Frederick County Public Schools – Page 5

FCPS Partners with Code.org

April 17, 2015 Michael Kustercode, Computer Science, featured, Frederick County Public Schools, programming, STEM, technology

Frederick County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban is pleased to announce a partnership with Code.org that aims to increase participation in computer science courses by females and underrepresented students of various ethnic backgrounds. Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding computer science education, making it available in more schools and increasing participation for girls and minorities. The group’s vision is that every student in every school will have the opportunity to access computer science education. The Code.org philosophy is that computer science should be part of the core curriculum…

Education

FCPS in a Minute

April 11, 2015April 11, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools

Community Glade Valley headline

WHS Student Featured on “FCPS In a Minute”

April 7, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools, Walkersville High School

Education Glade Valley headline Health

New Date – FCPS Offers Preview of Elementary Health Curriculum

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools, Health Curriculum

The Elementary Health Education Curriculum Preview that was originally scheduled for March 2 has been rescheduled for next Monday, March 9. FCPS invites parents of elementary students and interested community members to an: Elementary Health Education Curriculum Preview Four identical sessions are planned to conveniently fit the schedule of those wishing to preview the Health Education units taught in our elementary schools. The focus of each session will be on the Personal Safety unit that is taught in elementary Health Education classes (grades Pre-K through 3). The FCPS Curriculum Specialist…

Health

Schools and Health Department Request Help

January 20, 2015January 21, 2015 Michael Kusterfeatured, Frederick County Health Department, Frederick County Public Schools, headlines, influenza

With the flu season in full swing and many people falling ill, Frederick County Public Schools and the Frederick County Health Department sent tips and requests to families and the community today. They request that children be kept home from school if they have any of the following symptoms: a temperature of more than 100 for more than 24 hours, nausea or vomiting, stomachache, diarrhea, pale or flushed face, headache, persistent cough, earache, thick discharge from the nose, painful sore throat, rash or infection of the skin, or red or…