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Board receives first reading of high‑school Program of Studies with new courses and grade‑band changes
Summary
Ms. Faulkner presented the first reading of revisions to the St. Mary's County Public Schools Program of Studies and said a public hearing will be held Jan. 22 before the board considers final approval on Feb. 5.
Ms. Faulkner presented the first reading of revisions to the St. Mary's County Public Schools high‑school Program of Studies and told the board a public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 22 with final review and possible approval on Feb. 5.
The proposed changes include course additions, name changes, grade‑band expansions, prerequisite and description updates, a small number of deletions, and new repeated‑credit options. New course requests highlighted by Ms. Faulkner include 3D animation and video‑game design (to be offered at the tech center next year) and a 9th‑grade literacy lab intended as a full‑year, full‑credit support course for students needing extra ELA instruction. Ms. Faulkner also described a “Freshman English SR” course as a 10th‑grade recovery option for students who did not pass freshman English.
Ms. Faulkner said the Program of Studies committee reviewed proposals submitted in 2024 and now includes 37 active members drawn from central office staff, principals, teachers, students…
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