatsonGuidance counselor: Patricia LeffsonNumber of teachers: 19Capacity: Building capacity is 80,with five portable classroomsEnrollment: 120Parent organization: PTOUniform Policy: NoMascot: BearsThe C. Elizabeth Rieg school servesstudents with multiple disabilitiesfrom ages 5 to 21. The primaryfocus of the staff is to help studentsdevelop functional skills for home,school and the community, with anemphasis on independence.
CHAPEL FORGE EARLYCHILDHOOD CENTER12711 Milan WayBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2740Fax: 301-805-6672Hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:25 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~chapelPrincipal: Elyse HurleyGuidance counselor: Erin ZeitNumber of teachers: 34Capacity: 300Enrollment: 300Parent organization: PTOUniform policy: NoMascot: BearsBefore/after care: NoChapel Forge offers early diagnosisand educational intervention foryoung children with disabilities anddevelopmental delays. The schooloffers an environment that helpsstudents grow in essential curriculumareas.
EDGAR ALLAN POEACADEMY2001 Shadyside Ave.Suitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-3100Fax: 301-817-3176Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Grades: 6-8Website:www1.pgcps.org/edgarallanpoePrincipal: Gordon LibbyGuidance counselor: TBDNumber of teachers: 16Capacity: 140Enrollment: 45Parent organization: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: NoBefore/after care: No
FRANCES FUCHS EARLYCHILDHOOD CENTER11011 Cherry Hill RoadBeltsville, MD 20705Phone: 301-572-0600Fax: 301-572-0602Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~ffuchsPrincipal: Diedra TramelCoordinator: Cindy EttingerNumber of teachers: 70Capacity: 300, with 12 portablesEnrollment: 500Parent organization: PTOUniform policy: NoMascot: NoBefore/after care:This special education centerprovides services for children frombirth to age 5.
H. WINSHIP WHEATLEYEARLY CHILDHOODCENTER8801 Ritchie DriveCapitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-808-8100Fax: 301-808-4490Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Website:http://www.pgcps.org/~wheatley/Principal: Julie OrgettasAssistant Principal: LachontaRichardsonCoordinator: Alma Ezell-LawsonNumber of teachers: 55Capacity: 550
Enrollment: 750, including 200home-schooled studentsParent organization: PTOUniform policy: NoMascot: BearsBefore/after care: NoThis center serves children frombirth to age 4.
HOWARD B. OWENSSCIENCE CENTER9601 Greenbelt RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-8750Fax: 301-918-8753Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/howardbowensProgram administrator: Treesa Elam-RepassNumber of teachers: 7Capacity: 300Enrollment: no set student enrollmentParent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: NoBefore/after care: NoOffers science programs to studentswho are enrolled in Prince George’sCounty Public Schools.
JAMES E. DUCKWORTHSCHOOL11201 Evans TrailBeltsville, MD 20705Phone: 301-572-0620
Fax: 301-572-0628Hours: 7:45 a.m.-1:55 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~duckwPrincipal: Lisa WenzelCounselor: Dorian LittleNumber of teachers: 14Capacity: 120Enrollment: 105Parent organization: PTOUniform policy: NoMascot: DragonsBefore/after care: NoThis special education school servesstudents ages 5 to 21 with multipledisabilities and helps them throughvarious programs that offer themvocational and transitional programsand mentoring. Programs includeMobility Opportunities Via Education,an internationally used physicaltherapy program that, throughgradual steps, increases pupils’independence in sitting, standing andwalking.
JUDITH P. HOYERMONTESSORI2300 Belleview Ave.Cheverly, MD 20785Phone: 301-925-1986Fax: 301-925-1994Hours: 9 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~jhoyerPrincipal: Tracey Spivey WhiteCounselor: George ThomasReading Specialist: Shirlon WalkerNumber of teachers: 6Capacity: 160
Enrollment: 150Parent organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: Teddy BearsBefore/after care: YesServes students age 3 to grade 6.
MARGARET BRENTREGIONAL SCHOOL5816 Lamont TerraceNew Carrollton, MD 20784Phone: 301-918-8780Fax: 301-918-8778Hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:25 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~mbrentPrincipal: Dr. Loretta CutrightCounselor: Sue GriebnerNumber of teachers: 20Capacity: 118Enrollment: 118Parent organization: PTOESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: BearsBefore/after care: NoSpecial school for students withmultiple disabilities.
TANGLEWOODREGIONAL SCHOOL8333 Woodyard RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2530Fax: 301-599-2539Hours: 7:45 a.m.-1:55 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~tanglewPrincipal: Donna IstvanNumber of teachers: 9Capacity: 47Enrollment: 47Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: TimberwolvesBefore/after care: NoRegional special-needs school formentally, physically and medicallychallenged children.
WILLIAM SCHMIDTCENTER18501 Aquasco RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-888-1185Fax: 301-888-1236Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~schmidtDirector: Sylvester ConyersCounselor: NoNumber of teachers: 3Capacity: 225Enrollment: 8,000 students yearround (24-hour facility)Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: NoBefore/after care: NoOutdoor education center; studentscome for field studies.
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Pre-kindergarten teacher Andrea Kirkland helps her students get on the correct bus at dismissal time on thefirst day of school at Beltsville Academy last August.
nn County school system‘aggressively’ pushingelectronic communication
BY HOLLY NUNN
STAFF WRITER
Last August was a busy timefor the Prince George’s CountyPublic School system’s communi-cation office.
“There was the earthquake,then the hurricane, then theflooding,” schools spokesmanBriant Coleman said, and eachtime, the office was flooded withcalls from parents. “We found ifwe put out information on thewebsite, it would reduce the callswe got. But then the websitewould go down because so manypeople were going on it.”
The string of emergenciesshowed the school system theywere not doing enough to getinformation to parents, so in
November, they introduced theE-Alert system, which sends par-ents emails or text messagesabout school closures and events.The cost for parents for the textmessages depends on their cellu-
lar phone service. About 100,000parents have signed up to date,Coleman said.
“I know that we’re late to thegame on the electronic commu-nication, but we’re aggressively
moving forward with it,” he said.In May, the school system
rolled out an iPhone app thatallows users to check news alerts,bus stops, lunch menus, andschool information. A similarAndroid application is expectedin the coming months, and
school officials are working on arevamp of the school system’sparent resource webpage.
Another essential tool, saidHigh Point High School PTA vicepresident Denise Melito, is the
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High Point High School parent Denice Melito of Adelphi logs on to PrinceGeorge's County Public Schools' SchoolMAX Family Portal, which allowsher to keep track of her daughters' grades, schedules and attendance.
Technology helping parents gainquick access to school information
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nn Prince George’s Associationof Talented and GiftedEducation: www.pgtag.org
nn Parents and PGCPS:www.parentsandpgcps.com
nn Special Education CitizensAdvisory Committee:www.secac-pg.org
nn Prince George’s County PublicSchools Parent Resources:www.pcgps.org/parents
Email lists on Yahoo!:
nn MLK (Mitchellville-Largo-Kettering) Education Coalition
nn Accokeek Education Coalition
nn PGPublicEd
nn PG North County Education
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTSParents can find resources to stay informed of news and eventsin their child’s school and throughout the school system online.Below is a list of some of those online resources.
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SchoolMAX Family Portal, theonline service that allows parentsto monitor grades, attendanceand disciplinary records.
“I love SchoolMAX [FamilyPortal], when it’s current and cor-rect,” Melito said. “But it’s only asgood as the information input.”
Input issues such as incorrectgrades and irregular updates makesthe system, which was implement-
ed in August 2008 for $4.1 million,less effective, Melito said.
Coleman said the school sys-tem is continuing to train theabout 9,000 teachers and toencourage a culture whereSchoolMAX is a priority. Morethan 57,000 parents in the124,000-student school districthave set up accounts.
Getting up-to-date informa-tion from the school system isessential for Michael Robinson,who founded the online networkParents and PGCPS at www.par-
entsandpgcps.com. Robinsonalso worked in the Office ofParental Engagement andCommunity Outreach from 2007until 2010, when it was closed dueto budget cuts. But, he said, par-ents also should find resourcesoutside the official channels.
“Anything and everything yousee that has the word ‘education’in it, drop what you’re doing andread it because it’s going to havean impact on your child’s educa-tion,” Robinson said.
In addition to Robinson’s
website, there are several activeemail lists centered on educationthat allow parents or communitymembers to sign up and followeducation discussions via email,like the MLK EducationCoalition, which sends partici-pants information on events andissues in schools in central PrinceGeorge’s County.
For students who need extraresources, parents can find infor-mation from advocacy organiza-tions, said Joseph Kitchen, presi-dent of Prince George’s
Association of Talented andGifted Education, or PGTAG, anonprofit group that acts as a go-between for parents and thePrince George’s Schools’ Talentedand Gifted Office.
Kitchen became involved inPGTAG after taking guardianshipof his nephew, a TAG student. Hesaid he had no idea how the TAGprogram worked until he foundthe organization.
“What [parents] need from us isinformation on how to make thingswork for them,” Kitchen said.
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UNDERSTANDINGTHE SCHOOL LISTnn Guidance counselors:
Guidance counselorscan be reachedthrough the maintelephone number forthe school, unlessotherwise noted. Someschools may includemore than one personas a guidancecounselor contact.
nn School capacity:This figure is for thecapacity of the schoolbuilding. Capacity doesnot include temporarybuildings (temps) onschool grounds. Eachlisting includes thecapacity of the schoolbuilding and how manytemps are at eachschool.
nn School enrollment:Based on a listing fromthe Prince George'sCounty Public SchoolsSystem.
nn Maryland SchoolAssessment:MSA scores representthe average for allstudents at the schoolthat scored proficientor advanced on the2012 state tests.
nn ESOL: Identifiesschools that offerEnglish for Speakers ofOther Languagesprogram or are usedas ESOL centers.
The following is a partiallist that includes schoolsfrom this part of PrinceGeorge’s County. Thecomplete list is located atwww.gazette.net.
Elementary schoolsACCOKEEKACADEMY14400 Berry RoadAccokeek, MD 20607Phone: 301-203-3200Fax: 301-203-3207Hours: K-4th grade: 9 a.m. -3:10 p.m.; 5th-8th grade: 9a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/accokeekPrincipal: Judy AdamsGuidance Counselor: GretaThomas, Tracey Williams andLakeisha StrotherNumber of Teachers: 110Capacity: 1,261Enrollment: 1,237MSA Math: 68.4 percentMSA Reading: 82.1 percentParent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: Yes, atmiddle schoolMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: No
ALLENWOOD ES6300 Harley LaneTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3930Fax: 301-702-7598Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/allenwoodPrincipal: Kaye StumbGuidance Counselor:LaKeisha MorganNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 449Enrollment: 382MSA Math: 82.8 percentMSA Reading: 79.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatsBefore/After Care: Yes
APPLE GROVE ES7400 Bellefield Ave.Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone: 301-449-4966Fax: 301-449-2106Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/applegrovePrincipal: Beth LinnGuidance Counselor: KeziaDix-TruesdaleNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 540Enrollment: 451MSA Math: 79 percentMSA Reading: 80.4 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: Yes
Mascot: BulldogBefore/After Care: Yes
ARROWHEAD ES2300 Sansbury RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-499-7071Fax: 301-499-7074Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/arrowheadPrincipal: Gail BentzGuidance Counselors: LaurenSipeNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 434
Enrollment: 435MSA Math: 63.3 percentMSA Reading: 73.5 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: No
AVALON ES4815 Dalton St.Temple Hills, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4970Fax: 301-449-2114Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:
www1.pgcps.org/avalonPrincipal: Dianne BruceGuidance Counselor: MonifaCarpenterNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 419Enrollment: 341MSA Math: 81.2 percentMSA Reading: 86.9 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
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Lauren Sipe (right), a counselor at Arrowhead Elementary School in Upper Marlboro, helps second-graders AhmedGassama (left), 8, and Aaliyah Dixon-Wirt, 9, both of Upper Marlboro, plant lettuce in the school's newly constructedraised garden beds. The vegetable-planting project was funded by a grant from The Alliance for a Healthier Generation,a nonprofit devoted to ending childhood obesity.
