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Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:40
21st Century S.T.E.A.M. Virtual Afterschool Program and Tutoring
DCPS Parent/Guardian, I am excited to inform you of the continuation of the 21st Century S.T.E.A.M. program. Our afterschool program is an opportunity to keep students and families connected with teachers and community members through an online learning experience with a focus in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Tutoring and homework assistance is incorporated in the afterschool program however; we have a team of amazing Teachers and Instructional Assistants who are willing to provide individual and small group tutoring for eligible students. This opportunity is offered to DCPS students in grades 3-8, currently enrolled in one…
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Wednesday, 16 December 2020 16:06
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community - December 16, 2020
16 December 2020 An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community Dear Dorchester County Public Schools Community, As we approach the holiday break and the new year, I look ahead with hope but also trepidation. With the introduction of a COVID vaccine, the big picture for 2021 looks positive but the short term looks far less certain. The plan for Dorchester County Public Schools, as it now stands, is to remain at our present status when we resume after the holiday break. Staff and students are to return asynchronously on Monday, January 4, 2021, and the small groups…
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Friday, 04 December 2020 13:13
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Monday, December 7, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being…
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 10:31
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct a Special Board Meeting to address legal and budget items. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 14:03
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being…
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Tuesday, 03 November 2020 09:05
i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment
Teachers Need Your Help This Fall All students in Grades K-12 will be taking the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment. DCPS testing window begins on November 10-December 4, 2020. Your student's teacher will let you know when your child is scheduled to take the Diagnostic, so make sure to look for more information coming soon! Here are some videos to help you understand the test and how it is administered, English: Let your child show what they know on i-Ready Spanish: Deje que su hijo demuestre lo que sabe en i-Ready English: Guidance for Families Administering the i-Ready Diagnostic from Home Spanish: Guia para…
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Monday, 26 October 2020 10:31
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2020 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct a Special Board Meeting to address business as indicated on the agenda. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at…
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Friday, 09 October 2020 08:36
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2020 TIME: 4:45 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being…
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Friday, 11 September 2020 13:51
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center2465 Cambridge BypassCambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only:https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboeDue to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being held virtually and Public…
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Thursday, 10 September 2020 13:42
Textbook Adoption Review
To parents/students/stakeholders: The following textbook will be presented to the Board of Education for adoption at the September 17, 2020 Board Meeting. This textbook may be viewed virtually by following the instructions in the attached document below. Please download that document to view the instructions.
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Wednesday, 26 August 2020 09:40
Dorchester County Reopening for the 2020-2021 School Year Frequently Asked Questions
Dorchester County Public Schools Reopening the 2020-2021 School Year Frequently Asked Questions Instructional/School Information How will my children get their lunches? During Phase 1, meals will be available for pick-up every Monday (Tuesday on those days when schools are closed on Monday) and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. Meals can be picked up from any elementary or high school (not Mace’s Lane Middle or North Dorchester Middle). Meals are also available at the Empowerment Center on Pine St. in Cambridge and at New Beginnings on Greenwood Ave. Will virtual school be held every day? School will be held every…
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 16:17
Re-opening of Dorchester County Public Schools
May 12, 2021 - An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community Good afternoon Dorchester County Public Schools Community, A busy May continues for DCPS with many activities at all schools, particularly the high schools where we celebrate the last days with our Seniors. It would have been difficult to imagine, way back in the Fall of 2007 when these young adults would have started Pre-K, that they would be graduating during a global pandemic. Spring sports fixtures are in full swing at both high schools. Last week North Dorchester High School held its PBIS SOAR event, the…
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 16:11
Dorchester County Public Schools Re-opening Plan
Please view the attachment below to see the DCPS Reopening Plan.
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 15:51
Board of Education Amends 2020-2021 School Calendar
Board of Education Amends 2020-2021 School Calendar The Dorchester County Board of Education today unanimously agreed to amend the 2020-2021 school calendar, moving the first day of school for all students to Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This adjustment allows the district and families more time to prepare for the challenges presented by virtual learning, particularly in the areas of electronic device preparation, distribution, and training on the use of the new learning platform for teachers, students, as well as parents. Newly-hired teachers will arrive on August 17 and returning teachers will report on August 24, as originally scheduled. Superintendent…
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