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CONTENTS The GazetteA BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

Prince George’s County n August 2013

Charter schools 25

Colleges/universities 26

Early childhood 12

Elementary schools 6

High schools 21

Middle schools 18

New schools, academies start this year 13

Online form now available to report bullying 19

Private schools 27

School board/CEO 24

School calendar 4

Scholarships for Prince George’s students 20

Science/outdoor education centers 12

Security measures increasing at schools 5

Special education schools 12

Tablets on the rise in county schools 16

The Gazette13501 VirginiaManor RoadLaurel, MD 20707www.gazette.netMain phone: 240-473-7500Fax: 240-473-7501

Vanessa Harrington,Editor

Douglas S. Hayes,Associate Publisher

On The CoverClockwise from top left

Students from Chillum Elemen-tary School watch a flyoverby the Prince George’s policehelicopter during Career Day.

Tulip Grove Elementary Schoolstudents wave flags and singpatriotic songs to an audienceof veterans.

University Park (MD) ElementarySchool student Ariel Wingardeats green eggs and ham aspart of the National EducationAssociation’s Read AcrossAmerica Day.

Vermelle Green (standing),founder of S.A.C.R.E.D. LifeAcademy for Boys, checks onstudents Christopher Hardy(left) and Giovanni Madrigal inCapitol Heights.

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Melwood Elementary School students Jasmine Griffin (left) and Arin Collins join classmates in dancingas part of a healthy lifestyle presentation t the Upper Marlboro school.

GAZETTE FILE PHOTOS

Academics: 301-952-6280

Adult Education/Evening High School/GED: 301-322-0891

Alternative Education Office: 301-618-7320

Appeals: 301-952-6195

Athletics: 301-669-6000

Before and After Care: 301-636-8412

Board of Education Office: 301-952-6115

Career and Technical Education: 301-669-6012

Charter and Contract Schools Office: 301-808-8150

Child Find: 301-808-2719

Choice/Option Schools (Title I): 301-925-2392

Communications: 301-952-6001

Constituent Services: 301-952-6378

Council of Prince George’s County PTAs: 301-408-5539

Creative and Performing Arts: 301-808-8317

Curriculum and Instruction: 301-808-8240

Deputy Superintendent’s Office: 301-952-6011

Early Childhood (Head Start, Pre-K and K): 301-808-2707

English for Speakers of Other Languages Program: 301-445-8450

Even Start Program: 301-431-6220

Evening HS: 301-669-6000

Facility Use: 301-952-6551

Fingerprinting/Background Checks: 301-952-6775

Food and Nutrition Services: 301-952-6580

French Immersion: 301-808-8265

GED and ESOL (Prince George’s Community College): 301-322-0891

Health Services: 301-749-4722

Home and Hospital Teaching :301-567-8642

Home Schooling: 301-333-1001

Homeless Education: 301-925-2482

Human Resources Customer Service Center: 301-780-2191

Infant/Toddler Program: 301-925-1985

International Student Office: 301-445-8460

Judy Hoyer Family Learning Center(Central): 301-808-8180

Judy Hoyer Family Learning Center (North): 301-408-6860

Maintenance: 301-952-6500

Montessori: 301-445-8450

New Schools and Charter Schools: 301-618-7320

Office of Interpreting and Translating: 301-408-5511

Professional School Counseling: 301-567-8669

Psychological Services: 301-431-5630

Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries: 301-952-6300

Security Services: 301-499-7000

Building Alarms: 301-499-7019

Special Education: 301-618-8300

Student Affairs/Safe and Drug Free Schools: 301-749-4379

Student Services: 301-952-6384

Student Records (Copies of diplomas, graduation verification): 301-567-5781

Student Transcripts: 301-952-6175

Student Transfers: 301-567-5781

Superintendent’s Office: 301-952-6008

Supplemental Educational Services/Title I: 301-618-8390

Talented and Gifted (TAG): 301-808-3790

Talent Development: 301-749-4600

Teacher Leadership and Professional Development: 301-749-4600

Test Administration: 301-702-3860

Transportation: 301-952-6570

TTD Services/Hearing and Speech Impaired: 301-952-6068

AREA OFFICESArea 1: 301-808-8150

Area 2: 301-669-6060

High School Performance: 301-699-6000

TurnAround Schools: 301-702-3910

SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

IMPORTANT SCHOOL NUMBERS

Aug. 5-7: Monday-Wednesday Professional duty days for new teachers

Aug. 8: Thursday Eid al-Fitr**

Aug. 12-16: Monday-Friday Professional duty days for all teachers

Aug. 19: Monday First day of school for students

Sept. 2: Monday Holiday, Labor Day*

Sept. 5: Thursday Holiday, Rosh Hashanah**. All schools closed. Alloffices open.

Sept. 6: Friday Rosh Hashanah**

Sept. 14: Saturday Yom Kippur**

Sept. 27: Friday Professional development. Schools closed forstudents.

Oct.: TBD First quarter progress reports released.

Oct. 15: Tuesday Eid al-Adha**

Oct. 18: Friday MSEA Convention. Schools closed for students andteachers.

Oct. 25: Friday End of first quarter (46 days)

Oct. 28: Monday Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed forstudents.

November: TBD First quarter report cards released

Nov. 11: Monday Parent-teacher conferences. Schools closed forstudents.

Nov. 27: Wednesday Thanksgiving Break. Schools closed for students andteachers. All offices open.

Nov. 28-29: Thursday-Friday Holidays, Thanksgiving*

December: TBD Second quarter progress reports released

Dec. 23-25: Monday-Wednesday Holidays, Christmas*

Dec. 26-27, 30: Thursday, Friday, Monday Winter Break.* Schools and offices closed.

Dec. 31 – Jan. 1: Tuesday-Wednesday Holidays, New Year’s*

Jan. 16: Thursday End of second quarter (46 days)

Jan. 17: Friday Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed forstudents.

Jan. 20: Monday Holiday – Martin L. King Jr. Day*

February: TBD Second quarter report cards released.

Feb. 5: Wednesday Professional development. Schools closed half day forstudents.

Feb. 14: Friday Teacher planning. Schools closed for students.

Feb. 17: Monday Holiday, Presidents Day*

March: TBD Third quarter progress reports released

March 27: Thursday End of third quarter (46 days)

March 28: Friday Grading/teacher planning. Schools closed forstudents.

April: TBD Third quarter report cards released

April 14-17: Monday-Thursday Spring Break. Schools closed for students andteachers.

April 18 & 21: Friday and Monday Holidays, Easter*

May: TBD Fourth quarter progress reports released, seniors

May: TBD Fourth quarter progress reports released

May 26: Monday Holiday, Memorial Day*

June 5: Thursday Last day for students (half day ).*** End of fourthquarter (42 days). Subject to change due toinclement weather

June 6: Friday Last day for teachers. Subject to change due toinclement weather.

June 6 & 9-11: Friday, Monday-Wednesday Inclement weather makeup days

June: TBD Fourth quarter report cards released

PRINCE GEORGE’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2013-2014 CALENDAR

*ALL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED **HOLIDAY BEGINS AT SUNSET OF THE PRECEDING DAY. PGCPS PROHIBITS SCHEDULING OF ANY MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES DURING OR AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY (DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE OR REGIONAL EVENTS).

SOURCE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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To ensure student safety inPrince George’s County Pub-lic Schools, the school system isbeefing up security by addingelectronic safety devices to allschools and practicing emer-gency protocols.

The school system is invest-ing $7.5million in devices such assurveillance cameras, electronicentry and panic buttons, and asystem for alerting authoritiesin an emergency situation for its205 school facilities, said MichaelBlow, director of security forPrince George’s County PublicSchools.

Parent Teacher Organiza-tion President Dawn Wampler ofHeather Hills Elementary Schoolin Bowie said the new measuresare a good step for improvingschool security, as county schools

don’t appear to be designed in away that allows good supervisionof the buildings.

“I know that security issues

are something that has been veryimportant to the staff,” Wamplersaid. “I’m glad that the county isactually being proactive in mak-

ing some changes.”Because of school size and lay-

out, some schools will take longerthan others to get physical securityenhancements.Thissummer,Blowsaid officials did a pre-assessmenton the schools to see which wouldbe easier to do based on the build-ing’s age, size and layout.

“It won’t happen by the timeschool starts, but by the timeschool starts we will be well un-derway,” Blow said.

The installments will beginAug. 1 and be done by the end ofthe school year, he said.

Whileabout150of the schoolshave surveillance cameras, aboutaquarter of county schools still donot, Blow said.

The school system has beenauthorized to have supervisorypersonnel oversee security staffat all of the schools and the secu-rity staff’s jobwill be tomake surestaff are in the appropriate placesand to support the principals,Blow said.

There was also a large-scaleactive shooter drill July 19 at HighPoint High School in Beltsville,with observers from the school

system and law enforcementpersonnel. Blow says the schoolssystem plans to partner with lawenforcement and fire safety atleast three times in different lo-cations throughout the year toensure school officials and publicsafety personnel get the opportu-nity topractice for crises together.

Prince George’s County Pub-lic Schools Security is also in theinfancy of planning quarterlylockdown drills to make sure ev-eryone has a basic understandingof the appropriate responses if anincident occurs, Blow said.

Segun Eubanks, school boardchairman, said during the springsecurity staff worked closely withlaw enforcement partners tomake recommendations to theboard for expanded securitymea-sures, such as the panic buttonsand electronic entry.

“I believe these measures willgreatly improve safety and peaceof mind for both students andstaff,” Eubanks said. “After wehave had the opportunity to seethese newmeasures in action, wewill see what additional improve-ments need to bemade.”

Expect to see new security measures at county schools

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Prince George’s County police remove police cadets, pretending to be students,from a mock school shooting in July at High Point High School in Beltsville.County police joined other agencies in the training scenario.

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Accokeek Academy14400 Berry RoadAccokeek, MD 20607Phone: 301-203-3200Fax: 301-203-3207Hours: K-4th grade: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.5th-8th grade: 9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/accokeek/Principal: Judy AdamsGuidance Counselors: Greta Thomas, Tracey

Williams, Lakeisha StrotherNumber of Teachers: 110Capacity: 1,261Enrollment: 1,361Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: Yes, at middle schoolMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0066MSA Reading: 82.6MSA Math: 77.7

Allenwood ES6300 Harley LaneTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3930Fax: 301-702-7598Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/allenwood/Principal: Shawna FagbuyiGuidance Counselor: LaKeisha MorganNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 449

Enrollment: 422Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9431MSA Reading: 77.8MSA Math: 66.4

Apple Grove ES7400 Bellefield AvenueFort Washington, MD 20744

Phone: 301-449-4966Fax: 301-449-2106Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/applegrove/Principal: Beth LinnGuidance Counselor: Kezia Dix-TruesdaleNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 540Enrollment: 456Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: Yes

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS• Guidance counselors: Guidance coun-

selors can be reached through themaintelephone number for the school, unlessotherwise noted. Some schoolsmay includemore than one person as a guidance coun-selor contact.

• School capacity: This figure is for thecapacity of the school building. Capac-ity does not include temporary buildings(temps) on school grounds. Each listingincludes the capacity of the school buildingand howmany temps are at each school.

• School enrollment: Based on a list-ing from the Prince George’s County PublicSchools System.

• ESOL: Identifies schools that offerEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages pro-gram or are used as ESOL centers.

• School Progress Index (SPI): SPI isbased on achievement, growth and gapreduction. Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 orhigher havemet their performance target.Data is listed as reported in theMSDE 2012Maryland Report Card (www.mdreportcard.org).

This information provided by PrinceGeorge’s County Public Schools is a partiallist that includes schools from this part ofPrince George’s County. The complete list islocated at www.gazette.net.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCHOOL LIST

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Edmund Harris, library media specialist at Woodmore Elementary School, works with Tayla Dickens(left) and Lynette Manful at the Mitchellville school in May.