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BADEN ES13601 Baden-Westwood RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-888-1188Fax: 301-888-2205Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/badenPrincipal: Dennis BilicicGuidance Counselor: RobbinEppsNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 341Enrollment: 274MSA Math: 83.7 percentMSA Reading: 87.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BobcatBefore/After Care: No
BARACK OBAMA ES12700 Brooke LaneUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-574-4020Fax: 301-574-4025Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/barackobamaPrincipal: Pearl Harmon
Guidance Counselor: GlendaBainesNumber of Teachers: 48Capacity: 850Enrollment: 783MSA Math: 79.5 percentMSA Reading: 83.0 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
BARNABY MANOR ES2411 Owens RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-702-7560Fax: 301-702-7529Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/barnabymanorPrincipal: Viola LynchGuidance Counselor:Theodore HendersonNumber of Teachers: 39Capacity: 673Enrollment: 493MSA Math: 71.0 percentMSA Reading: 71.6 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: No
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FOULOIS CREATIVE &PERFORMING ARTSACADEMY4601 Beauford RoadMorningside, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0300Fax: 301-817-0941Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/benjaminfouloisPrincipal: Dr. Patricia PayneGuidance Counselor: ShonitaLeeNumber of Teachers: 60Capacity: 796Enrollment: 553MSA Math: 82.4 percentMSA Reading: 88.2 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: FalconsBefore/After Care: Yes
BRANDYWINE ES14101 Brandywine RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0100Fax: 301-372-0729Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/brandywinePrincipal: Teri LeeGuidance Counselor: AprilRoss
Number of Teachers: 20Capacity: 473Enrollment: 554MSA Math: 81.5 percentMSA Reading: 83.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BulldogsBefore/After Care: No
C. ELIZABETH RIEGREGIONAL15542 Peach Walker DriveMitchellville, MD 20716Phone: 301-390-0200Fax: 301-390-0205Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/celizabethriegPrincipal: Patrice WatsonGuidance Counselor: PatriciaLeffsonNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 80Enrollment: 95MSA math: N/AMSA reading: N/AParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: BearsBefore/After Care: No
CLINTON GROVE ES9420 Temple Hill Road
Clinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2414Fax: 301-599-2412Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/clintongrovePrincipal: Jamila MannieGuidance Counselor: PhyllisEnnalsNumber of Teachers: 29Capacity: 345Enrollment: 369MSA Math: 53.5 percentMSA Reading: 58.0 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: PandaBefore/After Care: Yes
FLINTSTONE ES800 Comanche DriveOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4210Fax: 301-749-4215Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/flintstonePrincipal: Brandi StinsonGuidance Counselor: NoneNumber of Teachers: 45Capacity: 447Enrollment: 351MSA Math: 72.2 percentMSA Reading: 78.8 percentParent Organization: PTO, not
activeESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: No
FOREST HEIGHTS ES200 Talbert DriveForest Heights, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4220Fax: 301-749-4224Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/forestheightsPrincipal: Chester Brookover,ActingGuidance Counselor: MichaelMundyNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 314Enrollment: 249MSA Math: 77.5 percentMSA Reading: 79.3 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Wise OwlBefore/After Care: No
FORT FOOTE ES8300 Oxon Hill RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-749-4230
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Fax: 301-749-4236Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/fortfootePrincipal: Dr. MarilynGoldsmithGuidance Counselor: JoyGogginsNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 413Enrollment: 374MSA Math: 90.4 percentMSA Reading: 91.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: No
FORT WASHINGTONFOREST ES1300 Fillmore RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-203-1123Fax: 301-203-1129Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/fortwashingtonforestPrincipal: Ezekial BloyceGuidance Counselor: RobbinEppsNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 411Enrollment: 253MSA Math: 77.9 percentMSA Reading: 78.5 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: RocketsBefore/After Care: No
FRANCIS T. EVANS ES6720 Old Alexandria FerryRoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2480Fax: 301-599-2561Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/francistevansPrincipal: Deborah StoneGuidance Counselor: ElaineShawNumber of Teachers: 23Capacity: 457Enrollment: 420MSA Math: 85.2 percentMSA Reading: 83.9 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: FalconsBefore/After Care: No
GLASSMANOR ES1011 Marcy Ave.Oxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4240
Fax: 301-749-4242Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/glassmanor/Principal: Diane JonesGuidance Counselors: MichaelMundyNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 335Enrollment: 239MSA Math: 73.9 percentMSA Reading: 70.3 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore and After care: No
HEATHER HILLS ES12605 Heming LaneBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-805-2730Fax: 301-805-2733Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/heatherhillsPrincipal: Patsy HoschGuidance Counselor: MoniqueBartleyNumber of Teachers: 16Capacity: 339Enrollment: 377MSA Math: 95 percentMSA Reading: 95 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore/After Care: Yes
HIGH BRIDGE ES7011 High Bridge RoadBowie, MD 20720Phone: 301-805-2690Fax: 301-805-2693Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/highbridgePrincipal: William KellyGuidance Counselor: LisaMillerNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 443Enrollment: 418MSA Math: 76.1 percentMSA Reading: 80.2 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: HawkBefore/After Care: Yes
HILLCREST HEIGHTS ES4305 22nd PlaceTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3800Fax: 301-702-3807Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/hillcrestheightsPrincipal: Traci BrownGuidance Counselor: TammieYancey
Number of Teachers: 20Capacity: 520Enrollment: 466MSA Math: 69.2 percentMSA Reading: 76.2 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: HawkBefore/After care: Yes
INDIAN QUEEN ES9551 Fort Foote RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-749-4250Fax: 301-749-4252Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/indianqueenPrincipal: Aundrea McCallGuidance Counselor: TiffanyMatthewsNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 452Enrollment: 307
MSA Math: 59.5 percentMSA Reading: 77.5 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore and After care: Aftercare
J. FRANK DENT ES2700 Corning Ave.Fort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-702-3850Fax: 301-702-7574Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/jfrankdentPrincipal: Theresa WareGuidance Counselor: AndriaJonesNumber of Teachers: 19Capacity: 362Enrollment: 250MSA Math: 61.7 percentMSA Reading: 73.7 percent
Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore and After care: No
JAMES RYDERRANDALL ES5410 Kirby RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-449-4980Fax: 301-449-2124Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/jamesryderrandallPrincipal: Sonia BeckfordGuidance Counselor:Carmelita WalkerNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 506Enrollment: 427MSA Math: 71.2 percentMSA Reading: 78.8 percentParent Organization: PTA
ESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore and After care: No
JOHN HANSONFRENCH IMMERSION2000 Callaway StreetHillcrest Heights, MD 20748Phone: 301-749-4780 (Newnumber to come)Fax: 301-749-4752 (Newnumber to come)School Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:40p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/johnhansonfrenchimmersionPrincipals: Lysianne EssamaGuidance Counselors: CarmenBerces and Sandra NavarraNumber of Teachers: 21Capacity: 451Enrollment: 418MSA Math (French): 84.1percentMSA Reading (French): 83.6percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: No
JOHN HANSONMONTESSORI6360 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4052Fax: 301-749-4054School Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:40p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/johnhansonmontessoriPrincipal: Katrina PinderGuidance Counselors: TiaBreckenridgeNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 451Enrollment: 463MSA Math (Immersion): 75.7percentMSA Reading (Immersion):88.1 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: VoluntaryMascot: EagleBefore and After care: Yes
KENILWORTH ESAddress: 12520 KembridgeDriveBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-6600Fax: 301-805-6605Hours: 7:45 p.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/kenilworthPrincipal: Rodney A.HendersonGuidance Counselor: Ronyl
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Selah Ricks, 9, of Clinton waters a freshly planted Yoshino cherry tree during the Arbor Daycelebration at Brandywine Elementary School. The event also featured a ceremony withPrince George's County Executive Rushern Baker and Maryland Senate President Thomas V.Mike Miller Jr., among other officials.
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Minor WilliamsNumber of Teachers: 28Capacity: 494Enrollment: 386MSA Math: 90.4 percentMSA Reading: 90.4 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: CougarBefore/After Care: Yes
KETTERING ES11000 Layton St.Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-808-5977Fax: 301-808-5973Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/ketteringesCo-Principals: Joel Nelson andJanie TalbertGuidance Counselor: LeonaParkerNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 589Enrollment: 327MSA Math: 74.1 percentMSA Reading: 81.9 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: Yes
Mascot: CougarBefore and After care: Yes
KINGSFORD ESAddress: 1401 EnterpriseRoadMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0260Fax: 301-390-0274Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~kingsPrincipal: Paulette WatkinsGuidance Counselor: TiffanyPriceNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 769Enrollment: 732MSA Math: 82.8 percentMSA Reading: 89.3 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: KnightBefore/After Care: Yes
LAKE ARBOR ESAddress: 10205 Lake ArborWayMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-808-5940Fax: 301-808-5960Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/lakearborPrincipal: Tonya Riggins
Guidance Counselor:Benjamin E. RobertsNumber of Teachers: 45Capacity: 790Enrollment: 740MSA Math: 80.3 percentMSA Reading: 84.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: Yes
LONGFIELDS ESAddress: 3300 Newkirk Ave.Forestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-817-0455Fax: 301-817-0934Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/longfieldsPrincipal: Jeffrey HolmesGuidance Counselor: DuaneEdwardsNumber of Teachers: 18Capacity: 469Enrollment: 404MSA Math: 73.4 percentMSA Reading: 83.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LeopardBefore/After Care: Yes
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8506 Old Colony Drive SouthUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-952-7780Fax: 301-952-7718Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/marltonPrincipal: Valerie GiffordGuidance Counselor: RonaSmithNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 489Enrollment: 429MSA Math: 87.4 percentMSA Reading: 87.0 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: MusketeersBefore/After care: Yes
MATTAPONI ES11701 Duley Station RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2442Fax: 301-599-2449Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/mattaponiPrincipal: Janice HayGuidance Counselor: LucilleUnderdueNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 475Enrollment: 389MSA Math: 86.6 percent
MSA Reading: 90.5 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After care: Yes
MELWOOD ES7100 Woodyard RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2500Fax: 301-599-2507Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/melwoodPrincipal: Kristil FossettGuidance Counselor:Lashonda McFarlandNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 633Enrollment: 459MSA Math: 78.8 percentMSA Reading: 87.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: HawkBefore /After care: Yes
NORTH FORESTVILLE ES2311 Ritchie RoadForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-499-7098Fax: 301-808-4488Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:
www1.pgcps.org/northforestvillePrincipal: Melissa EllisGuidance Counselor: DorisHugheyNumber of Teachers: 40Capacity: 412Enrollment: 341MSA Math: 67.0 percentMSA Reading: 73.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: FalconBefore/After care: No
NORTHVIEW ESAddress: 3700 NorthviewDriveBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-218-1520Fax: 301-218-3071Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/northviewPrincipal: Jason SimmonsGuidance Counselor: LondaJamesNumber of Teachers: 44Capacity: 869Enrollment: 800MSA Math: 78.7 percentMSA Reading: 83.9 percentParent Organization: PTA
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OVERLOOK ES3298 Curtis DriveTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3831Fax: 301-702-3839Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/overlookPrincipal: Ingrid WilliamsGuidance Counselor: DetraThomasNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 542Enrollment: 276MSA Math: 74.2 percentMSA Reading: 75.8 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: American Bald EagleBefore/After care: Yes
OXON HILL ES7701 Livingston RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4290Fax: 301-749-4295Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/oxonhillesPrincipal: Cynthia Best-GoringNumber of Teachers: 40Capacity: 353Enrollment: 340MSA Math: 67.2 percentMSA Reading: 66.7 percentParent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: RoadrunnerBefore/After care: No
PANORAMA ES2002 Callaway St.Temple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3870Fax: 301-702-6000Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/panoramaPrincipal: Patricia WellsGuidance Counselor: HazelMebaneNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 766Enrollment: 404MSA Math: 83.1 percentMSA Reading: 85.4 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After care: After care
PATUXENT ES4410 Bishopmill Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-952-7700Fax: 301-952-7723Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/patuxent/Principal: Glenda WashingtonGuidance Counselor: BarbaraSimmonsNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 445Enrollment: 312MSA Math: 74.7 percentMSA Reading: 86.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Bald EagleBefore/After care: Yes
PERRYWOOD ES501 Watkins Park DriveUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-218-3040Fax: 301-218-3050Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/perrywood/Principal: Carolyn PooleGuidance Counselor: ReneeLewisNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 791Enrollment: 569MSA Math: 87.2 percentMSA Reading: 92.3 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After care: Yes
PHYLLIS E. WILLIAMS ES9601 Prince PlaceUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-499-3373Fax: 301-808-4487Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/phyllisewilliams/Principal: Karen DeSouza-GallmanGuidance Counselor: MichelleHallNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 538Enrollment: 360MSA Math: 71.4 percentMSA Reading: 77.8 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatsBefore/After care: Yes
POINTER RIDGE ESAddress: 1110 ParkingtonLaneBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-390-0220Fax: 301-390-0281Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/pointerridgePrincipal: Mary StephensonGuidance Counselor: CharlesCarrollNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 566Enrollment: 450MSA Math: 88.1 percentMSA Reading: 88.6 percent
Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: PantherBefore/After Care: Yes
POTOMAC LANDING ES12500 Fort Washington RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-203-1114Fax: 301-203-3226Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~planding/Principal: Richard MosbyGuidance Counselor: JanaGrymesNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 517Enrollment: 461MSA Math: 81.0 percentMSA Reading: 88.4 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After care: Yes
PRINCETON ES6101 Baxter DriveSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-702-7650Fax: 301-702-7658Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/princetonPrincipal: HeNina BunchGuidance Counselor: DeniseCanedaNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 459Enrollment: 408
MSA Math: 65.3 percentMSA Reading: 73.0 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore/After care: No
ROCKLEDGE ESAddress: 7701 Laurel BowieRoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2720Fax: 301-805-2718Hours: 8:15 A.M. - 2:25 P.M.Website:www.pgcps.org/~rockledgWebsite:www1.pgcps.org/rockledgePrincipal: Kimberly SeidelNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 456Enrollment: 516MSA Math: 86.6 percentMSA Reading: 92.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: RoadrunnerBefore/After Care: Yes
ROSARYVILLE ES9925 Rosaryville RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2490Fax: 301-599-2494Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/rosaryvillePrincipal: Rhonda GreenGuidance Counselor: ShalenaHooperNumber of Teachers: 34Capacity: 790Enrollment: 532MSA Math: 80.5 percentMSA Reading: 79.2 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: JaguarBefore/After care: Yes
ROSE VALLEY ES9800 Jacqueline DriveFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4990Fax: 301-449-4766Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/rosevalleyPrincipal: LaTonya WilliamsGuidance Counselor: CelittaJacksonNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 436Enrollment: 381MSA Math: 72.3 percentMSA Reading: 81.6 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After care: No
SAMUEL CHASE ES5700 Fisher RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-7660Fax: 301-702-7631Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/samuelchasePrincipal: Marie JacksonGuidance Counselor: LaureenBrockNumber of Teachers: 19Capacity: 392Enrollment: 316MSA Math: 79.3 percentMSA Reading: 80.3 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: BulldogsBefore/After care: No
SAMUEL P. MASSIE ES3301 Regency ParkwayForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-669-1120Fax: 301-669-6536Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/samuelpmassiePrincipal: Michelle PegramGuidance Counselor: RhondaHarris, Marcus Jones andDaphne DavisNumber of Teachers: 41Capacity: 769Enrollment: 658MSA Math: 63.8 percentMSA Reading: 77.0 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: CheetahBefore/After care: No
SEABROOK ESAddress: 6001 SeabrookRoadSeabrook, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-8542Fax: 301-918-8543Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:25p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/seabrookPrincipal: Clareta SpinksGuidance Counselor: TerryGallionNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 383Enrollment: 333MSA Math: 85.1 percentMSA Reading: 93 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: DolphinBefore/After Care: No
SKYLINE ES6311 Randolph Road
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Melwood Elementary School students Jasmine Griffin (left) and Arin Collins, both 6 and ofUpper Marlboro, join classmates in dancing as part of a healthy lifestyle presentation.
Suitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0535Fax: 301-817-0953Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/skylinePrincipal: Mark DennisonGuidance Counselor: MonifaCarpenterNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 310Enrollment: 237MSA Math: 82.5 percentMSA Reading: 85.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore/After care: Yes
SUITLAND ES4650 Homer Ave.Suitland, Md. 20746Phone: 301-817-3770Fax: 301-817-3791Hours: 7:45 – 1:55 p.m.Web site:www1.pgcps.org/suitlandesPrincipal: Pamela PrestonGuidance Counselor: TBANumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 790Enrollment: 408
MSA Math: 66.5 percentMSA Reading: 69.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After care: Yes
TAYAC ACADEMY ES8600 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4840Fax: 301-449-4785Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~tayac/Principal: Saundra Mayo-CarrGuidance Counselor: DarrenStephensonNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 540Enrollment: 412MSA Math: 83.9 percentMSA Reading: 81.0 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Chief EagleBefore/After care: No
TULIP GROVE ESAddress: 2909 Trainor LaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2680Fax: 301-805-6689Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.Website:
www.pgcps.org/~tgrovePrincipal: Brian BaudoinGuidance Counselor: JenniferOsbornNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 412Enrollment: 307MSA Math: 94.5 percentMSA Reading: 95 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: TigersBefore/After Care: Yes
VALLEY VIEW ES5500 Danby Ave.Oxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4350Fax: 301-749-4354Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/valleyviewPrincipal: JoAnn SpruellGuidance Counselor: RogerJohnsonNumber of Teachers: 36Capacity: 538Enrollment: 500MSA Math: 86.7 percentMSA Reading: 86.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Earth WatchersBefore/After care: No
WALDON WOODS ES10301 Thrift RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2540Fax: 301-599-2544Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/waldonwoodsPrincipal: LaChon WinstonGuidance Counselor: PatriciaJohnsonNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 628Enrollment: 577MSA Math: 71.8 percentMSA Reading: 80.4 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore/After care: Yes
WHITEHALL ESAddress: 3901 WoodhavenLaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-1000Fax: 301-805-1006Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/whitehallPrincipal: Jerenze CampbellGuidance Counselor: JolandaRawlsNumber of Teachers: 18Capacity: 411Enrollment: 464
MSA Math: 95 percentMSA Reading: 95 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: Yes
WILLIAM BEANES ES5108 Dianna DriveSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0533Fax: 301-817-0982Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/williambeanesPrincipal: Dana TuttGuidance Counselor: KeishaBranchNumber of Teachers: 29Capacity: 584Enrollment: 387MSA Math: 79.3 percentMSA Reading: 73.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: No
WOODMORE ES12500 Woodmore RoadMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0239Fax: 301-390-0277Hours: 9:15 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.Website:
www1.pgcps.org/woodmorePrincipal: Jill WalkerGuidance Counselor: SusanHarrisNumber of Teachers: 27Capacity: 576Enrollment: 414MSA Math: 90.0 percentMSA Reading: 91.7 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: Yes
YORKTOWN ESAddress: 7301 Race TrackRoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-6610Fax: 301-805-6626Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:55p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/yorktownPrincipal: Taryn SavoyGuidance Counselor: JenniferOsbornNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 457Enrollment: 247MSA Math: 78.5 percentMSA Reading: 93.1 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: Yes
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ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY3500 Regency ParkwayForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-817-0310Fax: 301-817-0339Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/andrewjacksonPrincipal: Dr. Veonca RichardsonGuidance Counselors: Tracy Butler and JeromeJamesNumber of Teachers: 45School Capacity: 774School Enrollment: 515MSA Math: 54.7 percentMSA Reading: 59.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Jaguar
BENJAMIN STODDERT MS2501 Olson St.Temple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-7500Fax: 301-702-7515Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/benjaminstoddertPrincipal: Hillary GarnerGuidance Counselors: Jameka Cameron andKim DavisNumber of Teachers: 46School Capacity: 808School Enrollment: 632MSA Math: 32.1 percentMSA Reading: 56.2 percentParent Organization: PTSO
ESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Eagle
BENJAMIN TASKER MS4901 Collington RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2660Fax: 301-805-2663Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/benjamintaskerPrincipal: Ingrid JohnsonGuidance Counselors: Vera Jones, NancyJones, Robyn Jones and Vernon BakerNumber of Teachers: 78School Capacity: 1,040 + 5 tempsSchool Enrollment: 931MSA Math: 63.1 percentMSA Reading: 83.3 percentParent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: Tiger
DREW-FREEMAN MS2600 Brooks DriveSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0900Fax: 301-817-0915Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/drewfreemanPrincipal: Dr. Marla DeanGuidance Counselors: Belinda Penn, KristinCahalan and LaTasha Mann
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UNDERSTANDINGTHE SCHOOL LISTnn Guidance counselors: Guidance
counselors can be reached throughthe main telephone number for theschool, unless otherwise noted.Some schools may include morethan one person as a guidancecounselor contact.
nn School capacity: This figure is forthe capacity of the school building.Capacity does not include temporarybuildings (temps) on school grounds.Each listing includes the capacity ofthe school building and how manytemps are at each school.
nn School enrollment: Based on alisting from the Prince George'sCounty Public Schools System.
nn Maryland School Assessment:MSA scores represent the averagefor all students at the school thatscored proficient or advanced on the2012 state tests.
nn ESOL: Identifies schools that offerEnglish for Speakers of OtherLanguages program or are used asESOL centers.
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Former PrinceGeorge’s CountyPublic SchoolsSuperintendentWilliam R. Hite Jr.helps seventh-grader SelenaJohnson-Cureton,12, of Suitland puton her lab coat asshe is inductedinto DrewFreeman MiddleSchool’s newClimate, Oceansand WeatherInstitute.ERICH WAGNER/THE GAZETTE
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Number of Teachers: 50School Capacity: 1,050School Enrollment: 654MSA Math: 33 percentMSA Reading: 57.1 percentParent Organization: NoESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Falcon
ERNEST EVERETT JUSTMS1300 Campus Way NorthMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-808-4040Fax: 301-808-4050Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/ernesteverettjustPrincipal: Kelvin MooreGuidance Counselor: CatherineBooker, April Magee and Katlyn FallsNumber of Teachers: 60School Capacity: 935School Enrollment: 748MSA Math: 57.3 percentMSA Reading: 82.9 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform: YesMascot: Eagle
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8000 Dyson RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0120Fax: 301-372-0119Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkmsPrincipal: Danielle MooreGuidance Counselors: DevonneJohnsonNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 765School Enrollment: 593MSA Math: 56.4 percentMSA Reading: 75 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Yellow Jacket
ISAAC J. GOURDINE MS8700 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4940Fax: 301-449-4948Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/isaacgourdinePrincipal: Leatriz CovingtonGuidance Counselor: Sylvia WilliamsNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 791School Enrollment: 551MSA Math: 49.2 percentMSA Reading: 72.6 percent
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Aug. 13-17 Mon.-Fri. — Professional duty days for all teachers
Aug. 20 Monday — First day of school for students
Sept. 3 Monday — Labor Day*
Sept. 17 Monday — Rosh Hashanah, schools closed, offices open
Sept. 28 Friday — Professional development, schools closed for students
Oct. 19 Friday — MSEA Convention, schools closed for students, teachers
Oct. 26 Friday — End of first quarter (46 days)
Oct. 29 Monday — Grading/Teacher planning, schools closed for students
Nov. 6 Tuesday — Presidential Election Day*
Nov. 12 Friday — Parent/Teacher conferences, schools closed for students
Nov. 21 Wed. — Thanksgiving Break, schools closed, offices open
Nov. 22-23 Thurs.-Fri. — Thanksgiving*
Dec. 24-26 Mon.-Wed. — Christmas*
Dec. 27-28 Thurs.-Fri. — Winter Break*
Dec. 31 Monday — New Year’s*
2013
Jan. 1 Tuesday — New Year’s*
Jan. 17 Thursday — End of second quarter (46 days)
Jan. 18 Friday — Grading/teacher planning, schools closed for students
Jan. 21 Monday — Martin Luther King Jr. Day*
Feb. 15 Friday — Parent/Teacher conferences, schools closed for students
Feb. 18 Monday — Presidents Day*
March 27 Wednesday — End of third quarter (45 days)
March 28 Thursday — Grading/teacher planning, schools closed for students
March 29-April 1 Fri. and Mon. — Easter*
April 2-5 Tues.-Fri. — Spring Break, schools closed for students, teachers
May 27 Monday — Memorial Day*
June 7 Friday — Last day for students**, half day for students
June 7 Friday — Last day for teachers**, end of fourth quarter (44 days)
June 10-13 Mon.-Thurs. — Inclement weather makeup days
*All schools and offices closed.**Subject to change due to inclement weather.SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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JAMES MADISON MS7300 Woodyard RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2422Fax: 301-599-2562Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/jamesmadisonPrincipal: Courtney KingGuidance Counselors: Jennifer Jones,Jacqueline Lytton and Clarelyn Nelson-GeniasNumber of Teachers: 65School Capacity: 850 + 5 tempsSchool Enrollment: 883MSA Math: 48.1 percentMSA Reading: 80.4 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Cougar
KETTERING MS65 Herrington DriveUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-808-4060Fax: 301-499-3128Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/ketteringmsPrincipal: Amin SalaamGuidance Counselors: Lakiesha Ramsey andFoster EppsNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 985School Enrollment: 543MSA Math: 60.8 percentMSA Reading: 78.8 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Cougar
OXON HILL MS9570 Fort Foote RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-749-4270Fax: 301-749-4286Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/oxonhillmsPrincipal: Wendell ColemanGuidance Counselor: Marguerite MatthewsNumber of Teachers: 35School Capacity: 816School Enrollment: 574MSA Math: 43.2 percentMSA Reading: 70.1 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Eagle
ROBERT GODDARD MONTESSORISCHOOL9850 Good Luck RoadSeabrook, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-3515Fax: 301-918-8670Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Website:www1.pgcps.org/robertgoddardmontessoriPrincipal: Carol DimmieGuidance Counselors: Cindy Popol and AndréCookNumber of Teachers: 24School Capacity: 499School Enrollment: 519MSA Math: 83 percentMSA Reading: 88 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: Rocket
SAMUEL OGLE MS4111 Chelmont LaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2641Fax: 301-805-6674Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.Website: www.pgcps.org/~samoglePrincipal: Mark CovingtonGuidance Counselor: Kathy Bartolomeo, SelenaArchibald and Lisa GlennNumber of Teachers: 75School Capacity: 829School Enrollment: 880MSA Math: 78.1 percentMSA Reading: 87.8 percentParent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: Ram
STEPHEN DECATUR MS8200 Pinewood DriveClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-449-4950Fax: 301-449-2105Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/stephendecaturPrincipal: Barry CyrusGuidance Counselors: Giselle Collette andMichelle DurhamNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 901School Enrollment: 614MSA Math: 52.3 percentMSA Reading: 74.5 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Eagle
THURGOOD MARSHALL MS4909 Brinkley RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-7540Fax: 301-702-7555Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/thurgoodmarshall/Principal: Fletcher James IIIGuidance Counselors: Fredina Powell, JanieWilliams and Gonkawon StrotherNumber of Teachers: 65School Capacity: 956School Enrollment: 755MSA Math: 38.2 percentMSA Reading: 67.6 percentParent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Tiger
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nn Officials say K-8 academiesbetter prepare studentsfor high school, college
BY DANIEL J. GROSS
STAFF WRITER
Three years since sevenPrince George’s County schoolswere transformed into kinder-garten through eighth gradeacademies, school officials saythe format better prepares mid-dle school-aged students for highschool and beyond.
