2013
State of the Schools
B U I L D I N G O U R F U T U R E TO G E T H E R
The Music Center at Strathmore
November 11, 2013
DR. JOSHUA P. STARR
Superintendent
BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER • 2013 STATE OF THE SCHOOLS • MCPS
Board of Education
Mr. Christopher S. Barclay
President
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MARYLAND
Mr. Philip Kauffman
Vice President
Ms. Shirley Brandman
VISION
Dr. Judith R. Docca
We inspire learning by
providing the greatest
public education to each
and every student.
Mr. Michael A. Durso
MISSION
Mr. Justin C. Kim
Every student will have
the academic, creative
problem solving, and
social emotional skills to
be successful in college
and career.
CORE PURPOSE
Prepare all students to
thrive in their future.
CORE VALUES
Learning
Relationships
Respect
Excellence
Equity
Mrs. Patricia B. O’Neill
Mrs. Rebecca Smondrowski
Student Member
School Administration
Dr. Joshua P. Starr
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Larry A. Bowers
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez
Deputy Superintendent of
School Support and Improvement
Dr. Kimberly A. Statham
Deputy Superintendent of
Teaching, Learning, and Programs
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2013 State of the Schools—Building Our Future
Together.
Montgomery County Public Schools is dedicated to preparing
our students to thrive in their future, but we know that we can’t
do that alone. We need the support and involvement of our
whole community—our staff, parents, political leaders, businesses,
and nonprofit organizations—to provide our students with the
knowledge and experiences they need to be successful.
That need for collaboration and partnership is reflected in our
Strategic Planning Framework—Building our Future Together:
Students, Staff, and Community. The Framework sets our focus on the three competencies our students need today and in the
future: academic excellence, creative problem solving, and social emotional learning.
Working together, we can make sure all students graduate ready
to thrive in college, the workplace, and in life. Thank you for joining
us today and for your continued commitment to the students and
staff of Montgomery County Public Schools. Sincerely,
Joshua P. Starr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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PROGRAM
Dear Friends of Montgomery County Public Schools,
Thank you for attending the 2nd annual State of the Schools event
today. We are proudly supporting this event because we know
that our school system is a large part of what makes Montgomery
County one of the nation’s best places to live and do business.
Both of our organizations—Strathmore and Glenstone—have
GleNStONe SeAMleSSly
partnerships with Montgomery County
Public
(MCPS).
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with the National Philharmonic, and Glenstone
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current exhibition,
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the outdoor sculpture.
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MCPS students are also getting the chance
to view one of the
Glenstone has reserved Wednesday mornings
for school
groupscontemporary
wishing to visit this fall or
nation’s premier collections of modern
and
art
spring 2013. All visits are free of charge
and Glenstone will provide school-approved
through a growing partnership with transportation.
Glenstone.
Please email [email protected] with your
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to visit.
Our Visitor
Services
We hope the student performances preferred
you date
see
and
hear
today
Coordinator, Suzanne Gold, will contact you
to confirm the details.
demonstrate why arts matter for our children and support a 21st
century education. And as you listen to Dr. Starr’s presentation
today, we hope you will consider how you and your organizations
can partner with MCPS to provide our children with a well-rounded
education that prepares them for success today and in the future.
Sincerely,
Eliot Pfanstiehl
Chief Executive Officer
Strathmore
Mitchell Rales
Co-founder
Glenstone
Armed Forces—
The Pride of America!