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Uniform Policy: YesMascot: BulldogBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9991MSA Reading: 81.9MSA Math: 83.5

Ardmore ES9301 Ardwick-Ardmore RoadSpringdale, MD 20774Phone: 301-925-1311Fax: 301-925-1318Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

ardmore/Principal: Georgette GregoryGuidance Counselor: Rachelle

JacksonNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 535Enrollment: 556Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: AnchorBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0587MSA Reading: 84.9MSA Math: 79.5

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/

arrowhead/Principal: Gail BentzGuidance Counselors: Lauren

SipeNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 434Enrollment: 409Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9259MSA Reading: 72.4MSA Math: 62.7

Avalon ES4815 Dalton StreetTemple Hills, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4970Fax: 301-449-2114Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

avalon/Principal: Dianne BruceGuidance Counselor: Monifa

CarpenterNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 419Enrollment: 341Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0742MSA Reading: 73.4MSA Math: 80.9

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/

baden/Principal: Dennis BilicicGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 337Enrollment: 290Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BobcatBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9863MSA Reading: 85.2MSA Math: 82.3

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/

barackobama/Principal: Pearl HarmonGuidance Counselor: Glenda

BainesNumber of Teachers: 36Capacity: 834Enrollment: 871Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0647MSA Reading: 85MSA Math: 80.7

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/

barnabymanor/Principal: Viola LynchGuidance Counselor: Michelle

ThomasNumber of Teachers: 39Capacity: 673Enrollment: 479Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9909MSA Reading: 70. 1MSA Math: 67.7

Benjamin D. Foulois Creative& Performing ArtsAcademy

4601 Beauford RoadSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0300Fax: 301-817-0941Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

benjaminfoulois/Principal: Patricia Payne

Guidance Counselor: ShonitaLee

Number of Teachers: 40Capacity: 796Enrollment: 553Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: FalconsBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1520MSA Reading: 90.4MSA Math: 86.3

Brandywine ES14101 Brandywine RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0100Fax: 301-372-0729Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

brandywine/Principal: Teri LeeGuidance Counselor: April

RossNumber of Teachers: 28Capacity: 473Enrollment: 444Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BulldogBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9118MSA Reading: 77.9MSA Math: 76.5

Clinton Grove ES9420 Temple Hill RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2414Fax: 301-599-2412Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55

p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

clintongrove/Principal: Jamila MannieGuidance Counselor: Phyllis

EnnalsNumber of Teachers: 29Capacity: 345Enrollment: 355

Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: PandaBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0279MSA Reading: 55.1MSA Math: 42.4

Flintstone ES800 Comanche Drive

Oxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4210Fax: 301-749-4215Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

flintstone/Principal: Brandi StinsonGuidance Counselor: NoneNumber of Teachers: 45Capacity: 447Enrollment: 372

Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0615MSA Reading: 63.9MSA Math: 48.7

Forest Heights ES200 Talbert DriveForest Heights, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4220Fax: 301-749-4224Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55


forestheights/Principal: Chester BrookoverGuidance Counselor: Michael

MundyNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 314Enrollment: 268Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Wise OwlBefore/After Care: NoSPI: 1.1095MSA Reading: 62MSA Math: 64.8

Fort Foote ES8300 Oxon Hill Road

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Fort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-749-4230Fax: 301-749-4236Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

fortfoote/Principal: Marilyn GoldsmithGuidance Counselor: Joy

GogginsNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 413Enrollment: 316Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0234MSA Reading: 85.3MSA Math: 79.5

Fort Washington Forest ES1300 Fillmore RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-203-1123Fax: 301-203-1129Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

fortwashingtonforest/Principal: Ezekiel BloyceGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 411Enrollment: 251

Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: RocketBefore/After Care:SPI: Met/1.0710MSA Reading: 80.9MSA Math: 80.5

Francis T. Evans ES6720 Old Alexandria Ferry

RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2480

Fax: 301-599-2561Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

francistevans/Principal: Deborah StoneGuidance Counselor: Elaine

ShawNumber of Teachers: 23Capacity: 457Enrollment: 434Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Falcon

Before/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0783MSA Reading: 77.1MSA Math: 76.6

Glassmanor ES1011 Marcy AvenueOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4240Fax: 301-749-4242Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

glassmanor/Principal: Diane JonesGuidance Counselors: Nakia

BethelNumber of Teachers: 13Capacity: 335Enrollment: 258Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore and After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.2472MSA Reading: 83.9MSA Math: 84.1

Glenarden Woods ES7801 Glenarden ParkwayGlenarden, MD 20706Phone: 301-925-1300Fax: 301-925-1304Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

glenardenwoods/Principal: Cecelia Jones-

BowldingGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 472Enrollment: 435Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: TigerBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0141MSA Reading: 95MSA Math: 95

Glenn Dale ES6700 Glenn Dale RoadGlenn Dale, MD 20769Phone: 301-805-2750Fax: 301-805-2753Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

glenndale/Principal: Jacqueline Marshall

HallGuidance Counselor: Patricia

MooreNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 474Enrollment: 488Parent organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: GatorBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1478MSA Reading: 92.9MSA Math: 91.1

Heather Hills ES12605 Heming LaneBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-805-2730


heatherhills/Principal: Patsy HoschGuidance Counselor: Monique

BartleyNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 339Enrollment: 397Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.2636MSA Reading: 95MSA Math: 95

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/

highbridge/Principal: William KellyGuidance Counselor: Lisa

MillerNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 443Enrollment: 399Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: HawkBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0170MSA Reading: 73.8MSA Math: 69.3

Hillcrest Heights ES4305 22nd PlaceTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3800Fax: 301-702-3807Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

hillcrestheights/Principal: Traci BrownGuidance Counselor: Kattrell

LeeNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 520Enrollment: 498Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: HawkBefore/After care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9677MSA Reading: 67.2MSA Math: 57

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/

indianqueen/Principal: Aundrea McCallGuidance Counselor: Tiffany

MatthewsNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 452Enrollment: 309

Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: After care

through Park and PlanningSPI: Not Met/0.9453MSA Reading: 67.4MSA Math: 61.4

J. Frank Dent ES2700 Corning AvenueFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-702-3850Fax: 301-702-7574Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

jfrankdent/Principal: Anita WallsGuidance Counselor: Andria

JonesNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 362Enrollment: 250Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0192MSA Reading: 64.1MSA Math: 65.8

James Ryder Randall ES5410 Kirby RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-449-4980Fax: 301-449-2124Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

jamesryderrandall/Principal: Sonia BeckfordGuidance Counselor:

Carmelita WalkerNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 506Enrollment: 427Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0247MSA Reading: 91.7MSA Math: 82.5

John Hanson FrenchImmersion

2000 Callaway StreetHillcrest Heights, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3950Fax: 301-894-8515School Hours: 9:15 a.m. -

3:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

johnhansonfrenchimmersion

Principal: Lysianne EssamaGuidance Counselors:

Carmen Berces, SandraNavarra

Number of Teachers: 21Capacity: 668Enrollment: 434Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: Yes


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John Hanson Montessori6360 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4052Fax: 301-749-4054School Hours: 9:15 a.m. -

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johnhansonmontessori/Principal: Katrina PinderGuidance Counselors: Tia

BreckenridgeNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 902Enrollment: 456Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: VoluntaryMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0600MSA Reading: 88.1MSA Math: 76.1

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3000 Church StreetGlenarden, MD 20706Phone: 301-925-2840Fax: 301-925-2844Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

judgesylvaniawoods/Principal: Michelle WilliamsGuidance Counselor: Rodney

RoundtreeNumber of Teachers: 39Capacity: 719Enrollment: 651Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0598MSA Reading: 75.2MSA Math: 73.8

Kenilworth ES12520 Kembridge DriveBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-6600Fax: 301-805-6605Hours: 7:45 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

kenilworth/Principal: Rodney A.

HendersonGuidance Counselor: Ronyl

Minor WilliamsNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 494Enrollment: 349Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: CougarBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0393

MSA Reading: 89.2MSA Math: 85.4

Kettering ES11000 Layton StreetUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-808-5977Fax: 301-808-5973Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

ketteringes/Principal: Joel NelsonGuidance Counselor: Leona

ParkerNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 589Enrollment: 320Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: CougarBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.3420MSA Reading: 77.5MSA Math: 76.8

Kingsford ES1401 Enterprise RoadMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0260Fax: 301-390-0274Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

kingsford/Principal: Paulette WatkinsGuidance Counselor: Tiffany

PriceNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 769Enrollment: 574Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: KnightBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0917MSA Reading: 88.5MSA Math: 81.9

Lake Arbor ES10205 Lake Arbor WayMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-808-5940Fax: 301-808-5960Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

lakearbor/Principal: Tonya RigginsGuidance Counselor: Yolanda

HolmesNumber of Teachers: 48Capacity: 790Enrollment: 586Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1286MSA Reading: 84.3MSA Math: 83

Longfields ES3300 Newkirk AvenueForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-817-0455Fax: 301-817-0934Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 1:55

p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/longfields/

Principal: Maisha StrongGuidance Counselor: Duane

EdwardsNumber of Teachers: 18Capacity: 469Enrollment: 373Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LeopardBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0753MSA Reading: 72.2MSA Math: 63

Marlton ES8506 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/

marlton/Principal: Valerie GiffordGuidance Counselor: Rona

SmithNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 489Enrollment: 404Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: MusketeersBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9955MSA Reading: 83.9MSA Math: 82.2

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/

mattaponi/Principal: Janice HayGuidance Counselor: Lucille

UnderdueNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 475Enrollment: 399Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0778MSA Reading: 90.2MSA Math: 87.3

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/

melwood/Principal: Kristil FossettGuidance Counselor:

Lashonda McFarlandNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 633Enrollment: 459Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: Yes

Uniform Policy: YesMascot: HawkBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9457MSA Reading: 73.5MSA Math: 62.5

Northview ES3700 Northview DriveBowie, MD 20716

Phone: 301-218-1520Fax: 301-218-3071Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

northview/Principal: Jason SimmonsGuidance Counselor: Londa

JamesNumber of Teachers: 44Capacity: 869

Enrollment: 772Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: Night HawkBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0902MSA Reading: 83MSA Math: 72.4

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/

northforestville/Principal: Melissa EllisGuidance Counselor: Doris

HugheyNumber of Teachers: 40Capacity: 412Enrollment: 320Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: FalconBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9983MSA Reading: 74MSA Math: 69.2

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overlook/Principal: Ingrid WilliamsGuidance Counselor: Detra

ThomasNumber of Teachers: 22Capacity: 542Enrollment: 283Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: American Bald EagleBefore/After care: YesSPI: Met/1.1107MSA Reading: 70.5MSA Math: 64.4

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/

oxonhilles/Principal: Cynthia Best-GoringGuidance Counselor: Roger

JohnsonNumber of Teachers: 40Capacity: 353Enrollment: 325Parent Organization: PTSO

ESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: RoadrunnerBefore/After care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9442MSA Reading: 61MSA Math: 64.4

Panorama ES2002 Callaway StreetTemple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3870Fax: 301-702-6000Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

panorama/Principal: Patricia WellsGuidance Counselor: Hazel

MebaneNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 691Enrollment: 395Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After Care: After,

provided by Spring Board(private group)

SPI: Met/1.0497MSA Reading: 78.1MSA Math: 76.7

Patuxent ES4410 Bishopmill DriveUpper 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: Robbin

EppsNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 445Enrollment: 284Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Bald EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1162MSA Reading: 87.1MSA Math: 82.1

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: Renee

LewisNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 791Enrollment: 668Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1878MSA Reading: 87.2MSA Math: 86.7

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: Michelle

HallNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 538Enrollment: 361Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatsBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0975MSA Reading: 74.6MSA Math: 66

