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BCPS
2014-2015 Information Calendar
Superintendent’s Message
Dear Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff:
Even before this new school year begins, I know that it
is destined to be great. I know this because we have all
of the elements in place: amazing teachers, hardworking
students, dedicated administrators and staff, engaged
parents, community members and business partners, and
a thoughtful plan for moving our school system from good
to great.
A number of initiatives will be new in our schools this
year. Implementation of S.T.A.T. (Students and Teachers
Accessing Tomorrow), our 1:1 instructional digital
conversion, will begin in 10 elementary schools. In yet another 10 elementary schools, we will pilot our new World Language
Acquisition program, teaching Spanish to Grade 4 students. Also this year, the OneCard system will improve school security, and
BCPSOne will make information about student progress even easier for parents to access.
That’s just a glimpse of what to expect. To find out more – and to be even more involved in our school system, I encourage
parents to attend Back to School events at their children’s schools, and I urge everyone to visit our website, www.bcps.org, and
explore the We Are Team BCPS section.
In the meantime, please keep this calendar handy throughout the school year, it not only highlights key events and dates, it
also serves as a handy guide to lots of information about our school system. We hope that you will find it useful as we embark
together on a promising and exciting new school year.
Sincerely,
S. Dallas Dance
Superintendent
The Board of Education of Baltimore County
Board of Education
Meetings 2014-2015
July 8
August 12
August 26
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 5
November 18
December 2
December 16
January 6
January 20
February 3
February 17
March 3
March 17
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 9
July 14
August 4
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*The meeting on October 7, 2014, will be
held at New Town High School, and the
meeting on March 3, 2015, will be held at
Kenwood High School.
David Uhlfelder
President
Charles McDaniels, Jr.
Vice President
Michael H. Bowler
Michael J. Collins
Edward J. Gilliss, Esq.
Rodger C. Janssen
Marisol A. Johnson
Danielle Maduka
Student Member
George J. Moniodis
H. Edward Parker
Lawrence E. Schmidt, Esq.
Romaine N. Williams, Esq.
The Board of Education of Baltimore
County (Board) is authorized by Maryland
state law to “determine, with and on the
advice of the county Superintendent, the
educational policies of the county and
shall prescribe rules and regulations
for the conduct and management of
the schools.” Its three major areas of
responsibility are school policy, school
budget, and school property.
Business meetings and board work sessions
are held monthly during the school year
to conduct the business of the Board and
to receive public comment. The Board of
Education meets at Building E, located on the
Greenwood campus, 6901 Charles Street,
in Towson, except when otherwise noted.
Board of Education business meetings begin
at 7 p.m. and work sessions begin at 6:30
p.m. Both are open to the public.
The 12-member Board is appointed by the
Governor of Maryland. Seven members
represent geographic districts, and four
serve the county at large. Members serve
five-year terms without pay. They are eligible
for reappointment but may not serve more
than two consecutive full terms. The student
member serves a one-year term.
To maintain two-way communications
with the community, the Board has Area
Education Advisory Councils for each of the
county’s five geographic areas.
V Board Policies and Regulations: every
school or www.bcps.org/system/policies_
rules/
V Area Education Advisory Councils:
page 12 of this guide or www.bcps.org/
community/edu_advisory_council/
V Board Office: 410-887-4126 or
www.bcps.org/board/contactus.asp
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BCPS Information Calendar Contents
DAY–TO–DAY INFORMATION
Attendance requirements
School calendar
Emergency contact information
School closings/delayed openings
BCPS One
OneCard
Bus transportation
Food services and free and
reduced-price meals
Absences
Academic services and support
Safe and drug-free schools
School health services
Library media centers
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CHILD’S
SCHOOL
PTA
Volunteering
Board of Education Advisory Councils
and Stakeholder Groups
Business partnerships
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND THE
COMMUNITY
Web site
Family and Community Engagement
The Parentmobile
Parent University
Resource Centers for Families and
Schools
Special Education (White Oak) Resource
Center
BCPS-TV
Social Media
INSTRUCTION AND SPECIALIZED
PROGRAMS
Students and Teachers Accessing
Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.)
Student service-learning
Magnet programs
Gifted and talented education
Special education
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World languages
ESOL program
Career and technology education
International Baccalaureate Program
Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID)
College Board Partnership
Advanced Placement
Educational Options
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Student diplomas and transcripts
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ASSESSMENTS
ACT
Alternate Maryland School
Assessment (ALT-MSA)
English Language Proficiency
Test (ELPA)
High School Assessments (HSA)
Maryland School Assessment (MSA)
PARCC
PSAT/NSMQT
SAT
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BCPS Overview
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Baltimore County Public Schools is the 25th largest school system in the United
States, with a projected enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year of 109,986
students and an FY 2015 budget of $1.6 billion. BCPS students are served by
173 schools, centers, and programs; 18,783 employees – including 8,792
teachers; and more than 24,000 volunteers. BCPS has the fourth highest
graduation rate in the nation among large school districts. Baltimore County
Public Schools consistently and steadily raises student achievement and is
committed to increasing academic rigor and expanding educational opportunities
for all students.
X VBCPS achievements and honors: www.bcps.org/system/about_us.html
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ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
Release of Directory Information and
News Photography Release
Confidentiality
Directory Information
Access to Records
Request to Amend Student Record
BCPS’ Review of Student Records
Videotaping on School Property
News/Photography
Notification of AHERA Inspection
and Management Compliance
Integrated Pest Management Program
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EEO STATEMENT
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SCHOOLS BY BCPS ZONES
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QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS
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About the BCPS Information Calendar
Each calendar page includes the following information for that month:
x The Baltimore County Board of Education Approved Calendar listings:
days that schools are closed for all students appear shaded in gray.
x 2014-2015 Testing Calendar listings: dates that tests will be
administered are listed (subject to change – for details, see www.bcps.
org/offices/accountability_research_testing/testing_calendars.html.l)
x BCPS systemwide recognitions and events. (If locations are not
indicated, they had not been determined at the time this calendar went
to print.)
x Baltimore County Board of Education meetings.
x Major holidays.
Opposite each calendar page is the list of BCPS community stakeholder group
meetings for that month as well as additional holidays and other dates of interests
as adapted from Resources for Planning the School Calendar.
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Day-to-Day Information
The information you might need
throughout the school year and
answers to your everyday questions
can be found in this section.
Attendance requirements
According to Maryland law, every child in
Baltimore County between the ages of 5 and
16 must attend a public school regularly
during the entire school year unless enrolled
in a private school or in a home instruction
program approved by Baltimore County
Public Schools.
V www.bcps.org/offices/sss/brochures/
Attendance-Brochure.pdf
V Absences: page 6 of this guide.
School calendar
To meet state requirements, schools must
be open each school year for a minimum of
180 student days, including at least 1,080
hours for elementary and middle schools
and 1,170 hours for high schools. BCPS
includes emergency closing days in the
calendar to accommodate unplanned days
off, late arrivals, and early dismissals due to
inclement weather or other circumstances.
These days may be reduced if they are not
needed to meet the requirements noted
above.
Emergency contact information
At the beginning of each school year,
you are required to provide complete
and accurate contact information to
your child’s principal so that you can be
reached in the case of an emergency or to
discuss your child’s academic progress
in school. Please notify the school during
the year if emergency contact information
needs to be updated for your child.
School closings/delayed openings
If the superintendent closes schools
or cancels any school system events,
this information will be posted
immediately on the BCPS Web site,
www.bcps.org, and information line,
410-887-5555. This information
will also immediately be released to
local radio and television stations.
To prepare for emergency early dismissals,
you must complete an emergency
dismissal form and return it promptly
to the school at the beginning of every
school year. You are asked to discuss
the emergency plan with your children
so that they will know what to do in the
case of an unexpected school closing.
