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Blueprint for MDs Future
Overview and Presentation
Phase 1 Initial Plan
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Pillar One: Early Childhood Education
Pillar Two: High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders
Pillar Three: Career & College Readiness
Pillar Four: Resources to Ensure All Students are Successful
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Blueprint Quarterly Review
Blueprint Milestone Report
Blueprint Unlocked! Podcast
Send Your Feedback
Budget
Frequently Asked Questions
FY 2026
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Calendar Information
Celebrate Diversity!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Career Opportunities
All Job Openings
Grow Your Own
School-Based Administrator Recruitment
Substitute Teachers
Support Recruitment
Teacher Recruitment
Educational Facilities Master Plan
2025 Board Approved EFMP
2024 Board Approved EFMP
2023 Board Approved EFMP
2022 Board Approved EFMP
2021 Board Approved EFMP
Facility Studies & Construction Projects
ES #41 Construction
ES #41 Redistricting Study
Green Valley ES Replacement
Middletown ES and MS Replacement
VES-BES Redistricting Study
Yellow Springs Elementary School Replacement
Mission
News
Community Newsletters
Reports & Publications
Welcome to Frederick County
Academics
Academic Tournament
Tournament Format
Schedule & Results
Past Champions
Advanced Academics
Contact Us
Early Talent Development
Elementary Advanced/Gifted and Talented Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Middle School Advanced/Gifted and Talented Services
New to FCPS/Homeschooled Students
Parent Resources & Links
Philosophy
Tips for Parents
Young Scholars
Assessments & Interventions
District Committee on Assessment
Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia & Dyslexia Parent Resources
Math Interventions
Reading Interventions
Career & Technical Education
Arts, Media, and Communications
Business, Management, and Finance
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Career Coach Program
Construction and Development
Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism
Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Health and Bioscience
Human Resource Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
Middle School Pathways
Transportation Technologies
WBL Inquiries for Employers
Work Based Learning
Youth Apprentice Program
Course Guides
Curriculum: Elementary
Art & Music
Counseling
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Curriculum: Secondary
Career & Technology Education
Counseling
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
World Languages
Curriculum: Health & PE
Essential Curriculum
Health Resources
PE Resources
Adapted PE
Permission Forms
Early Childhood Education
Judy Center
Judy Center Locations
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Pre-K Application Process
Kindergarten Enrollment
Community-Based Pre-K Programs in Frederick County
High School Academies
Learning Journey
How We Measure Progress
Pre-Kindergarten
By Grade 3: K-Grade 2
By Grade 6: Grades 3-5
By Grade 9: Grades 6-8
By Grade 10: Grades 9-10
By Grade 12: Grades 11-12
Career and College Readiness Programs
Additional Programs & Services
Library Media Services
Library Curriculum
Library Learning Resources
Textbooks for Review
Special Education
Assistive Technology
Audit Updates
Child Find Services
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Request Guidelines
Itinerant Services
Parent's Guide to Secondary Transition
Parent Guide to Special Education Website
Parent Resources
Parental Rights/Procedural Safeguards Notice
Partners for Success
Outside Family Resources
Rock Creek School
Section 504
Service Delivery and Programs
Sign Language Interpreting Request Process
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
STEM Education
Athletics
Athletics Fees
Attending Events
Become a HS Sports Official
Coach Hiring Information
Health & Safety Resources
High School Programs
Interscholastic Athletics Overview
Results
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)
Sports Offered/Starting Dates
Sportsmanship
Unified Sports
Board of Education
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Policy Committee
Calendar Committee
Career and Technical Education Advisory Council
Citizens Advisory Council
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Ethics Panel
Family Life Advisory Committee
Gifts for Education Committee
Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund Committee
Racial Equity Committee
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)
Board Meetings
Contact the Board
Goals and Strategic Plan
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Prior Year Data
Legislative Positions
Meet the Board
Meeting Summaries
Board Recap, June 11, 2025
Office of the Ombuds
Policy & Regulation Information
Appeal and Hearing Procedures
COMAR
Policies & Regulations
Student Code of Conduct
Video: Policy 443
Student Member of the Board (SMOB)
SMOB Nominees
Departments
Cabinet
Academics & Organizational Development
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Equity
Leadership Development
Exceptional Leaders Innovating and Transforming Education (ELITE)
Lead & Learn Opportunities
Principal Coaching Program - Leaders Inspire and Facilitate Transformation (L.I.F.T.)