Pointer Ridge ES1110 Parkington LaneBowie, MD 20716Phone: 301-390-0220Fax: 301-390-0281Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

pointerridge/Principal: Mary StephensonGuidance Counselor: Clara

CareyNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 566Enrollment: 462Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: PantherBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1614MSA Reading: 83.8MSA Math: 81.2

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/

potomaclanding/Principal: Richard MosbyGuidance Counselor: Jana

GrymesNumber of Teachers: 30Capacity: 517Enrollment: 473Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0547MSA Reading: 88MSA Math: 79.2

Princeton ES6101 Baxter DriveSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-702-7650Fax: 301-702-7658Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

princeton/Principal: HeNina BunchGuidance Counselor: Denise

CanedaNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 459Enrollment: 364Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0239MSA Reading: 73MSA Math: 64.3

Rockledge ES7701 Laurel Bowie RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2720Fax: 301-805-2718Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

rockledge/Principal: Kimberly SeidelGuidance Counselor: NoneNumber of Teachers: 15Capacity: 456Enrollment: 319Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: RoadrunnerBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1847MSA Reading: 92MSA Math: 89.4

Rosaryville ES9925 Rosaryville RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2490Fax: 301-599-2494Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

rosaryville/Principal: Rashida EdwardsGuidance Counselor: Shalena

HooperNumber of Teachers: 34Capacity: 790Enrollment: 515Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: JaguarBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Not Met/0.9944MSA Reading: 78.9MSA Math: 76.3

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/

rosevalley/Principal: LaTonya WilliamsGuidance Counselor: Celitta

JacksonNumber of Teachers: 24Capacity: 436Enrollment: 385Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0308MSA Reading: 72.5MSA Math: 61.2

Samuel Chase ES5700 Fisher Road

Temple Hills, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-7660Fax: 301-702-7631Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

samuelchase/Principal: Marie JacksonGuidance Counselor: Laureen

BrockNumber of Teachers: 19Capacity: 392Enrollment: 275Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: BulldogsBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0743MSA Reading: 85.8MSA Math: 89.4

Samuel P. Massie Academy3301 Regency ParkwayForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-669-1120Fax: 301-669-6536Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

samuelpmassie/Principal: Michelle PegramGuidance Counselor: Rhonda

Harris, Marcus Jones andDaphne Davis

Number of Teachers: 41Capacity: 769Enrollment: 703Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: CheetahBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.1031MSA Reading: 75.9MSA Math: 67.2

Seabrook ES6001 Seabrook RoadSeabrook, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-8542Fax: 301-918-8543Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

seabrook/Principal: Clareta SpinksGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 17Capacity: 383Enrollment: 307Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: DolphinBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.1318MSA Reading: 82.4MSA Math: 85.6

Skyline ES6311 Randolph RoadSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0535Fax: 301-817-0953Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

skylinePrincipal: Mark DennisonGuidance Counselor: Laureen

BrocksNumber of Teachers: 25Capacity: 228Enrollment: 216


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Suitland ES4650 Homer AvenueSuitland, Md. 20746Phone: 301-817-3770Fax: 301-817-3791Hours: 7:45 - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

suitlandes/Principal: Pamela PrestonGuidance Counselor:Number of Teachers: 30Capacity: 790Enrollment: 567Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: PantherBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0263MSA Reading: 71.1MSA Math: 62.7

Tayac Academy ES8600 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4840


tayac/Principal: Saundra Mayo-CarrGuidance Counselor: Darren

StephensonNumber of Teachers: 26Capacity: 540Enrollment: 390Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Chief EagleBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9294MSA Reading: 77MSA Math: 73.3

Thomas Claggett ES2001 Addison Road SouthDistrict Heights, MD 20747Phone: 301-499-7050Fax: 301-499-7060Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

thomasclaggett/Principal: Jeanetta RaineyGuidance Counselor: Doris

HugheyNumber of Teachers: 23Capacity: 464Enrollment: 279Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.0151MSA Reading: 56

MSA Math: 36.7

Tulip Grove ES2909 Trainor LaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2680Fax: 301-805-6689Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

tulipgrove/Principal: Brian BaudoinGuidance Counselor: Mildred

GinglesNumber of Teachers: 35Capacity: 411Enrollment: 418Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: TigerBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1067MSA Reading: 93.9MSA Math: 94.2

Valley View ES5500 Danby AvenueOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4350Fax: 301-749-4354Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

valleyview/Principal: JoAnn SpruellGuidance Counselor: Roger

JohnsonNumber of Teachers: 36Capacity: 538Enrollment: 491Parent Organization: PTA

ESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Earth WatchersBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.1274MSA Reading: 79.7MSA Math: 71.6

Waldon Woods ES10301 Thrift RoadClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2540Fax: 301-599-2544Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

waldonwoods/Principal: LaChon WinstonGuidance Counselor: Patricia

JohnsonNumber of Teachers: 31Capacity: 628Enrollment: 583Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: MustangBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1023MSA Reading: 86MSA Math: 77.5

Whitehall ES3901 Woodhaven LaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-1000Fax: 301-805-1006Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

whitehall/Principal: Jerenze CampbellGuidance Counselor: Jolanda

RawlsNumber of Teachers: 18Capacity: 411Enrollment: 483Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1278MSA Reading: 95MSA Math: 94.4

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/

williambeanes/Principal: Dana TuttGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 29Capacity: 584Enrollment: 436Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: BearBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Not Met/0.9999MSA Reading: 70MSA Math: 80.3

Woodmore ES12500 Woodmore RoadMitchellville, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0239Fax: 301-390-0277Hours: 9:15 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.

Website: www1.pgcps.org/woodmore/

Principal: Jill WalkerGuidance Counselor: Susan

HarrisNumber of Teachers: 27Capacity: 576Enrollment: 412Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0654MSA Reading: 91.9MSA Math: 87.1

Yorktown ES7301 Race Track RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-6610Fax: 301-805-6626Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

yorktown/Principal: Taryn SavoyGuidance Counselor: Jennifer

OsbornNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 457Enrollment: 294Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: WildcatBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1504MSA Reading: 90.8MSA Math: 89


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Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center12711 Milan WayBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2740Fax: 301-805-6672Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

chapelforge/Principal: Elyse HurleyGuidance Counselor: Erin ZeitNumber of Teachers: 26School Capacity: 180School Enrollment: 181Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoMascot: BearBefore/After Care: NoChapel Forge offers early diagnosis

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11011 Cherry Hill RoadBeltsville, MD 20705Phone: 301-572-0600Fax: 301-572-0602Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

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Two schools moving into newly builtbuildings, a just-starting public char-ter school and new career academies inschools are samples of what’s to come inthe2013-2014academic year for thePrinceGeorge’s County school system.

Expanding specialty programs in se-lect schools for students wanting specificcareer paths will continue next year, ac-cording to school system officials.

Four additional high schools will startoffering career academies — student pro-grams that target specific professions.The additions are a part of the district’sSecondary School Reform, which bringsacademy schools and career-orientedpro-grams to schools throughout the county.

This will be the third year of a six-yearimplementation plan, said Lynn McCaw-ley, a school system spokeswoman. Shesaid that in addition to new schools start-ing academies, the Aviation and Trans-portation and Environmental Studiesacademies will open for the first time.

Current academies in select schoolsare: Architecture and Design; ConsumerServices,HospitalityandTourism;Businessand Finance; Global Studies; Law, Educa-tion and Public Service; Engineering andScience; Graphic Arts, Media and Com-munication, and Health and BiosciencesAcademies, all of whichwill be expanded.

“The addition and expansion of theseprograms includenewcurriculum, staffingand facilities,”McCawley said.

Apart from career-based programs, anew public charter school launches thisschool year. The College Park Academy

in Hyattsville, offered to middle and highschool students countywide, will open itsdoors, beginning with grades 6 and 7 itsfirst year and expanding each year.

The new charter school will becomethe county’s eighth. The academy will behoused in a former private school onAdel-phi Road in Hyattsville, just outside Col-lege Park’s city borders. The school willstart with about 200 students.

The school’s curriculum will have amix of face-to-face teaching for traditionalsubjects such as science, and online in-struction for subjects such as Chinese.

“It’s a unique learning approach thisschool is taking that will allow studentsto use the best instruction to acceleratetheir learning,” said Mickey Revenaugh, aspokeswoman for Connections Academy,which formed the academicmodel used atCollege Park Academy. “Each student willhave an individualized learning plan.”

A few capital improvement projectsalso will take shape this school year, suchas a new school for OxonHill High School.The new building is on Clipper Way, nextto OxonHill’s current school building.

The $82 million, 254,000-square-footbuilding will have athletic fields, a gym-nasium, 65 classrooms, computer labs,an 800-seat auditorium, and a health andwellness center, according to officials.

Avalon Elementary School also willmove to a new building on Webster Lanein Fort Washington, replacing the formerbuilding on the same site.

The new $19 million, 60,000-square-foot school will house 450 students and 25classrooms, andwill have athletic fields.

Both Avalon’s and Oxon Hill’s schoolbuildings are expected to receive a LEEDGold Certification, a environmentallyfriendly building designation given by theU.S. Green Building Council’s Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design.

New academic year bringsnew schools and programs

n About 20 percent of countyschools exceed capacity

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAUSTAFFWRITER

T. Carter Ross, secretary of the Hyatts-ville Elementary PTA, said fourth-gradersat the school started last school year withmore than 30 students per teacher. An in-flux of kindergartners posed problems too,he said.

“We had a huge cohort of kindergart-ners. Then they added a fourth kindergar-ten teacher, and that made things easier,”Ross said of Hyattsville Elementary, whichhas a state-rated capacity for 406 students,but last year had 537, according to schooldata.

State-rated capacity is “the maximumnumber of students that can be reason-ably accommodated in a facility withoutsignificantly hampering delivery of the ed-ucational program,” according to the stateDepartment of Educationwebsite.

Although the Prince George’s schoolsystemno longer tracks average class sizes,school data shows that 42 of the county’s204 public schools are expected to havestudent populations exceeding their state-rated capacity this school year.

EarnestMoore, president of the Prince

George’s PTA Council, an umbrella groupfor school PTAs, said many overcrowdingproblems are temporary.

“We had parents comment on class-room overcrowding at the beginning ofthe year, but when we checked back inwith them in the middle and especially bythe end [of the school year], most of thoseproblems seem to have been resolved,”Moore said.

The county school system has 63.9teachersper 1,000pupils, a lower ratio thanthe state average of 68.2 teachers per 1,000pupils, according to the 2012-13MarylandState Report Card.

Approximately 125,000 students areenrolled in county schools, according toschools data.

“If a school is overcrowded, we have acouple ways to deal with the issue,” saidMax Pugh, the county school system’s di-rector of communications. “One way is torepurpose rooms. For example, youmightuse a science lab as a classroom. Or, youmight move the band classes to the stageand use the band room for a classroom.Once schools runout of space,weput tem-porary classrooms on the site.”

Otherways the school systemhasdealtwith overcrowding is to realign boundar-ies with underpopulated schools, or, whennecessary, build new schools when fund-ing becomes available.

Overcrowding still a concern

JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU/THE GAZETTE

Work continued over the summer on the new Avalon Elementary School in Fort Washington, expect-ed to open this school year.

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uck Lodge Middle Schoolteacher Kathleen Galinatdoesn’t need pen and paperto work on vocabulary lessonsforher seventh-grade languagearts class. Instead, she uses aniPad computer tablet with amobile application to create

work tailored to her class, allowing students toaccess the work electronically, as well.

“They can copy and paste the definitionfrom the Webster’s app, they can add a picture,and it ismuchmoremultisensory for them,” shesaid, explaining that having iPads in the classhelps keep students attentive because the de-vices offermore interactive learning. “They tendto retain the knowledgeand they aremuchmoreattentive to what the word is and itsmeaning.”

Galinat teaches at oneof fourmiddle schoolsin Prince George’s County that uses iPads in ev-eryday teaching. Students at Charles Carroll inNew Carrollton, Nicholas Orem in Hyattsvilleand WilliamWirt in Riverdale also have one-to-oneusage—as each student is assigneda tablet.