In the event that a single elementary
school will close early, the principal
of that elementary school will make
sure that the parents or guardians of
each child are contacted and are aware
of any early closures. If you cannot
be reached, your elementary children
will remain with staff at the school
until you come to pick them up.
BCPS One
BCPS is in the process of creating BCPS
One. This program is a key initiative
that will provide a fully integrated
system that brings together all of the
district’s programs and initiatives around
student data, assessments, curriculum,
instruction, reporting, and analysis
into a single user-friendly platform.
The system will include data-driven
tools that will provide educators at all
levels within the district the means
to build and extend teacher capacity.
This will be accomplished through
personalized learning for all educators
by coupling multiple measures of
educator development with student
performance, then connecting this with
the appropriate resources for fostering
professional growth. As part of this
comprehensive approach, BCPS One will
provide a web-based communication
and collaboration tool or set of tools
which will provide a single, unified
presence to distribute information and
actively engage the community in the
instructional process. Educators will
be able to communicate general school
or classroom information with peers,
leadership, parents, student, and the
general community. The first component
of BCPS One, the gradebook, will be used
systemwide in the 2014-15 school year.
One-card student
identification system
A new One-card staff and student
identification system has been
implemented. All students in Grades
1-12 will receive a One-card during the
first week of the 2014-2015 school
year. Ultimately, the cards will be used
for checking out library and media
materials, documenting daily and
classroom (secondary) attendance;
riding buses and accessing interior
doors or auxiliary buildings or trailers.
Bus transportation
In general, bus transportation will be
provided for elementary and middle school
students living more than one mile from
school and for high school students living
more than one-and-a-half miles from school.
Working with the Office of Transportation,
schools will determine which students
qualify for bus services and will inform
families of bus routes and bus stop locations
during the latter part of August. If any bus
stop changes are made during the school
year, you will be notified by the school.
Food services and free and
reduced-price meals
BCPS’ students have the option of
bringing lunch to school or buying it.
Nutritious lunches are served each
school day at all BCPS schools, and
breakfast is available at most BCPS
schools. For those who qualify, meals
are available free or at a reduced price.
Families that may be eligible are urged to
apply. To determine eligibility, please contact
your child’s school for a packet or visit the
Office of Food and Nutrition Services’ Web
site at www.bcps.org/offices/ofns. Other
services may be available to those students
who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
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If a child has been determined by a doctor
to have a disability that would prevent the
child from eating the regular school meal,
substitutions will be made as prescribed
by the doctor at no extra charge.
Online student meal prepayment is available
for your convenience via MyLunchMoney.
com. Families may prepay for student
breakfasts, lunches, and a la carte snacks
using a credit or debit card and can track
student purchases. Cafeterias also accept
cash, check, or money orders.
V 410-887-7855.
Absences
After an absence, your child is expected to
return to school with a note signed by you
including his or her name, the date of the
absence, and the reason for the absence. If
your child is absent for an extended period
due to illness, the school may require a
written explanation from the doctor.
As parent or guardian, you have the right to
determine when your child will be absent
from school for religious observance.
Students will not be penalized or suffer
prejudicial consequences for excused
absences and will be allowed reasonable
opportunities to make up work missed
during such absences. Inform the school of
the absence in advance so arrangements
can be made for any missed work.
Academic services and support
If your child needs additional support, ask
the school if assistance may be available
from school counselors, school social
workers, pupil personnel workers, or school
psychologists.
Safe and drug-free schools
Health and safety programs, designed with
the Baltimore County Police Department
and Health Department, encourage
students to avoid destructive decisionmaking, disruptive or violent behavior,
and tobacco, alcohol, and other drug
use. Students with possible personal
or family problems with drug use can
refer themselves for assistance or can
be referred by their parents, teachers, or
school administrators.
V Office of Schools Safety: 410-887-6487
or www.bcps.org/offices/sss/safe_drugfree/
default.html
School health services
A registered nurse is assigned full time to
each school and provides a comprehensive
health services program. Each school also has
a staff member, in addition to the school nurse,
with current training in CPR and first aid.
If your child needs medication during the
school day, you must (1) provide the school
nurse with an order from your health care
provider; and (2) deliver the medication to
the school in a pharmacy-labeled container.
If there is a medical concern that requires
your child to carry emergency medications,
such as inhalers for asthma or an EpiPen®,
please talk with your school nurse. Allergenfree lunch tables are available for students
with food allergies, upon request. Please
alert the school nurse or principal in writing
if your child requires this accommodation.
Certain schools have school-based wellness
centers that provide primary care services.
Generally, each center only serves enrolled
students who attend the school where the
center is located. A list of schools with
school-based wellness centers can be found
on the Office of Health Services’ Web site.
Library media centers
Support and extend your child’s learning,
research, and homework needs by using
BCPS’ school library media resources.
Access your child’s school library collection
and evaluated Web sites online at http://
destiny.bcps.org. Also, get a Parent School
Library Card so that you can check out
materials for home use.
Always accessible from school and
home computers are digital collections of
e-books, magazines, books, and multimedia
resources. Passwords to use these digital
resources from home are available from
the library media specialist at your child’s
school. Once you have the passwords, go
to the Web page that provides easy access
to these resources at http://www.bcps.org/
offices/lis/feebased/index.html
VThe Office of School Health Services at
410-887-6368 or www.bcps.org/offices/
sss/health/
The focus of the school health services
program is to assure student safety and
ensure that health problems do not become
barriers to student achievement. Nurses also
provide families with information on health
care resources.
Vision and hearing screening programs
are conducted by the Baltimore County
Department of Health in prekindergarten (age
4) or kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 8. If
you do not want your children to participate
in these screenings, please notify the school
nurse in writing.
To alleviate minor discomforts and prevent
early dismissals from school, school nurses
may administer nonprescription medications
for certain conditions (e.g., headaches
or stomachaches). Parent permission is
required before a student may receive
medication.
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AUGUST 2014
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High School Assessment
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High School Assessment
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Administrative & Supervisory Personnel
Meeting
Board of Education Meeting
7 p.m. Building E
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Systemwide Professional Development
Activities
Teachers on Duty
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Board of Education Meeting
FY 16 Capital Budget Work Session
6:30 p.m. Building E
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Systemwide Professional Development
Activities
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First Practice Date for Fall Sports
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School based Paraeducators and Ten (10)
Month Clericals on Duty
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Opening Day for Students
July 2014
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September 2014
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Gifted and Talented Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Career and Technology
Education Advisory Council –
Building E, 5:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Magnet Expo! – North
Baltimore Plaza Hotel,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Superintendent’s Southwest
Community Forum –
Catonsville High School,
6:30 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
Interest
1-30
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Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Grandparents Day
International Literacy Day
Patriot Day
National Arts in Education
Week
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Hispanic Heritage Month
(through 10/15)
15-16 Mexican Independence Days
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Mayflower Day
17-23 Constitution Week
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Citizenship Day
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International Day of Peace
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First day of autumn
Communicating with
your child’s school
BCPS encourages you to maintain clear,
two-way, meaningful communications
with school staff to support the academic
progress of your child.
BCPS supports many opportunities for
you to connect with teachers and school
staff members, learn more about academic
programs, explore enrichment activities,
and discuss student progress. These can
include, but are not limited to:
x Back to School Nights.
x Interim reports and report cards
(dates are included in this calendar).
x Parent-teacher conferences.
x Family activity nights – Often
sponsored in partnership with
the PTA or PTSA, these events
combine fun and entertainment with
enrichment and learning (e.g., Family
Math Nights).
Your child’s school will communicate
with you in many ways depending on the
information to be shared. In addition to
personal telephone calls or notes, you are
also likely to receive school newsletters,
special letters from the principal’s office,
automated telephone calls, and various
flyers.
If you have questions or concerns about
your child’s academic progress or success
in school, you are encouraged to follow
these steps:
x Talk to your child’s teacher.
x Talk to the school counselor.
x Talk to the principal.