“This has the potential to behugely successful,” said GlendaWashington, principal of WilliamW. Hall Academy. “In a K-8 set-ting, there is a better chance offostering relationships. That’swhat’s needed to have the type ofresults we’re hoping to see inchildren, which is higherachievement.”
A. Duane Arbogast, theschool system’s chief academicofficer, said the Board ofEducation voted in 2009 to con-solidate under-enrolled schoolsand converted seven schools into
K-8 academies. Arbogast said theconsolidation of select schoolsinto K-8 academies was done tooffer continuity in the types ofacademic programs, such as visu-al and performing arts offered, soan education focus stays with thestudents longer.
“It’s all about the continuity ofprograms,” he said. “So forFrench immersion, we don’t wantthere to be a French immersionelementary school and then not amiddle school.”
Arbogast said test scores of K-8 academies do not show a signif-icant increase or decrease in per-formance.
Washington said the CapitolHeights school has become a fam-ily-like environment for studentsby instilling the idea that the 535students should treat all 30 teach-ers as if they were their own.
“There are teams of teachersteaming on two grades, so thechildren may see four teachersone year, then next year they’llsee two new ones and two whoare the same,” said Washington,who added that strategy hashelped students feel comfortableand, in turn, perform better in
their education and be moreopen to learning.
Amy Hansen, PTA presidentat Greenbelt Middle School,which has a traditional middleschool model with grades sixthrough eight, said it might bebetter for students to transitioninto new schools with new teach-ers and students.
“You’re getting a bigger varietyof kids and can offer more courses,”Hansen said. “You have the poten-tialofbeingabletooffercourseslikeFrench and Spanish, but you can’tdo that when you have a smallerpopulation of students.”
At the Accokeek Academy,Principal Judy Adams said havinga K-8 structure allows the stu-dents to be better thinkers andhave a more organized mind.
Still, some K-8 school parentssay they have seen some down-sides to the setup.
Ray Lacy of Accokeek has twochildren attending AccokeekAcademy and is a member of theschool’s Parent Teacher StudentAssociation. He said the focus ofthe K-8 structure is on “college-readiness” when it should be moregeared toward “high-school ready.”
“My daughters went throughthat K to 5 model and once theyreached the middle school gradesthe teachers aren’t as patient,” hesaid. “They don’t have the time togive students chances to ask
questions, everything is more of arush, rush, rush atmosphere.They need to spend more time toallow students to have input.”
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Second-grader Daniel Unaegbu (left), 8; fifth-grader Moses Unaegbu(second from left), 12; and second-grader Rita Unaegbu, 8, leave schoolwith their father, Chika Unaegbu of Accokeek, at the AccokeekAcademy's elementary school building on June 7. Moses will leave theelementary school building for the academy’s neighboring middle schoolbuilding at the start of the next academic year.
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nn Educational functionsbeing tapped, althoughsome say utilization coulddisrupt instructional time
BY ABBY BROWNBACKSTAFF WRITER
When students glance at theircell phones during class, it does-n’t necessarily means they’re tex-ting a friend or looking up ananswer.
Prince George’s Countyteachers and students are har-nessing the increasing abilities ofsmart phones that can access theInternet — for education-relatedpurposes.
“It’s good that [students] havefound a way to take what they’veseen at school and use it on theirpersonal devices,” said CaraMcMahon, Spanish teacher atNicholas Orem Middle School inHyattsville. “It’s an importantthing to harness. Technology’snot going away.”
McMahon’s students usephone applications such asiTranslate to help with words theydon’t know. Other students whoare interested in learning French,which is not offered at the school,have downloaded French lan-guage apps to teach themselves,McMahon said.
Some students find it helpfulto listen to music while workingindependently, which doesn’tbother McMahon, she said, ifshe’s not giving instructions.
The county school system’swritten policy says students canuse cell phones “for approvedinstructional use by the student’steacher” but at no other non-emergency time during theschool day. “Images taken orstored on cell phones or [person-al electronic devices] duringschool hours and/or on schoolproperty may not be shared orposted electronically,” the policycontinues.
Schools spokesman BriantColeman said the policy isenforced by principals on a case-by-case basis.
Jasmine Gillispie, a recentgraduate of Oxon Hill HighSchool, said her teachers oftenallowed students to use theirphones to take notes, write dead-lines in a calendar or look upinformation.
“Having a phone withInternet access is helpful,” said
Gillispie, 18, of Suitland. “We dohave computers [at school], butsometimes it’s hard to get aholdof them.”
As of June, about 35 schoolshad full wireless access, said W.Wesley Watts Jr., the school sys-tem’s chief information officer. ByDecember, that number will bealmost 100 out of about 200county schools.
The use of cell phones in theclassroom could be helpful, but“it would put those students whocan’t afford those phones at a dis-advantage,” said Richard Dixon, aCapitol Heights resident whoseson, J.D., is a rising junior atForestville Military Academy. Andcell phones likely provide moredistraction than instruction, asstudents would be tempted tocheck text messages or playgames, he said.
According to 2012 research,more than 75 percent of all 12- to17-year-olds nationwide have acell phone, said Amanda Lenhart,a senior research specialist withPew Research Center's Internet &American Life Project. Half ofadolescents in the U.S. get their
first cell phone at 12 or 13, shesaid.
Marlon Miller said many ofhis seventh-grade math studentsat William Wirt Middle School inRiverdale don’t have a computerat home, so they often use theircell phones to look up informa-
tion or assignments he postsonline.
“If kids don’t have computersat home, this is where [a cellphone] becomes a benefit,” hesaid.”They can use the Internet to
Teachers dialing up cell phones for classroom use
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Dejah Selders, 14, of Clinton uses her cell phone during a summer session July 19 for rising ninth-graders atOxon Hill High School’s Science and Technology program.
nn Consider uses whendeciding whethera child is ready
BY ABBY BROWNBACK
STAFF WRITER
Parents and experts agreethat not every child needs acell phone.
Children with medicalconditions, busy after-schoolschedules, who have facedtrouble with bullies, or whowalk or bus home from schoolmight need a cell phone forsafety and logistical reasons,said Parry Aftab, founder ofWired Safety, a nonprofitonline safety and educationorganization.
“It doesn’t need to be asmart phone,” she said, assome service providers limitcalls to preprogrammed num-bers or disable features duringcertain times. “It doesn’t evenneed to have a text messagingplan.”
Kathryn Holmes Johnson,a Glenn Dale mother of two,gave her older daughter, a ris-ing eighth-grader at ThomasG. Pullen Creative andPerforming Arts School inLandover, a cell phone whenshe was in the sixth grade. Thefamily established cell phonerules such as limiting useexclusively for contacting par-ents or caregivers, HolmesJohnson said.
“There was just a wholeother level of anxiety thatcame about after 9/11 andmore recently after the [Aug.24] earthquake,” said HolmesJohnson, who added text mes-saging to her daughter’sphone after calls wouldn’t gothrough that day.
For students who have “alevel of independence wherethey’re not constantly undersupervision, it’s an importantdevice to have,” she said.
Holmes Johnson said her
Experts: Notall studentsneed phones
TIPS FOR MONITORING CHILDREN’S CELL PHONE USEParry Aftab, the founder of Wired Safety, a nonprofit online safetyand education organization, says there are many reasons why chil-dren should have cell phones and why parents should know whattheir children are doing with them.
The following is a list of Aftab’s recommendations for parents:
nn Do spot checks of text messages, pictures, Internet history andavailable accounts, such as Facebook, on your child’s phone. Anytime a parent asks, the child must give the phone for a spot check.
nn Take away the phone at bedtime. Children often text or call friendswhen they should be sleeping.
nn Use parental controls available from major carriers to block Internetaccess to certain sites, to limit the number of text messages sentor received, to disable calling and texting features during certaintimes, and to monitor where your child is using a GPS feature.Parents also can restrict incoming and outgoing calls to a specifiedlist of phone numbers.
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younger daughter, a rising fifth-gradestudent at Thomas Pullen, will get aphone when she enters the sixth grade.
Cell phones can prove distractingin school and could pose a threat totest security, as students could photo-graph test questions or send a textmessage asking for an answer, saidGlenn Chester, president of the par-ent-teacher-student association atPotomac High School in Oxon Hill. ButChester also noted possible uses forcell phones: research, text messagereminders, educational applicationsand digital calendars.
Karyn Lynch, Prince George’s Countyschool system’s chief of student services,said there might be educational uses forcell phones, but there’s no reason stu-dents need cell phones at school. Anyresource students need, such as a nurseor an office phone on which to call a par-ent, is provided at each school, she said.
The school system’s policy says stu-dents who do bring cell phones to schoolmust keep them off and put away duringthe school day. Cell phones only may beused with permission for instructionalpurposes or in an emergency, accordingto the policy.
access educational resources.”Issues such as cyberbullying and the
disruption of class time are why ParryAftab, founder of the cybersafety groupWiredSafety.org, recommends all schoolshave a “well-articulated, enforced policy”that keeps cell phones in lockers duringthe day and put away while students areon a school bus.
But “the risk of using [cell phones] atschool far outweighs the benefits,” Aftabsaid.
About 12 percent of teenagers saidthey were bullied in person in the pastyear, compared with 9 percent who saidthey were bullied via text message, 8 per-cent who said the bullying occurredonline, and 7 percent who reported theywere bullied through a phone call,Lenhart said, based on Pew’s 2012research.
About one in five children admits tobeing an online bully, said RebeccaRandall, vice president of education pro-grams for Common Sense Media, a SanFrancisco-based family advocacy organi-
zation focused on investigation and edu-cation about media and technology. But allchildren must be taught to behave respon-sibly and respectfully online, whether on asmart phone or a computer, she said.
“More and more, schools are incorpo-rating mobile technology,” Randall said.“That line between home and school hasblurred.”
To ensure the most effective use oftechnology in the classroom, studentsmust learn what is acceptable to shareonline, how to respect others’ privacy,and what constitutes fair use of a copy-righted piece of work, said Randall, whowould like to see cell phones used morefrequently in classrooms.
“I would like to see more adoption of[cell phones] — if they’re used ethically,”she said, mentioning apps that send textmessage reminders before tests and thatcreate online flash cards.
“This is the world they are living in,”Randall said. “Our kids are growing up sur-rounded by, bombarded by digital media.We want kids to harness it to its full poten-tial.”
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SHOULD YOUR CHILD BRINGA CELL PHONE TO SCHOOL?Experts suggest parents askthemselves the following ques-tions before sending a child toschool with a cell phone:nn How independent is your child?
nn Will your child be able to keep trackand take care of a phone at school?
nn Does your child participate in severalafter-school activities where practicesor meetings could be rescheduled orrelocated?
nn Does an after-school caregiverneed to be able to reach your child?
nn Does your child have health issues thatnecessitate you being in close contact?
nn Can your child adhere to limits you set onthe number of text messages or phonecalls that can be sent or received?
nn Will your child observe rules hisor her school sets on when cellphones can be used?
nn Is your child being bullied? Canyour child be trusted not to bullyothers with a phone?
nn Would having a phone help yourchild socially?
SOURCES: COMMON SENSE MEDIA AND PARRY AFTAB,FOUNDER OF WIRED SAFETY
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Samone Crews, 13, of Fort Washington works on a science project using her cell phoneas a reference tool July 19 during a summer program for rising ninth-graders in Oxon HillHigh School’s Science and Technology program.
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BY NATALIE MCGILLSTAFF WRITER
The average second-grader is manyyears away from signing a personal check,but the cursive writing needed to pen a sig-nature still is a necessity despite a statecurriculum standard that doesn’t includeit, Prince George's County public schoolofficials say.
There are no plans to phase out cursivewriting, a linked and curved type of formalhandwriting, from the school system’s cur-riculum despite the fact it is not includedin the Common Core Standards, said A.Duane Arbogast, chief academic officer forthe system's division of academics. Statecurriculum reflects Common CoreStandards, a national set of teaching objec-tives for language arts and math that thestate adopted in 2010. Arbogast said there’san emphasis on communication, writingcontent and precision in Common CoreStandards, but cursive writing wasn’tspecifically listed.
The omission of the cursive writingrequirement has sparked debates nation-
wide, dividing those who think the timespent on the lessons could be better used— especially in light of the increasing use ofcomputers and text messaging — andthose who say cursive writing is a necessity.