Although most county schools do not haveiPads for every student to use during class time,many have begun to use themas learning tools.In 2012-2013, there were 28 county schoolsthat had at least 100 iPads for class-time use,and each principal and assistant principalthroughout the school system has been issuedan iPad for use in developing new course workand to use for administrative tasks.

Lynn McCawley, a school system spokes-woman, said iPads bring technology and newlearning opportunities for students. For exam-ple, iPads allow for “flipped” classroommodels,where students take iPads home to learn lessonsand do assignments when they return to class,rather than the traditional model of learningthe lessons in class and doing assignments forhomework, said Carroll Principal David Curry.

While they do their assignments in class,iPad applications tell teachers where studentsneed improvement, said Curry, who had 12teachers operating flipped classrooms in the2012-2013 school year.

“It gives [teachers] real-life data to immedi-ately assess the needs of the kids instead of fig-uring it out during the class period,” Curry said.

The school system is also using iPads forthe ease of use, portability and affordability,saidWesWatts, chief information officer for theschool system.Acart of about 30 laptopcomput-ers cost about $30,000while the samenumberof

iPads would cost about $10,000,Watts said.Although students in flipped classrooms

take their iPads home, most students do not,McCawley said. She said the iPads are under aone-year warranty with Apple Inc. Most repairsfor iPads not under warranty are due to brokenscreens, which cost about $110 for replacement,she said.

A studentmay be liable to pay for damage toan iPad if they are found to have been extremelynegligent with the device or maliciously dam-aged one,Watts said.

McCawley said the school system had notrun an analysis of how much the iPads cost theschool system in total and had no estimate. Butthere is a price tag for the implementation of theone-to-one program operated at William Wirt,BuckLodge,CharlesCarroll andNicholasOrem,saidDebraMahone, director of state and federalprograms for the county school system.Thepro-gram was paid for through $3.5 million in grant

funding from the American Recovery and Rein-vestment Act, which funded iPads, some Mac-Books for the schools, and teachers’ training touse the iPads andapplications, she said. She saidthe school systemwouldnotbeable to fundsim-ilar one-to-oneprogramsat other schools unlessgrant funding is obtained due to the costs.

McCawley said it was difficult to assesswhether the iPads have led to any increases inschool performance, but the school system isworking to assess their impact.

Forherpart,Galinat said the iPadshelp keepstudents attentive in class because they offermore interactive learning.

JovanyMelgar, a rising eighth-grader atBuckLodge, said the iPads have helped him when heneeded to know quick information.

“When I was in social studies class, I didn’tknow thatGeorgeWashington had awig on,” hesaid. “So I looked it up. … I was not able to dothat before.”

n Expert urges balance betweenuse of tablets and paper

BY TIMOTHY SANDOVALSTAFFWRITER

lthough Prince George’s County studentsareusing iPadsmore frequently in schools,education officials said they have no plansyet to gopaperless, as some schools acrossthe country are aiming to do.

But the implementation of iPadsmeans paper will be used less often in

county schools, which one expert said may not be such abad thing.

More researchwill need to be done to study the effectsof using less paper on learning in the classroom, said Jo-seph McCaleb, who is helping oversee an iPad computertablet program for students at Emma K. Doub School for

Integrated Arts and Technology in Hagerstown. However,fromwhathehas seen, he said students often aremore en-gaged and attentive to detail when typing in an iPad ratherthanwriting with pencil and paper.

“They can use they keyboard relativity easily and theycan change things like misspellings or words left out ormake other revisions,” saidMcCaleb, who is also a profes-sor in the College of Education at the University of Mary-land, College Park.

McCaleb saidwritingbyhand should still bepracticed,and a good balance should be struck between using iPadsand doingwork on paper to keep students practicing theirhandwriting.

As far as reading, he said e-books, digital publicationsof books that can be read on electronic devices, are oftenmore convenient, as students canmore easily takenotes inthe text and highlight areas to reread.

But there are cost considerations for using primarily e-books for class, saidLynnMcCawley, spokeswoman for thecounty school system.

“We are continuing to evaluate e-books vs. traditionaltextbooks, but themain problem is that while e-books areless expensive up front, you have to pay an annual licensefee to access them,” she said. “Traditional textbooks costmoreup front, but canbe reused for up to 10 yearswithoutincurring additional costs.”

Textbook costs vary from year-to-year, saidMax Pugh,spokesman for the school system, but in fiscal 2013, theschool system budgeted $7.78 million for textbooks andother instructional supplies. License fee expenses for theschool systemwere not available by press time.

Earnest Moore, president the Prince George’s CountyParent Teacher Association Council, said he supports theimplementation of iPads into the classroom, but said theschool system should analyze the costs of going paperless.Learning how to read andwrite without an iPad is still im-portant, he said.

“I believe we still need to keep those same fundamen-tals around,”Moore said.

Paperless schools not yet on the horizon, officials say

TIMOTHY SANDOVAL/THE GAZETTE

Jovany Melgar, a rising eighth-grader at Buck Lodge Middle School, works on an assignment for his language artsclass on an iPad computer tablet. Four schools — Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, Charles Carroll MiddleSchool in New Carrollton, Nicholas Orem Middle School in Hyattsville and William Wirt Middle School in Riverdale— issue iPads to all teachers and students for instruction.

ScreenTest TABLETS TURN THE PAGE ON TEXTBOOKSn Computers bring

new teaching modelsto county classrooms

A Prince George’s County PublicSchools survey completed in Januaryasked students, teachers and admin-istrators at fourmiddle schools thatprovide an iPad for each student—Charles Carroll in NewCarrollton,Buck Lodge in Adelphi, NicholasOrem inHyattsville andWilliamWirtin Riverdale— about the devices’impact on student engagement andmotivation. The results are below.

TO TEACHERS:How has the iPad impacted student engage-mentand motivation?

Increased: 69 percent

Decreased: 6 percent

No change: 6 percent

N/A: 19 percent

TO STUDENTS:Does using the iPad in class motivate you tocome to school?

Yes: 70 percent

Most of the time: 14 percent

Not at all: 16 percent

TO ADMINISTRATORS:Since the iPad deployment, is there a(n):

Increase in student engagement:80 percent

Decrease in student engagement:10 percent

Student engagement remains the same:10 percent

PowerOF THE TABLET

“THEY CAN COPY AND PASTE THEDEFINITION FROM THE WEBSTER’SAPP, THEY CAN ADD A PICTURE,

AND IT IS MUCH MOREMULTISENSORY FOR THEM. THEYTEND TO RETAIN THE KNOWLEDGE

AND THEY ARE MUCH MOREATTENTIVE TO WHAT THE WORD

IS AND ITS MEANING.”

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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: Veonca RichardsonGuidance Counselor: Jerome

JamesNumber of Teachers: 45School Capacity: 774

School Enrollment: 534Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: JaguarSPI: Met/1.1656MSA Reading: 52.3MSA Math: 41.9

Benjamin Stoddert MiddleSchool

2501 Olson StreetTemple Hills, MD 20748


benjaminstoddert/Principal: Hillary GarnerGuidance Counselors:

Jameka Cameron, KimDavis, Robbin Miller

Number of Teachers: 46School Capacity: 808School Enrollment: 616Parent Organization: PTSO

ESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: Not Met/0.9725MSA Reading: 61.8MSA Math: 45.3

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/

benjamintasker/Principal: Ingrid JohnsonGuidance Counselors: Vera

Jones, Nancy Jones, RobynJones, Vernon Baker

Number of Teachers: 78School Capacity: 1,040 + 5

tempsSchool Enrollment: 936Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: TigerSPI: Not Met/0.8907MSA Reading: 82MSA Math: 64.3

Drew-Freeman Middle School2600 Brooks DriveSuitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0900Fax: 301-817-0915Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

drewfreeman/Principal: Marla DeanGuidance Counselors: Belinda

Penn and LaTasha Mann

Number of Teachers: 50School Capacity: 1,050School Enrollment: 635Parent Organization: NoESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: FalconSPI: Not Met/0.9537MSA Reading: 59.1MSA Math: 34.4

Ernest Everett Just MiddleSchool

1300 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 Counselors:

Catherine Booker, AprilMagee, Janie Williams

Number of Teachers: 60School Capacity: 935School Enrollment: 795Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: Not Met/0.9158MSA Reading: 77.7MSA Math: 59.3

Gwynn Park MS8000 Dyson RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0120Fax: 301-372-0119Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

gwynnparkms/

Principal: Danielle MooreGuidance Counselor: Beverly

RampeyNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 765School Enrollment: 516Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Yellow JacketSPI: Met/1.0474MSA Reading: 74.1MSA Math: 61.6

Isaac J. Gourdine MiddleSchool

8700 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4940Fax: 301-449-4948Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

isaacgourdine/Principal: Leatriz CovingtonGuidance Counselor: Sylvia

WilliamsNumber of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 791School Enrollment: 474Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionSPI: Not Met/0.9729MSA Reading: 76.7MSA Math: 58.5

James Madison MiddleSchool

7300 Woodyard Road

MIDDLE SCHOOLSUNDERSTANDING THE SCHOOL LIST

• Guidance counsel-ors: Guidance counselorscan be reached throughthemain telephonenumber for the school,unless otherwise noted.Some schoolsmay includemore than one personas a guidance counselorcontact.

• School capacity:This figure is for thecapacity of the schoolbuilding. Capacity doesnot include temporarybuildings (temps) onschool grounds. Each list-

ing includes the capacityof the school building andhowmany temps are ateach school.

• School enrollment:Basedona listing from thePrinceGeorge’s CountyPublic Schools System.

• ESOL: Identifiesschools that offer Englishfor Speakers of OtherLanguages program or areused as ESOL centers.

• School Progress In-dex (SPI): SPI is based onachievement, growth andgap reduction. Schools

with an SPI of 1.0000 orhigher havemet theirperformance target. Datais listed as reported in theMSDE 2012MarylandReport Card (www.mdre-portcard.org).

This information pro-vided by Prince George’sCounty Public Schools isa partial list that includesschools from this part ofPrince George’s County.The complete list is locatedat www.gazette.net.


Science teacher William Moulden (right) works with students Tara Moline and Jonathan Simmons,both of Bowie, at Samuel Ogle Middle School in Bowie in May.

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n New option now allowscomplaints to be emailed

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAUSTAFF WRITER

Reporting bullying and harassmentinPrinceGeorge’sCountyPublic Schoolsmay become easier this school year withanewonline versionof the formavailableon the school system’s website.

Downloadable copies had previouslybeen available at www1.pgcps.org/an-tibullying/, and had to be delivered byhand to the school, but the new formscan be filled out and submitted online,said Diane Powell, director of StudentServices in the Office of Student Engage-ment and School Support.

Powell said the online formwillmakeit easier for students, who may feel in-timidated or worried about retribution,to file bullying reports.

Forms are also available in eachschool’s office, in guidance counselingand at other locations in schools, in bothEnglish and Spanish, Powell said.

In the 2011-2012 school year, therewere 325 reported bullying incidents incounty schools, according to the “Bully-ing, Harassment or Intimidation Report”presented to the Maryland General As-

sembly inMarch as required by law.According to the report, Prince

George’s has the second lowest num-ber of reported incidents per 100 stu-dents (2.6) in the state with only HarfordCounty having fewer per-capita reportedincidents (2.1).

BethMcCracken-Harness, formerpres-identofPGTAG,acommunityorganizationfor parents of children in the county’s Tal-ented and Gifted (TAG) program, said theissueofbullying is amajor concern.

“I think thereare lotsofunreported in-cidents,” said McCracken-Harness, basedon conversationswith other parents.

Thenewonline systemwill also allowfor better tracking of reports, Powell said.