After working with school staff, if the
problem cannot be resolved, you may
want to contact the appropriate assistant
superintendent. Their telephone numbers are
on page 33 of this guide.
PTA
Every school has its own chapter of a
parent-teacher or parent-teacher-student
organization, and most of them are affiliated
with the PTA Council of Baltimore County
and the National PTA. These organizations
are designed to speak on behalf of children
and their needs, assist in developing
effective parenting skills, and encourage
parent and community involvement in public
schools.
V Your child’s school or the PTA Council of
Baltimore County, www.bcptacouncil.org.
Volunteering
Volunteers are important members of Team
BCPS and help our professional staff sustain
effective learning environments, enrich
the education and experiences of students
and build critical partnerships to increase
achievement for all students. Volunteers can
be parents, grandparents, family members,
college students, business persons, retirees,
and other community members who assist
in classrooms and on field trips, tutor, serve
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SEPTEMBER 2014
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Alternate Maryland School
Assessment test window opens
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
Building E
ACT College Admissions Test
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Building E
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Schools and Offices Closed
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October 2014
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Gifted and Talented Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Superintendent’s Northeast
Area Education Advisory Council –
Perry Hall High School, 6:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Superintendent’s Southeast
Area Education Advisory
Council – Chesapeake High
School, 6:30 p.m.
Superintendent’s Central Area
Education Advisory Council –
Loch Raven High School, 6:30 p.m.
Superintendent’s Northwest
Community Forum – New Town
High School, 6:30 p.m.
PTA Council Fall Reception and
Workshops – location TBD, 6 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
Interest
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National Principals Month,
Czech Heritage Month, Italian
American Heritage and
Culture Month, Polish American
Heritage Month, Trick or Treat
for UNICEF Month
Fire Prevention Week
German-American Day
International Walk to School
Day
National Educational Office
Professionals Career
Awareness Week
National School Lunch Week
National Character Counts
Week
National School Bus Safety
Week
as mentors, provide clerical support, and
offer countless other services. All volunteers
must complete an application, screening,
and training process anually. Volunteers may
attend scheduled training sessions offered
by each school or complete the training
online at http://www.bcps.org/community/
volunteer_info/.
V The volunteer coordinator in your
child’s school or The Office of Family
and Community Engagement at
410-887-4329.
Board of Education Advisory Councils
and Stakeholder Groups
The school system has five
geographically-based Education Advisory
Councils to provide input to the Board
of Education. Citizens who wish to learn
more about public education in Baltimore
County are encouraged to attend council
meetings. For more information about
the councils, please call the Board of
Education office at 410-887-4126.
Business partnerships
Businesses support the success of
Baltimore County schools through
funding and in-kind donations, assisting
with curriculum development related to
preparing students for specific careers,
offering teacher recognition and support,
and providing internship and employment
opportunities for students.
V The Business Partner Network online
partnership registry www.bcps.org/
PartnerNetwork/
The school with which your business wants
to get involved, the Office of Career and
Technology Education at 410-887-8921 or
www.bcps.org/offices/cte/, or the BCPS
Education Foundation at 410-887-3539
or www.bcps.org/community/education_
foundation/schools/.
Resources for parents
and the community
Web site
The BCPS Web site, www.bcps.org,
provides a wealth of information, including
Board of Education agendas and meeting
minutes, employment opportunities and
news on school system accomplishments
and activities.
Family and community engagement
The Office of Family and Community
Engagement provides assistance to families,
schools, and community organizations in
promoting student achievement.
V The Office of Family and Community
Engagement online at www.bcps.org/
offices/FamilyCommunityEngagement.htm
or 410-887-0365.
Other involvement opportunities exist for
parents and community members with
interests in particular topics or programs.
In addition to the Education Advisory
Councils, described above, these include
the following:
VAlternative Programs Advisory Committee,
410-887-2270
V Career & Technology Education Advisory
Council, 410-887-8921
V Citizens Advisory Committee for Special
Education, 410-887-5443
V Citizens Advisory Committee on Gifted and
Talented Education, 410-887-4330
V www.bcps.org/community/advisorygroups.html
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OCTOBER 2014
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New Town High School
Id al-Adha
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High School Assessment
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SAT College Admissions & Subject Tests
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Shemini Arzeret
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SAT College Admissions & Subject Tests
High School Assessment
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High School Assessment
High School Assessment
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MSEA ConventionSchools closed for students
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Building E
Birth of the Bab
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PSAT for Grades 9-11
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First marking period endsGrade reporting and data analysisSchools close 3 hours early for
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Events/Meetings
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PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
Interest
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National Native American
Heritage Month
2
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Anniversary of the Mexican
Revolution
23-29 National Family Week
The Parentmobile
BCPS-TV, The Education Channel
This rolling, retrofitted school bus is a
nationally award-winning educational
resource center for parents and community
members. It travels to schools, community
events, neighborhoods, and businesses to
educate parents and families about BCPS.
BCPS-TV, The Education Channel, Baltimore
County Public Schools’ cable station,
broadcasts on Comcast Cable 73 and
Verizon FiOS 34. The 24-hour per day
broadcast schedule includes programs that
highlight student achievement, enrich the
curriculum, train professionals, and inform
the public.
VThe Office of Family and Community
Engagement online at www.bcps.org/
offices/parents/parentmobile/
or 410-887-0365.
V BCPS-TV at 410-887-4292 or www.
bcps.org/offices/ed_channel/
Parent University
Social Media
The BCPS Parent University provides
centralized access to resources that educate
and empower families to prepare their
children to become globally competitive
graduates. The Parent University offers
educational resources and workshops with a
focus on academics, health
and wellness, and personal growth.
The public is welcome to visit the BCPS’
Twitter page at http://twitter.com/BaltCoPS or
to follow Baltimore County Public Schools on
Facebook (Facebook.com/BaltCoPS). In both
places, there are links to press releases and
media alerts, school closing information,
and online publications. Team BCPS also can
be found on Instagram at http://instagram.
com/teambcps. In addition, Superintendent
Dance can be followed on his own Twitter
account, http://twitter.com/DDance_BCPS.
V The Office of Family and Community
Engagement online at www.bcps.org/
offices/parentu/ or 410-887-6395
Resource centers for families
and schools
The Resource Centers for Families and
Schools provide general learning resources
to teachers, parents, daycare providers, and
community-based organizations. The centers
are: Northwest Area at Campfield (410887-1269) and Northeast Area at Middlesex
(410-887-0321). The centers are generally
open to the public Monday through Friday
during the school year. Please call for exact
hours
Special Education (White Oak)
Resource Center
This center supports parents of children
with disabilities, ages birth to 21. Staffed
by parents of children with disabilities, the
center lends books and other materials,
presents free workshops, connects users
to community resources, and facilitates a
family-to-family support network. The center
is located at 8401 Leefield Road, Room 100,
Parkville.
To view photos of events around the school
system, visit our flickr page at https://www.
flickr.com/photos/bcps.
If you are looking for the latest stories
regarding TeamBCPS, be sure to subscribe
to our weekly e-newsletter at http://www.
bcps.org/news/TeamBCPSNewsletter.html
V The Office of Communications at
410-887-5908.
V 410-887-5443.
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Gifted and Talented Citizens
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PTA Council Board of Directors
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Holidays and Dates of
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World AIDS Day
Pearl Harbor Day
Human Rights Day
Bill of Rights Day
First day of winter
Instruction
and
specialized programs
Our goal is to create challenging and
engaging work in every school. A
countywide curriculum promotes a common
and consistent foundation of knowledge and
skills with the goal of advancing student
achievement for all children in every subject
and at every grade level. This core academic
program is enhanced and supported in all
schools by unique programs and projects,
such as magnet programs, partnerships
with local colleges, universities, and area
businesses; and specialized courses.
Specific summaries of what children will
study at each grade level are available at
http://www.bcps.org/offices/curriculum_
and_instruction/ under Parent Summaries.
Students and Teachers Accessing
Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.)