Arbogast said cursive writing is a codethat students need to be able to crack, hesaid.
“The requirement to use cursive in theupper grades and later in life don't seem tobe like when we were young, but they stillhave to be able to read and write in cursive,so it's still with us,” Arbogast said.
Benita Nicholson, a reading specialistat Capitol Heights' Doswell E. BrooksElementary School, said cursive writing isa quicker form of writing, and studentswon't be able to decipher handwrittendocuments such as letters if they don'tknow how to write in cursive.
"Once they begin, they like it and theylike the way it looks because of the easyflow and the way the letters are formed,"Nicholson said. "It's not just sticks and theball. Each person's signature is different,each person's cursive writing is different."
Nicholson said teachers typically beginteaching cursive writing at the end of thesecond grade, and then reinforce it in thethird and fourth grades.
"The reality is that most students havedifficulty with the keyboarding,"
Nicholson said of computer learning."They're still picking with one finger.They'd rather write something rather thando it on the computer because they'vebeen doing it so long."
Nicholson said students should besecure with cursive writing by the end ofthe fifth grade, but typically don't learnkeyboarding until they reach middleschool.
Wendy Frederick, a Talented andGifted coordinator for Capitol HeightsElementary School, said students ask whythey have to learn to write in cursive whenthey often use a computer, and shereminds them they will need to know cur-sive to write checks.
"They're probably not thinking aboutthat in second or third grade or evenfourth, but I let them know that it has to bein cursive, your distinctive writing,"Frederick said.
Central High School senior Tobi Oke, 18,said he only writes in cursive since heattended private schools for the first andsecond grade that told him he would need toknow how to write in cursive by the time hereached high school. Upon transferring toMitchellville’s Kingsford Elementary Schoolin the third grade, he said his teachers didnot require students to write in cursive.
“Going to a Prince George’s CountyPublic School it’s not something that’senforced,” Oke said. “... That’s what I wastaught so it just became a habit.”
County schools plan to stay in the flow of cursive writing
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Rising Capitol Heights Elementary Schoolfourth-grader Barisere Tuka of DistrictHeights practices her handwriting in anacrostic poem in May.
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ACADEMY OF HEALTHSCIENCES ATPRINCE GEORGE’SCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE301 Largo Road, Room 119Largo, MD 20774Phone: 301-583-1593Fax: 301-583-5241Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/academyatpgccPrincipal: Dr. Kathy AndrewsGuidance counselors: JanieneDickerson, Janice CannonNumber of teachers: 9Capacity: 400Enrollment: 100Parent organization: SteeringCommitteeESOL program: No
Uniform policy: NoMascot: OwlHSA Algebra: n/aHSA Biology: n/aHSA English: n/aHSA Government: n/aAYP: n/aGraduation rate: n/a
ANNAPOLIS ROADACADEMY(alternative high school)5150 Annapolis RoadBladensburg, MD 20710Phone: 301-209-3580Fax: 301-209-3579Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/annapolisroadPrincipal: Agnes Brown-JonesGuidance counselor: LonicePriesterNumber of teachers: 20Capacity: 100Enrollment: 94Parent organization: YesESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: DiamondGrade 10 HSA Algebra: n/aGrade 10 HSA Biology: n/a
Grade 10 HSA English: n/aGrade 10 HSA Government:n/aAYP: n/aGraduation rate: n/a
BLADENSBURG HS4200 57th Ave.Bladensburg, MD 20710Phone: 301-887-6700Fax: 301-887-6710Hours: 9:15 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/bladensburghsPrincipal: BernNadetteMahoney, actingGuidance counselors:Cheyonne Christian, J.Dickerson, Gillian Caruth-Hunt,Ruth Johnson, V. Morris,Consuelo PettigrewNumber of teachers: 103Capacity: 1,923Enrollment: 1,832Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: MustangsGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 71.7percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 55.1percent
Grade 12 HSA English: 59.6percentGrade 12 HSA Government:75.2 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 83.1 percent
BOWIE HS15200 Annapolis RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2600Fax: 301-805-2619Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/bowiePrincipal: Drewana BeyGuidance counselor: JohnTrustyNumber of teachers: 200Capacity: 2,734Enrollment: 2,836Parent organization: PTSOESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: BulldogGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 82.2percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 76.9percentGrade 12 HSA English: 82.7percentGrade 12 HSA Government:87.7 percent
AYP: Not metGraduation rate: 89.8 percent
CENTRAL HS200 Cabin Branch RoadCapitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-499-7080Fax: 301-499-7087Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/centralPrincipal: Charoscar ColemanGuidance chair: DoreenHogansNumber of teachers: 112School capacity: 1,118School enrollment: 905Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: FalconGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 67.4percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 64.4percentGrade 12 HSA English: 69.7percentGrade 12 HSA Government:77.3 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 69.5 percent
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FLOWERS HS10001 Ardwick-Ardmore RoadSpringdale, MD 20774Phone: 301-636-8000Fax: 301-636-8008Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/charleshflowersPrincipal: Gorman BrownGuidance chair: Marla BrooksNumber of teachers: 113Capacity: 2,200Enrollment: 2,353Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: JaguarGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 81.7percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 76.7percentGrade 12 HSA English: 88.1percentGrade 12 HSA Government:88.1 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 93.2 percent
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5150 Annapolis RoadBladensburg, MD 20710Phone: 301-985-5149Fax: 301-985-1794Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/communitybasedclassroomPrincipal: Dr. Tammy WilliamsGuidance counselor: GwenRocqueNumber of teachers: 20Enrollment: 126Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: TasselCommunity-Based Classroomis for students ages 16 to 21who have withdrawn from dayschool. CBC offers programs,classes and support servicesto help students completetheir high school educationand provide job skills.Grade 12 HSA Algebra: n/aGrade 12 HSA Biology: n/aGrade 12 HSA English: n/aGrade 12 HSA Government:n/aAYP: n/aGraduation Rate: 72 percent
CROOM VOCATIONAL HS9400 Surratts RoadCheltenham, MD 20623Phone: 301-372-8846Fax: 301 372-3422Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/croomPrincipal: William Henderson,actingGuidance counselor: TrianaHaYesNumber of teachers: 14Capacity: 120Enrollment: 79Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: PantherGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 55.4percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 50percentGrade 12 HSA English: 53.6percentGrade 12 HSA Government:64.3 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 85.3 percent
CROSSLAND HS6901 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-449-4800Fax: 301-449-4801Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/crossland
Principal: Charles ThomasGuidance counselors: BrendaHarmonNumber of teachers: 110School capacity: 1,947School enrollment: 1,340Parent organization: PTSASchool has IB programESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: CavalierGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 70.2percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 56.9percentGrade 12 HSA English: 74.8percentGrade 12 HSA Government:75.8 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 83.2 percent
CROSSLANDEVENING/SATURDAYHIGH SCHOOL6901 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-449-4994Fax: 301-449-4788Hours: 5:50-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.SaturdayWebsite:www.pgcps.org/~crossehsPrincipal: William KitchingsGuidance counselor: DruscillaSaunders-FaulkNumber of teachers: 20
Enrollment: 156Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: NoGrade 12 HSA Algebra: n/aGrade 12 HSA Biology: n/aGrade 12 HSA English: n/aGrade 12 HSA Government:n/aAYP: n/aGraduation rate: 9.2 percent
DR. HENRY A. WISEJR. HS12650 Brooke LaneUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-780-2100Fax: 301-780-2112Hours: 9 a.m.-3:40 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/drhenrywisejrPrincipal: Carletta MarrowGuidance counselors: MaurizioByrd, Consuella Gibson,Angela Jackson, Robin Rubain,Pamela Poles, Tania Chandler,Melody ThompsonNumber of teachers: 160Capacity: 2,606Enrollment: 2,484Parent organization: PTSOUniform policy: YesESOL: NoMascot: PumaGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 71.4percent
Grade 12 HSA Biology: 74.5percentGrade 12 HSA English: 78.1percentGrade 12 HSA Government:85.5 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 87.6 percent
DUVAL HS9880 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-8600Fax: 301-918-8606Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/duvalPrincipal: Alice Swift-HowardGuidance counselor: AndreaJohnsonNumber of teachers: 95School capacity: 2,254School enrollment: 1,648Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: TigerGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 74percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 70.2percentGrade 12 HSA English: 75.2percentGrade 12 HSA Government:79.7 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 90.7 percent
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HS7601 Hanover ParkwayGreenbelt, MD 20770Phone: 301-513-5400Fax: 301-614-3446Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~erhsPrincipal: Reginald McNeillGuidance counselors: LolithiaLomax-Frazier, DavidHeintzelman, Judy Moien,Marisha Wright, GregorySmith, Richard McCree,Pamela Roberts, LeahOsuntuyiNumber of teachers: 200Capacity: 2,164Enrollment: 2,551Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: NoMascot: RaiderGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 88.8percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 91.5percentGrade 12 HSA English: 91.8percentGrade 12 HSA Government:93.6 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 91 percent
FAIRMONT HEIGHTS HS1401 Nye St.Capitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-925-1360
Fax: 301-925-1371Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/fairmontheightsPrincipal: Nakia NicholsonGuidance counselor: O’NeilMarshallNumber of teachers: 100Capacity: 1,139Enrollment: 752Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: HornetGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 68.7percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 56.5percentGrade 12 HSA English: 67.5percentGrade 12 HSA Government:70.6 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 89.6 percent
FORESTVILLEMILITARY ACADEMY7001 Beltz DriveForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-817-0400Fax: 301-817-0416Hours: 9 a.m.-4:20 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/forestvillePrincipal: Nathaniel Laney Jr.Guidance counselor: YvetteThomassonJROTC program supervisor:Maj. Gen. Warren FreemanNumber of teachers: 71Capacity: 1,319Enrollment: 738Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: KnightGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 70percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 56.2percentGrade 12 HSA English: 75.2percentGrade 12 HSA Government:71.3 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 77.3 percent
FREDERICKDOUGLASS HS8000 Croom RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-952-2400Fax: 301-627-3377Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/douglassPrincipal: Rudolph SaundersJr.Guidance counselor: JaneGodwinNumber of teachers: 80Capacity: 1,283
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Enrollment: 1,085Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: EagleGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 72.8percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 76.4percentGrade 12 HSA English: 72.1percentGrade 12 HSA Government:83.8 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 94.6 percent
FRIENDLY HS10000 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4900Fax: 301-449-4911Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/friendlyPrincipal: Raynah AdamsGuidance counselor: DesiraeDent, Amber Tucker, TamalaSmith, Peter McCourtNumber of teachers: 90School capacity: 1,505School enrollment: 1,288Parent organization: PTSA
ESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: PatriotGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 69.9percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 58.6percentGrade 12 HSA English: 70.5percentGrade 12 HSA Government:68.4 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 93.6 percent
GREEN VALLEYACADEMY AT EDGARALLAN POE(serves grades 6-10)2001 Shadyside Ave.Suitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-3100Fax: 301-817-3176Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/greenvalleyPrincipal: Gordon LibbyGuidance counselor: ReginaldRussellNumber of teachers: 16School capacity: 456Enrollment: 111Parent organization: NoESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: EagleGrade 10 HSA Algebra: 29.6
percentGrade 10 HSA Biology: 28percentGrade 10 HSA English: 48.1percentGrade 10 HSA Government:50 percentAYP: n/aGraduation rate: n/a
GWYNN PARK HS13800 Brandywine RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0140Fax: 301-372-0149Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhsPrincipal: Tracie MillerGuidance counselor: CynthiaCrittenNumber of teachers: 67Capacity: 1,313Enrollment: 1,136Parent organization: PTSOESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: Yellow JacketGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 81.9percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 75.6percentGrade 12 HSA English: 75.7percentGrade 12 HSA Government:
84.4 percentAYP: MetGraduation rate: 95 percent
HIGH POINT HS3601 Powder Mill RoadBeltsville, MD 20705Phone: 301-572-6400Fax: 301-572-6481Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/highpointPrincipal: Sandra JimenezGuidance chair: EuniceHumphreyNumber of teachers: 152Capacity: 2,253Enrollment: 2,158Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: EagleGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 73percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 69.2percentGrade 12 HSA English: 75.4percentHSA Government: 78.9percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 72.2 percent
LARGO HS505 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-808-8880Fax: 301-808-4066Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/largoPrincipal: Angelique Simpson-MarcusGuidance counselor: ChylaCarter, Janice CanNon, RobinMiller, Valarie AlstonNumber of teachers: 112Capacity: 1,849Enrollment: 1,165Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: LionGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 71.7percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 63percentGrade 12 HSA English: 77.3percentGrade 12 HSA Government:78.3 percentAYP: MetGraduation rate: 86.9 percent
LAUREL HS8000 Cherry LaneLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-497-2050Fax: 301-497-2068Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/laurelhs