Parents or students who file reportswill be notified of the outcome, Powellsaid, but due to privacy concerns, cannotbe notified of any punishment issued tothe offender. If parents are not satisfiedwith the outcome of the investigation,they are encouraged to contact her office,at 301-567-5702, and officials will take asecond look at the investigation.

WilliamReinhard, spokesman for theMaryland State Department of Educa-tion, said parents can contact the MSDEif they feel a bullying incident has still notbeen handled satisfactorily.

“But the bottom line is, these inci-dents shouldbehandled locally,” he said.

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Upper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-599-2422Fax: 301-599-2562Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

jamesmadison/Principal: Courtney KingGuidance Counselors:

Jennifer Jones and ClarelynNelson-Genias

Number of Teachers: 65School Capacity: 850 + 5

tempsSchool Enrollment: 808Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: CougarSPI: Not Met/0.8948MSA Reading: 79.2MSA Math: 59.9

John Hanson FrenchImmersion

2000 Callaway StreetHillcrest Heights, MD 20748Phone: 301-702-3950Fax: 301-894-8515School Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:40

p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.

org/johnhansonfrenchimmersion/

Principal: Lysianne EssamaGuidance Counselor: Sandra

NavarraNumber of Teachers: 21Capacity: 451Enrollment: 434Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: NoSPI: Met/1.1835MSA Reading: 86.7MSA Math: 85.5

John Hanson Montessori6360 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4052Fax: 301-749-4054School Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:40


johnhansonmontessori/Principal: Katrina PinderGuidance Counselor: Tia

BreckenridgeNumber of Teachers: 20Capacity: 451Enrollment: 456Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: VoluntaryMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0248MSA Reading: 87MSA Math: 69.7

Kettering Middle School65 Herrington DriveUpper Marlboro, MD 20772


ketteringms/Principal: Amin SalaamGuidance Counselors:

Lakiesha Ramsey andFoster Epps

Number of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 985School Enrollment: 512Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: CougarSPI: Not Met/0.9487MSA Reading: 71.4MSA Math: 49.1

Oxon Hill Middle School9570 Fort Foote RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-749-4270Fax: 301-749-4286Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

oxonhillms/Principal: Wendell ColemanGuidance Counselor:

Marguerite MatthewsNumber of Teachers: 35School Capacity: 816School Enrollment: 544Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: Not Met/0.9108MSA Reading: 70.7MSA Math: 40.5

Robert Goddard FrenchImmersion School

9850 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-8660Fax: 301-918-3520Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.

org/robertgoddardfrenchimmersion/

Principal: Nasser AbiGuidance Counselors: Marcia

Mincey, Rachel DonahueNumber of Teachers: 45Capacity: 499Enrollment: 578Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: RocketSPI: Met/1.0980

Robert Goddard MontessoriSchool

9850 Good Luck RoadSeabrook, MD 20706Phone: 301-918-3515Fax: 301-918-8670Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

robertgoddardmontessori/Principal: Carol DimmieGuidance Counselors: Cindy

Popol, Andre’ CookNumber of Teachers: 24School Capacity: 499School Enrollment: 512

Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: RocketSPI: Met/1.0248MSA Reading: 87.1MSA Math: 82.1

Samuel Ogle Middle School4111 Chelmont LaneBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2641Fax: 301-805-6674Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

samuelogle/Principal: Mark CovingtonGuidance Counselor: Kathy

Bartolomeo, SelenaArchibald, Lisa Glenn

Number of Teachers: 75School Capacity: 829School Enrollment: 843Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: NoMascot: RamSPI: Met/1.0534MSA Reading: 92.6MSA Math: 80.2

Stephen Decatur MiddleSchool

8200 Pinewood DriveClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-449-4950Fax: 301-449-2105Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

stephendecatur/Principal: Barry CyrusGuidance Counselors: Giselle

Collette and MichelleDurham

Number of Teachers: 40School Capacity: 901School Enrollment: 735Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: Met/1.0033MSA Reading: 69.4MSA Math: 45.5

Thurgood Marshall MiddleSchool

4909 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 andGonkawon Strother

Number of Teachers: 65School Capacity: 956School Enrollment: 723Parent Organization: PTAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: TigerSPI: Not Met/0.9331MSA Reading: 61MSA Math: 38.7

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The following is a list ofsome scholarships specificto Prince George’s Countyresidents.

• Alliance of SouthernPrince George’s CountyCommunities Inc. annualscholarship. Available fora District 8 resident, cur-rently attending a four-yearcollege or university. Re-quires an application andofficial transcript. Call 301-686-1136.

• Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority Inc., Upsilon TauOmega Chapter High SchoolScholarship. Given to asouthern Prince George’sCounty high school seniorattending a two- or four-year college or universityin the fall. Requires anapplication, essay, offi-cial transcript, two lettersof recommendation andhead shot photo. [email protected] or visit www.akaupsilontauomega.org.

• Apartment and Of-fice Building Association of

Metropolitan WashingtonScholarship.This award fromAOBA is given to graduatesof Prince George’s Countyhigh schools and pays fortwo years of tuition at PrinceGeorge’s Community Col-lege, totaling about $6,000.Eligible candidatesmust becounty residents currentlyattending high school orhave graduated within thelast three years, accepted toPGCC, have a minimum ofa 2.5 grade-point averageand a household income ofno more than $60,000 peryear. Call 301-322-0822 orvisit www.aoba-metro.org.

• Board of Trustees’Legacy Scholarship. Awardsgiven to Prince George’sCounty high school gradu-ateswho commit to attendingPrince George’s CommunityCollege and have demon-strated academic ability andstrong leadership. Eligible stu-dents must have a minimum3.0 grade-point average. Forinformation, visit www.pgcc.edu/go/botscholarship.

• County Council mem-

bers’ scholarships. Everyyear, district offices forPrince George’s CountyCouncil members givescholarships for residentsin their districts. For in-formation, call your lo-cal office: County CouncilDistrict 1, 301-952-4801;County Council District2, 301-952-4436; CountyCouncil District 3, 301-952-3060; County CouncilDistrict 4, 301-952-3094;County Council District 5,call 301-952-3864; CountyCouncil District 6, 301-952-3426; County Council Dis-trict 7, 301-952-3690; andCounty Council District 8,301-952-3820.

• Emily J.T. Perez Foun-dation Scholarship. Avail-able for an Oxon Hill HighSchool graduating seniorenrolled full time in an ac-credited U.S. four-yearcollege or university. Mustbe a U.S. citizen or perma-nent resident with at leasta 2.5 GPA. Must also havedemonstrated leadershipability through participa-

tion in community serviceor extracurricular activities.Requires application, essay,official transcript and twoletters of recommendation.Contact [email protected].

• The Hillman Entrepre-neurs Program Scholarship.Four-year scholarships forstudents starting at PrinceGeorge’s Community Col-lege and finishing theirhigher education at theUniversity of Maryland,College Park. There is nograde-point average re-quirement, but the com-petitive award is meant forstudents who plan to stayin the county and contrib-ute to the community. Visithttp://academic.pgcc.edu/hillman.

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fra-ternity Inc., Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapterscholarship. Awards giventominority PrinceGeorge’sCounty high school stu-dents or minority countyresidents enrolled in col-lege. The scholarship isgeared toward minoritymale students, but all mi-norities are eligible. Ap-plicants must have at leasta 2.5 grade-point average.Call 301-325-1290 or visitwww.hlkapsi.org.

• Prince George’s CountyAssociation of Realtors DavidMaclin Memorial ScholarshipFund. Annual $2,500 awardsgiven tofivePrinceGeorge’sCounty public school se-niors as a way of acknowl-edging their communityservice efforts. Eligible can-didates must be graduatinghigh school seniors with aminimum 2.0 grade-pointaverage and must write an

essay on how they havemade impacts in their com-munities. Call 301-306-7900for information.

• Prince George’sCounty Delta Alumnae Foun-dation Inc. scholarships. Arange of awards given toPrince George’s Countyresidents. Some scholar-ships include those meantfor improved students, stu-dentswithfinancial needorhigh grades, students whowant to become teachers,students who are singlemothers, and technical ortrade students. Someschol-

arships are gender specific.Call 240-620-7923 or visitwww.pgcacdst.org.

• The Prince George’sCounty Municipal Associa-tion scholarship program.A $1,000 award given an-nually to prospective orcurrent undergraduatestudentsmajoring in a fieldgeared toward governmentor public service careers.Eligible applicants musthave at least a 2.0 grade-point average and be a res-ident of a Prince George’sCounty municipality. Visitwww.mdmunicipal.org.

Just for Prince Georgians: scholarships for county students

The Prince George’sCounty Public Schoolswebsite suggests thefollowing websites thatstudents can visit whilepreparing for the SATand ACT tests.

• https://quickstart.co l legeboard .com/posweb/login.jsp: Stu-dents who have takenthe PSAT register here.Using the code on theirPSAT score report,which their counselorhas a copy of, they canaccess an electronic re-port that allows them toreview their incorrectanswers and view an-swer explanations.

• Ineedapencil.com: Free SAT prep sitehas students take a fullpractice SAT andmakessuggestions from theirresults.

• sat.collegeboard.org/practice: Free accessto more than a dozen

SATpractice tools.• www.ePrep.com:

Free videos with test-taking tips.

• www.gocollege.com: Free, full-lengthSAT and ACT practicetests.

• www.number2.com:Thebetter studentsdo on the questions, theharder theybecome.

• www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat/:Free SAT test practicetests, tips, flashcardsand videos.

• www.studyhall.com: Free SAT improve-ment program, usingsimulated SATquestionspaired with explana-tions.

• www.testu.com:Free test prep for SAT,PSAT and ACT. Programbegins with a diagnosticexamandthena60-hourSAT tutorial tailored toindividual needs.

SAT/ACT prep websites

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HIGH SCHOOLS

Academy of Health Sciences at PrinceGeorge’s Community College

301 Largo Road, Room 119Largo, MD 20774Phone: 301-583-1593Fax: 301-583-5241Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/academyatpgcc/Principal: Kathy AndrewsGuidance Counselors: Janiene Dickerson,

Janice CannonNumber of Teachers: 9Capacity: 400Enrollment: 199Parent Organization: Steering CommitteeESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: OwlSPI: n/aGraduation Rate: n/a

Bowie High School15200 Annapolis RoadBowie, MD 20715Phone: 301-805-2600Fax: 301-805-2619Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/bowie/Principal: Drewana BeyGuidance Counselor: John Trusty, Donna

Thomas-Nelson, Regina Moore, JudithFunderburk, Andrea Lawson, Monica Taylor

Number of Teachers: 200Capacity: 2,734Enrollment: 2,760Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: No

Uniform Policy: NoMascot: BulldogSPI: Met/1.0155Graduation Rate: 87.03 percent

Charles Herbert Flowers High School10001 Ardwick-Ardmore RoadSpringdale, MD 20774Phone: 301-636-8000Fax: 301-636-8008Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/charleshflowers/Principal: Gorman BrownGuidance Chair: Heidi KingNumber of Teachers: 113Capacity: 2,200Enrollment: 2,201Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: JaguarSPI: Not Met/0.9986Graduation Rate: 85.11 percent

Croom High School9400 Surratts RoadCheltenham, MD 20623Phone: 301-372-8846Fax: 301 372-3422Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/croom/Principal: William Henderson, ActingGuidance Counselor: Triana HayesNumber of Teachers: 14

Capacity: 120Enrollment: 101Parent Organization: NoESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: PantherSPI: Not Met/0.9889Graduation Rate: 88.71 percent

Crossland High School6901 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: Brenda Harmon,

Maureen Toler, Romanda Brown, MyrleneLionel

Number of Teachers: 110School Capacity: 1,947School Enrollment: 1,224Parent Organization: PTSASchool has IB ProgramESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: CavalierSPI: Not Met/0.9098Graduation Rate: 81.64 percent

Crossland Evening/Saturday High School6901 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748

Phone: 301-449-4994Fax: 301-449-4788Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5:50-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-

12 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/eveninghighschool/Principal: William KitchingsGuidance Counselor: Druscilla Saunders-FaulkNumber of Teachers: 20Enrollment: 139Parent Organization: NoESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: NoSPI: n/aGraduation Rate: 26.29 percent

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School12650 Brooke LaneUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-780-2100Fax: 301-780-2112Hours: 9 a.m.-3:40 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/drhenrywisejr/Principal: Carletta MarrowGuidance Counselors: Maurizio Byrd, Consuella

Gibson, Angela Jackson, Robin Rubain,Pamela Poles, Tania Chandler, MelodyThompson

Number of Teachers: 160Capacity: 2,606Enrollment: 2,279

• Guidance counselors: Guidancecounselors can be reached through themain telephone number for the school, un-less otherwise noted. Some schoolsmay in-cludemore than one person as a guidancecounselor contact.