To equip every student with the critical
21st century skills needed to be globally
competitive, BCPS must insure that every
school has an equitable, effective digital
learning environment.
Students and Teachers Accessing Tomorrow
(S.T.A.T.) is the multi-year transformation
of BCPS into a complete 21st century
technology learning environment to
prepare globally-competitive graduates.
BCPS is the first redesigning curriculum
in the core content areas to redefine what
instruction will look like in a blended learning
environment, while placing a stronger
emphasis on critical thinking and analytical
skills. This transformation is necessary
to provide personalized learning to our
increasingly diverse student population at a
time when the economy requires more from
our students for future success.
Ten BCPS Lighthouse Schools will pilot
interactive and blended instruction as model
demonstration sites to prepare all schools
for success. Students in these schools will
have access to a digital device for learning.
By the 2017 school year all students in all
schools will have access to a digital device.
Service-learning
To graduate from Baltimore County Public
Schools, students must successfully
complete 75 hours of planned, preapproved service-learning that includes
preparation, action, and reflection
Students can earn these hours through
course-based projects, approved
service in the community, or through
other activities organized by the school.
Through this program, students improve
their academic skills by applying what
they learn in the classroom to real-world
experiences. Students then reflect on
their experience to reinforce the link
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middle schools– All schools close
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December 16 - 24
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Special Education Citizens
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PTA Council General Meeting –
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Holidays and Dates of
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between their service and their classroom
learning. Each middle and high school has
a service-learning coordinator to assist
students in meeting this requirement.
VThe service-learning coordinator at your
child’s school or the Office of Family and
Community Engagement at 410-887-4329.
Magnet programs
Magnet programs are theme-oriented
courses of study that provide students
with in-depth experiences in specialized
areas of interest. Baltimore County Public
Schools has elementary, middle, and high
school magnet programs located across
the county. While some magnet programs
exist within comprehensive schools, there
are also schools whose entire population
participates in magnet programs.
A countywide Magnet EXPO! will be held
on September 27, 2014, and schools
with magnet programs host open house
events during October and November
2014. Applications for the 2015-2016
school year will be made available
beginning September 2, 2014, and must
be submitted to the Office of Magnet
Programs, postmarked by November 25,
2014.
VThe Office of Magnet Programs at
410-887-4127 or www.bcps.org/offices/
omp/.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and talented education serves
students in all schools who, when compared
with others of their age, experience, or
environment, demonstrate high potential or
performance in visual arts, English language
arts, Mathematics, science, or social
studies.
VYour child’s school or The Office of Gifted
and Talented Education at 410-887-4330.
Special education
Special education is instruction specifically
designed to meet the unique needs of
students who have disabilities. Special
education instruction is provided based
upon an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
developed by a team of school personnel
and parents or guardians. An IEP team
may also determine that a child will receive
related services (for example, speechlanguage therapy, occupational and physical
therapy, or assistive technology). Students
with disabilities are educated with peers
who are not disabled, and removal from
the general education environment occurs
only when the nature and/or severity of the
disability prevents students from making
progress in general education classrooms.
V Your child’s school or the Office of
Special Education at 410-887-3660.
World languages
Middle and high schools offer language
courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Latin, and Spanish. Please
note that all schools do not offer classes
in all languages. In addition, Wellwood
International School, an elementary school,
features a K-5 French immersion program
where students spend half of the day
learning math and language arts in French.
Interactive, a research-based and selfpaced learning platform, will supplement the
lessons, further allowing students to hone
their Spanish listening and speaking skills.
The goal is to expand Spanish to all BCPS
elementary schools over the next few years.
VThe Office of World Languages at
410-887-6756.
ESOL program
If your child is an English language
learner, the English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) program can assist
your child in achieving academic success
and fully participating in school activities
and can support your family in accessing
all resources available through the school
system.
Through the ESOL program, students
develop an understanding of the culture
of the United States while maintaining a
positive concept of their own heritage. ESOL
classes for elementary students are provided
in neighborhood schools. At the middle and
To ensure that every student becomes
proficient in a second language, Baltimore
County Public Schools is implementing a
Spanish-language instruction program in
elementary schools countywide.
During the 2014-2015 academic year,
10 elementary schools, called Passport
Schools, will pilot the program. In these
schools, Grade 4 students will participate in
weekly conversational lessons led by BCPS
elementary Spanish teachers. Middlebury
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7 p.m. West Towson Elementary School
High School Assessment
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High School Assessment
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6:30 p.m. – Building E
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education programs in business education,
family and consumer sciences, schoolto-career transition, technical programs,
and technology education are available
at five magnet high schools and at most
comprehensive high schools.
February 2015
Events/Meetings
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Gifted and Talented Citizens
Advisory Committee – location
TBD, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
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National African American
History Month, National
Children’s Dental Health Month
Groundhog Day
National PTA Founders Day
Chinese New Year
high school levels, students attend intensive
ESOL centers until they are proficient enough
in English to succeed at neighborhoodbased schools.
In addition to coursework, the ESOL
program offers comprehensive services to
assist English language learner students
and their families. Those services include:
assisting with immunizations, translations
of important school system materials and
forms, bilingual resource staff, interpreters
for parent conferences, after-school tutoring
or homework clubs at some schools, and
information on resources for adult English
language learners.
V The Office of World Languages at
410-887-6756.
Career and technology education
High school students can choose a career
and technology education program to meet
career completer graduation requirements or
explore more than 14 career fields through
elective courses. Career and technology
Career and technology education students
have the opportunity for a variety of workbased learning experiences such as workstudy, internships, and apprenticeships.
The students also have the opportunity to
participate in student organizations such as
DECA, Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA), The National FFA Organization,
and SkillsUSA. Career completer students
may be eligible for up to 23 credits toward
advanced college standing through
articulation agreements with the Community
College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
programs are offered in 11 high schools; Air
Force, Army, Marine, and Navy programs are
represented. The JROTC programs develop
students’ citizenship skills and provide them
with leadership training to enable them to
be successful upon graduation from high
school.
and society, mathematics, experimental
sciences, and the arts. Students completing
the requirements for both the IB diploma
and certificate programs may receive
college credit for courses taken in high
school. The IB program is offered at Milford
Mill Academy and Kenwood High School.
Applications are accepted from incoming
Grade 9 students and, on a space available
basis, Grade 10 students.
V The Office of Magnet Programs at
410-887-4127 or www.bcps.org/offices/
omp/high/International-Baccalaureate.pdf
Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID)
AVID is offered in 22 Baltimore County high
schools and eight middle schools. AVID
is designed to accelerate the academic
progress of underachieving students and
students who would not ordinarily have
access to rigorous courses and college
information to prepare them for college
success.
V Pages 61-63 of the 2013-2014 Course
Registration Guide for the locations of Career
Completer Programs and JROTC programs
or the Office of Career and Technology
Education at 410-887-8921.
International Baccalaureate
Program
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
provides highly-motivated students with
an opportunity to pursue an internationally
recognized, rigorous, university preparatory
curriculum. The IB Program helps students
to develop the intellectual, personal,
emotional, and social skills needed to live,
learn, and work in a rapidly globalizing
world. Topics include language, individuals
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middle schools– Schools close
3 hours early for elementary & middle school
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Lincoln’s Birthday
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February 18 - April 4
Presidents’ Day Schools and Offices Closed
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February 23 - April 11
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Building E
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English Language Proficiency
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Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Reflections Awards
Ceremony – location TBD,
2 p.m.
PTA Council General Meeting –
location TBD, 7 p.m.
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Music in Our Schools Month,
National Middle Level
Education Month, National
Nutrition Month®, Social Work
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National Foreign Language
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National School Breakfast
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NEA’s Read Across America
Daylight Saving Time
St. Patrick’s Day
First day of spring
The key components of AVID in BCPS are: a
daily AVID elective class focused on writing,
inquiry, collaboration, and reading; rigorous
courses and critical thinking skills; focus
on organizational and management skills
(Cornell Notes and organized notebooks);
college preparation and tours; PSAT/SAT
support and practice; AVID-trained college
tutors from Civic Works, an AmeriCorps
program; continuous professional
development for school staff; and career
goal planning.
