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District proposes moratorium on certain Thornton Elementary blocks to curb overenrollment
Summary
Charles County Public Schools staff proposed a moratorium, effective after the last day of school (tentatively June 11), that would prevent new registrations from three nearby blocks (2643, 2541, 2552) from attending Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary and would instead assign those new residents to nearby elementary schools; existing students would not be moved.
District staff proposed a targeted moratorium to slow rapid enrollment growth at Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary School and to preserve capacity for students already enrolled.
Mister Heim told the board the school's September 30 enrollment was 766 students, the state-rated capacity is 778, and by January enrollments had risen to 792. He said staff identified three neighboring blocks showing growth—Block 2643 (Lehi Eagles South/Stonehaven), Block 2541 (Ascend Pine Grove apartments) and Block 2552 (Rosewood Apartments)—and recommended placing a moratorium on new registrations…
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