• School capacity: This figure is for thecapacity of the school building. Capac-ity does not include temporary buildings(temps) on school grounds. Each listingincludes the capacity of the school buildingand howmany temps are at each school.

• School enrollment: Based on a listingfrom the Prince George’s County PublicSchools System.

• ESOL: Identifies schools that offerEnglish for Speakers of Other Languagesprogram or are used as ESOL centers.

• School Progress Index (SPI): SPI isbased on achievement, growth and gapreduction. Schools with an SPI of 1.0000 orhigher havemet their performance target.Data is listed as reported in theMSDE 2012Maryland Report Card (www.mdreport-card.org).

This information provided by PrinceGeorge’s County Public Schools is a partiallist that includes schools from this part ofPrince George’s County. The complete list islocated at www.gazette.net.

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Austin Nwachukw leads the Charles H. Flowers High School Marching Band in the Seat Pleasant Day parade in May.

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Parent Organization: PTSOUniform Policy: YesESOL: NoMascot: PumaSPI: Met/1.0070Graduation Rate: 83.33 percent

Forestville High School7001 Beltz DriveForestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-817-0400Fax: 301-817-0416Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/forestville/Principal: Nathaniel Laney, Jr.Guidance Counselors: Yvette Thomasson and

Danielle WilliamsJROTC program supervisor: LTS Stanley

Turner (Ret.)Number of Teachers: 71Capacity: 1,319Enrollment: 803Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: KnightSPI: Not Met/0.9960Graduation Rate: 71.35 percent

Frederick Douglass High School8000 Croom RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-952-2400Fax: 301-627-3377

Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/douglassPrincipal: Rudolph Saunders Jr.Guidance Counselors: Jane Godwin, Dawn

Payne, Trina Bell, Gwendolyn DevilleNumber of Teachers: 80Capacity: 1,283Enrollment: 1,099Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: Met/1.0185Graduation Rate: 90.04 percent

Friendly High School10000 Allentown RoadFort Washington, MD 20744Phone: 301-449-4900Fax: 301-449-4911Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/friendly/Principal: Raynah AdamsGuidance Counselors: Desirae Dent, Amber

Tucker, Tamala Smith-Flint, Peter McCourtNumber of Teachers: 90School Capacity: 1,505School Enrollment: 1,158Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: PatriotSPI: Met/1.0097Graduation Rate: 88.46 percent

Green Valley Academy at Edgar Allan Poe(serves grades 6-10)

2001 Shadyside Avenue

Suitland, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-3100Fax: 301-817-3176Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/greenvalley/Principal: Gordon LibbyGuidance Counselor: Reginald RussellNumber of Teachers: 16School Capacity: 456Enrollment: 103Parent Organization: NoESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleSPI: n/aGraduation Rate: n/a

Gwynn Park High School13800 Brandywine RoadBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-372-0140Fax: 301-372-0149Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/Principal: Tracie MillerGuidance Counselors: Cynthia Critten, Caprice

Lewis, Carolyn Murrell, Carolyn WilliamsNumber of Teachers: 77Capacity: 1,313Enrollment: 1,130Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: Yellow JacketSPI: Not Met/0.9886Graduation Rate: 92.77 percent

Largo High School505 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Phone: 301-808-8880Fax: 301-808-4066Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/largo/

Principal: Angelique Simpson-MarcusGuidance Counselor: Chyla Carter, Valarie

AlstonNumber of Teachers: 112Capacity: 1,849Enrollment: 1,136Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: LionSPI: Not Met/0.9993Graduation Rate: 83.73 percent

Oxon Hill High School6701 Leyte DriveOxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-749-4300Fax: 301-749-4599 (Call before faxing)Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/oxonhillhs/Principal: Jean-Paul CadetGuidance Chair: T’Wana Warrick-BellNumber of Teachers: 130Capacity: 1,902Enrollment: 1,626Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: Clipper ShipSPI: Met/1.1782Graduation Rate: 77.51 percent

Potomac High School5211 Boydell Ave.Oxon Hill, MD 20745Phone: 301-702-3900Fax: 301-702-3886Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/potomac/Principal: Robynne PrinceGuidance Counselors: Peter McCourt and

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Bowie High School student Daniel Bieler (front) of Bowie speaks during a Gentlemen’s Club planningmeeting in January to line up volunteers to sell Valentine’s Day flowers to raise money for the club’scharitable programs.

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n Flexibility in dress codevaries by school

BY ALAN J. MCCOMBSSTAFF WRITER

Olivia Perkins of Laureldoesn’t mince words when itcomes to the uniform policy ather school, Laurel High School.

“To be honest, I absolutelyhate it,” said the 15-year-old. “Itdoesn’t let us portray our person-ality.”

Still, even with the school’spolicy that requires a collaredwhite shirt and khaki pants, Per-kins and other students in PrinceGeorge’s County find ways to addbits of personality to the uniform,she said. One school day, Perkinshad accessorized her uniformwith a light brown sweater, blackearrings, a red hair clip, and fourbrightly colored bracelets withmessages such as “Say no to bul-lying.”

“When Iwakeup in themorn-ing, I don’t want to wear the sameuniform as everyone else. I wantto look different,” she said. “I’m

going to try and find more andmore things I can add in thatworks with the uniform policy.”

During the 2012-2013 schoolyear, 160 of the county’s 204schools had a mandatory uni-form policy, setting standards forpants, shirts and shoes worn dur-ing school hours.

The county school systemhas allowed individual schoolsto maintain uniforms since the1998-1999 school year, Lynn Mc-Cawley, a spokeswoman for thecounty school system, said in anemail to The Gazette. Schools canestablish a uniform policy by avote among parents and guard-ians at the school, according toPGCPS rules.

Each school sets its own stan-dards for what color or type ofclothing may be worn, but stu-dents still can express themselvesin a variety of ways, according toprincipals.

Bracelets, necklaces, rings,earrings, belt buckles and evenhairstyles are open areas for stu-dents to show a bit of flair.

“We do have the uniformlook, but you can see their per-

sonality through the jewelry oraccessories they have on,” saidPearlHarmon,principal ofBarackObamaElementary School inUp-per Marlboro.

Harmon’s school has a uni-form policy that consists largelyof navy blue shorts or pants and agold, light blue or burgundy shirt.

Depending on each school’spolicy, officials said various re-strictions may apply, such asensuring hairstyles and jewelrydoes not contain any offensiveimagery.

Students who skirt the uni-form policy at Kingsford Ele-mentary School in Mitchellvillethat calls for a light blue topand navy blue pants with itemssuch as colorful earrings orbrightly colored shoes are gen-erally counseled by school staff.Counseling or a note sent hometo parents generally resolves thematter, said Paulette Watkins,principal of the school.

“We understand they wantto have a little individuality,” shesaid. “Abowhere and there, that’snot disruptive. Loud green shoes,those are disruptive.”

Bond Mill Elementary inLaurel does not have a uniformpolicy and isn’t looking to adoptone in the near future, said JustinFitzgerald, the school’s principal.

“I don’t want to have spend a

portion of my day figuring out if astudent has the right color belt,”he said. “I’m able to focus myattention on other areas of theschoolday, observinga classroom[or] watching students learn.”

Despite uniforms, students find ways to show individuality

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Olivia Perkins, a Laurel High School student, sings in her choir class in May.Perkins said she looks for ways to show her individuality even though herschool requires students to wear uniforms. “I’m going to try and find more andmore things I can add in that works with the uniform policy,” she said.

Number of Teachers: 94Capacity: 2,104Enrollment: 900Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: WolverineSPI: Not Met/0.9375Graduation Rate: 67.32 percent

Suitland High School5200 Silver Hill RoadForestville, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0500Fax: 301-817-0515Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/Principal: Nate NewmanGuidance Counselors: Angela Stewart,

Demetrius Rush, Janet Walker, RobertParrish, Geanita Hodges, Donna Yearwood-Hayes

Number of Teachers: 204School Capacity: 2,635School Enrollment: 1,980Parent Organization: PTSOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: RamSPI: Met/1.0367Graduation Rate: 75.36 percent

Surrattsville High School

6101 Garden DriveClinton, MD 20735Phone: 301-599-2453Fax: 301-599-2476Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/surrattsville/Principal: Kristi HoldenGuidance Chair: Jeanay Larue-RobinsonNumber of Teachers: 65Capacity: 1,195Enrollment: 851Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: HornetSPI: Not Met/0.9732Graduation Rate: 88.45 percent

Tall Oaks High School2112 Church RoadBowie, MD 20721Phone: 301-390-0230Fax: 301-390-0228Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/talloaks/Principal: Larry McRaeGuidance Counselor: Debra MorrowNumber of Teachers: 15School capacity: 180Enrollment: 99Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: NoMascot: TigerSPI: n/aGraduation Rate: 80.95 percent

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONPRINCE GEORGE’SCOUNTY PUBLICSCHOOLSAdminstrative OfficesSasscer AdministrationBuilding14201 School LaneUpper Marlboro, MD 20772301-952-6000www1.pgcps.org

n The school boardgenerally meets at 1 p.m.the second Thursday ofthe month and 7:05 p.m.the fourth Thursday ofthe month in the BoardMeeting Room of theSasscer AdministrationBuilding.

n All school board memberscan be contacted at301-952-6115.

n Comments about boardagenda items canbe emailed to [email protected].

n School board ConstituentsServices email:[email protected].

KevinMaxwell SegunC. [email protected]

CarolynM. [email protected]

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VerjeanaM. [email protected]

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EdwardBurroughs [email protected]

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Daniel [email protected]

Beverly [email protected]

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Schools CEO

District 3

District 9

Chairman, appointed

District 4

Appointed by County Council

Vice chair, District 6

District 5

Appointed by county executive

District 1

Appointed by county executive

District 2

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Chesapeake Math & ITAcademy

6100 Frost PlaceLaurel, MD 20707Phone: 301-350-6052Fax: 301-350-6029Hours: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Website: www.cmitacademy.

orgPrincipal: Ali GurbuzGuidance Counselor:

Steffanie CadoganNumber of Teachers: 24School Capacity: 360School Enrollment: 295Parent Organization: Parent

Task ForceESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: NoBefore/After Care:

Enrichment ProgramsSPI: n/a

College Park Academy7501 Adelphi RoadHyattsville, MD 20783Phone:Fax:Hours:Website: http://

collegeparkacademy.com/Principal:Guidance Counselors:Number of Teachers:School Capacity:School Enrollment: 299Parent Organization:ESOL Program:Uniform Policy: YesMascot:Before/After Care:SPI: n/a

EXCEL Academy7910 Scott RoadLandover, 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: 377Parent Organization: PTSAESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.0351

Imagine Andrews4798 San Antonio BoulevardAAFB, MD 20762Phone: 301-350-6000Fax: 301-599-5620Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.Website: http://

imagineandrews.orgPrincipal: Marquis DwarteGuidance Counselor: Carmen

BercesNumber of Teachers: 12School Capacity: 317School Enrollment: 316Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: n/a

Imagine Foundations atLeeland

14111 Oak Grove RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20774Phone: 301-808-4003Fax: 301-218-1454Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.Website: http://

imaginefoundations.orgPrincipal: Kishawn Smith

Guidance Counselor:PhiXavier Holmes

Number of Teachers: 26School Capacity: 450School Enrollment: 444Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.1201

Imagine Foundations atMorningside

6900 Ames Street SEMorningside, MD 20746Phone: 301-817-0544Fax: 301-817-0956Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.Website: http://

imaginefoundations2.orgPrincipal: Peter ThompsonGuidance Counselor: Michelle

ZitofskyNumber of Teachers: 13School Capacity: 500School Enrollment: 300Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: n/a

Imagine Lincoln4207 Norcross StreetTemple 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: 480School Enrollment: 467Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: LinksBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.2224

Turning Point Academy7800 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-552-0164Fax: 301-552-7307Hours: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Website: www1.pgcps.org/

turningpoint/Principal: Rhonda ClomaxGuidance Counselor: n/aNumber of Teachers: 35School Capacity: 750School Enrollment: 535Parent Organization: PTOESOL Program: NoUniform Policy: YesMascot: EagleBefore/After Care: YesSPI: Met/1.2290

CHARTER SCHOOLS

• Guidance counselors:Guidance counselors can bereached through themaintelephone number for theschool, unless otherwisenoted. Some schoolsmayincludemore than one per-son as a guidance counselorcontact.