V Your child’s high school or 410-887-3971
College Board Partnership
All Baltimore County Public Schools’ middle
and high school students benefit from the
school system’s comprehensive partnership
with the College Board. Some students
experience the partnership first through
CollegeEd®, an academic and career
advisory program for Grade 7 that prepares
students and their families for college.
Grade 8 students benefit from preparation
for rigorous courses with the SpringBoard
English class. In addition, the Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test (PSAT/NMSQT) supports students,
parents, and schools with early college
preparation and planning. All Baltimore
County Public Schools’ Grade 9 and 10
students take the PSAT/NMSQT free of
charge. The results of that exam help identify
students for Advanced Placement (college
level) coursework (through AP Potential)
and other higher-level coursework, and the
results help support schools in better
preparing students for college success.
In addition, on BCPS SAT Day, all BCPS
juniors take the SAT free of charge during
a school day.
Also through the partnership, every
Baltimore County Public Schools’ high
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school has The Official SAT Online Course ,
and each high school student has access to
the program free of charge – at school and
at home.
V Your child’s middle or high school or
410-887-3971.
Advanced Placement
Overseen by the College Board, Advanced
Placement (AP) courses allow students
to take college-level classes during high
school. During the 2013-2014 school year,
BCPS’ high schools offered an average of
nearly 17 AP courses each. At the end of
each course, students have the opportunity
to take AP Exams, which may earn them
credit or advanced standing at most of the
nation’s colleges and universities. Baltimore
County Public Schools continues to expand
availability of AP course sections and
subjects in all high schools.
V High school counselors or
www.collegeboard.org.
Educational Options
Alternative Education programs support
students who need instruction outside of
normal school hours or face challenges
that impede their academic success in the
traditional classroom settings. These highquality academic and behavioral instructional
programs are student-centered, familydriven, community-based, and culturally
sensitive to support the goals outlined in
Blueprint 2.0.
V The Office of Educational Options at
410-887-2270 or http://www.bcps.org/
offices/alted/
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Kenwood High School
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Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Gifted and Talented Citizens
Advisory Committee – location
TBD, 7 p.m.
PTA Council General Meeting –
location TBD, 7 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
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National Autism Awareness
Month, National Poetry Month
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Day
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12-18 National Environmental
Education Week,
National Library Week, Week of
the Young Child
12-15 National Volunteer Week
19-25 Student Leadership
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Patriot’s Day
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Take Our Daughters and Sons
To Work Day™
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National Arbor Day
To earn a high school diploma from
Baltimore County Public Schools, students
must successfully complete all state and
county graduation requirements. A single
diploma is authorized by the state for all
graduates. The minimum number of credits
required for high school graduation is 21,
of which 17 must be in the approved core
of general education courses and four in an
approved program sequence that prepares
students for post-secondary education and/
or entrance into the workforce. Students
must also pass all Maryland High School
Assessments (or meet the combined score
option) and earn 75 hours of approved
student service learning. Graduation credit
requirements are as follows:
English - 4 credits.
Fine Arts - 1 credit..
Mathematics - 3 credits.
Physical Education - 1 credit.
Health Education - 0.5 credit.
Science - 3 credits.
Social Studies - 3.5 credits.
Technology Education - 1 credit.
Completer Sequence - 4 credits.
Web site www.bcps.org/offices/sss/pdf/
academic_verifications.pdf. Both provide
instructions for obtaining these official
documents.
ACT
VHigh school counselors or the 2014-2015
Course Registration Guide.
Assessments
Student diplomas and transcripts
Under most circumstances, current and
graduating students may obtain a copy of
their official transcript from their school of
attendance. All other students who have
already graduated or withdrawn, and who
are seeking a copy of their official diploma
and/or transcript are to contact the Office
of Student Data at 9611 Pulaski Park Dr.,
Ste 307, Baltimore, MD 21220. Individuals
should call 410-887-6360 or visit the BCPS’
instruction and increase student achievement.
Listed below are descriptions for national and
state tests that students may take:
Through standardized tests, BCPS measures
the extent to which students have mastered
learning objectives at various grade levels.
Some assessments compare the progress of
Baltimore County Public Schools’ students
with those at the same level in school systems
across the state and nation. Other assessments
determine the extent to which students have
reached rigorous standards required for
future success. The results of these tests
help teachers and administrators improve
The ACT is a national college admissions and
placement exam that assesses high school
students’ ability to complete college-level work.
Typically taken by second semester juniors
and first semester seniors, the exam assesses
English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science
Reasoning. There is also an optional writing
test. Students may elect to take the ACT from
October through June.
V High school counselors or www.act.org
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Passover, Concluding Days
April 10 - 11
Easter
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Maryland School Assessment in Science
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High School Assessment
(senoirs only)
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High School Assessment
(senoirs only)
High School Assessment
(senoirs only)
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High School Assessment
(senoirs only)
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ACT College Admissions Test
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Public School Volunteer Week
April 20 - 24
Administrative Professionals Day
PARCC Assessments for Grades 3-8, Algebra
I & II and English 10 begin
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Building E
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Distribution of report cards
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Merit and Ethics Awards
Ceremony –
location TBD, 7 p.m.
Teacher of the Year Ceremony –
location TBD, 4:30 p.m.
Gifted and Talented Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
Interest
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3-10
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Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage
Month, National Physical
Fitness, Sports Month
National Music Week
Mother’s Day
Alternate Maryland School
Assessments (ALT-MSA)
The ALT-MSA is a state assessment
designed for students in Grades 3-8 and
10 whose significant cognitive disabilities
hinder their ability to participate in a regular
assessment, even when accommodations
are provided. The assessment is a portfoliobased assessment administered from
September to February of each school year.
English Language Proficiency Test
(ELPA)
The ELPA is state assessment
administered to English Learners (EL)
to assess English language proficiency.
The assessment is administered in
Kindergarten through Grade 12.
High School Assessments (HSA)
The High School Assessments are end-ofcourse exams in Algebra/Data Analysis,
Biology and English. The High School
Assessments are administered five times
during the year. Students are required to take
and pass all three of the exams or meet the
requirements of the combined score option
to earn a Maryland high school diploma.
If students cannot pass all three tests or
the combined score option, they may be
eligible to participate in the Bridge Plan for
Academic Validation.
V High school counselors or
www.hsaexam.org
Maryland School Assessments (MSA)
This mandatory state assessment in science
meets the testing requirements of the federal
No Child Left Behind Act. Science testing
is administered in April in Grades 5 and 8.
Results of last year’s MSA are available at
www.mdreportcard.org.
V School counselors or http://
marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/testing/
MSA
PARCC
Having new standards requires the
development of new assessment tools to
measure student progress. PARCC, the
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness
for College and Careers, was created by a
partnership of 22 states, including Maryland,
to develop these assessments. During the
2014-2015 school year, PARCC testing will
be administered for students in Grades 3-8
and at the high school level for Algebra I and
II and English 10.
VSchool counselors or http://www.
parcconline.org/
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT is a nationally normreferenced, standardized test administered
by the College Board. The PSAT/NMSQT
measures verbal reasoning, critical reading,
math problem-solving skills, and writing
skills. BCPS has provided funding so that
all Grade 10 and 11 students can take the
PSAT at no charge to them or their families.
The PSAT/NMSQT provides practice for the
SAT, important feedback on areas of strength
and weakness in order to focus future
instruction, and allows students to qualify for
National Merit Scholarship programs.
V High school counselors or
www.collegeboard.com.
SAT
The SAT is a nationally norm-referenced,
standardized test, owned and administered
by the College Board. Typically taken by
second semester juniors and first semester
seniors, the SAT is used primarily for college
admission decisions. The SAT assesses
mathematics, critical reading, and writing.