Arr. Greg Gilpin
Walter Johnson High School
Pop Fly! Show Choir
Kelly Butler, director
Honoring Our Veterans
William Moorehead
Sgt. First Class, U.S. Army, and MCPS Parent
Presentation of the Colors
Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Color Guard
Gaithersburg High School
The Star-Spangled Banner
Seneca Valley High School
Chamber Choir
Michelle Searle, director
Greetings
Christopher Barclay
President
Montgomery County Board of Education
Eliot Pfanstiehl
Chief Executive Officer
Strathmore
Reflections
Mary Hawkins-Jones
2013 Most Hopeful Teacher in America
Westover Elementary School
Cristina Ulrich
2013–2014 MCPS Teacher of the Year
Brookhaven Elementary School
On the Definition
of Hope
Blessed Sheriff
Student
Richard Montgomery High School
Introduction
DeRionne Pollard
President
Montgomery College
State of the Schools ADDRESS
Joshua Starr
Superintendent
Montgomery County Public Schools
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State of the Schools
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
D R . J O S H U A P. S TA R R began his tenure as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools
(MCPS) on July 1, 2011, and has worked
tirelessly to provide all students with
an education that prepares them for
success in the 21st century.
B U I L D I N G O U R F U T U R E TO G E T H E R
C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS WHO HELP TO FURTHER
THE MISSION OF THE MCPS EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION AND UNDERWRITE THE COST OF
MCPS SIGNATURE EVENTS
He has worked collaboratively with
staff, students, and the community to
develop a strategic planning framework
for MCPS that is aligned with the skills
and knowledge students will need in
college and the workplace—academic excellence, creative problem solving, and
social emotional learning. Dr. Starr is a strong advocate for educators and school
staff and believes the best way to improve education is to improve teaching
and learning for every student. He has been widely recognized for his efforts to
engage the community in a variety of ways, including student and parent town
halls, book clubs, podcasts, and the use of social media.
Prior to joining MCPS, Dr. Starr was the superintendent of Stamford
(Connecticut) Public Schools, and held executive-level positions in urban and
suburban districts, including New York City Public Schools. Dr. Starr began his
career as a special education teacher in New York City and holds a doctorate
degree in administration and social policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Building Our Future Together:
Students, Staff, and Community
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excellence and is a national leader in preparing students for success in college
and the workplace. This is seen in the continued outstanding performance of our students:
»» Nearly 33,000 Advanced Placement tests were taken by MCPS
students in 2012 and 75 percent of those exams earned a collegeready score of 3 or higher.
»» The Class of 2013 earned an average combined SAT score of 1648,
outscoring graduates in the state of Maryland by 165 points and
across the nation by 150 points.
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and value diversity; build their resilience and perseverance; and learn to make
constructive, healthy decisions.
»» For the past three years, more than 90 percent of MCPS students
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three-quarters are reading above grade level.
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knowledge they need for success today and in the years to come. But they can’t
do it alone.
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the services, support, and opportunities they need to thrive in their future. Join
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PA R T N E R S H I P P R O F I L E :
Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA)
WHEREVER THERE IS A NEED, MCCPTA IS THERE. Whether it’s supporting
a school-based program, celebrating at the annual Presidents and Principals
Dinner, or advocating for the facilities and staff our students deserve, the nearly
50,000 members of MCCPTA define what it means to be true advocates
for children. That
dedication is seen in the
important role that the
leadership of MCCPTA
plays in developing
the superintendent’s
Operating Budget
and Capital Improve­
ments Program recom­
mendations, and how the membership turns
out to champion for
the needs of all 151,289
students.
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This partnership has
resulted in an employee
evaluation system that
is a national model
for other school
districts. It is built on
the idea of providing
strong support to all
employees, nurturing
new team members,
and providing an
effective process
to support underperforming employees. It also provides a fair and respected
process for removing underperformers from their positions.
These associations are at the table to build the MCPS budget and make difficult
economic decisions. They also embrace innovation and change and are willing to
help the district find new ways to solve problems and overcome challenges.
PA R T N E R S H I P P R O F I L E :
Excel Beyond the Bell
PA R T N E R S H I P P R O F I L E :
MCPS and the Employee Associations
»» Montgomery County Education
Association
»» Montgomery County Association
of Administrators and Principals
»» Service Employees International
Union, Local 500
MCPS HAS A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP
with its three employee associations
that has allowed the district to be
innovative and forward-thinking, even
during difficult economic times. MCPS
employees have worked shoulder-toshoulder with the district to develop a
Professional Growth System that helps
build the capacity of our staff.
EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL (EBB) provides free, high-quality afterschool
programs to more than 900 students in six MCPS middle schools. Students
spend 2.5 hours in a safe, nurturing environment and receive a hot meal,
transpor­tation, and access to programs that develop interests in the arts, sports,
and academics. EBB began in 2007 and is a truly collaborative effort among
MCPS; the Montgomery County Recreation Department; the Montgomery
County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families; and many local nonprofits and
specialty program
providers. This
collaborative effort is helping to meet the
growing need for outof-school activities that
support the educational
success and health and well-being of our students.
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The International Baccalaureate
is a proud member of the
Montgomery County community
and a proud supporter of MCPS
MCPS IB World Schools:
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Albert Einstein High School
John F. Kennedy High School
Richard Montgomery High School
Rockville High School
Seneca Valley High School
Springbrook High School
Watkins Mill High School
Francis Scott Key Middle School
Newport Mill Middle School
Silver Spring International Middle School
Julius West Middle School
Westland Middle School
College Gardens Elementary School
GLENSTONE SEAMLESSLY
INTEGRATES ART, ARCHITECTURE
AND LANDSCAPE ON ITS
UNIQUE PROPERTY IN
POTOMAC, MARYLAND.
www.glenstone.org
Glenstone cordially invites Montgomery
County high school art students to tour the
current exhibition, Peter Fischli & David Weiss,
and view the outdoor sculpture.
Glenstone has reserved Thursday mornings for
school groups wishing to visit this fall or spring
2014. All visits are free of charge and Glenstone
will provide school-approved transportation.
Please email [email protected] with your
preferred date to visit. Our Visitor Services
Coordinator, Betsy Johnson, will contact you
to confirm the details.
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AC H I E V I N G C O L L E G I AT E E XC E L L E N C E A N D S U C C E S S ( AC E S )
ACES is a collaboration among Montgomery
County Public Schools, Montgomery College, and
the Universities at Shady Grove that will increase
college enrollment and completion in Montgomery
County for students underrepresented in higher
education. The program will provide targeted
counseling, interventions, and support to students while they are enrolled in all
three institutions. ACES begins in 2013–2014 in ten high schools and is expected
to expand in the coming years. To help students realize the dream of higher
education, the MCPS Educational Foundation has established an ACES Program
Fund to receive contributions in support of program implementation. Learn
more about the ACES program at www.ACESmontgomery.org.
The Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. is a public, nonprofit corporation existing under the 501(c)3 section of the
Internal Revenue Code and by virtue of the laws of the state of Maryland.
Established in 1989 by the Montgomery County Board of Education, the MCPS
Educational Foundation receives funds from estates of deceased persons,
charitable foundations, government granting agencies, cooperative businesses,
and helpful citizens.
The MCPS Educational Foundation raises and awards funds in support of MCPS
educational objectives. Grants have been awarded in support of technology
access and acquisition, academic enrichment programs, and have provided
scholarships to MCPS graduating seniors.
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ON THE DEFINITION
OF HOPE:
Proud Sponsor of the
2013 MCPS State of the
Schools Program
HOPE.
One syllable.
Four letters:
H.
O.
P.
E.
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Blessed Sheriff is a junior in the
IB program at Richard Montgomery
HS. She won 2nd place in the
2013 Poetry Out Loud: National
Recitation Contest, in Washington,
DC. She wants to be a writer and
study psychology.
N O U N . A feeling of expectation and desire. Derived from Old English hopa
or hopian meaning to wish, expect, to look forward to. A word of German
origin, connected as well to the Dutch language.
HOPE.
A word with so many sounds, so many souls, it doesn’t get by on just one syllable.
It’s the words of a man, a King, with a dream. It’s attached to the faces of the
one’s who are screaming
For freedom.
Four letters? More like six—and it’s spelled like
this:
V.
I.
S.
I.
O.
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Westbrook Elementary School, August 2013
And do you see now what I mean?