• School capacity: Thisfigure is for the capacity ofthe school building. Capac-ity does not include tempo-rary buildings (temps) onschool grounds. Each listingincludes the capacity of theschool building and howmany temps are at eachschool.

• School enrollment:Based on a listing from thePrince George’s CountyPublic Schools System.

• ESOL: Identifiesschools that offer Englishfor Speakers of Other Lan-guages program or are usedas ESOL centers.

• School Progress In-dex (SPI): SPI is based onachievement, growth andgap reduction. Schools withan SPI of 1.0000 or higherhavemet their performancetarget. Data is listed as re-ported in theMSDE 2012Maryland Report Card(www.mdreportcard.org).

This informationprovided by Prince George’sCounty Public Schools isa partial list that includesschools from this part ofPrince George’s County. Thecomplete list is located atwww.gazette.net.

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2011 FILE PHOTO

Principal Ali Gurbuz announces classroom assignments for students at the Chesapeake Math and ITAcademy in Laurel.

Parent’s Name:

Student(s) Name(s): Grade

Day Phone: Email

Day(s) and times generally available:

World View Academy12700 S.E. Crain HighwayBrandywine, MD 20613

301-372-0053 (Office) 301-372-0842 (Fax)Website: www.worldviewchristiancenter.comEmail: [email protected]

Dear Southern P.G. Families with Elementary Students,

World View Academy professional Board have taken the bestof the Maryland State Comprehensive Curriculum (includingMagnet, STEM, a Performing Arts, Tag, etc.) and developedan approach that blends this enrichment into healthyacademic program for our youth. Furthermore, as we areprogressing toward gaining approval and opening a PublicCharter School with grades K -12TH (projected for August,2015); We have developed a comprehensive fundraisingprogram that will allow World View Academy (under thelicensed corporate name of World View Christian Center) to operate a school with grades K -6th to offer this fall, (and middle school grades the following year leading into our proposedcharter). Parents will be able to receive Before/After Care and our enriching school for theprice of public school before/after care plus $100 per month and a signed commitment to ourfundraising programs. Time will be managed effectively to ensure no one’s time is wasted andmost tasks and/or talks will be done via email and/or phone conferencing.

There will be an “Open House” on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with aformal program from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clinton location at 6701 Clinton Manor Drive,Clinton, MD 20735 and child care will be available. Please invite a friend or neighbor. pleaseRSVP by the above email, fax info below or by calling 301-372-0053. Seats are limited!!! Faxinfo below.

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Bowie State University14000 Jericho Park RoadBowie, MD 20715-9465301-860-4000

Capitol College11301 Springfield RoadLaurel, MD 20708301-369-2800

Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity

Joint Base Andrews, MD20762

301-735-6340 or 301-981-4098

Prince George’s CommunityCollege

Main Campus301 Largo RoadLargo, MD 20774301-336-6000

Prince George’s CommunityCollege at Andrews

Joint Base Andrews, MD20762

301-322-0778 or 301-981-5949

Prince George’s Community

College at University TownCenter

6505 Belcrest Road, Suite200

Hyattsville, MD 20782301-277-5934

Laurel College Center312 Marshall Ave., Suite 205Laurel, MD 20707866-228-6110 or 443-518-

4162

Sojourner-Douglass College8200 Professional Place,

Suite 111Lanham, MD 20785301-459-8686 or 888-444-

4118

Strayer UniversityPrince George’s Campus4710 Auth Place, Suite 100Suitland, MD 20746301-423-3600

Tai Sophia Institute7750 Montpelier RoadLaurel, MD 20723301-725-1674 or 410-888-

9048TESST College of Technology4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite

500Beltsville, MD 20705301-937-8448 or 800-48-

TESST

University of Maryland,College Park

7950 Baltimore Ave.College Park, MD 20742301-405-1000

University of MarylandUniversity College

3501 University Blvd. E.Adelphi, MD 20783301-985-7000

University of Phoenix7852 Walker Drive, Suite

100Greenbelt, MD 20770301-345-6710

Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary

6511 Princess GardenParkway

Lanham, MD 20706301-552-1400

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES


Bob Schmertz (front) of Greenbelt plays the trombone with the Maryland Community Band during aconcert in April as part of the Maryland Day open house at the University of Maryland, College Park.The band, which is open to musicians from the public, is part of an outreach effort of the univer-sity’s Band Program.

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Ascension Lutheran School7415 Buchanan St., Landover Hills,

Md. 20784Grades: K-8Principal: Donna LucasTuition: $7,850 for first child,

$6,673 for second or morechildren

Uniform Policy: YesParent Organization: YesMascot: EaglePhone: 301-577-0500www.ascensionschool.org

The Beddow Junior/High School501 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek,

Md.20607Grades: 7-12Principal: Trudy BeddowTuition: $12,500Uniform Policy: No, but strict dress

codeParent organization: NoMascot: HawkPhone: 301-292-1968Fax: 301-292-2095www.thebeddowschool.org

The Beddow Montessori School8600 Loughran Road, Fort

Washington, Md. 20744Grades: ages 2½ to 12Principal: Trudy BeddowTuition: Half-day primary, $7,160;

Full-day primary, $9,500;Elementary class, $10,040

Uniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: NonePhone: 301-567-0330Fax: 301-567-0330www.thebeddowschool.org

Bishop McNamara High School6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville,

Md. 20747President: Marco ClarkPrincipal: Robert Van der WaagGrades: 9-12Tuition: $12,500Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: MustangPhone: 301-735-8401Fax: 301-735-0934www.bmhs.org

Bowie Montessori Children’s House5004 Randonstone Lane, Bowie,

Md. 20715Grades: Primary (from ages 2½ to

11)Director: Suzanne Byron ByrneTuition: Half day, $8,900; full day:

$10,200Uniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: None

Phone: 301-262-3566Fax: 301-262-9802www.bmch.net

Chelsea School2970 Belcrest Center Drive,

Hyattsville, Md. 20782Grades: 5-12

Tuition: $36,060 for middle andupper division students

Head of School: Katherine FedalenGuidance counselor: Pam McRaeNumber of teachers: 14Capacity: 90Enrollment: 70Parent Organization: Yes

Uniform Policy: NoMascot: KnightsBefore/After care: Nowww.chelseaschool.eduPhone: 301-585-1430

RAPHAEL TALISMAN/FOR THE GAZETTE

Shawn Muoneke, a seventh-grader at The Academy of St. Matthias, spells a word correctly at the 13th annual The Gazetteand The Star Prince George’s County Spelling Bee in March.

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Accelerated Math, Math Facts in a Flash• Accreditation through AdvancED• Graduates consistently awarded scholarships

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Students Enjoy:• Strong Christ-centered environment• Dedicated and experienced faculty• After school extra-curricular activities

(art, debate club, dance, newspaper, yearbook)• Optional Hot Lunch Program

Parents Enjoy:• Easy access from Route 5 and 210• Before and After-Care Program• Safe and secure campus• Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

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Children’s Guild Inc.5702 Sargent Road, Chillum, Md. 20782Principal: Tyrone FrazierGrades: K-3 to 9Tuition: Paid through the county school systemUniform policy: YesParent organization: NoMascot: SkippyPhone: 301-853-7370Fax: 301-853-7376www.childrensguild.org

Clinton Christian School6707 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro, Md.

20772Principal: Carlos WilliamsGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: K-3: $10,500, K-4 to 12th grade:

$8,250Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: EaglePhone: 301-599-9600www.clintonchristian.org/pages/Clinton_

Christian_School

DeMatha Catholic High School4313 Madison St., Hyattsville, Md. 20781Principal: Daniel McMahonGuidance chairwoman: Maureen RitzGrades: 9-12Tuition: $14,750Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Stags

Phone: 240-764-2200www.dematha.org

Divine Peace Lutheran School1500 Brown Station Road, Largo, Md. 20774Principal: Ryan FinkbeinerGrades: K-8Tuition: $7,200Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-350-4522www.divinepeace.orgElizabeth Seton High SchoolPrincipal: Sharon PasterickGrades: 9-12Tuition: $11,850Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: Roadrunners5715 Emerson St., Bladensburg, Md. 20710Phone: 301-864-4532www.setonhs.org

Excellence Christian School9010 Frank Tippett Road, Upper Marlboro,

Md. 20772Principal: Dr. Erika LeeGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: $8,394Book fees: Vary by grade level. Discounts

available for families with two or morechildren enrolled.

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesAfter care: YesMascot: EaglePhone: 301-868-1873www.excellencechristianschool.org

Fairhaven School17900 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro,

Md. 20774Admissions chair: Mark McCaigGrades: K-12Tuition: $8,853 for the first student in a family,

$7,525 for the second, and $5,312 foreach additional student.

Parent organization: NoUniform policy: NoMascot: MastodonPhone: 301-249-8060www.fairhavenschool.com

Faith Baptist Christian School12700 Claxton Drive, Laurel, Md. 20708Principal: Esther MarshGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition: $4,120 for Half-day Pre-K, $4,725

for full-day pre-K, $5,080 for half-daykindergarten, $5,690 for K-5, and $6,100for middle school

Parent Organization: YesUniform Policy: Yes, K-8 onlyMascot: NoPhone: 301-497-4490Fax: 301-776-3277faithbaptistchristianschool.com

First Baptist School of Laurel15002 First Baptist Lane, Laurel, Md. 20707Principal: Tom HudsonGrades: Preschool to 8Tuition: Half-day pre-K: $4,440, full-day pre-K:

$5,520, grades K to 8: $6,600Uniform policy: Yes (K-3 through 8 only)Parent organization: NoMascot: Saints

Phone: 301-490-1076www.fbslaurel.com

The Foundation School1330 McCormick Drive, Largo, Md. 20774Director: Gina JamesGrades: K-12Tuition: Funded by the countyUniform policy: YesParent organization: NoMascot: FalconPhone: 301-772-1200www.foundationschools.org

Friends Community School5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park,

Md. 20740Head of school: Larry ClementsGrades: K-8Tuition: K-4: $16,710; 5-6: $17,230; 7-8:

$19,050Parent organization: YesUniform policy: NoMascot: NonePhone: 301-441-2100Fax: 301-441-2105www.friendscommunityschool.org

Glenn Dale Montessori School7500 Hillmeade Road, Glenn Dale, Md.