Students may elect to take the SAT from
October through June.
V High school counselors or
www.collegeboard.com
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School Nutrition Employee Week
May 4 - 8
SAT College Admissions & Subject Tests
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Advanced Placement Exams begin
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Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
Building E
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National School Nurse Day
Advanced Placement Exams end
PreK - Kindergarten Conference Day-No Preschool-3, PreK, or Kindergarten
sessions
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National Educational Bosses Week
May 17 - 23
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Ascension
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Building E
Public hearing on FY17 Operating Budget
7 p.m. Building E
High School Assessment
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High School Assessment
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Shavuot
May 23 - 25
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Commencement Exercises
Memorial Day Observed Schools & Offices closed
Pentecost
Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises
BCPS Salute to Custodians, Groundskeepers,
Maintenance Personnel, & Security
Guards Day
High School Assessment
High School Assessment
High School Assessment
High School Assessment
Commencement Exercises
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Education Advisory Council –
Building E, 5:30 p.m.
PTA Council Board of Directors
Meeting – Building E, 7:30 p.m.
Special Education Citizens
Advisory Committee –
Building E, 7 p.m.
PTA Council Leadership
Training – location TBD, 7 p.m.
Holidays and Dates of
Interest
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National Caribbean American
Heritage Month
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World Environment Day
8-14 National Little League Baseball
Week
14-18 National History Day Contest
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Race Unity Day
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Magna Carta Day
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International Day of the African
Child
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Juneteenth
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Father’s Day, First Day of
Summer
Annual Notifications
Protection of Pupil Rights
Amendment
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
(20 U.S.C. §1232h) gives to parents and
eligible students (students who are 18
years of age or who are emancipated
minors) certain rights regarding surveys,
the collection and use of information for
marketing purposes, and certain physical
exams.
These rights include: the right to consent
before students are required to submit to
a survey funded in whole or in part by a
program of the United States Department
of Education when the survey involves
areas of protected information (“protected
information survey”). The protected
information survey areas include:
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the
student or the student’s parent;
6. Legally recognized, privileged or
analogous relationships, such as those with
lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or
exam or screening required as a condition
of attendance, administered by the school
or its agent, and not necessary to protect
the immediate health or safety of a student,
except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis
screenings, or any physical exam or
screening required by State Law; and
3. Activities involving the collection,
disclosure, or use of personal information
obtained from students for marketing or to
sell or otherwise distribute the information to
others.
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs
of the student or of the student’s parents;
The right to inspect, upon request, and
before the administration or use:
2. Mental and psychological problems of the
student or the student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or
demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of other individuals
with whom respondents have close family
relationships;
8. Income (other than that required by law
to determine eligibility for participation in a
program or for receiving financial assistance
under such program).
The right to receive notice and an
opportunity for a student to opt out of:
1. Any other protected information survey,
regardless of the source of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal
information from students for any of the
above marketing, sales, or other distribution
purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the
educational curriculum.
Baltimore County Public Schools will notify
directly parents and eligible students of their
PPRA rights at least annually. Parents or
eligible students who believe that their rights
under this law have been violated may file a
complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Release of Directory Information
and News Photography Release
State law and the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) affords parents/
legal guardians (hereinafter, “parents”) and
eligible students (students over 18 years
of age or attending an institution of postsecondary education) certain rights with
respect to the student’s education records.
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Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises
High School Assessment
High School Assessment
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hours early
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analysis-- Last day of classes for
Preschool-3 & PreK
Flag Day
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7:00 p.m. Building E
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Commencement Exercises
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First Day of Ramadan
Last day of classes for students
Assessment Day/grade and data recording/
analysis-- Schools close 3 hours early for
elementary and middle school students
Assessment Day/grade and data recording/
analysis-- Schools close 3 hours early for
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address, date of birth, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height of members of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, degrees and
awards received.
In accordance with the law, Baltimore County
Public Schools (hereinafter, “BCPS”) is
providing parents and eligible students with
this FERPA Annual Notification of Rights.
These rights are described below:
Confidentiality
Parents or eligible students have the right
to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. One exception, which
permits disclosure without consent, is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A “school official”
defined as individuals employed by BCPS
or a person or company contracted by
the school system who has legitimate
educational interests in a student record,
in order to fulfill professional or job
responsibilities as determined by BCPS. A
school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility. Upon request,
BCPS will disclose without consent a
student’s education records to another
school or school system in which the
student seeks or intends to enroll.
Directory information, which is information
that is generally not considered harmful
or an invasion of privacy if released,
can also be disclosed to outside
organizations without a parent’s or eligible
student’s prior written consent. Outside
organizations include, but are not limited
to, companies that manufacture class
rings or publish yearbooks. In addition,
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two federal laws require local educational
agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance
under the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide
to military recruiters, upon request, name,
address, and telephone listing – unless the
parent or eligible student has advised the
LEA that they do not want this information
disclosed without their prior written
consent.
You are hereby advised that directory
information (as noted above) and
information requested from military
recruiters (name, address, and telephone
listing), may be withheld from disclosure
at the parent’s or eligible student’s
request. This request must be submitted
in writing to the school principal no later
than October 1 of each school year or, if a
student enrolls after the start of the school
year, within 30 days of enrollment at the
school.
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Recruiter Access to Student and Student
Recruiting Information; and 10 U.S.C.
§503, Enlistments:Recruiting Campaigns;
Compilation of Directory Information
Access to Records
All BCPS’ student records shall be
available to a parent or eligible student
for review and inspection in conference
with appropriate school personnel. If a
student is 18 years of age or older, rights
Directory Information
FERPA requires that BCPS, with certain
exceptions, obtains your written consent
prior to the disclosure of personally
identifiable information from your child’s
education record. However, BCPS
may disclose appropriately designated
“directory information” without your
written consent, unless you have advised
BCPS to the contrary as outlined below.
The following information has been
designated by BCPS as “directory
information” and can be released without
parental consent: student’s name and
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News/Photography
afforded to and required of the parent shall
thereafter only be afforded to and required
of the student. Maryland law provides
that a student education record may be
released by BCPS to other educational
or specified governmental agencies, to
a person involved in approved research
projects, to comply with a judicial order or
a lawfully-issued subpoena, or in a health
or safety emergency.
Request to Amend Student Record
Parents or eligible students may request
the school to amend an education record
that they believe is inaccurate, misleading
or violates the privacy rights of the
student. The request should be made
in writing to the school principal, clearly
identify the part of the record to be changed,
and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading,
or violates the student’s privacy. If the
principal denies the request the principal
will inform the parent or eligible student
in writing of his/her decision and of the
procedures for appealing the decision.
BCPS’ Review of Student Records
A parent or an eligible student has the right to
inspect and review the student’s education
records within 45 days of the day the school
receives a request for access. A parent or
eligible student should submit to the school
principal a written request that identifies the
education record(s) they wish to inspect. The
school principal, or the appropriate official,
will make arrangements for access and notify
the parent or eligible student of the time and
place where the records may be inspected.
School system procedures concerning the
release of student records can be found in
Superintendent’s Rule 5230: Student Records.
Videotaping on School Property
Including School Buses
BCPS possesses the ability to videotape
students on school property and to
videotape students (including audiotape)
while on its school buses. At the discretion
of the superintendent, or his designee,
videotapes may be used for disciplinary
purposes.
Students may be photographed, videotaped,
and/or audiotaped while participating in
school-sponsored activities when such
activities are of interest to the news media.
School staff will monitor all media activities
in schools. School administrative staff will
deny access to news media if their presence
is deemed disruptive to the school day or to
students or if photographing, videotaping,
and/or audiotaping students are not
appropriate, given the nature of a particular
news story. You may refuse to permit mediarelated photographing, videotaping, and
audiotaping of your child by notifying the
principal in writing by October 1 of the school
year or within 30 days of enrollment in the
school. Parents or eligible students who
believe that their rights have been violated
may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
a management plan be developed for all
schools. The building inspection, to be
conducted by a building inspector accredited
by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), identifies asbestos containing material
(ACM) within each school building. The
management plan is to be prepared by a
management planner accredited by the EPA,
and ACM identified are catalogued during the
building inspection.