Principal: Dwayne JonesGuidance chairs: Teri Collins-Swain, Rene RichardsonNumber of teachers: 90Capacity: 1,870Enrollment: 1,827Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: SpartanGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 81.5percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 77percentGrade 12 HSA English: 76.7percentGrade 12 HSA Government:82.8 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 81.5 percent
NORTHWESTERN HS7000 Adelphi RoadHyattsville, MD 20782Phone: 301-985-1820Fax: 301-985-1833Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~nwestPrincipal: Edgar BatengaGuidance counselors: YvetteWright, Cathy Evans, JaniceWaters, Linda DaltonNumber of teachers: 193
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Capacity: 2,053Enrollment: 2,274Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: WildcatGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 72.3percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 72.9percentGrade 12 HSA English: 77.6percentGrade 12 HSA Government:79.5 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 83.8 percent
NORTHWESTERNEVENING/SATURDAYHS7000 Adelphi RoadHyattsville, MD 20782Phone: 301-985-1460Fax: 301-985-5749Hours: 5:50-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-12:10 p.m.SaturdayWebsite:www.pgcps.org/~nwestevenPrincipal: William KitchingsGuidance counselor: ChontelleMatthewsNumber of teachers: 30
Capacity: 750Enrollment: 150Parent organization: NoESOL program: YesUniform policy: NoMascot: WildcatGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 60percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 52.5percentGrade 12 HSA English: 52.5percentGrade 12 HSA Government:66.1 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 74.3 percent
OXON HILL HS6701 Leyte DriveOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4300Fax: 301-749-4599 (Callbefore faxing)Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~oxonhillPrincipal: Dr. Jean-Paul CadetGuidance counselor: T’WanaWarrick-BellNumber of teachers: 130Capacity: 1,902Enrollment: 1,647Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Clipper ShipGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 71.2percent
Grade 12 HSA Biology: 69.7percentGrade 12 HSA English: 78.5percentGrade 12 HSA Government:75.7 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 86.5 percent
PARKDALE HS6001 Good Luck RoadRiverdale, MD 20737Phone: 301-513-5700Fax: 301- 513-5209Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/parkdalePrincipal: Cheryl LoganGuidance chair: MarshaWilliamsNumber of teachers: 130Capacity: 2,165Enrollment: 2,172Parent organization: PTSOESOL program: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: PantherHSA Algebra: 73.2 percentHSA Biology: 64.8 percentHSA English: 73.6 percentHSA Government: 73.7percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 87.2 percent
POTOMAC HS5211 Boydell Ave.Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Phone: 301-702-3900Fax: 301-702-3886Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www.pgcps.org/~potomacPrincipal: Robynne PrinceGuidance counselor: RuthOduroeNumber of teachers: 94Capacity: 2,104Enrollment: 1,079Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: WolverineGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 59.7percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 49.4percentGrade 12 HSA English: 58.2percentGrade 12 HSA Government:56.1 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 87.4 percent
SUITLAND HS5200 Silver Hill RoadForestville, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0500Fax: 301-817-0515Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/suitlandhsPrincipal: Nate NewmanGuidance counselor: AngelaStewartNumber of teachers: 204
School capacity: 2,635School enrollment: 2,112Parent organization: PTSOESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: RamGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 74.6percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 65.4percentGrade 12 HSA English: 77.3percentGrade 12 HSA Government:82.4 percentAYP: MetGraduation rate: 84.2 percent
SURRATTSVILLE HS6101 Garden DriveClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2453Fax: 301-599-2476Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/surrattsvillePrincipal: Kristi HoldenGuidance chair: Jeanay Larue-RobinsonNumber of teachers: 65Capacity: 1,195Enrollment: 849Parent organization: PTSAESOL program: NoUniform policy: YesMascot: HornetGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 65percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 59.5
percentGrade 12 HSA English: 79.1percentGrade 12 HSA Government:67.6 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 88.5 percent
TALL OAKSVOCATIONAL HS2112 Church RoadBowie, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0230Fax: 301-390-0228Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/talloaksPrincipal: Dr. Larry McRaeGuidance counselor: DebraMorrowNumber of teachers: 15School capacity: 180Enrollment: 113Parent organization: PTOESOL program: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: TigerGrade 12 HSA Algebra: 57.1percentGrade 12 HSA Biology: 59percentGrade 12 HSA English: 57.7percentGrade 12 HSA Government:62.8 percentAYP: Not metGraduation rate: 83 percent
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CHESAPEAKE MATH & ITACADEMY6100 Frost PlaceLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-350-6052Fax: 301-350-6029Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Website: www.cmitacademy.orgPrincipal: Ali GurbuzGuidance Counselors: TBDNumber of Teachers: 24School Capacity: 360School Enrollment: 295MSA Math: n/aMSA Reading: n/aParent Organization: Parent TaskForceESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: NoBefore/After Care: EnrichmentPrograms
EXCEL ACADEMY7910 Scott Road
Landover, MD 20785Phone: 301-925-2320Fax: 301-277-5357Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.Website: www.excelacademypcs.orgPrincipal: Diane KanuGuidance Counselor: Burnetta Scott-CaldwellNumber of Teachers: 20School Capacity: 443School Enrollment: 331MSA Math: 68.5 percentMSA Reading: 78.7 percentParent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
IMAGINE ANDREWS4798 San Antonio Blvd.AAFB, MD 20762Phone: 301-350-6000Fax: 301-599-5620Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.Website: http://imagineandrews.orgPrincipal: Marquis DwarteGuidance Counselor: Whitney RitchieNumber of Teachers: 12School Capacity: 317School Enrollment: 265
MSA Math: 88.3 percentMSA Reading: 90.4 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
IMAGINE FOUNDATIONS I14111 Oak Grove RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-808-4003Fax: 301-218-1454Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.Website:http://imaginefoundations.orgPrincipal: Erika McCoyGuidance Counselor: Erica DavesNumber of Teachers: 26School Capacity: 450School Enrollment: 388MSA Math: 88.2 percentMSA Reading: 89.9 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
IMAGINE FOUNDATIONS II6900 Ames Street SE
Morningside, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0544Fax: 301-817-0956Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.Website:http://imaginefoundations2.orgPrincipal: Peter ThompsonGuidance Counselor: MichelleZitofskyNumber of Teachers: 13School Capacity: 500School Enrollment: 310MSA Math: n/aMSA Reading: n/aParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
IMAGINE LINCOLN4207 Norcross St.Temple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-808-5600Fax: 301-808-5611Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.Website: http://imaginelincoln.orgPrincipal: Danielle GoddardGuidance Counselor: Kevin SmithNumber of Teachers: 23School Capacity: 480
School Enrollment: 468MSA Math: 42.6 percentMSA Reading: 62.1 percentParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: LinksBefore/After Care: Yes
TURNING POINT ACADEMY7800 Good Luck Road (inside TrinityAoG Church)Lanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-552-0164Fax: 301-552-7307Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Website:www1.pgcps.org/turningpointPrincipal: Rhonda Clomax, ActingGuidance Counselor: AlexanderDorseyNumber of Teachers: 35School Capacity: 750School Enrollment: 590MSA Math: n/aMSA Reading: n/aParent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: Yes
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The following is a list of some scholar-ships specific to Prince George’s Countyresidents.
nn Alliance of Southern Prince George’sCounty Communities, Inc. AnnualScholarship: Available for a District 8 resi-dent, currently attending a four-year col-lege or university. Requires an applicationand official transcript. Call 301-686-1136.
nn Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,Upsilon Tau Omega Chapter High SchoolScholarship: Given to a southern PrinceGeorge’s County high school senior attend-ing a two- or four-year college or universi-ty in the fall. Requires an application,essay, official transcript, two letters of rec-ommendation and head shot photo.
nn Apartment and Office BuildingAssociation of Metropolitan WashingtonScholarship: This award from AOBA isgiven to graduates of Prince George’sCounty high schools and pays for two yearsof tuition at Prince George’s CommunityCollege, totaling about $6,000. Eligible can-didates must be county residents currentlyattending high school or have graduatedwithin the last three years, accepted toPGCC, have a minimum of a 2.5 grade-point average and a household income ofno more than $60,000 per year. Call 301-322-0822 or visit www.aoba-metro.org.
nn Board of Trustees’ Legacy Scholarship:Awards given to Prince George’s County highschool graduates who commit to attending
Prince George’s Community College and havedemonstrated academic ability and strongleadership. Eligible students must have a min-imum 3.0 grade-point average. For informa-tion, visit www.pgcc.edu/go/botscholarship.
nn County Council members’ scholar-ships: Every year, district offices for PrinceGeorge’s County Council members givescholarships for residents in their districts.For information, call your local office:County Council District 1, 301-952-4801;County Council District 2, 301-952-4436;County Council District 3, 301-952-3060;County Council District 4, 301-952-3094;County Council District 5, call 301-952-3864; County Council District 6, 301-952-3426; County Council District 7, 301-952-3690; and County Council District 8, 301-952-3820.
nn Emily J.T. Perez FoundationScholarship: Available for an Oxon HillHigh School graduating senior enrolled fulltime in an accredited U.S. four-year collegeor university. Must be a U.S. citizen or per-manent resident with at least a 2.5 GPA.Must also have demonstrated leadershipability through participation in communityservice or extracurricular activities.Requires application, essay, official tran-script and two letters of recommendation.Contact [email protected].
nn The Hillman Entrepreneurs ProgramScholarship: Four-year scholarships for stu-dents starting at Prince George’s Community
College and finishing their higher educationat the University of Maryland, College Park.There is no grade-point average require-ment, but the competitive award is meant forstudents who plan to stay in the county andcontribute to the community. Visithttp://academic.pgcc.edu/hillman/.
nn The Jason Choy MemorialScholarship: For graduating EleanorRoosevelt High School seniors attendingan institute of higher education in the fallwith a 2.7 GPA. Visit www.jasonchoy.org formore information.
nn Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.,Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapterscholarship: Awards given to minorityPrince George’s County high school studentsor minority county residents enrolled in col-lege. The scholarship is geared towardminority male students, but all minoritiesare eligible. Applicants must have at least a2.5 grade-point average. Call 301-325-1290or visit www.hlkapsi.org.
nn Prince George’s County Association ofRealtors David Maclin MemorialScholarship Fund: Annual $2,500 awardsgiven to five Prince George’s County publicschool seniors as a way of acknowledgingtheir community service efforts. Eligiblecandidates must be graduating high schoolseniors with a minimum 2.0 grade-pointaverage and must write an essay on howthey have made impacts in their communi-ties. Call 301-306-7900 for information.
nn Prince George’s County DeltaAlumnae Foundation Inc. scholarships: Arange of awards given to Prince George’sCounty residents. Some scholarshipsinclude those meant for improved stu-dents, students with financial need or highgrades, students who want to becometeachers, students who are single mothers,and technical or trade students. Somescholarships are gender specific. Call 240-620-7923 or visit www.pgcacdst.org.
nn Prince George’s County InternationalAmbassador Scholarship: Scholarships forPrince George’s County high school graduateswho are in their sophomore year or higher atthe University of Maryland, College Park. Theawards are given to students with high finan-cial need and those from underrepresentedgroups, including but not limited to African-Americans, Latino-Americans and NativeAmericans. Preference is given to studentswho plan to study abroad in Africa, but studyin any country is encouraged.Visit www.inter-national.umd.edu/studyabroad/6190.
nn The Prince George’s County MunicipalAssociation scholarship program: A $1,000award given annually to prospective or cur-rent undergraduate students majoring in afield geared toward government or publicservice careers. Eligible applicants must haveat least a 2.0 grade-point average and be a res-ident of a Prince George’s County municipal-ity. Visit www.mdmunicipal.org/chapter-web/pgcma.
Numerous college scholarships available for students in Prince George’s County
SAT/ACT TEST PREP WEB SITESThe Prince George’s County Public Schools website offers parents andstudents suggestions on websites they can visit while preparing for theSAT and ACT tests. The SAT will be held for juniors in February.
nn sat.collegeboard/org/practice: Students have free and unlimited accessto more than a dozen official practice tools to help prepare for the SAT.
nn https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login: Students who havetaken the PSAT register here. Using the code on their PSAT score report,which their counselor has a copy of, they can access an electronic reportthat allows them to review their incorrect answers and view answerexplanations. It is a free, personalized SAT study plan.
nn http://sat.collegeboard.com/home: There is a free SAT test for practice,as well as sample questions and tips for the test.
nn http://ineedapencil.com: This is a free SAT prep site developed by a Harvardgraduate and is highly recommended by Prince George’s public schools. It hasstudents take a full practice SAT and makes suggestions from their results using60 lessons in math, reading and writing that infuse pop culture into learning tomake prep accessible; more than 800 challenging practice exam questions thatsimulate the SAT and provide full explanations; and features such as a scoreprojector to show students how they are predicted to score on the real exam.
nn www.number2.com: The better students do on the SAT questions on thesite the harder they become. If students get an answer wrong the site willexplain why. It also offers strategies for each SAT section and a vocabularybuilder.
nn www.studyhall.com: This site offers a free SAT improvement program, usingsimulated SAT questions paired with explanations, as well as an interactiveCritical Reading passage.
nn www.gocollege.com: GoCollege has a little bit of everything, includingcollege and scholarship search engines. This site offers free, full length SATand ACT practice tests.
