Goal 1: Ensure Success for Every Student

Goal 1 Image: Teacher and studentBoard of Education Priorities

  • Organize and optimize resources for improved academic results
  • Align rigorous curriculum, delivery of instruction, and assessment for continuous improvement of student achievement
  • Use student, staff, school, and system performance data to monitor and improve student achievement

MCPS' mission is to provide a high-quality, world-class education that ensures success for every student through excellence in teaching and learning. This mission requires that each student, and group of students be provided with access to rigorous curriculum and supported toward successful educational outcomes. Ensuring success for every student sets the standard of expectation for the school system. The goal is, through systemic reform, to have each and every student achieve the standards of performance set for all students in our school system. Initiatives Aligned with Strategic Plan: Goal 1

Milestone

Data Points
1 All students will achieve or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics, reading, and writing on local and state assessments. Maryland School Assessments 
High school final exams 
English proficiency assessments for LEP students 
2 All students will successfully complete algebra by the end of Grade 9 and geometry by the end of Grade 10.
 Algebra and geometry enrollment and course completion
3 All schools will increase participation and performance of all students taking the SAT. SAT participation and scores
PSAT participation
4 All schools will eliminate the disproportionate suspension rate of African American and Hispanic students. Suspension 
5 All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning. Student, parents, staff, survey results 
6 All schools will meet or exceed the state's graduation requirements. Graduation rates
High School Assessments 
7 All students will graduate prepared for post-secondary education or employment. System of Shared Accountability High School Academic Attainment measures