The building inspections and management
plans have been completed for Baltimore
County Public Schools. These documents
have been submitted to the State of
Maryland in compliance with AHERA’s
deadline of May 9, 1989. These documents
are available at the schools for public review
and also at the Department of Physical
Facilities, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite
204, Baltimore, MD 21220. The individual
building reports include schedules for
periodic surveillance of ACM, re-inspections
School system procedures concerning the
release of student records can be found
in Superintendent’s Rule 5230: Student
Records.
Notification of AHERA Inspection
and Management Compliance
This notification is to inform teachers, school
personnel, parents, and other interested
parties of the actions taken by Baltimore
County Public Schools to ensure compliance
with the requirements of the Asbestos
Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
On October 30, 1987, the AHERA regulations
were published in the Federal Register, pp
41826 to 41898, titled “Asbestos Containing
Materials in Schools.” These regulations
mandate that a building inspection and
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Activities
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conducive to pest invasion, to ensure early
detection of pest presence, and to monitor
infestation levels. As a first step in pest
control, the IPM approach employs a number
of preventative strategies and alternatives
to pesticide application, such as employee
education, source reduction, inspection and
identification of potential problem areas,
and improved sanitation. Each approach is
monitored and evaluated, and modifications
are made if necessary. Pesticides are used
only as a last resort.
ty are maintained at each school and by the
contact person. Persons wishing to review
this information should contact David Glassman at 410-887-6300 to arrange an appointment. For additional information about
the Integrated Pest Management Program,
please contact:
David Glassman
Supervisor, Environmental Services
Baltimore County Public Schools
9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 204
Baltimore, MD 21220
Maryland law requires that parents of all
elementary school children be notified prior
to any interior/grounds pesticide application.
Parents of middle school or high school
students who wish to be notified prior to
interior/grounds applications must request
that they be placed on the school system’s
pesticide notification list. To be added to
the notification list, send a written request
that includes your child’s name, your name,
address, and telephone number to your
child’s school principal.
to be conducted by an accredited EPA
building inspector, and planned and
completed response actions.
of the documents is at no cost. Copies of
various reports are available for a fee based
upon the copying cost of the individual
report requested.
The first re-inspection of Baltimore County
Public Schools’ buildings was completed in
1992, and subsequent re-inspections have
been performed.
Integrated Pest Management
Program
To minimize confusion, and to ensure
presence of a school system representative,
it is strongly recommended that an
appointment be made with the school
administrator if anyone is interested in
reviewing the reports. The public viewing
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Program employed by Baltimore County
Public Schools is a proactive rather than
a reactive approach to insect and rodent
control in school facilities. The IPM program
includes routine inspections or surveys of
all school facilities to identify conditions
The following is a list of the pesticides and
bait stations, by common name, that may be
used in school buildings during the school
year. This list may be amended during the
year if the need arises.
tetrahydrate
bromadiolone
orthoboric acid
oryzalin
piperonyl butoxide
phenothrin
silica gel
pyrethrin
hydramethylnon
disodium octaborate
glyphosate
Copies of material safety data sheets
(MSDS) and product labels for each pesticide and bait station used on school proper-
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Schools by Zone Alternative Schools* Magnet Schools** Special Schools***
Elementary Schools Zone 1
Elementary Schools Zone 2
Elementary Schools Zone 3
Elementary Schools Zone 4
Zone Office: 410-887-3172
Zone Office: 410-887-3235
Zone Office: 410-887-8764, 8768
Zone Office: 410-887-4316
Arbutus
Baltimore Highlands
Campfield ELC
Colgate
Deep Creek
Featherbed Lane
Halstead Academy**
Hawthorne
Hebbville
Holabird
Lansdowne
Logan
Mars Estates
Middlesex
Norwood
Powhatan
Riverview
Sandy Plains
Scholars K-8
Scotts Branch
Winfield
Woodbridge
Woodmoor
Carroll Manor
Cedarmere
Church Lane
Cromwell Valley**
Deer Park
Fifth District
Fort Garrison
Franklin
Glyndon
Hernwood
Hillcrest
Jacksonville
Milbrook
New Town
Owings Mills
Padonia
Pinewood
Pleasant Plains
Pot Spring
Prettyboy
Randallstown
Reisterstown
Seventh District
Sparks
Summit Park
Timber Grove
Timonium
Warren
Winand
Woodholme
Battle Monument***
Bedford
Carney
Edmondson Heights
Fullerton
Gunpowder
Hampton
Harford Hills
Johnnycake
Kingsville
Lutherville**
Maiden Choice***
Martin Boulevard
Mays Chapel
New NW School
Oakleigh
Perry Hall
Pine Grove
Relay
Riderwood
Ridge Ruxton***
Rodgers Forge
Seven Oaks
Shady Spring
Stoneleigh
Victory Villa
Villa Cresta
Wellwood**
West Towson
White Oak***
Battle Grove
Bear Creek
Berkshire
Catonsville
Chadwick
Chapel Hill
Charlesmont
Chase
Chatsworth**
Chesapeake Terrace
Dogwood
Dundalk
Edgemere
Elmwood
Essex
Glenmar
Grange
Halethorpe
Joppa View
McCormick
Middleborough
Oliver Beach
Orems
Red House Run
Sandalwood
Seneca
Sussex
Vincent Farm
Westchester
Westowne
410-887-1400
410-887-0919
410-887-1266
410-887-7010
410-887-0110
410-887-1302
410-887-3210
410-887-0138
410-887-0708
410-887-7049
410-887-1408
410-887-7052
410-887-0154
410-887-0170
410-887-7055
410-887-1330
410-887-1428
410-887-7070
410-887-3338
410-887-0761
410-887-0766
410-887-0857
410-887-1318
410-887-5947
410-887-1100
410-887-0717
410-887-4888
410-887-0723
410-887-1726
410-887-1203
410-887-1111
410-887-1130
410-887-0732
410-887-0820
410-887-7880
410-887-1225
410-887-1541
410-887-1710
410-887-7646
410-887-7663
410-887-3549
410-887-7648
410-887-1900
410-887-0746
410-887-1133
410-887-1902
410-887-7900
410-887-1210
410-887-1714
410-887-7661
410-887-7665
410-887-0763
410-887-6700
410-887-7000
410-887-1200
410-887-5228
410-887-0818
410-887-5234
410-887-5121
410-887-3205
410-887-5236
410-887-0823
410-887-5949
410-887-7800
410-887-1431
410-887-0158
410-887-4134
410-887-1719
410-887-5238
410-887-5105
410-887-5267
410-887-1426
410-887-3568
410-887-3594
410-887-3582
410-887-6257
410-887-0509
410-887-3600
410-887-0184
410-887-5275
410-887-1212
410-887-3869
410-887-5378
410-887-7500
410-887-7007
410-887-7008
410-887-0800
410-887-1300
410-887-5119
410-887-7004
410-887-5940
410-887-1103
410-887-7505
410-887-6808
410-887-7013
410-887-7507
410-887-5232
410-887-0117
410-887-0127
410-887-7043
410-887-1406
410-887-5065
410-887-0500
410-887-0160
410-887-5943
410-887-0172
410-887-0506
410-887-0174
410-887-5945
410-887-0182
410-887-2983
410-887-1088
410-887-0854
Notice of Non-discrimination
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or
veteran status in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding
the Board’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson,
Maryland 21204 (410-887-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director of the Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (410-887-4360).
