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Board of Educaiton Launches Citizen Advisory Council

September 2, 2014September 2, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffAdvisory, Board of Education, Citizen, Council, education

The Frederick County Board of Education is forming a Citizen Advisory Council (CAC). The Board established the CAC as a standing committee that will report directly to the Board and serve as a channel for public concerns, advice and information as identified by the Board. The CAC may also respond to specific requests for research, at the direction of the majority of the Board, and make recommendations on specific topics impacting educational decisions and FCPS programs. “Public schools are strengthened when communities are actively engaged in the education process,” according…

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FCC/Dual Enrollment Lounge the Start of Something Big

September 2, 2014September 2, 2014 Hanna Houckcollege, credits, Frederick Community College, tuition, Walkersville High School

by Hanna Houck “Imagine taking a twenty first century classroom and combining it with a Starbucks.” When asked to describe the new Dual Enrollment/AP Enrichment Classroom, these are the words Principal Tracey Franklin chose to use. Dual Enrollment is a “truly unique and great partnership with FCC that allows seniors in our school […]

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Walkersville Elementary School’s Back to School Night

September 2, 2014August 28, 2014 Michael KusterBack to School, Walkersville Elementary School

Walkersville Elementary School will host a Back to School Night on September 9, 2014. Three twenty-minute classroom sessions will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m. The second session will be at 7:10 p.m. and the last session will begin 7:35 p.m. concluding at 7:55 p.m. Each teacher will present the same information three times. This will allow families to attend one session for each child’s teacher. The evening will be geared for adults rather than children.

Frosh Anticipate the Next Four Years

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 Annie Morenofreshmen, frosh, High School, Walkersville High School

by Annie Moreno On the first day of school, the new high school students prepare for a long four years as they share with The Lions Pride, their anticipations of high school so far! Freshmen at Walkersville High School express what they feel are the best, and worst parts of high school so far. […]

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Frosh Make Their Way Into High School

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 Grainne McCormickWalkersville High School

by Grainne McCormick Rolling up to an unfamiliar building on the first day of high school is extremely nerve-racking. Walking through unknown hallways, upperclassmen talking and laughing as they walk into class, and the little frosh look like deer in headlights. Welcome to high school. The main difference between middle school and high school, from […]