Montgomery Community Media

Last week, every school in Montgomery County received a Maryland School Report Card, which serves as an education “accountability system” for Maryland’s public schools. The report cards measure test results, curriculum access, absenteeism rates, school climate, college and career readiness, and student growth. Schools receive three scores: Star Rating (based on point percentage). Percentile Rank (school’s performance compared […]

Montgomery County Public Schools introduced a new initiative this summer at Gaithersburg High School. The initiative referred to as the Trojan Experience, attempts to ease the transition for students from middle to high school. One hundred twelve incoming ninth-graders participated in the week-long program which focused on creating a sense of community and maintaining positive mental health. […]