Support Employee Learning
Organizational Development
Mind Brain Education (MBE)
MSDE Course Offerings
New Educator Induction Program
Professional Development Schools (PDS)
Professional Growth Systems
Facilities Services
Capital Programs
Capital Improvement Program
Educational Facilities Master Plan
Facilities Studies & Construction Projects
Geographic Information Systems
Reports and Publications
Operations & Safety
Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
Lead in Water Testing
2024-25 Lead in Water Testing
Sustainability
Fiscal Services
Accounting
Budget Department
Business Services Technology
Financial Reporting
Purchasing
Human Resources
Legal Services
Operations
Public Affairs
Branding Guidelines
Business Partnerships
Partnership Report
Distribution of Materials
FCPS TV
ESSENTIAL
Printing Coordination
School Messenger
Sign Up for School Messenger
Vision and Mission Statement
Safety & Emergency Management
Community Resources
Risk & Safety Management
System Accountability and School Administration
Special Education & Student Services
Systemwide Services
Food & Nutrition Services
Technology Infrastructure
Internet Safety
Transportation Services
Bus Stop Information
Information for Walkers
Special Needs Transportation Frequently Asked Questions
Transportation FAQ
Transportation-Related Regulations
Warehouse
Families & Students
Additional Programs
Character Counts
Child Care Services
Digital Tools
Environmental Literacy
Frederick County Virtual School
Heather Ridge School
Personal Financial Literacy
Student Service Learning (SSL)
Enrollment
Additional Information
Child Find
Frequently Asked Questions
Kindergarten
New to the Country
Out of District Transfer
Pre-Kindergarten
Related Policy
Extracurricular Activities
Family & Community Involvement
Chaperone in FCPS
Helping Your Child Succeed
Related Board Policies & Regulations
School-Based Resources
Volunteer in FCPS
Grades and Graduating
Equity in Grading
Graduation Dates
Graduation Requirements
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program
Testing Programs
Understanding GPA
Health Council Wellness Resources
Community Involvement
Counseling, Psychological & Social Services
Employee Wellness
Family Engagement
Health Briefs
Health Education
Health Services
LiveWell Frederick
Physical Education & Physical Activity
Physical Environment
Nutrition Environment & Services
Social & Emotional Climate
Youth Tobacco Risk Survey (YTRS)
MSDE Public Comment
Multilingual Education Program
Office of Student Services
Bullying Prevention
Community Agency School Services (CASS)
Counseling
FAFSA Finish Information
Foster Care Information
Health Services
Home and Hospital Teaching
Attendance on HHT
Eligibility for HHT
Guidelines for Intermittent HHT
HHT FAQs
Instruction, Assignments, & Grading
Resources and Application Packets
Special Education Considerations for HHT
Home Instruction
Homeless Education
Psychological Services
Pupil Personnel Services
Restorative Practices
Schoology
Special Education
Student Code of Conduct
Weather Delays & Closings
Schools
Bus Information
Bus Status Information
Community Schools
Blueprint Pillars
Find Your School/Feeder Area
LYNX at Frederick High
Advocacy
Partnerships
What is LYNX?
Options
Expectations
Become a LYNX Partner
Flexible Schedules
Innovative Learning
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
Experiential Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
LYNX In the News
Contact Us
Public Charter Schools
Specialized Schools & Programs
STAR Schools/Title I
Staff
Human Resources
Active Substitutes
Contact Human Resources
Newsletter: People Matters
Position Classification
Benefits
ADA Accomodations
Contact Information
Leave
Open Enrollment 2025
Other Benefits
Required Notices
Retirees
Tuition Reimbursement
Worker's Compensation
Career Development
Data Management
Educator Licensure
Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
Labor Relations & Salary
Contact Labor Relations
Negotiated Agreements
Teacher Career Ladder
Name & Address Change
Connect with FCPS
Computer Donations
Credit Cards
Employee Concern & Resolution
Employment Verifications
FCPS Forms
Media Requests
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Office of the Ombuds
Activities
Contact the Ombuds
Forms, Survey, and Resources
Getting Started
Guiding Principles
Helpful Videos
Informal Resolution Process
The Ombuds Can/Cannot
The Ombuds Process
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