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EMBREY-RIDDLEAERONAUTICALUNIVERSITYJoint Base Andrews, MD 20762301-735-6340 or 301-981-4098
PRINCE GEORGE’SCOMMUNITY COLLEGEMain Campus301 Largo RoadLargo, MD 20774301-336-6000
PRINCE GEORGE’SCOMMUNITY COLLEGEAT ANDREWSJoint Base Andrews, MD 20762301-322-0778 or 301-981-5949
PRINCE GEORGE’S
COMMUNITY COLLEGEAT UNIVERSITY TOWNCENTER6505 Belcrest RoadHyattsville, MD 20782301-277-5934
LAUREL COLLEGECENTER312 Marshall Ave.Laurel, MD 20707866-228-6110
SOJOURNER-DOUGLASSCOLLEGE8200 Professional Place, Suite111Lanham, MD 20785301-459-8686 or 888-444-4118Strayer University
PRINCE GEORGE’SCAMPUS4710 Auth Place, Suite 100Suitland, MD 20746301-423-3600
TAI SOPHIA INSTITUTE7750 Montpelier RoadLaurel, MD 20723301-725-1674 or 410-888-9048
TESST COLLEGE OFTECHNOLOGY4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 500Beltsville, MD 20705301-937-8448 or 800-48-TESST
UNIVERSITY OFMARYLAND, COLLEGEPARK7950 Baltimore Ave.College Park, MD 20742301-405-1000
UNIVERSITY OFMARYLAND UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE3501 University Blvd. E.Adelphi, MD 20783301-985-7000
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX7852 Walker Drive, Suite 100Greenbelt, MD 20770301-345-6710
WASHINGTON BIBLECOLLEGE/CAPITALBIBLE SEMINARY6511 Princess Garden ParkwayLanham, MD 20706301-552-1400
Colleges/universities
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Prince George’s County Board of Education
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYPUBLIC SCHOOLSAdministrative OfficesSasscer Administration Building14201 School LaneUpper Marlboro, MD 20772301-952-6000; www1.pgcps.orgnn The Board of Education meets at 1 p.m. on
the second Thursday of the month and 7:05p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month inthe Board Meeting Room of the SasscerAdministration Building in Upper Marlboro.
nn All board members can be reached at301-952-6115.
Rosalind A. Johnsonnn [email protected]
Amber P. Wallernn [email protected]
Patricia Eubanksnn [email protected]
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nn Variety of free tutoring,homework help offered inPrince George’s County
BY VIRGINIA TERHUNEAND ALAN J. MCCOMBS
STAFF WRITERS
For Prince George’s Countystudents, the opportunity tolearn continues after schoolhours thanks to a variety of freeprograms aimed at providing stu-dents with tutoring and home-work help.
During the school year, thecounty offers programs such asthe Count On US Math Show, alive TV show aired Monday andWednesday that allows studentsto call in questions or send emailsabout math problems.
Educators support programsthat provide opportunities tolearn outside the school day andschool year, said Briant Coleman,a spokesman for the county’sschool system.
“We know that learning does-n’t stop once a child leaves the
classroom,” he said. “It has to be aholistic approach to the educa-tion of children.”
Students also can view videosmade by the school system thatprovide tips for preparing for var-
ious standardized exams such asthe Maryland School Assessment,High School Assesment, the SATsand Advanced Placement exams.
Students also can take advan-tage of programs available
through the Prince George’sCounty Memorial Library System.
Perhaps most useful to chil-dren is the library system’sBrainfuse online learning pro-gram, said Kathleen Teaze, direc-tor of the county’s library system.The online service allows librarypatrons to ask questions on a vari-ety of topics. The service is avail-able from 2 to 11:55 p.m. daily.
The library’s Ask Us Now pro-gram allows students to be con-nected to librarians via text chatsor email and receive instant helpwith questions. Students may notbe interacting with their locallibrarian though as the 24-hourprogram also uses librarians inother states and countries.
“While we’re not an extensionof the school system officially, wetake the lifelong learning piece ofour mission very seriously,” saidTeaze, who has worked inlibraries for 22 years.
There also are communitygroups that offer free homeworkhelp and tutoring. One of them isthe city of Greenbelt, which offersfree, drop-in tutoring Saturday
mornings for students of all agesthrough the Greenbelt CaresYouth and Family Services Bureau.
Other organizations also havestepped up to provide help.
Hillside Work-ScholarshipConnection, a regional nonprofitthat provides a mixture of men-toring and tutoring, gets youthready for college or employmentafter high school.
“This year we graduated ourlargest class to date, 52 students,”said Carene Brodie, executivedirector of the program.
The organization servesabout 200 students yearly andcurrently partners with Central,Fairmont Heights and Suitlandhigh schools and G. JamesGholson and Drew Freeman mid-dle schools.
“If they’re enrolled at any ofthose schools, we can screenthem for enrollment,” Brodie said.
The opportunities available tostudents can vary depending onschool and time of year. Studentsor their parents should check withguidance counselors and teachersto see what free programs mightcurrently be available.
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Clyve Coffie, 2, of Laurel reads after finishing his ice cream during theice cream social held at the Laurel Library to celebrate the kickoff tosummer reading.
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Christ Community Church of theChristian and Missionary All.
1925 Mitchellville Rd.Bowie, MD 20716
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Ascension Lutheran SchoolA Preparatory and Fine Arts Academy
Open HouseEvery 1st Tuesday
of the Month9:00am -11:00am
• Nationally Accredited• Challenging Academic K-8 Curriculum• Great student teacher ratio• Maryland Certificate of Approval• Computer Curriculum
• Vocal and Instrumental Music• Extended Care Free for Kindergartners• K-8 Spanish Instruction• Athletic Programs• Art Instruction
7415 Buchanan St.Landover Hills, MD 20784
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ASCENSIONLUTHERAN SCHOOL7415 Buchanan St.Landover Hills, MD 20784Phone: 301-577-0500Fax: 301-577-9558Website:www.ascensionschool.orgPrincipal: Donna LucasGrades: K-8Tuition: $7,550 for one child($6,342 per child for two ormore)Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Eagle
THE BEDDOWJUNIOR/HIGHSCHOOL501 Bryan Point RoadAccokeek, MD 20607Phone: 301-292-1968Fax: 301-292-2095Website:www.thebeddowschool.orgGrades: 7-12Principal: Trudy BeddowTuition: $12,200Uniform Policy: No, but strictdress codeParent organization: NoMascot: Hawk
THE BEDDOW
MONTESSORISCHOOL8600 Loughran RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-567-0330Fax: 301-567-0330Website:www.thebeddowschool.orgGrades: ages 2½ to 12Principal: Trudy BeddowTuition: Half-day primary,$6,935; Full-day primary,$9,230; Elementary class,$9,725Uniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: None
BISHOP MCNAMARAHIGH SCHOOL6800 Marlboro PikeForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-735-8401Fax: 301-735-0934Website: www.bmhs.orgPresident: Marco ClarkGrades: 9-12Tuition: $12,000Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Mustang
BOWIE MONTESSORICHILDREN’S HOUSE5004 Randonstone Lane
Bowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-262-3566Fax: 301-262-9802Website: www.bmch.netGrades: Primary (from ages2½ to 8)Director: Suzanne ByronByrneTuition: Half day, $8,500; fullday: $9,800Uniform policy: NoParent organization: YesMascot: None
CHILDREN’S GUILDINC.5702 Sargent RoadChillum, MD 20782Phone: 301-853-7370Fax: 301-853-7376Website:www.childrensguild.orgPrincipal: Tyrone FrazierGrades: K-3 to 8Tuition: Paid through thecounty school systemUniform policy: YesParent organization: NoMascot: Skippy
CLINTON CHRISTIANSCHOOL6707 Woodyard RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-9600
Website:www.clintonchristianpg.orgPrincipal: Carlos WilliamsGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: K-3: $10,500, K-4 to12th grade: $8,250Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Eagle
CONCORDIALUTHERAN SCHOOL3799 East West HighwayHyattsville, MD 20782Phone: 301-927-0266Website: www.clsmd.orgPrincipal: Jeff BurkeeGrades: Pre-K to 4Tuition: $7,337Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Panther
DEMATHA CATHOLICHIGH SCHOOL4313 Madison St.Hyattsville, MD 20781Phone: 240-764-2200Website: www.dematha.orgPrincipal: Daniel McMahonGuidance chairwoman:Maureen RitzGrades: 9-12Tuition: $13,950Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Stags
DIVINE PEACELUTHERAN SCHOOL1500 Brown Station RoadLargo, MD 20774Phone: 301-350-4522Website: www.divinepeace.orgPrincipal: Ryan FinkbeinerGrades: K-8Tuition: $7,200Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: None
ELIZABETH SETONHIGH SCHOOL5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg, MD 20710Phone: 301-864-4532Website: www.setonhs.orgPrincipal: Sharon PasterickGrades: 9-12Tuition: $11,200Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Roadrunners
EXCELLENCECHRISTIAN SCHOOL9010 Frank Tippett RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-868-1873Website:www.excellencechristianschool.orgPrincipal: Dr. Erika LeeGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: Returning students,$7,650; new students,$8,150Book fees: Vary by gradelevel. Discounts available forfamilies with two or morechildren enrolled.Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesAfter care: YesMascot: Eagle
FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL17900 Queen Anne RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-249-8060Website:www.fairhavenschool.comAdmissions chair: MarkMcCaigGrades: K-12Tuition: $8,853 for the firststudent in a family, $7,525 forthe second, and $5,312 foreach additional student.Parent organization: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: Mastodon
FAITH BAPTISTCHRISTIAN SCHOOL12700 Claxton DriveLaurel, MD 20708Phone: 301-497-4490Fax: 301-776-3277
Website:www.faithbaptistchristianschool.comPrincipal: Esther MarshGrades: Pre-K to 8Tuition: Preschool half-day:$4,120, preschool full-day:$4,725, half-day kindergarten:5,080, full-day kindergartenthrough 5th grade: $5,690,middle: $6,100Uniform policy: Yes (K-8 only)Mascot: None
FIRST BAPTISTSCHOOL OF LAUREL15002 First Baptist LaneLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-490-1076Principal: Tom HudsonWebsite: www.fbslaurel.comGrades: K-3 to 8Tuition: Half-day pre-K:$4,440, full-day pre-K:$5,520, grades K to 8:$6,600Uniform policy: Yes (K-3 through8 only)Parent organization: NoMascot: Saints
THE FOUNDATIONSCHOOL1330 McCormick DriveLargo, MD 20774Phone: 301-772-1200Website:www.foundationschools.orgDirector: Gina JamesGrades: 1-12Tuition: Funded by the countyUniform policy: YesParent organization: NoMascot: Falcon
FRIENDSCOMMUNITY SCHOOL5901 Westchester Park DriveCollege Park, MD 20740Phone: 301-441-2100Fax: 301-441-2105Website:www.friendscommunityschool.org
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Head of school: LarryClementsGrades: K-8Tuition: K-4: $16,250; 5-6:$16,740; 7-8: $18,670Parent organization: YesUniform policy: NoMascot: None
GRACE BRETHRENCHRISTIAN SCHOOL6501 Surratts RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-868-1600Website: www.gbcseagles.orgDirector: George HornickelGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: Grades K-3-5: $7,695;Grades 6-8: $7,895; Grades9-12: $8,195Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Eagles
GREATER MOUNTNEBO CHRISTIANACADEMY1001 Old Mitchellville RoadBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-249-5142Fax: 301-249-5143Website:www.neboacademy.comPrincipal: the Rev. PeggyJackson-JobeGrades: pre-K-3 to 3Tuition: $7,700Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: None
HENSON VALLEYACADEMY2317 Brinkley RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-485-6055Fax: 301-567-2246Website: www.hvacademy.orgHead of school: MargaretJacksonGrades: Primary-8Tuition: $9,875Uniform policy: NoParent organization: Yes
Mascot: None
HIGHLAND PARKCHRISTIAN ACADEMY6801 Sheriff RoadLandover, MD 20785Phone: 301-773-4079Fax: 301-773-2626Website: www.fbhp.orgGrades: Pre-K to 8Principal: E. Louise WhiteTuition: Pre-K-2: $6,290; pre-K-3 and -4: $6,070; K to 5:$6,185; 6-8: $7,000Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: None
HIGH ROAD SCHOOLOF PRINCE GEORGE’SCOUNTY8723 Ashwood DriveCapitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-324-8905Fax: 301-324-8904Website:www.highroadschool.comGrades: 2-12Director: Carmen McGinnisTuition: Paid through countyschool systemUniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: Dragon
HOLY FAMILYSCHOOL2200 Callaway St.Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748Phone: 301-894-2323Fax: 301-894-7100Principal: Mary HawkinsGrades: Pre-K-3 to 8Tuition: $5,150; families cancall for prices if more thanone child attendsParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Knight
HOLY REDEEMERSCHOOL4902 Berwyn RoadCollege Park, MD 20740Phone: 301-474-3993Fax: 301-441-8137Website: www.holy-redeemer.orgPrincipal: Maria Bovich
Grades: Pre-K to 8Tuition: In-parish: $5,598 (onechild); $11,116 (two children);$16,674 (three children);$22,232 (four children). Outof parish: $8,337 (one child);$16,674 (two children);$25,011 (three children);$33,348 (four children)Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Hawks
HOLY TRINITYEPISCOPAL DAYSCHOOL11902 Daisy LaneGlenn Dale, MD 20769Phone: 301-464-3215Fax: 301-464-9725Head of School: Michael MullinWebsite: www.htrinity.orgGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition: Pre-K-3 and -4,$8,670; grades 5-8, $11,530Parent organization: YesUniform policy: Yes (grades 1-8 only)Mascot: Hawks
HOLY TRINITYEPISCOPAL DAYSCHOOL13106 Annapolis RoadBowie, MD 20720Phone: 301-262-5355Fax: 301-262-9609Head of School: Michael MullinWebsite: www.htrinity.orgGrades: K-4Tuition: K through 4: $9,800Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Hawks
JERICHO CHRISTIANACADEMY8500 Jericho City DriveLandover, MD 20785Phone: 301-333-9400Fax: 301-333-0521Website:www.jerichochristianacademy.orgPrincipal: Karyn ScottGrades: Pre-K to 8Tuition: Pre-K-2 and -3,$9,204; pre-K-4 and -5,$8,784; grades 1-8, $6,700
Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Lion
LANHAM CHRISTIANSCHOOL8400 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-552-9102Website: www.lanhamgbc.orgExecutive director: RandallBurrHeadmaster: Gene PinkardGrades: first to fifth grade,$7,200; K-4, K-5 and sixth toeighth, $7,700; ninth totwelfth, $7,900Discounts available forfamilies with two or morechildren enrolled.Uniform policy: YesParent organization: NoMascot: Lions
MOUNT CALVARYCATHOLIC SCHOOL6704 Marlboro PikeForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-735-5262Fax: 301-736-5044Website:www.mountcalvarycatholicschool.orgPrincipal: Darcy A. TomkoGrades: Preschool-8Tuition: Contact school fortuition fees
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Elizabeth Seton High School’s Solita Parker (right) takes ashot during an all-star game at Prince George’s CommunityCollege in Largo.