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Schools by Zone Alternative Schools* Magnet Schools** Special Schools***
Middle Schools
High Schools
Zone Office: 410-887-8760
Zone Office: 410-887-8767
Arbutus
Catonsville
Cockeysville
Deep Creek**
Deer Park Middle Magnet**
Dumbarton
Dundalk
Franklin
General John Stricker
Golden Ring
Hereford
Lansdowne**
Loch Raven Technical Academy**
Meadowood Education Center*
Middle River
Old Court
Parkville**
Perry Hall
Pikesville
Pine Grove
Ridgely
Southwest Academy**
Sparrows Point
Stemmers Run
Sudbrook Magnet Middle**
Windsor Mill
Woodlawn
410-887-1402
410-887-0803
410-887-7626
410-887-0112
410-887-0726
410-887-3176
410-887-7018
410-887-1114
410-887-7038
410-887-0130
410-887-7902
410-887-1411
410-887-3518
410-887-6888
410-887-0165
410-887-0742
410-887-5250
410-887-5100
410-887-1207
410-887-5270
410-887-7650
410-887-0825
410-887-7524
410-887-0177
410-887-6720
410-887-0618
410-887-1304
Catonsville
410-887-0808
Catonsville Center for
Alternative Studies*
410-887-0934
Chesapeake**
410-887-0100
Crossroads Center*
410-887-2275
Dulaney
410-887-7633
Dundalk
410-887-7023
Eastern Technical**
410-887-0190
Franklin
410-887-1119
George Washington Carver Center for
Arts & Tech**
410-887-2775
Hereford
410-887-1905
Kenwood**
410-887-0153
Lansdowne**
410-887-1415
Loch Raven
410-887-3525
Milford Mill Academy**
410-887-0660
New Town
410-887-1614
Overlea**
410-887-5241
Owings Mills
410-887-1700
Parkville**
410-887-5257
Patapsco**
410-887-7060
Perry Hall
410-887-5108
Pikesville
410-887-1217
Randallstown**
410-887-0748
Rosedale Center*
410-887-0133
Sollers Point Technical**
410-887-7075
Sparrows Point**
410-887-7517
Towson**
410-887-3608
Western School of Tech & Science** 410-887-0840
Woodlawn**
410-887-1309
BCPS
Main phone numbers
General information
Anonymous Fraud Tip Line
School Operating Status
(recorded)
Board of Education
Superintendent
410-887-4554
1-866-881-2932
410-887-5555
410-887-4126
410-887-4281
Employment information
Classified
Support Services
Substitutes
Teachers
Employee Benefits
410-887-7869
410-887-7869
410-887-8954
410-887-4191
410-887-8943
Other important numbers
Athletic Programs
Communications
BCPS-TV
Physical Facilities
School Boundaries
Transcripts
Transportation
410-887-2328
410-887-5908
410-887-4292
410-887-6435
410-887-4215
410-887-6360
410-887-4321
Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles Street
Towson, Maryland 21204
410-887-4554
www.bcps.org
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Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles Street
August
15 (F)
18 (M)
19-20(T-W)
Towson, Maryland 21204
27 (W)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 3/10
Administrative & Supervisory Personnel Meeting
Teachers on Duty
Systemwide Professional Development
Activities
School-based Paraeducators and Ten (10)
Month Clericals on Duty
Opening Day for Students
September
1 (M)
25 (Th)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 20/20
Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed
Rosh Hashanah – Schools and Offices Closed
October
13 (M)
17 (F)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 22/23
Columbus Day*
Professional Development Day/MSEA
Convention – Schools Closed for Students
First marking period ends – Schools Close 3
Hours Early for Elementary and Middle
School Students – Grade Reporting and Data
Analysis – Teachers on Duty**
21 (Th)
31 (F)
November
3 (M)
4 (T)
11 (T)
13 (T)
14 (F)
17-21 (M-F)
27-28 (Th-F)
December
12 (F)
15 (M)
23 (T)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 16-17/17
Half-Day Systemwide Professional
Development – All Schools Close
3 Hours Early – Teachers on Duty
Election Day – Schools and Offices Closed
Veterans Day*
Distribution of Report Cards –
PS-3 & PreK Conference Day, No PS-3 or PreK
A.M. or P.M. Sessions – Teachers on Duty
Elementary Conference Day – Schools
Closed for Elementary Students
American Education Week
Thanksgiving Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 17/17
Half-Day Systemwide Professional
Development for Elementary and
Middle Schools – Schools Close 3 Hours Early
for Elementary and Middle School Students –
Teachers on Duty – High Schools in Session
Full Day
Bill of Rights Day*
Christmas Holiday/Winter Break Begins at End
of School Day
410-887-4554
2014-2015
www.bcps.org
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 18/19
Schools Reopen
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
Observed – Schools and Offices Closed
Second Marking Period Ends “ – All Schools
Close 3 Hours Early – Grade Reporting and
Data Analysis** – Teachers on Duty
Systemwide Professional Development –
Schools closed for all students – Teachers on duty
(Full Day Prep for Teachers with Semester Courses)
June
1-4 (M-Th)
14 (S)
17 (W)
19 (F)
16 (M)
22 (S)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 19/19
Distribution of Report Cards
Lincoln’s Birthday*
Half-Day Systemwide Professional
Development for Elementary and Middle
Schools – Schools Close 3 Hours
Early for Elementary and Middle
School Students – Teachers on Duty – High
Schools in Session Full Day
Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed
Washington’s Birthday*
March
25 (W)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 22/22
Maryland Day*
April
1 (W)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 15/16
Third Marking Period Ends – Easter Holiday/
Spring Break Begins at the End of the Day
Half-Day Systemwide Professional
Development – Half-Day Grade Reporting/Data
Analysis** – Teachers on Duty
Easter Holiday/Spring Break Begins for Teachers
Schools Reopen
Distribution of Report Cards
January
5 (M)
15 (Th)
19 (M)
23 (F)
26 (M)
February
5 (Th)
12 (Th)
13 (F)
2 (Th)
3 (F)
13 (M)
23 (Th)
May
11 (M)
22 (F)
25 (M)
26-30 (T-S)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 20/20
PreK/K Conference Day – No PS-3, Pre-K or
Kindergarten Sessions
Last Day for Seniors
Memorial Day Observed – Schools and Offices Closed
Commencement Exercises
18 (Th)
Pupil Days/Teacher Days: 15/15
Commencement Exercises
Flag Day*
Assessment Day****: Grade & Data
Recording/Analysis*** – Elementary, Middle,
and High Schools in Session Full Day; Last
Day of Classes for Preschool-3 and PreK
Assessment Day****: Schools Close 3
Hours Early for Elementary and Middle School
Students – Teachers on Duty – Grade
Reporting and Data Analysis – High Schools in
Session Full Day
Assessment Day****: Schools Close 3 Hours
Early for Elementary and Middle School
Students – Teachers on Duty – Grade
Reporting and Data Analysis – High Schools in
Session Full Day – Last Day of Classes for
Students
Total Pupil Days/Total Teacher Days: 187-188/198
June
26 or 29 (F,M)
July
3 (F)
6 (M)
31 (F)
Summer School Teachers on Duty (Teachers
choose either day)
Independence Day – Schools and Offices Closed
Summer School Begins
Summer School Ends
*Schools open with appropriate exercises OR appropriate exercises
to be scheduled on the school day prior.
** GRADE & DATA RECORDING, DATA ANALYSIS -- Principals and
teachers will have time for grade & data recording, data analysis/
progress assessment.
****ASSESSMENT DAY – High schools will have the opportunity
to administer traditional final exams or to use alternative
assessment procedures.
If schools are closed seven days due to emergency conditions, it
may be necessary to alter the school calendar. Additional days may
be scheduled as required at the end of the school year. Depending
on the use of emergency full day closures, delayed openings or
early dismissals, the calendar may be adjusted as needed to meet
the minimum required days/hours. One-half days may be modified.
Teacher duty days will not exceed 191. End-of-year adjustments to
the school calendar will be announced as soon as feasible.