20769Principal: Gloria M. Panton-HarveyGrades: Nursery school, pre-K- 6Tuition: Contact school for nursery school and

child care fees, $8,040 for half-day pre-K,$9,240 for full-day pre-K, $9,850 for K-5,$,10,000 for elementary

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Uniform Policy: Yes, ages 3-12Parent Organization: YesMascot: NoPhone: 301-805-2845www.glenndalemontessori.org

Grace Brethren Christian School6501 Surratts Road, Clinton, Md. 20735Director: George HornickelGrades: K-3 to 12Tuition: Grades K-3-5: $7,695; Grades 6-8:

$7,895; Grades 9-12: $8,195Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: EaglesPhone: 301-868-1600www.gbcseagles.org

Greater Mount Nebo Christian Academy1001 Old Mitchellville Road, Bowie, Md.

20716Principal: the Rev. Peggy Jackson-JobeGrades: pre-K-3 to 3Tuition: $7,700Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-249-5142Fax: 301-249-6726www.neboacademy.com

Henson Valley Academy2317 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, Md.

20744Head of school: TBDGrades: Primary-8

Tuition: $9,875Uniform policy: NoParent organization: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-485-6055Fax: 301-868-3677www.hvacademy.org

Heritage Christian Academy5120 Whitfield Chapel Road, Lanham, Md.

20706Principal: Glennis P. GillTuition: 1 student — $820; 2 students —

$1,604; 3 students — $2,136; 4 or more-— $2,600

Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: EaglePhone: 301-577-8874Fax: 301-577-7907www.heritagechristianacademymd.org

Highland Park Christian Academy6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, Md. 20785Grades: Pre-K to 8Principal: E. Louise WhiteTuition: Pre-K-4: $6,790; K to 5: $6,685; 6-8:

$8,200Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-773-4079Fax: 301-773-2626www.fbhp.org

High Road School of Prince George’s County1441 McCormick Drive, Suite 1050, Largo,

Md. 20743Grades: 2-12Director: Carmen McGinnis

Tuition: Paid through county school systemUniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: DragonPhone: 301-324-8905Fax: 301-324-8904www.highroadschool.com

Holy Family School2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, Md.

20748Principal: Mary HawkinsGrades: Pre-K-3 to 8Tuition: $5,250; families can call for prices if

more than one child attendsParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: KnightPhone: 301-894-2323Fax: 301-894-7100

Holy Redeemer School4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, Md. 20740Principal: Maria BovichGrades: Pre-K to 8Tuition: TBDParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: HawksPhone: 301-474-3993Fax: 301-441-8137www.holy-redeemer.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School11902 Daisy Lane, Glenn Dale, Md. 20769Head of School: Michael MullinGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition: K through 4: $10,225Parent organization: Yes

Uniform policy: YesMascot: HawksPhone: 301-464-3215Fax: 301-464-9725www.htrinity.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Md. 20720Head of School: Michael MullinGrades: K-4Tuition: Pre-K-3 and -4, $8,950; grades 5-8,

$11,955Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: HawksPhone: 301-262-5355Fax: 301-262-9609www.htrinity.org

Jericho Christian Academy8500 Jericho City Drive, Landover, Md.

20785Principal: Karyn ScottGrades: Pre-K to 8Tuition: Contact school for tuition feesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: LionPhone: 301-333-9400Fax: 301-333-0521www.jerichochristianacademy.org

Lanham Christian School8400 Good Luck Road, Lanham, Md. 20706Executive director: Randall BurrPrincipal: Linda Benjamin



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Grades: first to fifth grade, $7,350;K-4, K-5, $7,850; and sixth toeighth, $7,950; ninth to twelfth,$8,250

Discounts available for families withtwo or more children enrolled.

Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: LionsPhone: 301-552-9102www.lanhamgbc.org

Mount Calvary Catholic School6704 Marlboro Pike, Forestville,

Md. 20747Principal: Darcy A. TomkoGrades: Preschool-8Tuition: Contact school for tuition feesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: CougarPhone: 301-735-5262Fax: 301-736-5044www.mountcalvarycatholicschool.

org

New Chapel Christian Academy5601 Old Branch Ave., Camp

Springs, Md. 20748Grades: Pre-K through K and grades

1-4Principal: Rev. Latarsha JonesTuition: $700 per month all gradesUniform policy: YesParent organization: Yes

Mascot: NoPhone: 301-899-0877Fax: 301-899-0906www.newchapelbaptistchurch.org

New Hope Academy and Preschool7009 Varnum St., Landover Hills,

Md. 20784Principal: Joy MorrowTuition: Preschool: $8,835 for first

child, $6,925 for second child;K-6: $9,290 for first child, $7,790for second child, $7,050 for thirdchild; grades 7-8: $9,550 for firstchild, $8,040 for second child;grades 9-12: $10,110 for firstchild, $8,050 for second child

Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: TigerPhone: 301-459-7311www.newhopeacademy.org

Pathways School CrosslandRe-Entry

6901 Temple Hill Road, TempleHills, Md. 20748

Principal: Newton LennonGrades: 9-12Tuition: Funded by state and countyParent Organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-449-3173www.pathwayschools.org

Pathways School at DuVal HighSchool

9880 Good Luck Road, Lanham,Md. 20706

Principal: Kay GreanyGrades: 9-12Tuition: Funded by the state and

countyParent organization: Yes (parents

may join Duval High School’sPTSA)

Uniform policy: YesMascot: TigersPhone: 301-794-5872Fax: 301-794-7845www.pathwayschools.org

Pathways School - Northwood atHyattsville

3401 East West Highway, Suite240, Hyattsville, Md. 20782

Principal: Laurie MicalGrades: 6-12Tuition: Funded by state and countyParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: PanthersPhone: 301-853-3923www.pathwayschools.org

Patuxent Montessori School14210 Old Stage Road, Bowie, Md.

20720Grades: 16 months to 12 yearsAdministrator: Suzanne DamadioTuition: Call the school for ratesUniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: NonePhone: 301-464-4506

Fax: 301-464-8792www.patuxent-montessori.org

Reid Temple Christian Academy11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn

Dale, Md. 20769Grades: Pre-K-2-8Head of school: Donnette DaisTuition: Call for current tuition ratesUniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: ConquerorPhone: 301-860-6570Fax: 301-352-7086www.reidtempleacademy.com

Riverdale Baptist School1133 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro,

Md. 20774Principals: Twyla Harbel, elementary;

Stephanie Parreco, middle; LindaCampbell, high

Grades: Preschool, K-3-12Tuition: Preschool-K-3, $9,804;

kindergarten: $10,032; grades1-5: $9,144; grades 6-8: $9,804;grades 9-12: $10,872

Uniform policy: YesParent organization: YesMascot: CrusaderPhone: 301-249-7000www.rbschool.org

St. Ambrose Catholic School6310 Jason St., Cheverly, Md.

20785Principal: Dian CarterTuition: In parish, $6,050 (one child);

out of parish: $7,350Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: BumblebeePhone: 301-773-0223Fax: 301-773-9647www.sacheverly.org

Saint Ann’s High School of St.Anne’s Center for Children,Youth and Families

4901 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, Md.20782

Principal: Valarie SwainGrades: 8-12This school program is for pregnant

and parenting young women,both residential and day. Tuitionrates are by arrangement.

Uniform policy: NoParent organization: NoMascot: NonePhone: 301-559-5500www.stanns.org

St. Columba School7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill,

Md. 20745Principal: Tina MagnayeGrades: K-8Tuition: Kindergarten — Catholic:

$6,378, non-Catholic: $9,832;1-8, Catholic: $5,852; non-Catholic: $9,308

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: Yes



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Mascot: Celtic CrossPhone: 301-567-0051, ext. 0Fax: 301-567-6907stccatholic.org

St. Jerome Academy5207 42nd Place, Hyattsville, Md.

20781Principal: Mary Pat DonoghueGrade: Pre-K-8, child center for

infants to age 4Tuition: In-parish: $5,750 (one

child); $7,550 (two children);$9,000 (three or more children).Out-of-parish: $8,550 (one child);$10,150 (two children); $12,000(three children)

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: JaguarPhone: 301-277-4568Fax: 301-683-6080www.stjeromes.org

St. John the Evangelist School8912 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, Md.

20735Principal: Susan ScottGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition Rates: Catholic: $6,270;

Catholic pre-K-4: $7,975; non-Catholic: $9,460

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-868-2010

Fax: 301-856-8941www.saintjohnsschool.org

St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School11011 Montgomery Road,

Beltsville, Md. 20705Principal: Andrew T. CurrierGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition: Catholic: $5,400; other:

$8,280Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: TigerPhone: 301-937-7154Fax: 301-937-1467www.stjos.org

St. Mary of the Assumption School4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro,

Md. 20772Grades: Pre K-8Principal: Steven ShowalterTuition: Catholic pre-K: $6,123Catholic K-8: $5,796 (reduced for

multiple children enrolled); non-Catholic: $9,127 (reduced formultiple children enrolled)

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-627-4170Fax: 301-627-6383www.stmaryum.org

St. Mary of the Mills School106 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, Md.

20707Principal: James A. PavlackaGrades: K-8Tuition: Call school for current tuition

rates

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: StallionPhone: 301-498-1433Fax: 301-498-1170www.stmaryofthemills.org

St. Mary’s School of Piscataway13407 Piscataway Road, Clinton,

Md. 20735Principal: Kathleen C. PfaffGrades: K-8Tuition rates: In-parish: $6,200; out-

of parish: $8,300Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-292-2522Fax: 301-292-2534www.stmaryspiscataway.org

St. Mary’s Catholic School7207 Annapolis Road, Landover

Hills, Md. 20784Principal: Susan J. VarroneGrades: Preschool-8Tuition rates: Pre-school for age

3: $4,250; pre-school for age 4through eighth grade; Catholic:$4,950; preschool for age4 through eighth grade, non-Catholic: $6,100

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: WildcatPhone: 301-577-0031Fax: 301-577-5485www.saintmarylandoverhills.org

St. Philip the Apostle School5414 Henderson Way, Camp

Springs, Md. 20746

Principal: Linda CullinanGrades: Pre-K-3-8Tuition rates: non-Catholic: $7,230;

Catholic: $5,470; pre-K-3 and -4:$6,060

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: BulldogPhone: 301-423-4740Fax: 301-423-4716www.stphiliponline.com

St. Pius X Regional School14710 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Md.

20715Principal: Robert LoveGrades: Pre-K-8Tuition rates: call the school for

tuition ratesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: NonePhone: 301-262-0203Fax: 301-805-8875www.stpiusbowie.org

St. Vincent Pallotti High School113 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, Md.

20707Principal: Jeff PalumboGrades: 9-12Tuition: $13,765 for in-state tuitionParent Organization: YesUniform Policy: YesMascot: PanthersPhone: 301-725-3228Fax: 301-776-4343www.pallottihs.org

Shabach Christian Academy3600 Brightseat Road, Landover,

Md., 20785

Principal: Nicole McNeilGrades: K-6Tuition: Kindergarten: $7,139;

grades 1-4: $7,018; grades 5-6:$7,562.50

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: EaglePhone: 301-772-8590Fax: 301-773-6282shabachca.org

The Academy of St. Matthias theApostle

9473 Annapolis Road, Lanham, Md.20706

Principal: Abigail GreerGrades: Preschool-8Tuition: Call school for tuition ratesParent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: MustangPhone: 301-577-9412Fax: 301-577-2060www.stmatthias.org

Woodstream Christian Academy9800 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville,

Md. 20721Chancellor: Robert WingfieldGrades: Pre-K-2-12Tuition: Kindergarten - $9,700; 1-5 -

$9,350; 6-7 - $9,525; 8 - $9,600;9-11 $9,990; 12 - $10,540

Parent organization: YesUniform policy: YesMascot: BucksPhone: 301-955-1160Fax: 301-955-1150www.woodstreamacademy.com


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