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Howard County, Maryland, is a suburban community of more than
274,000 situated along the Baltimore-Washington
corridor. More than 97,000 people live in the county's
population center - the planned community of Columbia -
conceived and designed by visionary planner James Rouse.
A great community deserves great schools, and the
Howard County Public School System is a recognized
source of local pride. The school system consistently
ranks among Maryland’s top school districts based on student
performance on the Maryland School Assessments. Howard
County students score above the national averages on
standardized tests and more than 90% of graduates continue
their education beyond high school.
Profile: Howard
County Public School System (pdf)
2008-2009 School Year
Facts About the Howard
County Public School System (pdf)
Mission
The mission of the Howard County Public School System
is to ensure excellence in teaching and learning so that
each student will participate responsibly in a diverse
and changing world.
Goals
Goal 1 - Each child regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability or socio-economic status, will meet the rigorous performance standards that have been established. All diploma-bound students will perform on or above grade level in all measured content areas.
Goal 2 - Each school will
provide a safe and nurturing school environment that
values our diversity and commonality. |