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St. Mary of the Assumption School
“A Catholic School with aTradition of Excellence”Standards-based Curriculum
Education & Moral Development in the Catholic Faith
Diverse Student Body Pre-K to Grade 8NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS301-627-4170 www.stmaryum.org
4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
BOWIE TUTORIAL CLUBBenefits:• Qualified Staff• Certified Tutors• Convenient Hours• Safe Location• State of the Art Facility• Extended Hours for pick up
(6:30pm - 7:00pm)
Open House Dates:• Thursday August 2, 2012• Thursday August 9, 2012• Thursday August 16, 2012
10am - 12pm ~ 6pm - 8pm• Saturday August 4, 2012• Saturday August 11, 2012• Saturday August 18, 2012
10am - 12pmServices:• Transportation (After School Pickup)• Homework Assistance• Personalized Academic Enrichment Plan• Healthy Snack Options• Standardized Test Preparation• Tutoring
Additional Services:Program will off additional extracurricularactivities to enhance social skill developmentand arts if a target level of 20 students ismet. Artistic instruction will include MusicLessons, Zumba, Chess Instruction,Scrapbooking, Fitness, etc.
www.thrill-o-rama.com [email protected] 5711 Woodcliff Rd., Suite 102, Bowie, MD, 20120 301.262.4889
First 5 familiesCOUPON
First 5 families to sign up andcomplete enrollment (application
and registration requirements) forthe entire 2012-2013 academicyear will receive $50 off for the
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Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Cougar
NEW CHAPELCHRISTIAN ACADEMY5601 Old Branch Ave.Camp Springs, MD 20748Phone: 301-899-0877Fax: 301-899-0906Website:www.newchapelbaptistchurch.orgGrades: Pre-K through K andgrades 1-6Principal: Rev. Latarsha JonesTuition: $700 per month allgradesUniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: TBD
NEW HOPE ACADEMYAND PRESCHOOL7009 Varnum St.Landover Hills, MD 20784Phone: 301-459-7311Principal: Joy MorrowWebsite:www.newhopeacademy.orgTuition: Preschool: $8,435 forfirst child, $6,925 for secondchild; K-6: $8,890 for firstchild, $7,790 for secondchild, $7,050 for third child;grades 7-8: $9,150 for firstchild, $8,040 for secondchild; grades 9-12: $9,710for first child, $8,050 forsecond childUniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Tiger
NEW HORIZON CHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTER5664 Silver Hill RoadForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-420-5900Fax: 301-735-8517Website:www.horizonkids.comGrades: K, 1-2Principal: Bobora LilesTuition: $148 per week allgradesUniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: None
NEW VISIONSACADEMY8601 Ashwood DriveCapitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-333-0820Principal: Toni HurtDirector: Doreen McGarrahWebsite:www.thenewvisionsacademy.comGrades: 9-12Tuition: Funded by the countyUniform policy: NoParent organization: Yes
Mascot: None
PATHWAYS SCHOOLAT DUVAL HIGHSCHOOL9880 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-794-5872Fax: 301-794-7845Website:www.pathwayschools.orgPrincipal: Kay GreanyGrades: 9-12Tuition: Funded by the stateand countyParent organization: Yes(parents may join Duval HighSchool’s PTSA)Uniform policy: YesMascot: Tigers
PATUXENTMONTESSORISCHOOL14210 Old Stage RoadBowie, MD 20720Phone: 301-464-4506Fax: 301-464-8792Website: www.patuxent-montessori.orgGrades: 16 months to 12yearsAdministrator: SuzanneDamadioTuition: Call the school forratesUniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: None
REID TEMPLECHRISTIAN ACADEMY11400 Glenn Dale Blvd.Glenn Dale, MD 20769Phone: 301-860-6570Fax: 301-352-7086Website:www.reidtempleacademy.comGrades: Pre-K-2-8Head of school: Donnette DaisTuition: Call for current tuitionratesUniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Conqueror
RIVERDALE BAPTISTSCHOOL1133 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-249-7000Website: www.rbschool.orgPrincipals: Twyla Harbel,elementary; StephanieParreco, middle; LindaCampbell, highGrades: Preschool, K-3-12Tuition: Preschool-K-3,$9,804; kindergarten:$10,032; grades 1-5:$9,144; grades 6-8: $9,804;grades 9-12: $10,872Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: Crusader
ST. AMBROSECATHOLIC SCHOOL6310 Jason St.
Cheverly, MD 20785Phone: 301-773-0223Fax: 301-773-9647Website: www.sacheverly.orgPrincipal: Dian CarterTuition: In parish, $5,900 (onechild); out of parish: $7,200Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Bumblebee
SAINT ANN’S HIGHSCHOOL OF ST.ANN’S INFANT ANDMATERNITY HOME4901 Eastern Ave.Hyattsville, MD 20782Phone: 301-559-5500Website: www.stanns.orgPrincipal: Valarie SwainGrades: 8-12This school program is forpregnant and parenting youngwomen, both residential andday. Tuition rates are byarrangement.Uniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: None
ST. COLUMBASCHOOL7800 Livingston RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-567-0051, ext. 2Fax: 301-567-6907Website:http://stccatholic.org/Principal: Tina MagnayeGrades: K-8Tuition: K-8, Catholic: $5,620;K-8, non-Catholic: $8,950Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Celtic Cross
ST. JEROME SCHOOL5207 42nd PlaceHyattsville, MD 20781Phone: 301-277-4568Fax: 301-683-6080Website: www.stjeromes.orgPrincipal: Mary Pat DonoghueGrade: Pre-K-8, child centerfor infants to age 4Tuition: In-parish: $5,330 (onechild); $7,120 (two children);$8,660 (three or morechildren). Out-of-parish:$8,350 (one child); $9,990(two children); $11,780 (threechildren)Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Jaguar
ST. JOHN THEEVANGELIST SCHOOL8912 Old Branch Ave.Clinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-868-2010Fax: 301-856-8941Website:www.saintjohnsschool.orgPrincipal: Susan ScottGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition Rates: Catholic:
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$5,995; Catholic pre-K-4: $7,660;non-Catholic: $9,185Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: None
ST. JOSEPH’S REGIONALCATHOLIC SCHOOL11011 Montgomery RoadBeltsville, MD 20705Phone: 301-937-7154Fax: 301-937-1467Website: www.stjos.orgPrincipal: Andrew T. CurrierGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition: Catholic: $5,180; other:$8,280Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Tiger
ST. MARY OF THEASSUMPTION SCHOOL4610 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-627-4170Fax: 301-627-6383Website: www.stmaryum.orgGrades: Pre K-8Principal: Steven ShowalterTuition: Catholic pre-K: $5,945Catholic K-8: $5,627 (reduced formultiple children enrolled); non-
Catholic: $8,861Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: None
ST. MARY OF THE MILLSSCHOOL106 St. Mary’s PlaceLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-498-1433Fax: 301-498-1170Website: www.stmaryofthemills.orgPrincipal: James A. PavlackaGrades: K-8Tuition: Call school for current tuitionratesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Stallion
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL OFPISCATAWAY13407 Piscataway RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-292-2522Fax: 301-292-2534Website:www.stmaryspiscataway.orgPrincipal: Kathleen C. PfaffGrades: K-8Tuition rates: in-parish: $6,150; out-of parish: $8,200Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: None
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL7207 Annapolis RoadLandover Hills, MD 20784Phone: 301-577-0031Fax: 301-577-5485Website:www.saintmarylandoverhills.orgPrincipal: Susan J. VarroneGrades: Preschool-8Tuition rates: Pre-school for age 3:$4,150; pre-school for age 4through eighth grade; Catholic:$4,850; preschool for age 4 througheighth grade, non-Catholic: $6,000Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Wildcat
ST. MATTHIAS APOSTLESCHOOL9473 Annapolis RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-577-9412Fax: 301-577-2060Website: www.stmatthias.orgPrincipal: Patricia WilsonGrades: Preschool-8Tuition: Pre-K: $6,400; Catholic K-8:$5,850; standard: $7,400Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Mustang
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLESCHOOL5414 Henderson WayCamp Springs, MD 20746
Phone: 301-423-4740Fax: 301-423-4716Website:www.stphiliptheapostleschool.orgPrincipal: Linda CullinanGrades: Pre-K-3-8Tuition rates: non-Catholic: $6,809;Catholic: $5,104; pre-K-3 and -4:$5,654Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Bulldog
ST. PIUS X REGIONAL SCHOOL14710 Annapolis RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-262-0203Fax: 301-805-8875Website: www.stpiusbowie.orgPrincipal: Robert LoveGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition rates: call the school fortuition ratesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: None
SAINT VINCENT PALLOTTIHIGH SCHOOL113 St. Mary’s PlaceLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-725-3228Fax: 301-776-4343Website: www.pallottihs.orgPrincipal: Jeff PalumboTuition: $12,995Parent organization: Yes
Uniform Policy: YesMascot: Panthers
SHABACH CHRISTIANACADEMY3600 Brightseat RoadLandover, MD 20785Phone: 301-772-8590Fax: 301-773-6282Website: www.shabachministries.orgPrincipal: Nicole McNeilGrades: K-6Tuition: Kindergarten: $7,139;grades 1-4: $7,018; grades 5-6:$7,562.50Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Eagle
WOODSTREAM CHRISTIANACADEMY9800 Lottsford RoadMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-955-1160Fax: 301-955-1150Website:www.woodstreamacademy.comChancellor: Robert WingfieldGrades: Pre-K-2-12Tuition: Call school for tuitioninformationParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Bucks
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All American Wear School Uniforms & More5001-B Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706
301-459-5000www.allamericanwear.com
Convenient Hours of OperationM-F 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm;
Aug Only Sun Noon-5pm
SCHOOL UNIFORMSALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE
$10.00 offAny order
over $75.00Offer Expires 9/29/12
$20.00 offAny order
over $135.00Offer Expires 9/29/12
$35.00 offAny order
over $235.00Offer Expires 9/29/12
$55.00 offAny order
over $365.00Offer Expires 9/29/12
Coupon must be presentedat time of purchase.
Coupon must be presentedat time of purchase.
Coupon must be presentedat time of purchase.
Coupon must be presentedat time of purchase.
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Products Offered Year-Round Include:Shorts | Slacks | Skorts | Skirts | Jumpers | Polos | Socks | Belts
Shoes | Oxfords | Blazers | Tights | Accessories | ActivewearCapri Slacks | New Balance | Outerwear
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FROM NEW BEGINNINGSTO HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION!
Lower School13106 Annapolis Rd.
Bowie, MD 20720(301) 262-5355
Preschool/K/Middle School11902 Daisy Lane
Glenn Dale, MD 20769(301) 464-3215
www.htrinity.orgContact [email protected] to arrange a personal tour.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolOpen House Dates:
Oct. 14, 2012, For Preschool/Kindergarten Only From 1-3pm (Daisy Lane Campus)Nov. 12, 2012, All-School from 9:30-11:30am (Both campuses)
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