Where there is no vision the people perish—
we are a species defined by our progress—
from the moment we climbed up off our knees and onto our feet…
and we’ve been doing it ever since.
Off our knees and onto our feet.
HOPE. A noun in action,
And whether we are shuffling, mumbling, or running at breakneck speed it
makes sure that we are moving.
HOPE. Derived from the one who makes all things new—
a spirit that lives on the inside,
like a wish waiting to come true. It’s true,
we are made of stardust. So the next time you see a shooting star turn around and look inside you:
You’re on fire.
Know that the only things that burn are the things that last forever.
Know that fire ignites, and we’re called to leave this world in ashes more
beautiful than the icebergs before.
HOPE. A word which has its origins in the smile of a newborn child, and in the spark
of a newborn mind which has the power to change a generation.
And if there’s one thing important enough to remember about what hope is,
It’s that H.O.P.E. stands for one thing
w w w. h e s s c o n s t r u c t i o n . c o m
W.E.: and that is WE.
WE ARE HOPE.
Blessed Sheriff
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John T. Baker Middle School
Christine M. DiMisa, teacher
Olney Elementary School
Jill D. Henderson, teacher
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Lisa K. Dehays, teacher
Piney Branch Elementary School
Anne K. Boyer, teacher
Beverly Farms Elementary School
Julie Diaz, teacher
Poolesville High School
Shannon M. Heaton, teacher
Nora Schaefer, teacher
Winston Churchill High School
Brendan P. Roddy, teacher
Damascus High School
Gretchen A. Goldsmith, teacher
Laura J. Schley, teacher
Albert Einstein High School
Jane A. Walsh, teacher
Mygenet T. Harris, teacher
Fairland Elementary School
Ivette M. Burgess, teacher
William H. Farquhar Middle School
Lisa L. Rodriguez, teacher
Fields Road Elementary School
Loanne Nguyen, teacher
Robert Frost Middle School
Angela Privitera-Wetzel, teacher
Joy L. Swantkowski, teacher
Quince Orchard High School
Julie P. Newcomer, teacher
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School
Dawn Y. Covington, teacher
Rosemary Hills Elementary School
Mary L. O’Neill-Wood, teacher
Carl Sandburg Learning Center
Patricia M. Deckert, teacher
Sherwood High School
Angela J. Praisner, teacher
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
Jenilee M. Denney, teacher
Watkins Mill Elementary School
Jaclyn E. Cross, teacher
Westover Elementary School
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Maryvale Elementary School
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Paint Branch High School
Jazz Ensemble Combo
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Walter Johnson High School
Madrigals and Pop Fly! Show Choir
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Ritchie Park Elementary School
Chorus
Carol B. Davis, director
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Chamber Choir
Christopher G. Guerra, director
Richard Montgomery High School
Trumpet Ensemble
Peter J. Perry, director
Seneca Valley High School
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT A G L A N C E
OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM
»» 151,289 students
AC K N OW L E D G M E N T S
»» Largest school system in Maryland
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A sincere note of appreciation to Eliot Pfanstiehl, CEO, and Monica Jeffries
Hazangeles, president, of Strathmore along with Mitchell and Emily Rales of
Glenstone for hosting the State of the Schools event. A special note of thanks
to Mark J. Grabowski, Miriam Teitel, and Jon Foster, along with the amazing
Strathmore staff that diligently collaborated with MCPS to produce this event. This event would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of countless
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32.0 % White
27.4 % Hispanic/Latino
21.4 % Black or African American
14.4 % Asian
< 5.0 % Two or more races
< 5.0 % American Indian or Alaskan Native
< 5.0 % Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
»» 35.0% receive free or reduced-price meals
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»» 11.7% receive special education services*
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»» More than $288 million in scholarships, Class of 2013
»» 81 National Merit Finalists, Class of 2013
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»» $2.23 billion FY 2014 operating budget
»» $277.5 million FY 2014 capital budget
»» 15 million meals served
»» 1,267 buses transport more than 100,000 students
*Data for 2012-2013
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